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My Fashion Haus: New Year Styled, 2.22.2017

February 22, 2017

My Fashion Haus: New Year Styled, 2.22.2017

Fashionistas, happy HuMp dAy! Oh, yes it’s true…”My Fashion Haus” is open again.  Joining up with the other contributors at The Blended Blog for “New Year Styled” and my buds Whitney and Carrie for “Create 28”.  Been getting dressed every single day since the fashion haus last opened the first of the month.  But can’t […]

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May 6, 2015

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Shoes to Shiraz | R Squared | Two Teens and Their Mama | Confessions of a Frumpy Mommy | A Lovely Little Wardrobe | Mishaps and Mayhem of Solitary Life | Puppies and Pretties | Daily Style Finds | Making the Most of Everyday | She Thought She Could | Foxy’s Domestic Side | Quilty […]

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February 12, 2015

Create 28 Day 12 – Patterned Pants

Hello dolls! I am working my second full day in a row as a librarian sub at a high school across town.  I was a little worried about working with high school kids but it has been a good experience.  The library (and librarian Bonnie) at Burges are lovely.  Everything is attractive, well organized, and […]

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December 27, 2014

Fashion (House) Friday – Linking-Up with the Pros

When my daughter Lauren was home for a visit in September, we talked about doing a fashion blog together.  We spent several evenings searching online for all of the coming looks for the fall of 2014.  We pinned our favorites to a Pinterest board that we named Fashion Blog.  Like that title?  Catchy, huh? While […]

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