Making Nice in the Midwest

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WHAT I WORE | Beads for Baby

Whatever happened to the days of piling on all of the necklaces I own, plus cateye sunglasses, a lacy lingerie robe for a jacket, and a head scarf tied neatly under my chin? Well, I suppose when I...

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INSPIRED BY: Laura Petrie- In Color!

Television and movies can be pretty powerful sources for fashion inspiration, but when you’re constantly watching the black and white classics, as I am, your wardrobe can easily become increasingly...

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Mandi’s Mother’s Day Gift Guide

This is my very first Mother’s Day as an actual mother, which means I’ve taken a renewed interest in the Halmark holiday. This gift guide is full of pretty and useful things I would adore giving...

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WHAT I WORE | Lace, Polka Dots, & More

One of the most hopeful and engaging grouping of words in our language is “and more.” You can find it at the bottom of the sign of this music store in Canton where I got my first flute when I was...

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Timeline for a Tragedy

As the shocking news of the Boston Marathon bombing filtered through social media, so did the criticisms for those who continued tweeting and blogging as if nothing had happened. Some were outraged...

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COCKTAIL HOUR | The Molly Ringwald

The change of seasons always brings about excitement for new produce at the market, but also an urgency to enjoy the last of what’s currently in season. Grapefruit happens to be a favorite of mine,...

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The Great Waldo Pepper 1975

Waldo Pepper (Robert Redford) isn’t only devilishly handsome, but he’s also a fearless dare-devil flier during a time when flying was a new and quickly changing freedom. I enjoy any chance to watch...

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WHAT LUCY WORE: Gingham & Stripes

I thought I’d break my blogging hiatus with some self indulgent pictures of my little side-kick, Lucy Jo. It’s pretty difficult to feel glum about life when she’s always smiling back and reaching...

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The C Word

Last night I had a dream, and when I woke up, I remembered it vividly. I was accurately telling someone, “Only 1 in 100,000 people have this kind of tumor, and only 5% of them are malignant. So...

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Recovering

Hello, dear friends! Last Tuesday I went into surgery as planned, and boy what an experience it has been. My fears were not unfounded, and the procedure ended up being much more involved than we...

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Looking for Fresh Inspiration from Within

So often, we waste our energy on looking to the future- what we’ll have tomorrow, the projects we’ll embark upon, the people we’d like to become. We often neglect not only to enjoy where we are...

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Her Lion Heart

Putting bows on my little girl’s head is one of my favorite things to do! She’s pretty nice about letting headbands stay put, but whenever I try clip-in bows, it’s really quite laughable. They last...

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A VISIT TO: Flower Child Vintage

In the great land of West Cleveland lies a treasure trove of vintage at an endlessly kitschy store called Flower Child Vintage. I stopped there a while back with Allie and Kyle to check out...

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WHAT LUCY WORE: Six Months Old!

Lucy’s already been with us for half of a year, and I can’t believe it! I can’t believe that last Fall, she was swimming in this very same dress, and now it’s practically just a baby blouse. I...

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Where the Boys Are 1960

Spring break is finally here, though outside my window all I can see is freezing rain and gloomy skies. Same goes for the gals in Where the Boys Are. The four of them decide to take off from a...

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WHAT I WORE: Navy and White

Maybe it’s the modness of it, or just the ease of coordination, but lately I’ve been loving simple color schemes! I remember back when I first watched A Woman is a Woman, and I was so inspired by...

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Guest Bartender Makes: HOT BUTTERED RUM

This week, Rachael Hammon, of The Paraders blog, joins us with a decadent hot buttered rum recipe- a perfect finishing touch to Winter! Be sure to check out The Parader’s online vintage shop that’s...

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Style Icon: SANDIE SHAW

It seems like in the ’60s it was fashionable to be French or bohemian. Or, even better- both! Sandie Shaw is an English pop singer who emerged in the ’60s, sometimes singing French songs and almost...

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Mandi’s Most Wanted: Candy Colored Shoes

Every Spring, after the salted streets of Winter have worn away the soles of my stifling shoes, I yearn for the feeling of bare ankles and the freedom of peep toe shoes. Especially bright candy...

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Cleveland Blogger Meet-Up

What is blogging without the blogging community? It would be like living in a deserted town or having conversations with yourself. Both of those are well and good, I suppose, if that’s the kind of...

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I’ll be baaaaack.

What started out as a little accident (spilled breast milk) turned into a big dilemma last Thursday night. Turns out, breast milk is great for babies, but really, really bad for computers. Of...

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DIY | Knit Cloud Pillows

There’s quite a selection of great cloud-themed kiddo decor out there these days, between the mobiles, art, and pillows. I wanted to get in on the fluffy action without picking up knitting needles...

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INSPIRED BY: Pops of Color in Vintage Homes

Living with white walls doesn’t mean living in a cold, uninviting home. My favorite decorating technique these days is to use lots of white with splashes of color grounded by plenty of warm...

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WHAT I WORE: Quilted Maxi

Before you cry, “Enough with the maxis, already!” you might want to take a look at the scenery in these photos. It may be March already, but babies, it’s still super cold out there! I figured, if...

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VINTAGE HOMES | Pops of Color of White

By now, you’ve probably noticed the trend towards white walls in interiors these days. Especially in the homes of bloggers, eh? But this Scandinavian influence is certainly nothing new. American...

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WHAT LUCY WORE: Pastel Folk Prints

My, don’t babies grow fast! (Not to mention, this one’s hair.) Each month I rummage through her drawers and closet to make sure I don’t miss the opportunity to dress Lucy in the things I had bought...

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Inspired By: Black, Pink, and Yellow Art

Maybe it’s the influence of citrus season, or perhaps it’s just the Winter blues, but I can’t get enough of this fresh color combination! I’ve been drinking grapefruit cocktails and eating little...

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Jeepers Creepers, Check Out My New Peepers!

In the contest between cateyes and wayfarers, I decided to call it a tie with a pair of eyeglasses that were a bit of a compromise. GlassesUSA.com has a great collection of men and women’s frames...

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WHAT I WORE | Beads for Baby

INSPIRED BY: Laura Petrie- In Color!

Mandi’s Mother’s Day Gift Guide

WHAT I WORE | Lace, Polka Dots, & More

Timeline for a Tragedy

COCKTAIL HOUR | The Molly Ringwald

The Great Waldo Pepper 1975

WHAT LUCY WORE: Gingham & Stripes

The C Word

Recovering

Looking for Fresh Inspiration from Within

Her Lion Heart

A VISIT TO: Flower Child Vintage

WHAT LUCY WORE: Six Months Old!

Where the Boys Are 1960

WHAT I WORE: Navy and White

Guest Bartender Makes: HOT BUTTERED RUM

Style Icon: SANDIE SHAW

Mandi’s Most Wanted: Candy Colored Shoes

this is a test

Cleveland Blogger Meet-Up

I’ll be baaaaack.

DIY | Knit Cloud Pillows

INSPIRED BY: Pops of Color in Vintage Homes

WHAT I WORE: Quilted Maxi

VINTAGE HOMES | Pops of Color of White

WHAT LUCY WORE: Pastel Folk Prints

Inspired By: Black, Pink, and Yellow Art

Jeepers Creepers, Check Out My New Peepers!

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