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Wordless{ish} Wednesday: Happy Halloween!
Wordless{ish} Wednesday: Happy Halloween!
November 2, 2011
{I hope you all had the most lovely Halloween! We certainly did. My grandma, mom, Ruari and I wandered to a little day time trick or treat spot in Portland. Yup… we did get [...] Continue →
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Scars
Scars
November 1, 2011
First… I want to point out that this post has been sitting in my drafts for a couple months… I have been wanting to take a photo of my scars (sort of like I [...] Continue →
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Happy Halloween!
Happy Halloween!
October 31, 2011
I hope you all enjoy this spooky holiday! I will! The family and I are going trick or treating…. Mike and I might be eating all of R’s candy… ๐ Hee….. She doesn’t really [...] Continue →
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Steppin Out Saturday
Steppin Out Saturday
October 30, 2011
My outfit: lipstick//forever 21, top//Anthropologie, belt//thrifted, skirt//thrifted, tights//Forever 21, shoes//Franco Sarto thrifted! Saturday night was date night for Mike and I!!! We went to a wine bar in Portland. And, because we’re lame parents: [...] Continue →
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My last couple weeks in cell phone pics…
My last couple weeks in cell phone pics…
October 29, 2011
R has graduated from the highchair to the booster. She loves it.//Trying to figure out how to wear my thrifted wool skirt//Ruar’s scared of the Halloween decor in a restaurant//coloring with Grandma T//Lazy cat//love [...] Continue →
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The Paper Mama Photo Challenge: Halloween
The Paper Mama Photo Challenge: Halloween
This weeks challenge: Halloween Week 78: The challenge will be based around your children. Take or find a photo of your baby (or kid… or puppy… or kitty). A photo of your kid or [...] Continue →
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AND, the winner of the "Face" photo challenge is…
AND, the winner of the "Face" photo challenge is…
This weeks challenge was: Face First: {Ashley Rita} Congrats to the winner! Great job, and please feel free to grab the Fact: I’m Awesome button! Because You are awesome!! <a href=”https://thepapermama.blogspot.com”><img src=”http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4111/5084702563_b6c1682861.jpg” alt=”The Paper [...] Continue →
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Some links to looooove.
Some links to looooove.
October 28, 2011
In case you missed it earlier…. this guy made my blog pretty. ๐ Ruari needs this coat. My 50 DIY Days of Christmas started this week. ๐ How sweet are these little hoop ornaments? [...] Continue →
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{CLOSED} GIVEAWAY: 250 Business cards from UPrinting.com!
{CLOSED} GIVEAWAY: 250 Business cards from UPrinting.com!
October 27, 2011
Winner: Mandy from A Sorta Fairytale! {FYI: The sweet business card holder is from Peggy Ann Designs!} UPrinting online printing company is partnering with me for a business cards giveaway! Yay! UPrinting was sweet [...] Continue →
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Last call for November sponsors!
Last call for November sponsors!
October 26, 2011
Last call for sponsors! My last day I accept sponsors is October 28th (email me if it’s after that date and you want to advertise). Click here for my rates and blog info. November [...] Continue →
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50 DIY Days: Your Christmas card photo!
50 DIY Days: Your Christmas card photo!
1: Vintage style2: Play with your camera!3: Catch a special moment4: A view from above!5: Play with props6: Dress up a dog! That’s pretty much ALWAYS a win in my book. ;D7: Set up [...] Continue →
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Wordless{ish} Wednesday: 22 months old!
Wordless{ish} Wednesday: 22 months old!
{Ruari’s outfit: sweater//thrift, dress//Fred Meyer, leggings//Target, shoes//Target} {Sweet little baby toddler girl,} {You are officially 2 months away from turning two (well, you turned 22 months on the 18th… I just forgot)!!! I absolutely [...] Continue →
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I found a milestones list.
I found a milestones list.
October 24, 2011
I completely forgot that I had this list! It’s a list of milestones from the first few months of Ruari’s life. I had the plan to transfer all of these items to her baby [...] Continue →
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Steppin Out Saturday… on Friday.
Steppin Out Saturday… on Friday.
October 23, 2011
My outfit: top//thrifted, necklace//gift, pants//f21, shoes//h&m. Ruari’s outfit: sweater//thrifted, pants//gift, shoes//target, bunny//gift. I did my steppin out on Friday this week. Nothing fancy. The family and I went and had some pizza… then, hubs [...] Continue →
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Scavenger Hunt Sunday
Scavenger Hunt Sunday
Words Under Orange Fly Flightless bird. Always Look on the Bright Side Linking up with Ashley from Ramblings and Photos.
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The Paper Mama Photo Challenge: Face
The Paper Mama Photo Challenge: Face
October 22, 2011
This weeks challenge: Face The challenge: The challenge will be based around your children. Take or find a photo of your baby (or kid… or puppy… or kitty). Focus on the face! My example [...] Continue →
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AND, the winner of the "Colorful" photo challenge is…
AND, the winner of the "Colorful" photo challenge is…
This weeks challenge was: Colorful First: {Pamplemousse} Congrats to the winner! Great job, and please feel free to grab the Fact: I’m Awesome button! Because You are awesome!! <a href=”https://thepapermama.blogspot.com”><img src=”http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4111/5084702563_b6c1682861.jpg” alt=”The Paper [...] Continue →
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Some links to love….
Some links to love….
October 21, 2011
Some of my favorite links from this week. I hope you enjoy them! ๐ Ok… I need to buy a crockpot…. so I can make simple dinners. Like this one. I love little Miss [...] Continue →
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Oh, heeeey!
Oh, heeeey!
October 17, 2011
{Blog//Shop//Facebook//Twitter} {Shop} {Shop} {Shop} {Blog} I hope you enjoy my sponsors! Please, give them all a visit!
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Hi!
Hi!
{Blog//Shop//Twitter} {Blog//Pinterest//Twitter} {Blog//Facebook} {Blog//Twitter//Facebook} {Blog//Shop//Facebook//Twitter} {Blog//Shop//Twitter} {Shop//Blog//Facebook//Twitter} {Shop//2nd Shop//Blog//Twitter} {Shop//Blog//Photography Blog//Facebook//Twitter} {Shop//Blog} {Shop} {Shop//Blog//Twitter} {Shop//Blog//Facebook//Twitter} {Shop//Blog//Twitter} {Blog//Facebook//Twitter} {Shop//Blog//Twitter} {Shop//Blog//Facebook//Twitter} {Shop//Blog//Facebook//Twitter} Wow… October is full of AMAZING sponsors! I hope you all take a moment [...] Continue →
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Hello there!
Hello there!
{Blog//Facebook//Twitter} Please say hello to my lovely extra large sponsor for October! I guarantee you’ll love Danielle’s blog! <3
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Now accepting sponsors for November!
Now accepting sponsors for November!
Wow…. it’s almost November! How fast did October go by? Man. Well, I am now accepting ad’s for the month of November! I would love to have you! Just click here to check out [...] Continue →
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Steppin Out Saturday
Steppin Out Saturday
October 16, 2011
My outfit: top//thrift, belt//thrift, skirt//thrift, earrings//f21, shoes//kensie. Ruari’s outfit: dress//gift, leggings//target, boots//thrift, kitty//gift. I found this wool skirt at a thrift shop a few weeks back… and, the weather was just right to test [...] Continue →
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Scavenger Hunt Sunday
Scavenger Hunt Sunday
Abstract Round Big round baby blues. Fire Seeing Faces in Strange Places Stars This yummy chocolate covered bacon made me see stars… so yummy. Linking up with Ashley from Ramblings and Photos.
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My week in iPhone pics.
My week in iPhone pics.
October 15, 2011
// So little…. R wore these when she was newborn. And, they were too big. <3 // Me as a 21-year-old. Yup, braces. And, holy curled hair! // Angus: Tweeting his girlfriend. // R [...] Continue →
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The Paper Mama Photo Challenge: Colorful
The Paper Mama Photo Challenge: Colorful
Week 76: This weeks challenge: Colorful The challenge: The challenge will be based around your children. Take or find a photo of your baby (or kid… or puppy… or kitty). I’d love to see [...] Continue →
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AND, the winner of the "Little Details" challenge is…
AND, the winner of the "Little Details" challenge is…
This weeks challenge was: Little Details. First: {Photos by Shyann} Congrats to the winner! Great job, and please feel free to grab the Fact: I’m Awesome button! Because You are awesome!! <a href=”https://thepapermama.blogspot.com”><img src=”http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4111/5084702563_b6c1682861.jpg” [...] Continue →
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Some links to love.
Some links to love.
October 14, 2011
I often keep a collection of links that I love to come back too…. I used to keep them in my bookmarks… but, we all know that Pinterest has pretty much taken over that [...] Continue →
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The new guy in town.
The new guy in town.
October 13, 2011
Meet Doggeh. Ruari’s newest love. She L O V E S this little guy. We found him at this old antique shop. I know he’s really old… and, my original plan was to put [...] Continue →
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Scary shiz
Scary shiz
October 11, 2011
I can’t stop thinking about the guest post I read on Scary Mommy: Almost. It has completely and totally scared the poo outta me. A quick sum up of this scary post: this mama’s [...] Continue →
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I heart faces: raise your hands
I heart faces: raise your hands
October 10, 2011
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Steppin Out Saturday
Steppin Out Saturday
October 9, 2011
My outfit: sweater//thrift, dress//thrift, belt//thrift, leggings//Anthropologie. Ruari’s outfit: shirt//gift from Lacey, skirt//thrift, boots//thrift. Saturday we wandered to a local pumpkin patch! Ruari had a ton of fun! Especially yelling at all the animals! I [...] Continue →
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Scavenger Hunt Sunday
Scavenger Hunt Sunday
Landscape Complementary/Triadic Color Black and White {In my shop} Food Blank Space {DIY Sewing Kit Tutorial} Linking with Ashley from Ramblings and Photos.
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The Paper Mama Photo Challenge: The Little Details
The Paper Mama Photo Challenge: The Little Details
October 8, 2011
Week 75: This weeks challenge: The little detailsThe challenge: The challenge will be based around your children. Take or find a photo of your baby (or kid… or puppy… or kitty). Get cozy… get [...] Continue →
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AND, the winner of the "Fave Photo" challenge is…
AND, the winner of the "Fave Photo" challenge is…
This weeks challenge was: Favorite Photo from September First: {Mallory’s Musings} Congrats to the winner! Great job, and please feel free to grab the Fact: I’m Awesome button! Because You are awesome!! <a href=”https://thepapermama.blogspot.com”><img [...] Continue →
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My last couple weeks in cell phone pics…
My last couple weeks in cell phone pics…
My last couple weeks in cell phone pics. My weeks are always so busy… I barely remember what we did! There was lots of playing… wearing hats on a cold day… drunk horses… getting [...] Continue →
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A very Pinterest Halloween
A very Pinterest Halloween
October 7, 2011
I have a problem. A Pinterest problem. I love it too much. It gives me WAY too many new DIY ideas…. Like I need anymore! Seriously…. BUT, I did want to share some of [...] Continue →
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Simple Pencil Skirt DIY
Simple Pencil Skirt DIY
October 6, 2011
The other weekend I ran across this jersey knit skirt tutorial on Pinterest… and, I couldn’t help myself…. I had to try it. I ran off to the fabric store and purchased just over [...] Continue →
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Paper Doily Wreath tutorial
Paper Doily Wreath tutorial
October 3, 2011
SUPER easy Paper Doily Wreath tutorial. And, cheap too. I believe the total cost for this project for me was $8. Plus about 45 minutes of my time. It’s perfect for the upcoming holidays! [...] Continue →
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Scavenger Hunt Sunday
Scavenger Hunt Sunday
October 2, 2011
Inspired by a Book or Movie Brown Hazy Coffee or Tea Tea for me! Black tea! Linger I DEFINITELY linger a little longer in the mornings…. too early…. Linking up with Ramblings and Photos.
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The Paper Mama Photo Challenge: Favorite from September
The Paper Mama Photo Challenge: Favorite from September
October 1, 2011
Week 74: Favorite photo from September The challenge: The challenge will be based around your children. Take or find a photo of your baby (or kid… or puppy… or kitty). Share your favorite photo [...] Continue →
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AND, the winner of the "Friends" photo challenge is…
AND, the winner of the "Friends" photo challenge is…
This weeks challenge was: Friends First: {Bunch of Barrons} Congrats to the winner! Great job, and please feel free to grab the Fact: I’m Awesome button! Because You are awesome!! <a href=”https://thepapermama.blogspot.com”><img src=”http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4111/5084702563_b6c1682861.jpg” alt=”The [...] Continue →
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{CLOSED} GIVEAWAY: A beautiful set of prints from Elsage!
{CLOSED} GIVEAWAY: A beautiful set of prints from Elsage!
September 27, 2011
Giveaway winner: Photog Nazi …………………………………….. The talented and lovely Phoebe from Elsage Designs has offered one of my sweet readers three prints to choose from her shop (not including the one of a kinds). [...] Continue →
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Nifty Thriftin’
Nifty Thriftin’
Have you ever gone thrifting with another thrifting addict? I did…. 1 week ago. It was TERRIBLE! Actually… it was awesome. So awesome that I managed to find WAY too many goodies. I didn’t [...] Continue →
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{CLOSED} GIVEAWAY: $25 at Acute Designs!
{CLOSED} GIVEAWAY: $25 at Acute Designs!
September 26, 2011
Giveaway winner: Music Making Mommy ……………………………………………………. I LOVE hair accessories. LOVE them. And, Acute Designs has the perfect place to get my hair pretties fix! Whether you’re looking for something bridal… or just for [...] Continue →
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Last call for October ad space!
Last call for October ad space!
September 25, 2011
Hellllllooooooo! I’m just throwing out the last call for sponsors for the month of October! I try to make the last day to buy an ad spot the 28th of each month… SO, if [...] Continue →
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Steppin Out Saturday: On Wednesday.
Steppin Out Saturday: On Wednesday.
My outfit: hair//sock bun, earrings//f21, sweater//target?, blouse//Anthropologie, jeans//f21, wedges//from my seester. This week I stepped out on a Wednesday! Oh yes I did! ;D My girlfriends and I decided it would be lovely to [...] Continue →
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Scavenger Hunt Sunday
Scavenger Hunt Sunday
Scavenger Hunt Sunday Low Key: Monochromatic/Analogous Color: Circle: Scarf: Phone: Linking up with Ashley from Ramblings and Photos.
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The Paper Mama Photo Challenge: Friends
The Paper Mama Photo Challenge: Friends
September 24, 2011
September 24thThis weeks challenge: Friends The challenge: The challenge will be based around your children. Take or find a photo of your baby (or kid… or puppy… or kitty). Friends. My example of “Friends”: [...] Continue →
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AND, the winner of the "Red" photo challenge is…
AND, the winner of the "Red" photo challenge is…
This weeks challenge was: Red! First: {Marcella Grace} Congrats to the winner! Great job, and please feel free to grab the Fact: I’m Awesome button! Because You are awesome!! <a href=”https://thepapermama.blogspot.com”><img src=”http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4111/5084702563_b6c1682861.jpg” alt=”The Paper [...] Continue →
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Ruari Vlog: Questions answered
Ruari Vlog: Questions answered
September 23, 2011
So, I thought I’d ask Ruari a few questions for her most recent vlog post…. I’m pretty sure she only answered one question. ๐ Please excuse the boogers and greasy hair… she’s sick. ๐
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AND… now you’re 21. Months that is.
AND… now you’re 21. Months that is.
Dearest Ruari Boo, Wow. 21 months old. Holy moly… you will be 2 in three months!!! What? yeah. I can’t even believe it… but, you are human! You came up to me the other [...] Continue →
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Wordless{ish} Wednesday: PNW Blogger Meetup! Photobooth style.
Wordless{ish} Wednesday: PNW Blogger Meetup! Photobooth style.
September 21, 2011
{Aren’t those just the best photos? A special thanks again to Jessica Mae Photography. (http://www.jessicamayblog.com/) for setting up this photobooth for us and thanks to Talarico’s for the space and pizza!!!! It was so [...] Continue →
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Now accepting sponsors for October!
Now accepting sponsors for October!
September 20, 2011
I would LOVE to have you advertise on my blog! If you’re interested I am now accepting sponsors for the month of October. For more information about pricing, sizes, and my blog stats… please [...] Continue →
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PNW Meetup!
PNW Meetup!
Well… the PNW Blogger Meetup was this last Saturday! Yay! AND: it was a BLAST! We had SO much fun. I enjoyed each and every blogger I met! We were lucky enough to have [...] Continue →