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A Smile Goes a Long Way

Published by on September 27, 2012 | 1 Response

Tragedy struck our community again. In the span of 8 months we have lost three boys to suicide at our local high school. I typically scramble to find all the information I can when something like this happens. I feel that if I can garner enough information, I can compare what that child was suffering […]

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Crisp Morning Air Prelude

Crisp Morning Air Prelude

Published by on September 25, 2012 | 4 Responses

I have the pleasure of walking my son to school every morning. This, being my third child, is still a novelty due to the chaotic morning schedule that has inhibited me from this activity until this year. As I have stated before, I have two in high school now, so I often find myself without […]

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Campfire in a Can

Published by on September 21, 2012 | Leave a response

I cleaned my house today to one of my favorite artists- Garth Brooks. To be honest, there were songs that literally brought tears to my eyes. His music brings back so many old and fond memories. I sometimes long to recapture those moments that are etched in my memory and resurrected simply by a song. […]

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Autumn Picnic

Autumn Picnic

Published by on September 19, 2012 | 6 Responses

   One of the beautiful things that my family has encountered this year is my two daughters finally being in high school together. Although there are mornings that I wouldn’t necessarily consider this a blessing, primarily it has been a huge bonding for them. They have the same schedule which enables me additional time with […]

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Fall's Doorway

Fall’s Doorway

Published by on September 17, 2012 | 6 Responses

I had somewhat of an epiphany today- wasn’t sure how to interpret it until the day waned on a bit. I was feeling somewhat blue today and had little desire to forge ahead with my autumn decorating. For most of us, this wouldn’t be considered a problem, just put it off for another day right? […]

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Fall Friday Night Fun

Fall Friday Night Fun

Published by on September 14, 2012 | 2 Responses

I am not sure I have ever met anyone who doesn’t love Friday nights. Adult, child, single or married – Friday nights mark the end of a long week and the beginning of the beloved weekend!! For my family, we now have to contend with the high school children wanting to go out to football […]

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Fall’s Rewards

Published by on September 13, 2012 | 3 Responses

I love how the holidays conjure up so many happy memories (and if by chance they do not, it is time for you to change that and start creating your own cherished holiday moments). I am one of those people who really try to look at the glass half full. I think this is why I […]

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Autumn Cheer

Autumn Cheer

Published by on September 12, 2012 | 8 Responses

This is a much anticipated endeavor into the world of social sharing and blogging. I have been sharing videos via YouTube for the past two years, and had wanted to venture into something else that could inspire everyday greatness! I call this Designing an Embellished Life. My aspiration has always been to break out of […]

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Hello world!

Published by on September 12, 2012 | Leave a response

Welcome to my new Designing an Embellished Life blog.  I just put this up today, so come back soon for more.

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