Category Archive: Look

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

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

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

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

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

Instagram Challenge: Week One Winner & Next Week’s Challenge

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Our first week of the Instagram Challenge was a smashing success! I hope this got your creative juices flowing and made you think outside the box. Thank you to everyone who played along… Read More

Welcome Visitors!

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If you’ve discovered The Loud and Clear through Kim’s post over at Clean Eating Chelsey, welcome! We’re thrilled to have you and we hope you take a few minutes to have a look… Read More

Tattoo You (and Me)

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On Monday, I had the big thrill of accompanying Arianna  to get her second tattoo. It was a “thrill” because I got to experience all of the excitement and anticipation, but none of the… Read More

Wedding (Guest) Season

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I’m so excited with all the submissions we’ve gotten so far for the Instagram Challenge!  Be sure to check it out if you didn’t see Jessie’s post on Friday.  Keep them coming as… Read More

Advice Wanted: Wood Floor Stain

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In a couple of weeks, we will be getting the hardwood floors in our new house finished. We had planned to wait for a while before doing this, but all the paint spots… Read More

Join the Instagram Challenge!

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Happy Friday, kids! And a happy one it is, as we announce our first Instagram Challenge! Over the past 4 months, we have featured your photos and our own in our “Instagram Weekend”… Read More