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“word to the wise” wednesday: jamie drake

I think of myself as a minimalist, oddly enough.  You shouldn't lay it on too thickly in a room -- the eye needs to be teased and tantalized but also needs a place to rest. -- Jamie Drake (House Beautiful, February 2012) How would you describe yourself?

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“word to the wise” wednesday: suzanne rheinstein

 There's no point in saving up for a special occasion.  It's more important -- and more fun -- to make your life attractive every single day. -- Suzanne Rheinstein (via the At Home in Arkansas blog) Is there something you own that you shouldn't be saving for a special occasion?

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“word to the wise” wednesday: alexa hampton

When people ask me how I juggle these things, I simply say I'm able to do it all because I don't like to be too good at any one thing.  As soon as I feel like I'm getting too good at any one thing, I add another.  I take on …

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“word to the wise” wednesday: t.s. eliot

For last year's words belong to last year's language And next year's words await another voice. And to make an end is to make a beginning. -- T.S. Eliot (Little Gidding) My twinkies are f-f-finally back to preschool, so that means Mommy's vacation is over as well.  Back to our regularly scheduled programming around …

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