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Fall Is In the Air

The chill is in the air, and Fall is officially here.  I’ve been wearing my layers in the morning, all bundled up in cardigans, coats, and scarves.  To most, this is an annoyance.  To me, I can’t get enough.  Not only is it fun to pile on the comfy sweaters, but it’s that time of…

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A Sudsy Switch

With flu season in full swing, there’s no better time than now to share with you our new grown-up purchase.  I work at a school where I’m constantly surrounded by sniffling, sneezing students, and I’m forever reminded of the famous mom phrase, “Don’t forget to wash your hands!”  Heck, it’s not just moms telling you…

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Like Antique Malls? Get In the Business.

As the title of this post suggests, my aunt and uncle did just that. And with a last name like Master, what better name than Master Pieces Antiques? Aunt Mary Pat and Uncle Doug have always had a passion for antiques. It’s been obvious in their choices of hundred-year-old houses, vintage British sports cars and…

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This Little Light of Mine

… has made all the difference.  Suddenly, we’re seeing a side of our room we never knew we had.  Perched on our end table, this pint-sized lamp illuminates all the right places.  Now our living space feels twice the size, and twice as nice. Dare I say it was scooped up (sans shade) at a…

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Put a Shelf Under It

Got stuff? So do we.  But I say that very lightly.  I’m not a fan of things that clutter up a space for no good reason, although I do love framed art, plants, and Henry.  In that way, I’m a bit of a catch 22.  Browsing the mean streets of the flea markets, I often…

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Sweet Slumber

I’ve been a little stressed recently.  Ok, a lot stressed.  The summer season brings a heavier workload to my day job, and although my nine-to-five troubles should stay in the office, it’s often easier said than done.  But it’s not all work: I was very much under the weather last week, among other things, and…

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