a lovely living

October 2014

High Five for Halloween!

High Five for Halloween!

Happy Halloween! We have had a week full of everything Halloween. From parades, to pumpkin carving, gingerbread houses and trick or treat, we tackled it all! Here’s a look at everything that went on: 1) A Transformer watching a…

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Perfectly Fall

Perfectly Fall

I found this coat at LOFT last week and fell in love immediately. It’s lined and although it won’t be quite heavy enough for our northeastern winters, it’s absolutely perfect for the fall weather. Shortly after buying this coat,…

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Chicken Pot Pie

Chicken Pot Pie

I love the way foods can be nostalgic. There are some that due to a past experiences I can never look at again (like banana popsicles that I had one too many of as a child) and others that bring back wonderful memories. This…

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Loving Lately: Winter Coats

Loving Lately: Winter Coats

Alright gang, last week we discussed the way winter boots can disappear from the shelves by the time you’re in actual need of them. Well, the same holds true for your winter coats. Should you wait for the frigid weather to…

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Faking Layers

Faking Layers

Fall layers are great because they allow you to add more elements to your outfit and enable you to create countless looks. What’s even better is when layering is made effortless. I had been admiring a few sweaters with attached…

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High Five for Friday

High Five for Friday

Hey guys, happy Friday! After a week of dealing with a head cold I’m finally starting to feel like myself again. It’s unfortunate that as a full-time mom I’m unable to call in sick. My boss simply says, ‘not a chance’. My 2 yo…

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The Sweater

The Sweater

I’m pretty sure I’ve found the sweater. And by the sweater, I mean the one I am going to turn to time and time again this fall/winter. This cardigan is soft, warm and has details that I love including a shall collar and a double…

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Corned Beef and Cabbage Soup

Corned Beef and Cabbage Soup

I realize it’s not St. Patrick’s Day nor am I Irish, but I just couldn’t hold off on making this Corned Beef and Cabbage Soup. I love the traditional corned beef and cabbage dish and this soup took it to a whole new level. With a…

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Loving Lately: The Winter Boot

Loving Lately: The Winter Boot

It’s true that I’m barely settling into fall and then I go and throw a ‘winter boot’ post at you. Although my hope is that we have a bit more time until the cold weather apparel needs to be broken out, there are some things that…

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Blanket Scarf

Blanket Scarf

I have a few scarves in my closet…..well, more like 2 baskets full, if I’m being honest. From lightweight cotton scarves for the summer to heavy blanket scarves for the winter and everything in between, they are the perfect…

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