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Blogger Spotlight | Sarah Yates

May 24, 2013
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The second in my series of 10 Fab Bloggers to Follow {in no particular order}, is Sarah Yates.  She writes the blog A House in the Hills.  It is such a beautifully simple and gorgeous site.  She’s a lifestyle blogger that blogs about fashion, home decor, and my favorite part, her delicious recipes.  Her blogs […]

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Alt for Everyone

May 20, 2013
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Since starting this blog, I have been wanting to attend a blog conference to learn more about blogging and to connect with other bloggers.  Getting away to a conference is a bit difficult so you can imagine my thrill when Alt Summit announced Alt for Everyone.  Last week, I was able to “attend” several online […]

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Vertical Gardening

May 7, 2013
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I have been coveting vertical wall gardens as art for four years now.  I have 2 walls in my yard that would perfectly suit a work of art like these.  Determined to create my own one day, I’ve saved these images as inspiration. 1 / 2 / 3 Beyond being a source of beauty and […]

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Succulents

April 29, 2013
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Succulents have made a huge appearance in both indoor and outdoor gardens these past few years.  I bought this large cement pot several summers ago at one of my favorite local garden and gift centers.  I’ve returned year after year to have them pull a few of the oldies and plant a few freshies.  This […]

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The Color Yellow

April 22, 2013
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Happy Earth Day People!  Loving this warm summer-like weather we’ve been having.  Makes me think of my new favorite – yellow!  My draw towards the color yellow has become stronger and stronger these past months.  I’ve never really considered myself someone that particularly likes the color yellow.   I suppose that is changing.  The photo […]

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Meredith Pardue | An Artist

April 12, 2013
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I always love when I come across something or someone new and exciting on the internet, typically through one of my favorite bloggers.  Artists are of particular appeal to me especially up and coming artists.  Thanks to websites like Etsy and Pinterest, encountering an artist you may not have ever found is becoming easier and […]

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Packing for Sunshine

March 26, 2013
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Warm water, cool drinks, lots of sunshine and no agenda.  Looking forward to a much needed vacation week. The lead up to packing for a famiy of 5 is no small task.  Sorting through last summer’s clothes for the kids trying to be sure everyone has a warm weather clothing they currently fit in, pulling […]

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Friday Favorites

March 15, 2013
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What a gorgeous week of Spring weather we’ve had here in the Bay Area.  I haven’t done a Friday Favorites in a few weeks so here we go! Simple Beauty This is one of my favorite places, The Stanford Dish Trail.  A gorgeous 5 mile loop with tough hills to run and unbeatable vistas.  This […]

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Spring is coming!

March 7, 2013
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And I can hardly wait! It’s not quite warm enough here to wear spring clothing yet.  There is still a chill in the air and rain in the forecast.  I am feeling the urge for some bright bold spring color though.  Here are some way to incorporate a little springtime into your late winter wardrobe. […]

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Ellie Fitness Apparel

March 1, 2013
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Is anyone as tired as I am of spending $100 on a pair of workout pants?  I workout 6 days a week, that’s a lot of sweat.  My workout clothes need to be power houses.  But spending $100 on a pair of pants? $60 on a tank. Enough already. It was perfect timing actually when […]

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