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{SPACES: Covet Garden Home goes to print & GIVEAWAY}
If you’re a home decor junkie like myself then you’ve probably heard of Covet Garden? If not then I’m about to feed your addiction. Covet Garden is an online shelter magazine that’s all about real people and real spaces. No interior designers or stylists – just incredibly creative people with a passion for home decor.…
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SAME BUT DIFFERENT / 02
Welcome to another edition of Same but Different, where you get to see how my brain is visually connecting the dots between all the beautiful things I am constantly processing. 1/2 • 3/4 • 5/6 • 7/8 • 9/10 • 11/12
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{MONDAY MOTIVATION: art that motivates}
How are those resolutions coming along? Even though it may be a bit cliché, resolutions or not you have to admit that January automatically brings with it a feeling to get with the program, get your sh!t together and work it. Now, the hope is that the feeling will last longer than the line…
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{GIRL POWER: Dolly Parton we love you}
God, I love this blonde big bossomed woman. Wishing her the happiest birthday today. I still have no idea how she plays guitar with those nails. Here’s my little ode to Dolly Parton on her special day. I Will Always Love You.
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{BLOGLIFE: now offering therapy for your apartment}
So I have some big news to share. I didn’t want to say anything until it was official and I didn’t consider it official until I saw my first post in writing with my profile picture below it. I’m excited to announce that I’m now a contributor for Apartment Therapy! My first post appeared today…
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{LOVE: Be Mine, Be Minted $100 Valentines GIVEAWAY}
Love it or hate it, it’s that time to wear your heart on your sleeve. Now I’ve been single longer than I would ever admit publicly so for the record this message of love is brought to you by a party of one. I think we should take Valentine’s Day away from the lovers and…
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{SPACES: pretty in purple}
Ok, so it isn’t exactly Radiant Orchid but it’s pretty close. In fact I would say that Radiant Orchid falls under the Purple colour umbrella. What’s interesting is that I actually put together this trend board before the new year and Pantone’s Colour of the Year announcement. I guess that just means I’m incredibly trend…
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{STYLE: gaga for ombre tights}
What’s your favourite season for fashion? I bet lots of people love easy breezy summer and showing off their tans but I’ll admit, I kinda like to cover up. Not because I’m shy but because I really like wearing tights & leggings. They can be such a fashion statement! They are also a great way…
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{INSPIRATION: tunes to make you move}
So I think I just unintentionally made my first resolution for the year. I don’t know about you but for me music really is magical. It’s hard to explain what a big part it plays in my life but it has some serious powers over me. After a small girls night spent overflowing with love…
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{BEAUTY: DIY winter skin rescue}
How’s your skin doing this time of year? Dying for a facial? Yeah, me too. Big time. If like me, a facial isn’t in the budget but if you still need some skin rescue try some of these DIY recipes from the Free People blog. They all only have a few simple ingredients you probably…
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BEFORE & AFTER: rags to riches, folding chair makeover
I’m a hunter & scavenger of the vintage kind. There’s nothing that gets me more excited that finding thrifted treasures for pennies and up-cycling them into something fabulous. For this project it’s a set of dated brown folding chairs and dress that’s a little too dated for even me to pull off but the fabric…
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{GOOD EATS: the season for soup}
I know talking about the weather is cliche but seriousy, cold enough for ya? The best thing to do in this freeeeezzzing weather is hibernate. The second best thing to do is make yourself a nice and delicious hot soup. I used to think soups were complicated to make until I actually made one and…
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BIG NEWS: Introducing……The Happy Blogger!
Today I’m extremely excited to announce the creation of The Happy Blogger. It’s an idea of mine that I’ve had for some time and it’s so exciting and fulfilling to see it come to life. It goes to show, whatever your idea, if you put your mind to it, you can achieve it. Want to…
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{DESIGN: free 2014 printable calendar roundup}
I’m a bad blogger. Not only am I sharing 2014 calendars with you three days into the new year, but my head is hanging low because as graphic designer I don’t even have a Sweet Escape original calendar design. Tisk tisk. Ok, enough self pity. If this was a party I would just be fashionably…
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PRETTY TECH: free desktop wallpaper download to motivate
New year, new free desktop wallpaper download. A new year is definitely a fresh start and clean slate but sometimes we can use a little help to get the fire lit and remember not to dwell on the past but to concentrate on moving forward and take some risks. Here’s some motivation that may help…