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Supporting Breast Cancer Awareness

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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Thousands of people will participate in their local Susan G. Komen races/walks this month. Knoxville’s is on October 21st. I will be walking/running to honor the women in my family who have been affected by breast cancer, as well as the dozens of breast cancer patients and survivors that I have worked with over the past few years. I had two aunts who bravely battled breast cancer. My Aunt Juanita was a 20+ year survivor before she was diagnosed with either pancreatic or liver cancer a few years ago. My other aunt, Barbara, battled […]

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All Things Fashion, Style

Looking for the Perfect Drop Waist Dress

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A month or so ago, I saw a photo of a popular fashion blogger wearing the most adorable sleeveless drop waist dresses. Ever since then, I have been shopping around for just the right drop waist dress for the summer. When I was in junior high and high school, I remember my mom fashioning me some drop waist dresses out of t-shirts and then sewing material to the bottom of the shirts. I had several styles and colors and wore them on the regular. I loved them, and I don’t really know why I stopped wearing them, other than the fact that […]

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What I'm Loving… Summer Sandals

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I love seeing all the lovely sandals walking around this summer. Ladies rockin’ flats, slides, wedges, platforms, leather, espadrilles, Roman sandals… geez, there’s just so many styles from which to choose that a gal like myself sometimes has a hard time choosing the right sandal. So here’s what I’m loving right now in the way of summer sandals…   Top Row (l-r): fringed block heel leather sandal ($49.99), glat printed Roman sandal ($49.99), woven leather espadrilles ($49.99), all from ZARA; Bottom Row (l-r): Asos JEAN 2-pack espadrilles ($33); H&M beaded sandal ($30); TopShop Finest Ghillie lace-up flats ($45)   Top Row […]

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Celebrating Fathers Everywhere

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Those of us lucky enough to have a father in our lives are blessed, and with Father’s Day on Sunday, June 21st, it’s time to celebrate fathers everywhere! My father doesn’s ask for much, but I love to bake him a special cake and show him how much I love and appreciate him by making him something from the heart! For instance, check out this cute, and easy-to-make Father’s Day cake (We Like to Learn as We Go) and this DIY Scrabble picture frame (Folksy). And if you’re need ideas for quick and easy gifts, or DIY gift ideas, Lil […]

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