tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8933689800443907382024-03-13T22:35:36.303-05:00'LUSH' LIFE. STYLE.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger305125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-893368980044390738.post-30231595170126231052020-06-24T14:48:00.001-05:002020-06-24T14:48:34.498-05:00The Chosen: "Trouble" trailer<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/FzwUnb5l0WI" width="480"></iframe>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-893368980044390738.post-36763711663213532602013-09-10T20:49:00.000-05:002013-09-10T20:49:04.337-05:00I Can Feel It!!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I can sense the onset of fall. </div>
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The weather in Texas has a sense of humor.</div>
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Today was definitely one of those days.</div>
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I'm looking forward to seeing what all of you lovely blogging friends share in regards to your seasonal decor and fashion choices, your shopping excursions, your adventurous travels, as well as, your lovely personal and family celebrations!! I'm as excited about this as I was as a little girl getting to look through the Sears Christmas catalog!!!<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-893368980044390738.post-32514482498756791772013-09-04T20:02:00.000-05:002013-09-04T20:02:13.452-05:00Inspired by Accountability.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I'm here for "the fun of it"--SERIOUSLY! </div>
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Sometimes, what we are looking for is right in front of us! Nothing you haven't heard before, but worth repeating at least to myself.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-893368980044390738.post-66538465145429340112013-02-22T06:20:00.000-06:002013-09-10T19:53:00.480-05:00It's Friday!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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There are a gazillon white homes that inspire me to paint <i>my</i> home white! I envision a white beauty by the bay, surrounded by vibrant tropical flowers! The painting of my homes exterior is to take place next week, weather permitting. It will take a few weeks, due to all the mess from the re-construction, to get the yard and flowerbeds thriving (thanks to my husbands amazing green thumb). I can't wait!
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As well as, whites.</div>
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And, leather.</div>
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I know each room in my home will take shape in layers.</div>
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Either a color, or an item, will form each specific room.</div>
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I will share different inspiration images, in my next posts.</div>
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Til then..............</div>
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HAPPY MONDAY! xo</div>
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We've been experiencing beautiful springlike temperatures,</div>
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inviting the opportunity to have our coffee, or wine, </div>
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by the water, as we watch the sun rise, and set.</div>
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The weekend forecast is promising, too!</div>
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However, I am sending the very warmest wishes,</div>
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and prayers, for safety to our northeastern states!</div>
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May we all have a beautiful weekend, </div>
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rain, shine, or snow.</div>
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xo</div>
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