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… And with that, my friends, I put this blog on hold. I have some big changes up ahead of me, and it’s time to re-evaluate what’s important in my life and consider letting go of the rest. It’s all...

Mar 1, 2013 Like

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I am not waiting anymore

Have you ever had one of those moments when you feel like you’ve been waiting for the break forever — a new day, a new light, that moment when the weight falls off your shoulders and new doors...

Feb 21, 2013 Like

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By Loumi jewelry

Beautiful porcelain jewelry by Kahina Loumi, a visual artist and ceramicist based in France. Perfect mix of modern and dainty and organic and little bit whimsical. I don’t think there’s a color...

Feb 20, 2013 Like

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Four

I’m not an overly sentimental person by any means, but I do appreciate holidays/birthdays/anniversaries as an excuse to celebrate the people that I love and as a reminder of all that I have to be...

Feb 19, 2013 Like

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Nicole Farhi

If anyone has been following along on Pinterest, you know I’ve been mad-pinning the Autumn/Winter 2013 Ready-to-Wear shows. I swear, Fashion Month is better than Christmas! While I care about...

Feb 18, 2013 Like

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The Suit

Eight months into this whole work/career/professional thing, I’m starting to develop a strong taste for well-designed, modern but classic suiting. Let’s just say that I’ve come a long way since I...

Feb 13, 2013 Like

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Bario-Neal

Another set of custom, totally unique rings that I enjoy. These Bario-Neal rings are made from recycled metal, ethically sourced stones, and with environmentally friendly practices — bingo! They...

Feb 7, 2013 Like

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I wanted to share a little journal I kept of the 2.5 day juice cleanse I did last week — that’s right, nothing but homemade juice. I was really interested in reading other people’s experiences with...

Jan 30, 2013 Like

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Wanderlust Wednesday: Iceland

I know I’m going to sound crazy with this one, considering the sub-arctic temperatures we’ve been having the Midwest lately, but I’ve been dreaming about a trip to Iceland. Okay, maybe a summer...

Jan 24, 2013 Like

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Nesting

[WARNING: lots of photos coming! Get thee to a WiFi connection!] As my apartment slips further and further away from the organized quaintness of the holiday season — dead christmas tree still...

Jan 17, 2013 Like

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Slave to the Grind: Winter Brights

I don’t know about you, but I’m ready for an end to this winter business. Short, cold days filled with chapped lips, static-y hair, and borderline seasonal depression. Luckily, this year, i have...

Jan 16, 2013 Like

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Mociun rings

Let’s get something straight: I’m not engaged. I’m not asking to be engaged. This is not some elaborate hint (well, maybe sort of a hint for someday, but not necessarily for today or tomorrow or...

Jan 12, 2013 Like

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Kicking it into gear

Man, keeping New Years “ambitions” is hard work! Especially in these, the dog days of winter. But I am keeping up with my fitness goals, surprisingly. I’ve developed something of a routine, and I’m...

Jan 11, 2013 Like

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Ex Girlfriend’s Warning Label

I saw this clever internet meme on Pinterest today and couldn’t resist sharing. This doesn’t appear to be a real winemaker or even advertisement, and numerous searches haven’t even turned up an...

Jan 10, 2013 Like

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Girl Crush: Molly Guy

Do you follow consummate fashion/vintage guru Natasha Joos’ blog, Tales of Endearment? If not, get thee self there immediately and get lost in the amazing clothes, lovely abodes, and pretty faces...

Jan 8, 2013 Like

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Michelle Dockery

In anticipation of the Downton Abbey season 3 premiere tonight (!!!), a few pretty portraits of the strikingly beautiful Michelle Dockery (aka Lady Mary Crawley) by master artist David Downtown...

Jan 7, 2013 Like

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DIY Floor Candelabra

I meant to share this little project before the holidays — because somehow candles seem much more appropriate around the holidays — but alas, I didn’t get around to it. So I’m sharing now. I love...

Jan 4, 2013 Like

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Ambitions

The phrase “new year’s resolutions” has so many negative connotations in my mind, like something just asking to be broken. Nevertheless, I appreciate this time as a moment to reflect on the year...

Dec 31, 2012 Like

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Holiday wishes

As Christmas dinner was winding down last night, as we were driving home from my parents’ house with the last of the familiar carols streaming over the radio, as the flickering lights transitioned...

Dec 27, 2012 Like

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Situations : Maia Flore

I’m still feeling a little wordless and listless after last Friday’s horrific events. I don’t really have any words to say right now. I might some day, but not yet, not know. This photographic...

Dec 18, 2012 Like

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Music break

Man oh man, the holidays can get biz-ee (busy for any non-phonetical spellers out there). I think our apartment might finally be decorated for Christmas by the time that New Years rolls around. I’m...

Dec 14, 2012 Like

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A good day.

Maybe it’s just that time of year, but I’m feeling overwhelmingly thankful today. I know Thanksgiving has come and passed, without a laundry list blog post of the things that I’m thankful for. I’ve...

Dec 7, 2012 Like

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Holiday dresses!

Let the Holiday-themed week continue! I am hard-pressed to justify buying a new dress for holiday parties at this point, but that doesn’t mean I can’t window shop! Nothing is more exciting than...

Dec 5, 2012 Like

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Happy Holidays from Kinfolk

The short films coming out of Kinfolk are perpetually stunning and inspiring, and this one is no exception. Kinfolk Volume Six from Kinfolk on Vimeo. I shared this one before and watched this one...

Dec 4, 2012 Like

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Januarypremier-itis

I’ve been looking forward to the Holidays since we got back to Wisconsin in May (yes, for a full six months), and even though it’s currently 65 degrees in Milwaukee and decidedly un-wintery, I’m so...

Dec 4, 2012 Like

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Mama needs a new pair of shoes

I’ve always been a clothes person. But my recent foray into shoe person territory is being charted with each passing day. So discovering Sole Society has been a blessing and curse: awesome shoes at...

Nov 26, 2012 Like

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Thanksgiving Eve

In lieu of work clothes this week, I thought a few Thanksgiving outfits would be appropriate. I haven’t been in Wisconsin for the holiday the last two years, so I’m pretty excited to head out to...

Nov 21, 2012 Like

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We were never ever really together in the first place

You knew it was coming. It’s been in the cards since October 22. Taylor Swift’s new album Red is out, and this requires an over-wrought blog post on the state of my distaste. The truth is, though,...

Nov 20, 2012 Like

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The Other Sister

I’ve never been a huge Beyoncé fanatic. Don’t get me wrong, I think she’s H.O.T. and talented (see this), and I’m a full supporter of her “if you like it you better put a ring on it” philosophy....

Nov 15, 2012 Like

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Slave to the Grind, Part VII (Key West edition)

I just got back from a three day trip to Key West to help get my dad’s boat ready to go back in the water after a summer of maintenance work. We essentially spent sun up to sun down painting and...

Nov 14, 2012 Like

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pause.

I am not waiting anymore

By Loumi jewelry

Four

Nicole Farhi

The Suit

Bario-Neal

Juice Cleanse Diary

Wanderlust Wednesday: Iceland

Nesting

Slave to the Grind: Winter Brights

Mociun rings

Kicking it into gear

Ex Girlfriend’s Warning Label

Girl Crush: Molly Guy

Michelle Dockery

DIY Floor Candelabra

Ambitions

Holiday wishes

Situations : Maia Flore

Music break

A good day.

Holiday dresses!

Happy Holidays from Kinfolk

Januarypremier-itis

Mama needs a new pair of shoes

Thanksgiving Eve

We were never ever really together in the first place

The Other Sister

Slave to the Grind, Part VII (Key West edition)

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