a lovely living

March 2014

Wedding Style

Wedding Style

It’s been 7 and a half years since my wedding, but it may as well have been over a decade with the way things have changed since. When I got married it was common to have your bridesmaids all wearing the same floor length dress…

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High Five for Friday

High Five for Friday

Happy Friday all! I know it’s said all too frequently, but kids really do grow up way too quickly. I realize that in the coming years my husband and I are going to have many obstacles to tackle with our kids and at times it can…

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Old Things & New Things

Old Things & New Things

I ordered this jacket a few weeks ago from Anthropologie and as soon as I got it I loved it. It is incredibly soft and light, yet warm which leads to me lounging around in it all day, not just when I’m out running around. It’s a…

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Cinnamon Bun Cake

Cinnamon Bun Cake

Just when I thought cinnamon buns couldn’t get any better, I found this Giant Cinnamon Roll Cake! I have yet to meet someone that can pass up a cinnamon roll (unless you gave up sugar for lent or are gluten free…sorry girls!!)…

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Blues

Blues

A few weeks ago I was finding it rather difficult to pull together a monochromatic look (seen here), but since then I’ve been finding myself dressing monochromatically without even trying. In a way it follows my shopping theory,…

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High Five for Friday

High Five for Friday

Happy Friday, friends! It’s officially spring and I couldn’t be more pleased! Now if only I could put away my winter coats for good, I’d be one seriously happy girl. That and finally clearing my kids of colds and winter illnesses…

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Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Macaroni and cheese is one of those comfort foods I would hate to do without. My son, who is an extremely picky eater, took almost 4 years until he began enjoying it! And when I made this as a side a few evenings ago he finally…

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A Little Spring Decorating

A Little Spring Decorating

Details: Target basket / Pier 1 florals / HomeGoods bowl / Pier 1 eggs / Bunnies (similar) Each year after Christmas has passed I find myself eager to get all of the decorations down. I can’t wait to de-clutter our home after the…

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Basics

Basics

Some days it feels good to keep my outfits plain and simple. Denim on denim and a great pair of sneaks can surely accomplish that. It also feels quite refreshing after being bundled in sweaters for 5+ months. I recently ordered a…

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