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Little Lovely Things – Book Feature

Today I'm here to share this lovely little book called, Little Lovely Things This novel is a quick, at times edge-of-your-seat read. If you're looking for something to read this summer that isn't your typical romance or mystery this is the book for you. Summary: A mother's ... READ the POST

Best Websites to Buy Books Online

If you know me, you know I'm a voracious reader and collector of books, which means I read and buy a lot of books. These are my favorite websites to buy books online: newly released, second-hand books, collectible, or unique books. I prefer to read a physical copy, though I don't mind reading on my ... READ the POST

The Hugo Spritz – Recipe

I remember the first time I ever savored a Hugo Spritz. It was on a warm summer afternoon while at a lavender festival in Venzone, Italy. I had run into a friend at a local bar. Saw she was drinking something which clearly involved mint and lime. Mojitos are my absolute favorite cocktail so I had to ... READ the POST

Toddler Room Refresh – Whimsical Bohemian Toddler Girls Bedroom

I refreshed Ellena's baby girl whimsical nursery into a toddler big girl room including transitioning Ellena's crib to a toddler bed. The end result was what I'm calling a Whimsical Bohemian Toddler Girls Bedroom. My husband and I were hoping the fun new whimsical bed-scape would entice her to ... READ the POST

How do I have a fifteen-year-old son? & How to make a box cake taste like you made it from scratch.

Where has the time gone? It's so true what the say when you're the parent of really young children and you think you'll never sleep again. The adage goes something like, "The days and nights are long, but the years are short." Never have true words been spoken when it comes to raising children. ... READ the POST

The Hazel Wood a novel by Melissa Albert – Review

This weekend was a wonderful weekend full of reading! Lately, I've been chain-reading. The moment I close a book on the final page, I'm up and reading another. Which is not unusual for me, but it's my goal to keep it up throughout the year. Mainly because last year I didn't read a whole ... READ the POST

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