Despite the fact that — even during Leap Year — February is the shortest the month of the year, in many ways it always feels like the longest. Especially here in the Midwest. The days are short and dark. There’s…
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“The trick to great romance is overcoming adversity. In realizing that love is worth some uphill climbs.” — Sarah MacLean
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One particularly rainy, gloomy day Hubby and I were in desperate need of a pick-me-up. And it is a truth universally acknowledged that nothing picks you up like a little lunchtime drinking and photogenic food. But on such a rainy day…
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Bold. Mysterious. Feminine. The perfect red pout is as timeless as it gets, infusing fierce passion, energy, and vibrancy into every woman’s life — a champion of everyday excitement. Yup… it’s true: I’m a firm believer in the power of…
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There are few experiences more deliciously refined than the ritual of afternoon tea. Sweet and savory nibbles of all sorts nourish you between sips of aromatic tea — there’s really nothing quite like it! It’s a miniature culinary journey meant…
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Sed Bona, a snippet of the Latin phrase “Pauca Sed Bona“, means “quality over quantity”. It means that having more isn’t always best. It means empowering yourself to do fewer but better, more beautiful, and more fruitful things
