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Audrey Quotes

A few Audrey quotes for your Saturday....“It's that wonderful old-fashioned idea that others come first and you come second. This was the whole ethic by which I was brought up. Others matter more than you do, so 'don't fuss, dear; get on with it'.” ― Audrey Hepburn   “You can tell more about a person by what he says about others than you can by what others say about him.” ― Audrey Hepburn “Paris is always a good idea.” ― Audrey HepburnI love the last one......I do think Paris is always a good ... View the Post

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Mount Rushmore– Keystone, South Dakota

Ok, about forever ago I promised you a post on our little excursion back from Il.  And I am finally holding to that promise...better late than never, right?Well, it was this guy that encouraged us to go to Mt. Rushmore....He is our history buff and since it was only adding another day and a half to our trip....we thought "let's do it."The day we were there was GORGEOUS...not too hot or too cold and the sky was clear and blue.  We went early in the morning (which I would recommend...by 11 am it ... View the Post

Project Run and Play· The Art of Homemaking· Thoughts

Art of Homemaking—Back to School

When it comes to back to school, this is what we want our little ones to know everyday...... "Promise me you'll always remember: You're braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think. " --Christopher Robin to Pooh ~ A.A. Milne and if you haven't voted yet this weekend.....go HERE.   And to those of you that have.  A sincere thanks. ... View the Post

sewing· Thoughts· Thrifted Thursdays

Thrifted Thursday– A Pink Dress and some thoughts…..

I found this vintage pinkalicious dress at a thrift store when I was in IL this summer. It is seriously the sweetest dress I have ever come across. I snatched it up even before looking at the size...and lo and behold it fits....and it is gorgeous. (And $4.99----SCORE!!!!!)One of the things I noticed right away when I picked it up was that it was handmade and it made me love the dress even more. I thought about someone sewing a special pink dress for a special little girl...and thought what ... View the Post

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I spent $16 on these…

Yea, you read that right. I spent $16 on a pair of jelly shoes for Grace. Ridiculous? For sure. But when a pair of shoes speaks to you sometimes you just have to buy them regardless of the price. And baby, these shoes were speaking to Grace.It was literally love at first site....squealing, clapping, jumping up and down. Yes, my friends it was a love connection right there in the Disney Store. And who am I to come between a girl and her true love? (Or pass up an opportunity to buy more Disney ... View the Post