Photo Fatigue

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I will start this post with a completely hypocritical reminder to keep posting your photos for this week’s Instagram Challenge, #tlacnumbersandletters.  Your photos have been great so far and I know we’ll have… Read More

Seaside Summer Sweetness

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Ahhh, I just returned from a beautiful Memorial Day weekend wedding in Camden, Maine. I’ve heard ramblings of summer in the last couple of weeks, but this was the first time it really… Read More

How To: Puppy Proof Your Home

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This weekend Dan and I got a puppy! I was over-the-moon excited.  We picked him out from the shelter and wound up being able to adopt him 2 weeks before originally anticipated.  Suddenly,… Read More

Happy Memorial Day!

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We’re taking a break from regular posting today to enjoy the long weekend.  So, whether you’re by the sea, the lake, the mountains, or some other locale, I hope you’re enjoying the holiday… Read More

Instagram Challenge: Week Three Winner & Final Challenge!

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This past week’s Instagram Challenge was #tlaclight – we asked you to capture different aspects of light and show us your interpretations of the theme. We had 79 entries, and it was a… Read More

Good Old Fashioned Granola

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Hi friends. Gosh, I’d be lying if I told you I had an easy time deciding what to share with you today – so many ideas floating through my head. As an extension… Read More

Look: Oh Beautiful Beer

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I hope that wherever you are, the weather has been as beautiful as it has been here in Maine over the past few days. When it’s (finally) warm, the sun is shining, and… Read More

Interior Inspiration: Memorial Day Style

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Whether you plan to keep it simple or go over the top, we’ve got you covered this Memorial Day.  Obviously the porch pictured above is the ultimate in Memorial Day decor – red,… Read More

New Look!

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Happy Monday dear readers!  If you checked in on the blog yesterday, you may have noticed that we switched things up a bit with our layout.  We’re psyched about the new look and… Read More

Instagram Challenge: Week Two Winner and Next Week’s Challenge!

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You guys.  Picking a winner for this week was so difficult!  We had over 100 photos submitted for this week’s #tlacpatterns theme.  There were so many new players compared to last week and… Read More

Patterns and Prizes

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It’s that time again! Today is the LAST DAY for submissions for our second week of  the Instagram Challenge. We’re all really excited about  the entries so far and we’ll be choosing a winner this evening.… Read More

Jason Seiler Caricatures

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I trust my friends’ judgement, but sometimes I forget to actually follow up on the links they email me, no matter how sweet, hilarious, moving, or amazing they promise the content will be.… Read More

Saavy Semi-Domestication: No Shame in Premade Cake Mix

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I am, as are the other ladies on this blog, a fan of bringing a hostess gift. There’s not much more I love than dinner parties (even when they consist of two people—doesn’t… Read More

TBT #12: New Wings in Spring and Other Updates

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It’s been a little while since I’ve done a 30 Before Thirty update and I realized I’ve knocked a few more off the list since last time.  On the cultural front, after staring… Read More

Interior Inspiration: Pattern Play

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In honor of this week’s Instagram Challenge, I thought I should share some great images of patterns in interior design.  Patterns are all over interiors from Moroccan inspired, like this month’s cover of… Read More