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At the end of this week we will be welcoming in December and another beautiful holiday season. For many, it's a time of year filled with festivity and tradition. It's a great time of year to consider making a mini... Continue reading

Posted Nov 26, 2012 at living artfully

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welcome ladies' home journal readers!

If you're stopping by from Ladies' Home Journal, thank you so much for visiting and taking time out of your day to get to know us! Here are just a few links that you might find useful and that will... Continue reading

Posted Nov 25, 2012 at living artfully

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10 things: christmas traditions

One of the things that has always excited me about having a family is establishing holiday traditions. Christmas is one of my most favorite times of year and with this being Jude's first Christmas, I can't wait to start new... Continue reading

Posted Nov 10, 2012 at living artfully

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Thank you, Rinda!

Commented Nov 9, 2012 on 2011 layouts: oct-dec at living artfully

2011 layouts: oct-dec

I finally just started scrapbooking 12x12 layouts for our 2012 album. I've been so focused on creating Jude's scrapbook, which I will be sharing soon, that I haven't taken much time to work on our 2012 family album. My crazy... Continue reading

Posted Nov 6, 2012 at living artfully

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beauty favorites: october

Heading back to work in October meant some major changes for me in my beauty routine. Now I have to worry about having an efficient and effective morning beauty routine. I don't want to waste my time with crappy or... Continue reading

Posted Nov 1, 2012 at living artfully

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happy halloween

Someone wanted to wish you all a very happy and safe Halloween! hugs, sharyn Continue reading

Posted Oct 31, 2012 at living artfully

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pumpkin spice latte cupcakes with caramel buttercream

I've made many many cupcakes over the years. Some great and some just eh. But these... these are amazing. Pumpkin spice latte cupcakes with caramel buttercream. Quite possibly the best cupcakes I've ever made. inspired by annie's eats The cake... Continue reading

Posted Oct 28, 2012 at living artfully

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beauty confession: nail polish

My love for scrapbooking and the related supplies is no secret. But scrapbooking supplies aren't the only things I collect. I'm addicted to nail polish! This month my nail polish collection passed the 100 mark... and I needed to upgrade... Continue reading

Posted Oct 24, 2012 at living artfully

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christmas album kits

This week my husband and I had a conversation regarding how soon I could put out our Christmas decorations without looking like a total weirdo. If you're a long-time reader, you know my love for Christmas and inability to have... Continue reading

Posted Oct 17, 2012 at living artfully

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10 things

On the tenth of every month, Shimelle Laine invites bloggers to share ten things. Doesn't matter the topic, as long as it's ten things. This month, here are my 10 must-haves for scrapbooking. 1. Craft knife: I almost never use... Continue reading

Posted Oct 10, 2012 at living artfully

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back to work

Today's a big day. A day I've simlutaneously been looking forward to and dreading. Maternity leave is over and I'm back at work. I've had to say goodbye to endless hours with this smiling face. Goodbye to a wide expanse... Continue reading

Posted Oct 8, 2012 at living artfully

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Hi Rinda! I thought the same thing! Thankfully it comes out nice and crispy :)

Commented Oct 7, 2012 on pumpkin pie granola at living artfully

pumpkin pie granola

I'm a creature of habit when it comes to breakfasts. I'll settle on a routine and eat the same thing for breakfast for weeks on end. Sometimes it's eggs, sometimes it's oatmeal; but these days it's granola and greek yogurt.... Continue reading

Posted Oct 5, 2012 at living artfully

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beauty favorites: september

In September I came across some great beauty products that I've added to my rotation of favorites. Every fall, no fail, I always want to switch up my makeup routine and hairstyle. Maybe I miss the thrill of back-to-school just... Continue reading

Posted Oct 1, 2012 at living artfully

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2011 layouts: sep-oct

In the last two weeks, I have shared my scrapbooking layouts from the first 1/4 and second 1/4 of 2011. Today I'm sharing even more layouts! Here are the pages from the third 1/4 of our 2011 scrapbook, which covers... Continue reading

Posted Sep 28, 2012 at living artfully

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pumpkin cream cheese bread

As the weather turns cooler and October approaches, I definitely get the itch to bake more. There is just something about the drop in temperature that makes me want to turn on my oven and get to baking! If you... Continue reading

Posted Sep 27, 2012 at living artfully

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baby style: fall favorites

If you had asked me a year ago, I would have told you that baby boy clothes are boring. But soon after I started shopping for Jude's wardrobe, I had a total change of heart. Shopping for boy clothes is... Continue reading

Posted Sep 24, 2012 at living artfully

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2011 layouts: jul-aug

Last week I shared my layouts from the first half of 2011. I'm back today to share with you the next 1/4, which covers July through August. The second half of the year is always busier for us in terms... Continue reading

Posted Sep 21, 2012 at living artfully

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how to start a book club

In the summer of 2009, I was searching locally for a book club to join but was unhappy with the options I found. So with a little forethought, I jumped into establishing my own book club with friends. Three years... Continue reading

Posted Sep 18, 2012 at living artfully

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christmas album

I know it's only September, but I totally have Christmas on the brain. What pushed me over the edge was the reveal of the December Daily kit by Studio Calico and Ali Edwards. I've made a December Daily album every... Continue reading

Posted Sep 13, 2012 at living artfully

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2011 layouts: jan-jun

You know that feeling of being "behind" on your scrapping? Yeah, no matter how much I try to tell myself that there's no such thing, my type-A, chronological, perfectionist brain can't stop thinking about what's not done. I'm usually scrapping... Continue reading

Posted Sep 12, 2012 at living artfully

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Thanks to everyone for the words of congratulations! I can't wait to share more about the little guy... and of course about his baby book!

Commented Sep 11, 2012 on currently... at living artfully

I haven't yet, but I'll plan to!

Commented Sep 11, 2012 on 10 things at living artfully

Thanks, Rinda! :)

Commented Sep 11, 2012 on 10 things at living artfully