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Favorite Things March 2, 2021

Happy Tuesday and HAPPY MARCH! Are you as happy as I am about the longer days and warmer weather? I know the official first day of spring isn’t until the end of the month, but as far as I’m concerned, spring is here! Today I’m playing along with Tanya at The Other Side of the…

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Favorite Things February 2, 2021

I discovered through my blogging friend Katie that Tanya at The Other Side of the Road does a monthly Amazon link post where bloggers share what they’ve purchased on Amazon. I am always interested in seeing what others are buying and I’ve made some good discoveries that way (like this dog travel bag, also courtesy…

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What I’m Loving Right Now

Favorite Things January 27, 2021

Happy Wednesday. How is your week going? It’s amazing to me that we’re almost through January. How did that happen? About once a month I like to share with you some things that I’m loving. Here’s what’s on my list right now. Note: This post contains Amazon affiliate links, which means if you click on…

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11 Inspiring Instagram Accounts

Favorite Things· Links I Love January 22, 2021

On Fridays, I often share links to things I’ve found interesting or entertaining around the web. This week I’m sharing some of my favorite Instagram accounts dedicated to the things we talk a lot about on this blog: homes, books, and beautiful places.   Home Decor Inspiration   Eva Contreras: Interior Décor, Lifestyle & Renovation…

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Five Links for Your New Year

Favorite Things· Links I Love January 15, 2021

On Fridays, I often share links to things I’ve found interesting or entertaining around the web. This week’s list has a definite new year theme, whether you’re looking to get more organized, a little healthier, or to have some perspective on all the beautiful homes we see online. Note: This post contains Amazon affiliate links,…

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Favorite Estate Sale Finds

Favorite Things· House & Home January 12, 2021

Last Saturday Tom and I went to an estate sale which turned out to be a great one. I shared pictures of what I bought in my Instagram stories (I saved them in a highlight called Estate Finds) but here are my favorites. Twelve brand new, block print, cloth napkins. Here are the backs. So…

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Links for Your Weekend

Favorite Things· Links I Love January 8, 2021

Happy Friday, everyone. What a week, right? I avoid politics on this blog (which feels strange sometimes because I’m interested in and follow politics closely) but I feel like I should at least acknowledge the events that are happening right now. Between the pandemic and politics, we’re all living through a lot right now. I…

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A HomeGoods Shopping Trip

Favorite Things· House & Home January 6, 2021

We’ve reached the point in the pandemic where a trip to HomeGoods seems like a big deal. Yesterday, I was coming home from an appointment and decided that masking up and seeing what HomeGoods had to offer was the most exciting idea in the world. It’s amazing what passes for a thrill these days. The…

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What I’m Loving Right Now

Favorite Things December 31, 2020

Happy New Year’s Eve! Like almost everyone, I am happy to see this year go, but I’m trying to keep my expectations for 2021 in check. As one meme that is going around social media right now says, “We’re all going to walk in real slow. Be good. Be quiet. Don’t. Touch. Anything.” As we…

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Links for Your Weekend

Favorite Things· Links I Love December 26, 2020

Happy Saturday and Merry Christmas! If you celebrated, did it look different this year? We spent Christmas Eve and Christmas Day with just our immediate family of five, but we had two great meals and lots of presents to open so I’m grateful. As I often do on weekends, I’m sharing with you some things…

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I stopped into an estate sale Friday of a person w I stopped into an estate sale Friday of a person who obviously loves white dishes as much as I do. Details are in my stories if you love white dishes too.
Signs of Spring on our trip to London, six years a Signs of Spring on our trip to London, six years ago this month.
@emilyaclark asked what is the best thing you’ve @emilyaclark asked what is the best thing you’ve found for your home through thrifting. Sharing a few of my favorites here. #decoratingwitheac  1. Blue and white jars. 2. Chair and basket. 3. Custom #toilepillows. 4. #Pinehutch. 5. Most of the dishes in the pine hutch. 6. #barleytwist candlesticks. 7. Chest and lamp
Last year’s Valentine’s Day flowers. Droopy #t Last year’s Valentine’s Day flowers. Droopy #tulips are the best tulips. 🌹
Every year about this time @annebogel asks her blo Every year about this time @annebogel asks her blog readers what’s saving their lives right now. My answers (both big and small) are in today’s blog post. A lInk to the blog is in my bio or visit creatingthislife.com. What’s saving your life right now?
Sharing how our bedroom at the lake is coming toge Sharing how our bedroom at the lake is coming together on the blog today. Link is in my bio or visit creatingthislife.com for the details.
I treated myself to a set of these bamboo melamine I treated myself to a set of these bamboo melamine (shatterproof) plates from @ballarddesigns and they are so beautiful! Pretty enough to use inside but I can’t wait until the weather warms up enough to set a table with these on the patio.
On a whim yesterday I made a trip to Home Goods fo On a whim yesterday I made a trip to Home Goods for some retail therapy and came home with some fun, little (nothing more than $17) finds. I’m sharing my trip on the blog today. Link is in my bio.
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