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Mere

San Francisco

Interests: I’m an Alabama girl living in my dream city by the bay with my better half and our cat. Writing is my passion and my profession. I adore all things green or chocolate. I love to spend my time reading/snoozing, playing cards, dancing, park lounging, or exploring the bay area (+/- friends, drinks & nachos). My current obsessions are West Wing, teaching myself to take pictures, and knitting (so glad to be back at it).

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Travel & Technical Difficulties

Hello everyone! Happy Graduation to my brother Tommy and all the other graduates out there! I had a different post all ready to go for today, but I've had some technical difficulties with my family's Internet while I've been home. So instead of my planned post, I'm just popping in... Continue reading

Posted yesterday at Not Merely Living

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Self Care // Daily Beauty Routine

Roc Resurfacing Disks (night & day) | Dermatologica Total Eye Care (day) | Roc Instant Facial Smoother (day) Neutrogena Foaming Cleanser (night) |Neutrogena daily moisturizer (day |Clinique All About Eyes (night) // My facial routine is hands down one of the best things that I do every day/night to take... Continue reading

Posted yesterday at Not Merely Living

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To prepare for our upcoming vacation to France, I’ve been trying to learn a new french phrase each day. When I told my good friend Lisa about my quest, she suggested we do a little exchange. Each day we choose a phrase, and I teach her how to say the... Continue reading

Posted 2 days ago at Not Merely Living

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Not Merely Reading (my book bucket list) // Part III

Happy Friday everyone! I've been slowly sharing my Book Bucket list with you all over the past month or so (Part 1: A-G & Part 2: H-M in case you missed them). Creating this list has been on my life list (aka Aurora) for a while, and I'm so glad... Continue reading

Posted 5 days ago at Not Merely Living

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Artfully Inspired // Katie Daisy

What a Wonderful World Y'all. I am SO excited about today’s inspiring artist, Katie Daisy. I stumbled upon Katie’s work while searching for office prints on etsy, and I couldn’t believe how happy her prints make me. Her paintings are filled with such bright colors, moving messages, and palpable positive... Continue reading

Posted 6 days ago at Not Merely Living

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My Grandmother Lois

When I heard about the Grandmother Power blogging campaign, I knew I wanted to interview my grandmother. She has been a source of inspiration, kindness and love my entire life. Lois Jean was born in Jefferson, Iowa in 1935. The eldest of seven, she grew up on a small farm... Continue reading

Posted 7 days ago at Not Merely Living

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Aw! Thanks so much Joy! You are such an inspiration to me too.

Commented May 14, 2013 on These Days at Not Merely Living

Self Care // Thought of the Day

In lieu of what I had planned to post today, I am sharing a few short thoughts with you on self care. After traveling over the past weekend and with a very busy schedule over the course of the next few weeks, I want to stop for just a moment... Continue reading

Posted May 14, 2013 at Not Merely Living

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are full. Whirlwind seems to be a word I used a lot to describe my life lately. The days have been jam packed and joy-filled, and it’s not going to slow down any time soon. Our work and social calendars are slammed this month. I had an incredible long weekend.... Continue reading

Posted May 13, 2013 at Not Merely Living

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Hi Ya'll, I'm popping in to wish you a very happy friday. I'm on my way to sunny florida as we speak for my dear friend MAJ's wedding in Seaside. I am so excited to take this trip alone. I love my husband dearly-- don't get me wrong. But I'm... Continue reading

Posted May 10, 2013 at Not Merely Living

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Thanks so much for the rec Joy! That sounds like exactly what I need! My hair is extra oily, so this sounds perfect! Can't wait to start trying it out. Yay! You must try the tees. They are really the best. Thanks friend!

Commented May 9, 2013 on Currently Coveting // May at Not Merely Living

Currently Coveting // May

Hey May! These are a few things that I've been thinking about lately: 1> Sacha Juan (I've been on the hunt for the perfect dry shampoo, and I can't wait to try out this one recommended by my friend Joy) 2> Bluestone Console This piece is on our long-term wishlist.... Continue reading

Posted May 9, 2013 at Not Merely Living

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Confession & Craving // Greek Salad

Confession #1: I used to hate salad. There's a reason why salad is my food focus of the month, and it's not just because I'm trying to eat healthier. I've always hated salad. My whole life. No joke. I confess. I haven't always been the healthiest gal, and frankly, I... Continue reading

Posted May 8, 2013 at Not Merely Living

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haha!!! Thanks Joy! I do what I can. :) They are perfect for summer! They are inspiring me to plan more parties this year. ;)

Commented May 7, 2013 on DIY Tissue Paper Balls at Not Merely Living

DIY Tissue Paper Balls

There's probably a much fancier name for these. Poms, maybe? (#badcrafter) Buttttttt, I just call them tissue paper balls. :) I've made tissue paper flowers for years, but recently I rigged these balls together, and I love the look of them (especially hanging from trees). They are literally the perfect... Continue reading

Posted May 7, 2013 at Not Merely Living

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Aww! How lovely! Thank you. I will do that!!! :)

Commented May 6, 2013 on Self-Compassion // Not Merely Inspiration at Not Merely Living

Self-Compassion // Not Merely Inspiration

Happy Monday! My golden theme of the month is care taking (myself), and I believe one of the most important factors in self-care is self-compassion. I have a pinterest board called To Live By where I save moving quotations that I want to remember. When I saw this pin over... Continue reading

Posted May 6, 2013 at Not Merely Living

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Right Now // Friday Favorites

What a week! Are you as excited as I am that May has arrived? I love May. Spring is here. It's a time to renew hope and focus on the sunshine. I can already tell this month is going to be a breath of fresh air. This week, we have... Continue reading

Posted May 3, 2013 at Not Merely Living

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Before I made this quilt, I always loved everything about the idea of quilting. I have always found quilting to be such a moving art. Women (and men!) who carefully and patiently sew colored fabric together to tell a story, to paint a picture, to provide warmth and comfort and... Continue reading

Posted May 2, 2013 at Not Merely Living

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Thanks Tiffany! I had so much fun!! I love that you and your girls gave out roses. What a lovely experience for them. Thanks for stopping by and for your kind words!

Commented May 2, 2013 on Planting Kisses & Spreading Joy at Not Merely Living

Yay!! Aww thanks so much and Thank You for organizing this special day! I had such an amazing time planting kisses!!

Commented May 2, 2013 on Planting Kisses & Spreading Joy at Not Merely Living

Aww! Thanks Kelley!!!

Commented May 1, 2013 on Planting Kisses & Spreading Joy at Not Merely Living

Planting Kisses & Spreading Joy

A few weeks ago, my friend Sherry reached out to me to to invite me to participate in Plant a Kiss day. Plant a Kiss day is all about spreading a bit of joy just for Joy's sake. How could I say no to that? I always want to spread... Continue reading

Posted May 1, 2013 at Not Merely Living

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A Golden Year: May

If you've been following along with my adventures, you know that typically each month on the last day of the month I review my golden month progress. April was different. For the first time in this Golden Year experiment, I really just walked away from many of my goals (the... Continue reading

Posted May 1, 2013 at Not Merely Living

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Yes, please!!! :)

Commented Apr 30, 2013 on 30 before 30 at Not Merely Living

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