tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26244074238926073182024-02-18T20:34:21.121-05:00little lady, big applelittle ladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13146739511606948567noreply@blogger.comBlogger665125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2624407423892607318.post-26235431602273080122013-06-14T11:00:00.000-04:002013-06-18T14:22:44.009-04:00New Beginnings<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
UPDATE: I have moved! Please find me over here: <a href="http://www.virginialucashart.com/">www.virginialucashart.com</a></div>
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Happy it's Friday? Gosh, <i>I am</i>. Tell me your fun weekend plans! I have a brunch date with a girlfriend (at one of <a href="http://www.abckitchennyc.com/">my favorites</a>) and I might be going to <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0770828/">this movie</a> with the boy. I somehow pulled something in my neck (I currently move my head like a robot - it's <i>real</i> cute) so I need to fix that with some good stretching at the gym. Speaking of, I had a bad case of the hiccups late last night and my neck hurt so much with each startling <i>hic-<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">cup</span></i>, I totally lost my marbles and nearly passed out in laughter. And there was Patrick, video-ing the whole awkward experience on his phone. <em>Pat-hicca-rick! </em>He promised he'd delete it after showing his fam. (<em>Greaaat</em>, haha!) Other than that? I have a few errands to run and projects to work on, including getting the new site ready for its launch (can't wait!), but I also have a <strong>very</strong> important date with my couch, a fluffy pillow, and the July issue of <em>Real Simple</em> that arrived yesterday. A little R&R is definitely in store :)</div>
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I am currently obsessed with <a href="http://happilygrey.com/">this blogger's</a> style.<br />
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<a href="http://evablackdesign.com/2013/06/wallpaper-soar.html">refuse.</a><br />
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but I can't wait <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/05/14/downton-abbey-season-4-premiere-date-masterpiece-pbs_n_3272702.html">that long</a>!<br />
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<a href="http://visboo.com/rare-photographs-of-celebrities-part-6.html">rare photos of celebrities</a>. (my favorite might be Jennifer Aniston as a little girl.)<br />
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I love <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/260294053435968189/">it</a>, too.<br />
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if you want to be <a href="http://besottedblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/will-rogers-success-quote-besotted1.jpg">successful</a>.<br />
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my mom & I now own matching pairs of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003NGUFEO/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1">these sandals</a>. everyone is so right, they're as comfy as can be!<br />
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my new favorite <a href="http://instagram.com/puppiesforall">Instagram account</a>... :)<br />
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enjoyed this post - "what is your <a href="http://www.altitudesummit.com/blog/2013/6/12/what-is-your-unique-selling-proposition.html">unique selling proposition</a>?"<br />
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<a href="http://joannagoddard.blogspot.com/2013/06/5-gifts-guys-secretly-want-for-fathers.html">5 gifts</a> guys secretly want for Father's Day. (don't forget - it's Sunday!) ...likin' this <a href="http://theinspiredroom.net/2013/05/29/gifts-for-men/">gift guide</a>, too.<br />
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look how much the <a href="http://www.underconsideration.com/quipsologies/archives/june_2013/arminvit_30.php">Superman 'S'</a> has changed over the years.<br />
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<a href="http://www.clarevivier.com/products/jewelry-pouch">this jewelry pouch</a> would make an incredible gift.<br />
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oolala! i love <a href="http://us.asos.com/pgeproduct.aspx?sgid=6427&WT.ac=rec_viewed">this bikini</a>, this <a href="http://us.asos.com/River-Island-Botswana-Print-Bandeau-Swimsuit/zodgi/?iid=2696470&cid=2238&sh=0&pge=2&pgesize=36&sort=-1&clr=Black+print&mporgp=L1JpdmVyLUlzbGFuZC9SaXZlci1Jc2xhbmQtQm90c3dhbmEtUHJpbnQtQmFuZGVhdS1Td2ltc3VpdC9Qcm9kLw..">one-piece</a>, & this <a href="http://us.asos.com/ASOS-Chevron-Print-Bandeau-Maxi-Beach-Dress/10qlel/?via=rec&iid=3110326&mporgp=L0FTT1MvQVNPUy1DaGV2cm9uLVByaW50LUJhbmRlYXUtTWF4aS1CZWFjaC1EcmVzcy9Qcm9kLw..">maxi</a> from asos.<br />
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p.s. This is my <span style="font-size: large;">665th</span> post. Which is crazy. I honestly never intended to stick with this silly hobby & outlet for so long... for anyone out there considering starting a blog, <em>do it</em>. I realize that my future chapters might be a far cry from the one I'm in now and to have this to look back on? It's priceless. I have thoroughly enjoyed blogging as <em>the little lady in the big apple</em> and will never, ever forget what personal doors this site has opened for me. <em>How will you find my new website?</em> I will update this when it's live with a link to redirect you. Please check back next week. <em>And hold on, why am I even moving to a new site,</em> you ask? <em>Am I leaving the city and thus, just ditching the name?</em> No. Not yet, anyway. It is time for me to take a step forward in my personal endeavors; my new website will be the foundation and platform for my business, From the Hart. </div>
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Cheers to new & exciting beginnings! I hope you can follow along...</div>
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...to say goodbye to <span style="font-size: x-large;">Little Lady!</span> </div>
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Tomorrow is my last official day as the <em>little lady in the big apple.</em> (sad!) Before<em> </em>I publish my final Friday post before we make the transfer (...we're bringing all the old posts with us to the new "home" in case you want to look back like I did this week and snicker at how awkward <strike>I was</strike> still am.), I wanted to circle back to the very beginning... October 16th, 2009 when I needed to vent about my stupid radiator and thought <em>heck!</em> I'll start a blog. </div>
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</span><span style="color: #b45f06; font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">First of all, welcome to my blog! I
graduated from college in 2007 and am in the process of learning what it's like
to be a grown-up, a triumph I highly recommend avoiding for as long as possible.
I do not necessarily know all that I intend for this blog, but I hope it can at
least provide a sort of "inside scoop" on my life as a young woman in New York
City -- or better said, a little lady in the Big Apple.<br /><br />Now on to more
important things -- like how much I hate my radiator.<br /><br />There comes a time
each fall in NYC when your landlord or superintendent deems the temperature cold
enough to turn on the heat. On such day, you wake up circa 4:00AM to a very loud
and disturbing noise. In your delirious state, you search your
shoebox-size-of-a-room for the intruder you're certain has stolen your trusty
tool bag (a gift you received from a concerned relative after you confessed you
used a hot pink stiletto as a hammer), emptied its contents and gone to town
with smacking every object in your vicinity in hopes of terrifying you before
actually killing you.<br /><br />If this is your first cold season in your city
apartment, then it may take longer for you to realize that there is no actual
intruder.<br /><br />Good luck with that.<br /><br />If this a repeated offense, it will
soon dawn on you what is actually making that horrid noise.<br />Yep, it's that
makeshift surface you've been using all summer as a strategic storage
space.<br />Yep, it's that object under which you will never be able to keep clean
no matter how hard you try.<br />Yep, it's located way too close to where you
sleep.<br />Yep, it's your <span style="font-style: italic;">radiator</span>.<br /><br />In addition to the clanking
and hissing radiator, you must also now avoid the few hot water pipes that run
floor-to-ceiling in various nooks of your apartment. Normally, they are tucked
away in places you don't usually go -- like that corner of the kitchen that has
the weird smell you can never quite identify.<br /><br />Or if you're like me, you
may not be so lucky.<br /><br />I recently moved into my own tiny apartment on the
border of Chelsea and the West Village and although this is my third winter in
NYC, it's my first in my new place. I really do love my apartment, but I do have
to endure a bit of "quirkiness" in lieu of paying even more of a fortune for
rent. One such quirk is the fact that I have a room with a purpose entirely
dedicated to the toilet. Not surprisingly, I call this room "the toilet room".
The bathroom, a completely separate room on the other side of the apartment,
contains the shower and sink. The toilet room contains the toilet --- oh and
four walls, one of which my legs are forced up against --- oh and suitably, a
hot water pipe. Perhaps they (not really sure who <span style="font-style: italic;">they</span> are, but someone had to do this to me)
could have placed the hot water pipe behind the toilet or maybe <span style="font-style: italic;">they</span> could have realized that the 2x3 foot
room may not be the prime spot for a heat source. Undoubtedly<span style="font-style: italic;"> they</span> decided it would be more fun to think of
us all roasting while using the loo. It's a surprise the landlord didn't
advertise the layout as having a "toilet room and sauna all-in-one"! The hot
water pipe runs inches from the built-in toilet paper dispenser, located
directly next to where you already have to somehow position your legs. Not only
do I now have to stumble up the two stairs and back in to the coffin-sized room
every morning, I have to do so <span style="font-style: italic;">carefully</span>
so as not to burn myself on the scalding hot water pipe! You better not grab for
the toilet paper too fast, ladies and gents, because that innocent-looking
fixture WILL burn you. And with me being a "little lady", it's even more of a
sight to see my 6'3" giant-of-a-boyfriend make such attempt.<br /><br />So yes, I
hate my clanking/banging/hissing/clicking radiator. And yes, I hate the
not-so-conveniently placed hot water pipes. And if you're unfamiliar with
anything other than central heating, you guessed it - I hate you
too.<br /><br />until next time,<br />-g</span> </div>
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little ladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13146739511606948567noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2624407423892607318.post-12004414339350266922013-06-12T22:00:00.000-04:002013-06-12T22:00:02.323-04:00Slow Down<div style="text-align: justify;">
"<i>Slow down!</i>" - my mother</div>
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"It's stress-related. Are you taking Vitamin C with rose hips every day like I told you?" - my father</div>
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"8 hours of sleep. No excuses." - Patrick</div>
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Seeing as I was tested for a stroke today, I think I need to start listening to everyone -- don't worry, I'm perfectly fine & healthy -- but they have a point. I do need to suck it up & slow. it. down.</div>
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I lost my vision today in my right eye and it was the scariest and most disorienting thing I've ever experienced. Everything became blurred and blank...I couldn't focus...and there was a flashing blind spot directly in front of me. I was in the middle of reading a work email and all of a sudden, I couldn't see...<i>anything!</i> I tried closing the one eye to get rid of the flashing, but the shakiness made me feel sick to my stomach. I stood up and walked away from my desk, thinking it was just eyestrain from my computer screen, but I quickly became dizzy trying to navigate myself down the hallway. I tried talking to coworkers, feeling embarrassed that I couldn't focus on their faces. I have 20/20 vision so w<i>hat on earth was happening? </i></div>
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The symptoms eased up after about 30 minutes, but I finished up at work and went to the eye doctor where they ran what felt like 17 obnoxious and eye-watery tests. Thankfully, they ruled out all the scary stuff, but did tell me that I experienced an ocular migraine, where the vascular spasms affect the blood supply to the vision center of the brain. Have you ever had a regular or ocular migraine? I'm pretty sure the same thing has happened to me once before, but there certainly isn't enough of a pattern for me to know what might have caused this or for me to know the chances of it happening again. (Never? Please??)</div>
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After all the tests and a group of students looking at the back of my eyeball since I apparently have something rare called "CHRPE bear tracks" which look like freckles on the back of my eye (so <i>that's</i> where my birthmark is - sneaky, sneaky!), Patrick picked me up and brought me home, propping me up with a heating pad on my neck. (Bless him.) So yes...I don't know what caused that terribly mean migraine, but I suppose me slowing down couldn't hurt.</div>
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So I'm off! ...to slow down, order some vitamins on Drugstore.com, and go to sleep :) Goodnight, all.</div>
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<br />little ladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13146739511606948567noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2624407423892607318.post-53997645039713354592013-06-11T13:00:00.000-04:002013-06-11T21:04:45.654-04:00Mane Message: Patterned Hair Ties! <div style="text-align: center;">
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Did you watch the <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Tony Awards</span> on Sunday night? We didn't get a chance to, but we sat up and watched some incredible clips last night. Check out Neil Patrick Harris' show-stopper opening act below. (Make sure and watch the whole thing!)</div>
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P.S. Want a taste of <i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Matilda</span></i> on Broadway? Watch <i>this!</i></div>
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This past weekend was a jam-packed, fun and <em>unforgettable</em> myriad of festivities. While I still wish I captured more pictures of moments & people (you're gonna be like, <em>more pictures?!</em>)<em>,</em> here is a selection of a few things we did, divvied up in chapters. </div>
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I spent Thursday morning at the post office, packing and doing other important things like getting my nails done - loving this color!</div>
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And then I caught up on my guilty pleasure, gossip mags. The train ride felt <em>never-ending - </em>we somehow ended up in the quiet car with some not-so-pleasant folk - but! ...we finally made it. We sprinted from the train and through the rain (like my little rhyme?) to our favorite chicken wings restaurant in our college town (nothing comparable in this big city) and caught up with my parents. </div>
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Coming home is always such a treat - little things like this are everywhere.</div>
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That mama of mine makes everything special!</div>
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The next day, Patrick & I had lunch with my dad in WV and then headed with my mom to see my sis-in-law and meet her little man. My sister & her boys joined us, too!</div>
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and - <span style="font-size: xx-small;">justlikethat</span> - I fell in love.</div>
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^^^baby toes!</div>
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so teeny-tiny!</div>
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^^^with his Baba.</div>
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...already missing this peanut.</div>
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He's showing me his itty bity hands!</div>
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<em>Stay little, okay?</em></div>
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(handshake to seal our pact.)</div>
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We stopped by to see my brother where he was working. He's extra-smiley these days which I love.</div>
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It rained<em> all</em> morning and we thought the graduation was going to be moved inside, but the skies cleared so they took their chances...and the second all the graduates filed in their seats, the sun started to shine. It was amazing, really.</div>
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<em>Congrats, Christian!!!!!</em></div>
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...just missing his older sister who left the day before for her summer job. Patrick & I thankfully got to see her the night we arrived so I could give her a much-needed squeeze and her birthday present. She turns 20 this week...yes, <span style="font-size: large;"><em>20!</em></span></div>
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^^^proud grandparents.</div>
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We had a fun graduation party with family & friends at my brother's house. They're moving soon (in fact, their realtor showed their house while we were at graduation - <em>talk about a lot going on!</em>) so it was especially nice to gather at their beautiful home with everyone.</div>
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After the party, my parents drove us about an hour and a half to our final stop of our trip. We met up with my girlfriend/first NYC roomie/and mama to four, including my Godson who I have tried twice to meet before but my plans were thwarted by weather-related problems. <em>...not this time!</em> </div>
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^^^NYC ladies!</div>
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^^^the newly engaged couple I mentioned <a href="http://www.littleladyinthebigapple.blogspot.com/2013/06/new-dog-illustration.html">here</a>!</div>
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They're white goldens which I've never seen before - so pretty!</div>
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And then Patrick snapped this gem (^^^) in Penn Station. Lookin' REAL cute, right? <span style="font-size: x-small;">Ahem</span>. </div>
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Watch out, New Yawk, <em>I'm baaack.</em><br />
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I'm signing off early this week! Patrick & I are headed south for a number of fun festivities. I'm so excited I can hardly stand it! If you'd like, you can follow my adventures <a href="http://instagram.com/ihartvirginia">here</a>. Three quick little links before I go ~<br />
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"Don't try and fix it. I just need you to listen." Familiar, anyone? I thought Patrick was going to bite through his cheeks when he was showing <a href="http://vimeo.com/66753575">this</a> to me. <i>Wha? Who, me?</i> ;)<br />
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We need someone to come <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYV0qATsyts">do this</a> to our apartment!<br />
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Now <i><a href="http://www.ebaumsworld.com/video/watch/83339025#CslGARbo2KYTPimq.01">that's</a></i> talent.<br />
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uber blonde & ready for summer.</div>
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A run on the water on a gorgeous day? Instant day-maker.</div>
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As much as this city drives me bonkers sometimes, <br />
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Meet my adorable friend (& amazing photographer). Our hello-hug was so big in my apartment doorway that an entire Grande coffee went flying <em>everywhere</em>. Nothing to do but laugh!</div>
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When I was a litle girl, my oldest brother played a foot soldier (one of the bug-eyed bad guys) in the Ninja Turtle movie. Naturally, I thought he had super powers. I had Ninja Turtle posters in my room and even brought his mask to school for show & tell. I wanted to make sure his son knew his dad was magical as well so I designed this onesie for the little man. It looked SO teeny when I got it - hard to believe he's even tinier!</div>
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With the new Citi Bike right on our street, it might be a sign that I need to learn how to ride one of these things even though that's the <em>scariest thought ever</em>. It's a shame they don't come with training wheels...you think I'm joking, don't you?</div>
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Our new favorite fish seasoning? Truffle mustard!</div>
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Check out that grin. My mom says he's smiling because angels are whispering in his ear :) See you oh-so-soon, little one!</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">pops of highlighter neon</span> - That color just screams <em>smile!</em> to me.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">elephants</span> - I have always loved elephants! Here are Palermo's <a href="http://bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=94862&vid=1&pid=412476002">exact shorts</a> from the new fabulous Banana / Milly collaboration. Check your local BR for more sizes. (I have them & I <em>love</em> them!)</div>
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I have added <em>four</em> new items to my Etsy shop, <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/VirginiaLucasHart">From the Hart</a>!</span></div>
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^^^ a thank you stamp!</div>
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^^^ comes in a little canvas bag.</div>
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^^^ & a to: / from: stamp!</div>
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and...tote bags!</div>
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^^^ Hello, sunshine beach bag! (I've had so much fun carrying this!)</div>
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^^^ & the perfect tote for brides!</div>
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As you can see, I'm trying some new things out. Everything is limited edition! If interested in any of the items, you can view the listings <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/VirginiaLucasHart">here</a>.<br />
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I'd like to introduce you to Dixie.</div>
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Beagles have such pretty coloring, but this one in particular was amazing to illustrate. She belongs to a couple I've known since boarding school/college who just recently got engaged! I can't <i>wait</i> for them to see how it looks framed. She's one of my favorites, and I hope it can be a fun new addition to their home.</div>
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Many people ask about my process for these. It all starts with a pencil & a pen as I study a photograph.</div>
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...then I scan it and add multiple layers of color & texture using my Wacom pad.</div>
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I am booking custom work for September - please email me at littleladyinthebigapple{at}gmail.com for details.</div>
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happy June!</div>
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<li>Yankees / Indians game</li>
<li>celebrating many friends' / family members' birthdays & Father's Day</li>
<li>exploring the city and spending hours outside</li>
<li>a total of 14 hours on a train with Patrick (oh boy...<i>ha!</i>) </li>
<li>trying to get through 2 seasons of Dexter before the last season premieres</li>
<li>my oldest nephew's high school graduation</li>
<li>meeting (& cuddling) my newborn nephew</li>
<li>visiting family & home</li>
<li>meeting my Godson</li>
<li>seeing friends from boarding school</li>
<li>Alt Summit NYC</li>
<li>a girlfriend's bachelorette weekend</li>
<li>taking Patrick to Shake Shack</li>
<li>launching my website & a couple projects</li>
<li>two four-day long weekends</li>
<li>trying our best to make our apartment feel brand new </li>
<li>seeing a friend who's visiting from San Francisco</li>
<li>iced tea / Pinkberry / sandals</li>
<li>welcoming summer with open arms!</li>
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Well <i>that week</i> sure flew. And also goodbye May, I guess? (How?...)<br />
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Any fun plans for the weekend? I kicked things off last night by grabbing drinks with a girlfriend (so fun), a trip to the doctor this afternoon for my 10-year tetanus booster (<i>not so fun</i>), met a friend's month-old baby girl (I almost passed out from cuteness overload), then came home and immediately passed out and took a nap (I'm le tired). I'm looking forward to breakfast with a girlfriend, possibly seeing <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2179116/">this movie</a> with Patrick, and illustrating a wedding map for a bride. I don't have any links for you today so I figured I'd list some updates instead.<br />
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+ My less-than-a-week-old nephew returned to the hospital yesterday with elevated bilirubin levels (jaundice). He was placed under an ultraviolet light and stayed overnight, but was thankfully released today. Although jaundice is common in infants, it sure was scary to think of him back in the hospital, being poked & prodded and having blood drawn. My brother sent me a picture of him under the blue light wearing a little mask over his eyes and I let out a yelp. Bless his heart! I'm so glad they're home...I know my brother & his wife are physically & emotionally exhausted. I can't wait to see them all in a week. I have many, many hugs saved up!<br />
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+ I'll be adding a couple new things to the shop soon - things I've never sold before. Excited to see what you think..!<br />
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+ We aren't moving. (right now) That's right! Cue <a href="http://littleladyinthebigapple.blogspot.com/2012/06/apartment-news.html">deja vu</a>... It's been a long few weeks filled with a breakdown or two...or seven. We've attempted to navigate all the bizarre signs that have come our way with job situations, logistics, and the terrible renting market in the summer. When we finally found a great apartment, I left work early to see it only to be turned away since management was busy...and then we returned 2 days later and literally got stuck underground for nearly an hour while someone else signed the lease moments before we got there.<em> </em>Signs like that have made it pretty clear -- and as deflated as I feel by the decision to stay, I know it's for the best. My friend recently told me that things always work out more exquisitely than we plan them to, and I have to agree :)<br />
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+Since we're not moving, we're putting the money we've saved towards redecorating! GUYS, I GET TO SHOP FOR FURNITURE! But only after I get rid of, like, half the things we own. You can see some pictures of our current set-up<a href="http://littleladyinthebigapple.blogspot.com/2012/07/the-new-setup.html"> here</a>. I'll be sure and share some before & afters.<br />
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+It's getting closer to the time to say goodbye to this little lady blog of mine and move to my next internet "home." The website designers I've been working with are the bees knees, and I can't <i>wait</i> to debut what we've been up to.</div>
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<em>It's that time of year!</em> </div>
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Instead of pullin' out the giant suitcase, it's always nice to have a bag that fits all you need for 2-4 days. I am <em>not</em> a fan of packing. In fact, I'm quite terrible at it. It makes me stressed & grouchy (ask Patrick), and I tend to pack more than I need as I fabricate scenarios where I just might need five pairs of shoes and a wool sweater at the beach. The good thing about weekender bags? Their size gives you a limit. I'm always forced to put that third extra outfit back in the closet so I can zip the sucker up. And lo & behold, I <em>always</em> have enough. </div>
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Do you have a favorite weekender bag? Here are some different styles I like --</div>
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I have #8. I've used it for countless trips and the thing is practically indestructible. Which I need. The last flight I was on required me sprinting up to the gate in order to board before they closed the door. As I grabbed my boarding pass, I heard "Ma'am! Ma'am!" and thought <em>oh great, what now</em>. "Where did you get that bag??! I NEED IT!" I couldn't help but smile. Yes, it's pretty great. (Pssst, MZ Wallace is having <a href="http://mzwallace.com/sale/">a sale</a> right now.) I've also been eyeing the company that makes #2 & #5...their videos of what all fits inside the bags are both clever & mesmerizing. Have a look <a href="http://www.loandsons.com/">here</a>.</div>
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<br />little ladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13146739511606948567noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2624407423892607318.post-20164693292596714682013-05-27T22:30:00.000-04:002013-05-27T22:38:10.164-04:00New Nephew!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
The highlight of my weekend was - without a doubt - the arrival of my precious nephew, Oliver.</div>
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Oliver Brian was born in the wee hours of the morning on May 26th (24 hours after labor started - my poor sis-in-law!). He weighed between 7 & 8 pounds and measured 20 inches long. He's perfect. Oliver is my oldest brother's first son, my ninth nephew, & the fourth nephew with a birthday in May! (Thank goodness for birthday calendars, right?) </div>
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It was torture not being at the hospital with everyone, and I'm pretty sure I drove them crazy with my countless inquisitive texts. <i>Any updates? What's happening? Will you send me a picture of the room? What does the doctor look like? What are you doing? How many inches is she dilated? I mean centimeters!</i> (They're never going to let that last one go, by the way.) I knew the fam was starting to feel delirious when my mom sent me pictures of my sister & other brother pretending they were in labor in the next room :)</div>
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Everyone is safe & sound at home; I've heard his big sister is loving her new role :) Patrick & I get to meet the little peanut in less than two weeks! I can't want to kiss those puffy cheeks and breathe in that sweet baby smell. Oh Oliver, we're so glad you're here. xoxo, Aunt Ginny</div>
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Ohhh, 3-day weekend. You feel like such a gift. I could kiss you, I'm so happy you're here. Do any of you guys have fun plans? Going anywhere exciting?! I am staying put in the big apple & enjoying that rare peacefulness that occurs when the city empties out. As crazy as it sounds, I'm secretly happy it's going to be cold & rainy the next two days. I will have an art utensil in hand for most of the time and won't feel as bad about staying inside. I'm also looking forward to reading during a hair appointment, attempting to be as least awkward as possible (a tough feat, ladies & gents) during a photo-shoot for my new website, sourcing packaging supplies (I h<span style="font-size: xx-small;">e</span>art stickers), & squeezing in a date or two with Patrick even though he'll be working most of the weekend as well. We have our living situation decision looming over our heads so I'll be praying we can sort through that. It's been trying to say the least. And fingers crossed I have a new nephew next week! My heart skips a beat every time a family member calls. Knowing my mother, she has completely rearranged her entire home and has scrubbed every nook & cranny. That's how Baba (what her grandchildren call her) "waits."</div>
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a <a href="http://store.shopgoodokc.com/SHOPGOODAPPAREL1072.html">Moore tornado relief benefit tee</a>.<br />
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i need to remind myself of <a href="http://blog.justinablakeney.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/itsnevertoolate.jpg">this</a> sometimes.<br />
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a pretty<a href="http://www.shopbop.com/ocean-mystery-orb-necklace-rose/vp/v=1/1568601430.htm?folderID=2534374302024641&fm=other-shopbysize&colorId=29109"> necklace</a>.<br />
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a funny <a href="http://reasonsmysoniscrying.tumblr.com/">tumblr</a>.<br />
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an awesome <a href="http://www.maskcara.com/maskcara/2013/05/20/makeover-monday-and-the-verdict-is-in/">makeover</a>.<br />
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<a href="http://www.altitudesummit.com/blog/2013/5/22/alt-summit-nyc-in-martha-stewart-living.html"><i>can't wait!</i></a><br />
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if i had wavy hair, i'd totally try <a href="http://www.instyle.com/instyle/package/general/photos/0,,20665717_20667322_21267665,00.html?crlt.pid=camp.701VvxU5nOdw#21267438">this cut</a>.<br />
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cute <a href="http://www.cwonder.com/accessories/shop-by-category-1/eyewear/bold-cat-eye-sunglasses.html?publisherId=73861">sunnies</a>.<br />
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<a href="http://qsprn.com/liars">liars</a>. (ha!)<br />
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my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/121991531/love-temporary-tattoohttps://www.etsy.com/listing/121991531/love-temporary-tattoo">love tattoos</a> are back in stock! (the fact that <a href="http://wanelo.com/p/3920999/love-temporary-tattoo">nearly 16K people saved it on Wanelo</a> made my jaw permanently drop!)<br />
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love this <a href="http://www.joie.com/joie/dresses/norton-dress-porcelain?siteID=QFGLnEolOWg-BuO3jQ9NLuU32wX8t.XUsg&ls_affid=QFGLnEolOWg&utm_source=linkshare&utm_medium=affiliates&utm_campaign=traction">LWD</a>. (little white dress)<br />
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fun <a href="http://www.furbishstudio.com/ikat-spot-placemat/">placemats</a> & <a href="http://www.furbishstudio.com/chevron-cocktail-napkins/">napkins</a>. (would make a great housewarming gift!)<br />
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who wants to see <a href="http://www.moma.org/visit/calendar/exhibitions/1380">this incredible exhibit</a> with me?<br />
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<br />little ladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13146739511606948567noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2624407423892607318.post-47876513224899797132013-05-23T11:30:00.000-04:002013-05-23T11:30:01.399-04:00Everyday Summer Makeup<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">2.</span> On a typical summer day, chapstick is all my smackers need. These adorable <a href="http://www.drugstore.com/eos-smooth-lip-balm-sphere-strawberry-sorbet/qxp363111?catid=183853">eos spheres</a> are so fun!</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">3.</span> I'm a fan of skin that looks fresh & dewy, not cakey. <a href="http://www.sephora.com/tinted-moisturizer-spf-20-illuminating-P214216?skuId=1099183">This stuff</a> (the illuminating kind) provides the perfect amount of coverage and gives you that summer glow. Plus! It has SPF 20. No sense in aging the one face you have.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">4.</span> Anastasia products are my favorite when it comes to eyebrows. Check out the different shades available of their brow wiz <a href="http://www.sephora.com/brow-wiz-P202633?skuId=1056084">here</a>.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">7.</span> Eye-shadow wasn't in my repertoire until I met <a href="http://www.sephora.com/chubby-stick-shadow-tint-for-eyes-P376470?skuId=1440601">this</a>. Packaged in a chubby stick, you simply roll it on! My favorite is the "light peachy beige" as it gives you just a subtle amount of shimmer.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">8.</span> Speaking of Clinique chubby sticks, if I want a little more color on top of my chapstick? I reach for <a href="http://www.sephora.com/chubby-stick-moisturizing-lip-colour-balm-P279113?skuId=1307859">this</a>. It's the perfect summer moisturizing lipstick.</div>
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glittle ladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13146739511606948567noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2624407423892607318.post-35255671076750260112013-05-22T10:30:00.000-04:002013-05-22T10:50:29.333-04:00A #Faireytale Wedding<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
my girlfriend from boarding school got hitched on Saturday in South Carolina! </div>
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the trip down was magical & puppy-filled (no, really. you'll see.) & the trip back was nothing short of a train wreck, but! ...everything is one big adventure when your friends are by your side.</div>
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i'll spare you all the details, but Sunday was just <em>one of those travel days</em> filled with de-boarding, delays, cancellations, missed flights, and you've-gotta-be-kidding-me moments. it included airport workers who were oh-so-helpful as they stared off into the distance, contemplating the color of the ceiling, or ones we proved wrong after they told us we had "zero chance" of running fast enough to make a flight. i might have looked like an injured wallaby hopping along in my wedges, but by golly we made it! the thing about traveling with a friend? you can deliriously laugh together at all the absurdities. because at the end of the day, that's all you can do!</div>
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I don't know about you, but I was in need of an uplifting story tonight. Overwhelming stress in my personal life has left me downright haggard and in need of a 5-day nap before I should be allowed in the presence of others. And news like the terrible destruction left behind after the tornado in Oklahoma makes me feel both heartbroken and guilty that I'm even complaining about my silly "problems." Nevertheless, I feel like I'm walking around holding back tears. (It's my half-birthday so I can cry if I want?) Yes, I needed something to help me <i>snap out of it.</i></div>
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While this story of Zach Sobiech is incredibly sad (read: find your nearest tissue box!), it's also unbelievably uplifting in its message of how we should approach our love, our life, our fleeting todays. Take a look. Perhaps it'll snap you out of any funk you're in, too.</div>
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glittle ladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13146739511606948567noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2624407423892607318.post-27615843572373426782013-05-20T11:00:00.000-04:002013-06-11T23:59:01.909-04:00Last Week<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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^ we went to a bowling birthday party at <a href="http://www.melodylanesny.com/">Melody Lanes</a> in Sunset Park! so, so fun.</div>
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...and I blame those distracting flashing lights for all my gutter balls.</div>
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nails!<br />
"Delicate" + "Mademoiselle" // "Licorice" by essie - aka <span style="font-size: large;"><strong>black</strong></span></div>
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since I decided to <a href="http://www.littleladyinthebigapple.blogspot.com/2013/05/spring-sandals.html">practice what I preach</a> ;)</div>
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i love when my stepdad mails me magazine articles he wants me to see. </div>
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do you have friends or family members who do that? isn't it the best?!</div>
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^one more thing that arrived in my mailbox that totally made my week. <span style="font-size: x-small;">(image </span><a href="http://uppercasemagazine.com/issue17"><span style="font-size: x-small;">via</span></a><span style="font-size: x-small;">)</span></div>
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<a href="http://uppercasemagazine.com/">Uppercase</a> is my new favorite magazine! </div>
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i read it on the plane last night and took an entire page of notes because i was so inspired. </div>
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it provided me with my new favorite definition.</div>
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~ in honor of my girlfriend, <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">eleanor</span>, </div>
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who's getting married tomorrow (<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><i>ahh!</i></span>),</div>
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i declare today...<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">flashback friday</span> ~</div>
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us girls back in high school!<br />
do we look young <em>or what? </em></div>
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sidenote: boarding school "proms" are weird.</div>
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10 years ago almost to the day!</div>
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i am so excited to head down south to celebrate the bride & groom (they've known each other since they were itty bitty!) and have some time with my girls. there are few things better in life than old friends.</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">as 'lanor would say,</span></div>
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<br />little ladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13146739511606948567noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2624407423892607318.post-90214236489703745592013-05-15T12:00:00.000-04:002013-06-12T10:05:33.839-04:00New Fave App!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Do you ever wana add some pizzazz to your photos on your phone? </div>
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I bring you the newest photo-editing app from the talented & creative minds </div>
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of Elsie + Emma at<a href="http://www.abeautifulmess.com/"> <em>A Beautiful Mess</em></a>! </div>
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-- so many fun phrases & doodles & borders with which to play --</div>
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Pssst, see more on their website <a href="http://www.abeautifulmess.com/2013/05/a-beautiful-mess-app-is-in-the-itunes-store-now.html">here</a> & keep scrolling to see some of my examples!</div>
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oh, how I wish I could take a nap right now :)</div>
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<em> new business cards!!!</em> </div>
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After much thought, I decided to make them clean & crisp without any color </div>
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with hopes that the design would be sufficient on its own.</div>
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(And I'm <em>so</em> happy I did.)</div>
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<em> eeeeee!</em></div>
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The new website isn't live yet so that links to my old one, but please stay tuned! ;) </div>
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Also, a friend (thanks, Liza!) gave me the awesome idea of just adding color as I see fit. I could color in the heart with whatever color I choose or even add glitter or washi tape. Magic! Plus! ...the card itself is so thick that nothing bleeds through. Pretty darn pumped about them! </div>
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Another thing I'm pumped about? This new fabulous app, of course. Isn't it fun?!</div>
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Download it <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/a-beautiful-mess/id603092599?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D2">here</a> :)</div>
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Let's daydream for a minute, shall we?</div>
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While our living situation is still a big who-knows and while I'm averaging about two panic attacks per day, I like to distract myself with pretty things. Like home decor. Because that's logical, right? </div>
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Speaking of, I'm always a fan of the little knick knacks at <a href="http://www.highstreetmarket.com/">High Street Market</a>. Have a look ~</div>
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If you could update <em>one</em> thing about your home, what would it be? Mine would be the living room. As in, I want one :)</div>
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My friend shared this video with me on Friday and I might have watched it nearly seventeen times since. It's impossible not to smile! May this couple be your inspiration for today & help you battle any Monday blues.</div>
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...here's to the moms!</div>
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<i>sweater, n. garment worn by child when its mother is feeling chilly. - Ambrose Bierce</i></div>
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