tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-63757210731369547442024-03-13T09:38:27.946-07:00LONG LIVEshawni mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04039149676358226824noreply@blogger.comBlogger206125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6375721073136954744.post-85577046701576394642013-02-05T09:42:00.001-08:002013-02-05T09:47:57.646-08:00question of the day<center>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14030153710186511247noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6375721073136954744.post-75545484247468587052013-01-23T13:50:00.001-08:002013-01-23T13:50:54.824-08:00<a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/4656025/?claim=2k88wt728qm">Follow my blog with Bloglovin</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14030153710186511247noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6375721073136954744.post-11545062082809143042013-01-21T05:00:00.000-08:002013-01-22T09:48:06.981-08:00DIY: pedestal cake stand<div style="text-align: left;">
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I made my christmas presents this year. I only made two. so dont feel to beneath me; its not that great of an accomplishment.. i made one for my mom and one for my dear best friend; Shawni. You know the later of the two, and I couldn't put the diy on the blog because she would see it and that would ruin the surprise and all the suspense I had built up over my grand gift. </div>
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so it is no surprise that I am a huge internet window shopper, and one of my favorite links to peruse is anthropologie.com, so last summer I was looking at things that were pretty to wish for but i could never justify or fathom purchasing anything from their pretty kitchen section. I saw a gorgeous pedestal cake stand; I drooled, and then thought of numerous things I could put under the glass dome. but nothing seemed adequate enough, especially for the price tag of $295... I would have to give my boyfriend my left hand as payback for having a ridiculous lapse in judgement. I closed the shopping cart and went about my day. Dont worry, having the random memory bank that I do, I kept the dream alive in my imagination, in my dream kitchen the pedestal cake stand lived on my dream counter top of my dream kitchen island and through my dream bay window a beacon of warm sunlight hits just right at 5 pm and under the gleaming glass dome of glory, was a beautiful slice of aged brie over priced yes, but delicious and will stay fresh and never go bad. aaaaanyways, back on track... yes i kept it alive. well i was going through target in November and what did I </div>
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I don't really know if what I found had his name attached; but what I do know is that seeing him on Oprahs' show growing up; he knows what he is talking about in the home decor department, so my mind is already singing his praises as I search for literally 2.7 seconds, when i see two pillar candle holders, one 10 inch, and the other 14 inches...</div>
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yep. that's it, aren't they pretty? that's the 10 inch pillar, and the 14, you get the idea... you guessed it just 4 inches bigger... anyways, i put them in the cart and in my head it seems super easy just to glue the two together. right? totally... get home, and sit down... and start to ponder the right course of action.<br />
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step 1: I trace the cheese board on the wax paper with the sharpie... yep. done, easy....BAM! I rule!! cant be that hard right?<br />
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step 3: fold in half, fold it in half again, (looking back the smartest way to go about this step would be to cut the middle corner off... so there would be a big hole, just use sharpie to get the middle of the plate... but I didn't think of it 'til just now.. that's not what i did... ) what did I do? I just scribbled a x on the wax paper until it seeped thru on the bottom cheese board... yes, I look smarter than I am apparently... <br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14030153710186511247noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6375721073136954744.post-30661973231604881422013-01-07T05:00:00.000-08:002013-01-11T08:33:48.069-08:00lets get physical...pyshical<div style="text-align: right;">
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YES IT IS only seven days into the new year; and for the first time in history of making resolutions I'm not pretending that I will get to them later, I am not taking them on "slowly" with the intent to pick up speed as the year progresses. </div>
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So its kinda funny to me that I didn't foreshadow my demise with a song that I love before the start of the year. Instead I have tried, succeeded, and hopefully will continue to do so with many of my resolutions. One of my resolutions for this year from my <a href="http://www.long--live.blogspot.com/2012/12/allow-me-to-introduce-myself-name-name.html" target="_blank">resolution post</a> was to lose weight. Pretty much the second most important one on the health subsection. I know that I am unhealthy; I'm "skinny fat" Ive know that for a while; frankly its quite embarrassing to know something and to consciously make no effort to do anything about it when its so easy. Seeing myself before this week makes me feel like a waste of humanity.<i> (wow this is getting deep and depressing real fast) </i>lets go ahead and turn this post around shall we. </div>
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So luckily for me Bk wanted to get more physically fit this year too! I knew that would help me just not to have someone to jog with but have someone not let me say no.... but we've been through this whole thing before and as much as I love and respect him as a person, partner, and impression on me, i need more. not more in the idea of $30-$50 for a gym membership a month, that would just be counter productive for other resolutions that are money saving goals. because honestly, I have tried that approach too... and yet again I eventually end up back on the couch complaining about my increasing middle section <i>(stomach fat)</i>. So luckily this year my personal planner <i>(Bk) </i>was on <a href="http://www.reddit.com/" target="_blank">the best website to waste hours of your time </a>and found a thread that lead him to different resolutions and ways to keep up with them.... low and behold he finds a running thread that in turn leads him to a running app...huzzah! an app? of course there is an app for everything. after doing our research and finding an app that was on the app<i> </i>store <i>(me)</i> and android marketplace <i>(bk)</i> we made the small purchase of $2.99<i> ($1.99 on android)</i> and including tax it comes to roughly $4 ... that is way better than paying for a gym membership monthly <i>(for me)</i>. </div>
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so the app it self is pretty self explanatory. its called <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/couch-to-5k/id448474423?mt=8" target="_blank">c25k</a> <i>(</i><-- <i>link to i-tunes store)</i> its great. I'm not really trying to run a 5k right now, I might be into it some other time, but for right now all I wanna do is run, get some exercise and work on my health. granted its only three times a week; and it is a slow and steady increase over seven weeks... I don't want to unrealistically say, "okay run 4 miles a day, set, go!" I know that will not work for me.. slow and steady is supposed to win the race right? so yes I highly recommend this app... you can pick the trainer, you can set your own playlist. there is a gps map part so you can see how long you were walking, jogging, and your distance. so nice.. and I personally like the fact that she tells me when to walk and when to jog and i can just go... I don't have to check anything and then when its over you get to cool down. </div>
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I've done the first two days of the first week... and i am excited every time we get going,Ii don't dread it, I don't hate it during, and i'm not mad or <i>(too)</i>sore after, all things that help me keep with it. so all in all a solid two thumbs up from me.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14030153710186511247noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6375721073136954744.post-28955172953308029792013-01-03T09:32:00.000-08:002013-01-03T09:32:09.405-08:00Lipstick challenge 2013So I am trying my hardest to keep up with the numerous resolutions that i have put into action yesterday. And a <s>couple</s> the majority of them are in the realm of helping myself be the best that I can be, personally and professionally... <br />
So I figured that one one the easiest ones would be to wear lipstick everyday. I decided to make it a challenge; that way it would be kind of fun, at least I'm hoping it'll be fun. At least every couple months I get to go shopping for a new one, so at least there's that to look forward to...<br />
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I only wear lipstick for special occasions usually.. Christmas parties at work; or weddings. Any other time I just feel like a four year o.d that got into her Grandma's purse found the lipstick and proceeded to go town using the lipstick as face paint... I just end up feeling ridiculous and removing it as soon as its applied. Im gonna stick to my guns and put it on everyday/ if I don't feel appropriate with the collection I have (it's a diverse but not well thought out collection, by any means) I will put on lipgloss, but that's not going to be allowed more than once a week. <br />
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My collection of lipsticks as I have stated above are a red, an orange red, 3 very bright pinks (from a fashion show I did last year), 2 dark plummy purples (from said fashion show/ and work Christmas party this past December (it was 1920's themed)) and a light mauvey pink from a wedding last year... Slim pickings I know. But I gotta make it work. I also have a couple lip pencils, red, purple, and pink... I have two glosses, a red from smash box, and dandelion from benefit... So let's get to it, lipstick a day for a year in 2013!<br />
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2012 was a good year to me.</center>
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but i can't wait for better.</center>
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i look back at the past months and i think 2012 was a learning year for me.</center>
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i learned a lot. maybe more than i wanted.</center>
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i am looking forward to making 2013 a GROWING year ♥</center>
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shawni mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04039149676358226824noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6375721073136954744.post-20141983251102220812012-12-29T23:26:00.004-08:002013-01-01T16:05:25.156-08:00Cha-cha-chaaaa-changing for the betterResolutions<br />
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So every year everyone makes resolutions, right?? And everyone attempts to keep them up throughout the year right? I can honestly say (there's putting one to good use already! I have a good feeling about this year...) that I am a bold face liar when it comes to my resolutions usually. I make three typical ones and then fail to have them adhere to my lifestyle and then by the end of January the said resolutions are just past hopes and crushed dreams. I know, hash tag that with a whomp whomp. But not this year. I'm getting too old to be a lazy-unhealthy-unmotivated-frumpy-negative-broke as a joke-good for nothing-procrastinator... There I said it, so it has to be true; and I have to do as much as I can to change me for the betterment of myself... Don't get me wrong, I like me, but I know I would like me a whole bunch more if I changed somethings I don't like about me. So here goes the list; It's a doozy; so much of a doozy there's sections with different types of resolutions (but that could be just because I love lists/organization a little too much); none the less you've been warned; <br />
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Physical Health<br />
1. Quit smoking: ya, ya, I know. Moving on<br />
2. Exercise more: realistic goals. Weekly goals. None of this lose 40 lbs. hogwash. More like 10-15 (fingers crossed) <br />
3. Drink more water. I wanted to cut out soda all together but I know myself too well<br />
4. No more daily trips to cvs for energy drinks; tea and coffee work just as well <br />
5. Less fast food <br />
6. Cook more meals at home <br />
7. Meal plan more Efficiently<br />
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Mental health<br />
8. Smile: that's it. I'm not a smile-er; I don't like my teeth?! Or I just don't like to, either way it puts off the wrong first impression for numerous people. Not my intention and I'm tired of being "unapproachable" <br />
9. Read more: a book a month (post to follow) <br />
10. Being happy: I am a very good at worrying/stressing about pointless things or things I can't control. I gotta just focus on being happy more not letting things get stuck in my mind that don't matter or are out of my control. I have a feeling this is gonna be a rough one and might have to be for a couple years to finally seep in <br />
11. Communicate better / more frequently: growing up basically an only child I developed social anxiety / the awkward personality that some just can't quite figure out. I was a product of my surroundings, and I was surrounded by Link, Mega Man, Sonic the hedgehog, and Lego's. Not too many friends (I had one; he was 2 years older than me) / neighbors (we lived on a single lane street, not a neighborhood; which dwellers were few and far between and old, like 75 when I was 4-7 old)/ siblings (they were out of the house by then) so I tend to be quite quiet most of the time. I need to make an effort to work on this <br />
12. more Music: music was/is/will continue to be a very important part of my life. I need to listen to iTunes more when they recommend things to me... As long as its not dubstep. I like real music, like from instruments (sorry to offend, not intended, just my preference) <br />
13. Realize life is life, not a motion picture: no one else thinks like me, no one else expects what I do, I tend to exaggerate in my head and be a teensy bit over dramatic at times. I just need to let life be ... real life <br />
14. Create more/ paint more/ craft more/ DIY more/<br />
15. Get off the couch- do more things<br />
16. Wake up earlier- this will hopefully make me do more, exercise, eat better, get ready more <br />
17. Be a better more involved friend/ family member - 'nuff said <br />
18. Reconnect with friends/family I've lost touch with - there's a whole bunch<br />
19.Stop second guessing myself- pretty self explanatory <br />
20. Be more confident <br />
21. Compliment freely <br />
22. Be more appreciative <br />
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Self help ( I didn't know what to call all the random ones )<br />
23. Try a new food once a month (posts to follow)<br />
24. Lipstick challenge - wear it everyday <br />
25. Get ready more- I'm the laziest hairstylist that I know <br />
26. Skin care regiment- work on it<br />
27. Being more positive about everything <br />
28. Learn to walk in heels <br />
29. Take more pictures- make more memories- learn to use my Holga better (post to follow)<br />
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Financial goals<br />
30. Save money<br />
31. Live within my means <br />
32. Pay off credit cards (again)<br />
33. Don't spend the keep change savings that transfers over into savings from checking<br />
34. Stop shopping frivolously <br />
35. Accessorize smarter / better / more ( will hopefully help with the less shopping resolution )<br />
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So these are just of the few the ways I wanna improve myself in the next twelve months... What are your resolutions? Do you have any advice and or ideas to help me keep mine thriving and alive? <br />
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I hope you have a fantastic and glorious new year filled with love and wishes and new years kisses <br />
<br />shawni mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04039149676358226824noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6375721073136954744.post-40788858531542823262012-12-29T18:46:00.000-08:002012-12-31T20:36:57.774-08:00Allow me to introduce myself; name name is... ckahSeasons greetings and happy new year!!!! <br />
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I'm ecstatic that the time has finally presented itself appropriate; so without further ado ... , Hiya, my name is Ckah (pronounced "see"-ka), it's a pleasure to meet you!!! If you can even say meet in this instance, I don't care, all I know is that I truly am ... And I'm happy to be here. I happy that my best friend has let me become a part of another part of her life... Thanks Shu-Shu :)! I've tried this whole blogging thing a handful of times but I tend to get overwhelmed and give up before I even give it a real ol' college try... This time will be different I can feel it.. Plus having the moral support, her positive attitude, and her beautiful outlook on everything; she's gonna be the jelly to my almond butter...<br />
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So ShuShu wanted me to talk a little bit about myself... Like I said before my name Ckah; I'm awkwardly quirky; my favorite color is gold; I'm addicted to chex mix/ any chip product / and go girls. I'm working through all three at the moment. I'm a Little on edge... I might snap at you. But I'll apologize after and probably make you "I'm sorry cookies". I look at the ground when I walk, I'm not ashamed; if It's bright outside, most likely I have lost or have broken my sunglasses; I am a serious hazard to myself with walking, it's usually pretty un-entertaining but fall brings fallen leaves (which are another one of my favorite things; if I don't have to rake them; that's bk's job) which most likely means me falling on my rear or tripping forward once a month usually; if any one's around luckily to see it; Man is it a sight; free entertainment. You're welcome passersby. Love, the girl on the ground... I'm knock knee-d, pigeon toed, slightly far sighted (thanks to a LASIK procedure too young; the good news my vision is so much better than it used to be) I love advertising, commercials, could sleep all day, wish I was best friends with Billy Joel, Elton John, and Phil Collins... My imaginary friend as a child was Micheal Jackson; honest...ask my mom!<br />
Now that I painted you that pretty picture, let me add a couple more layers... I talk way to fast, my freckles are the bane of my existence. I'm a professional hairstylist. I love all things homemade/vintage. I shop thrift stores first. I'm a nail biter, sad but true... My lady loafers complete my outfit 87 percent of the the time. I ramble, have horrible grammar, and never check my voicemail. Sorry grandma. I bruise easier than a barrel of peaches. I know I'm an ad normally shade of pale and anemic. I like being see through. I'm a twenty something that lives with my boyfriend in a super small one bedroom apartment in midtown. Hopefully that gives you a little peek of who I am. I am brutally honest with everyone but myself. That's me. Welcome to long live my new digital home. Please have a seat.... Can I offer you a go girl? Or some tea? How bout some chex mix, please take it... I've had a enough, <br />
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House warming parties usually encourage gifts for the happy new house owners to get some things that they now can't afford or didn't know they wanted...and wine! There must Always be wine. . Never forget the wine to a house warming. ;) anyways back on subject I figured since this is sort of on the same lines as a house warming blog style... I think everyone should shower me with gifts ;)... I'm totally kidding. Please don't send me anything I'd actually like to do the gifting. I thought it would be awesome if I could do a little gift for letting me co-create this amazing new space on long live. <br />
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Here's the details: You can win a set of letters; or a state of your choice with or without heart in city of choice; both pictured below; You can pick the the background color(s) or pattern for each of the letters, and choose string color; making the decor choices to go with your aesthetic or roll the dice and just leave it to me (insert evil cackle here) please allow 2-3 weeks for production/ delivery<br />
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<br />shawni mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04039149676358226824noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6375721073136954744.post-40893269346132669452012-12-28T15:33:00.001-08:002013-01-03T14:23:21.099-08:00change is in the air...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>with a new year, will come a new blog.</b></center>
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<b>i have taken a little over 12 months off from blogging.</b></center>
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<b>i am excited to finally start sharing my passions again. </b></center>
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shawni mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04039149676358226824noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6375721073136954744.post-17607758307854741482012-11-29T13:29:00.000-08:002012-11-29T13:29:07.776-08:00all we do right...<center>
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shawni mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04039149676358226824noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6375721073136954744.post-84617401354877569092012-03-09T11:30:00.000-08:002012-03-09T11:30:13.013-08:00change come quicklyit happens overnight<br />
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<div>all of a sudden, you wake up, and you realize...</div><div>things have changed</div><div>sometimes it's a really good feeling, and you feel like you're on top of the world</div><div>and those are the days i cherish</div><div>but today, i feel a little different</div><div><br />
</div><div>i long for something i left behind, and i can't quite put my finger on it</div><div><br />
</div><div>i have always been a very independent lady</div><div>i grew up alone, or so i like to say</div><div>i had wonderful parents, but i was always lonely</div><div>i longed for a dear friend or a kindred spirit</div><div>a brother, or a sister</div><div><br />
</div><div>when i got a little bit older, i learned new ways to entertain myself</div><div>ways to keep me busy</div><div>i liked my little life</div><div>my magical world i created</div><div><br />
</div><div>i feel sometimes as though i have lost my magic</div><div>the greatest joy i ever feel, is when i am sharing myself with someone else</div><div>being creative</div><div>making magic</div><div>or writing it all down</div><div><br />
</div><div>once again, i am looking back and realizing that i have lost focus</div><div>so often i push aside what I want for what someone else wants</div><div>and when i take a step back, i realize i am all alone in my feelings</div><div>i am the one working</div><div>i am the one sitting out on the ledge</div><div><br />
</div><div>so seldom is someone sitting by my side...</div><div><br />
</div><div>please don't get me wrong, i don't always feel like this</div><div>i have a very blessed and full life</div><div>God has given me so much and i don't know what i would do without his mercy, and his grace</div><div><br />
</div><div>but i am the kind of woman who believes in being true to her feelings</div><div><br />
</div><div>and today, i just kind of feel alone.</div><div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">for Christmas i wanted to surprise andy with a day trip out of town...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">it had been FAR too long since we had gotten away just the two of us, </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and i wanted to try something NEW AND FUN.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">i decided on san jose. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">the idea was to just hop in the car for 2 hours, and see a shark's game.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">it was amazing.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">i found us the perfect seats online, and we had a blast!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">after the game (sharks WIN), we hit some local bars.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">downtown san jose was just beautiful, and full of youthful energy!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">i wish we could have stayed longer!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">as an added bonus, one of andy's friends (simon) was in town and we had lunch the next day!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">it's no secret, i love samples.</div><div style="text-align: center;">and all of last year i collected more than i should share...</div><div style="text-align: center;">it was a bit out of control.</div><div style="text-align: center;">one thing i want to focus on this year, is being more appreciative of what i have.</div><div style="text-align: center;">and so one of my goals is to go through 5 samples a week...</div><div style="text-align: center;">and share them here, and let you guys know what i think...</div><div style="text-align: center;">check back next week for the reviews <3</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>shawni mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04039149676358226824noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6375721073136954744.post-2923345314196304102012-01-04T21:38:00.000-08:002012-01-04T21:38:00.073-08:00my week in pictures...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3yzL_12Yimw/TwO71W7tr5I/AAAAAAAABYs/JvhiXoe1Hlk/s1600/IMG_1060.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3yzL_12Yimw/TwO71W7tr5I/AAAAAAAABYs/JvhiXoe1Hlk/s400/IMG_1060.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">i broke out the old art journal...</div><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-n8fdMuWiXNU/TwO76I7a9eI/AAAAAAAABY8/Amy19B2VQrI/s1600/IMG_1067.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-n8fdMuWiXNU/TwO76I7a9eI/AAAAAAAABY8/Amy19B2VQrI/s400/IMG_1067.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">planned a whole menu for the week, including an old favorite... shepard's pie</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HKYXfilofpk/TwO76olQwKI/AAAAAAAABZE/Erq2t07ixmw/s1600/IMG_1073.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HKYXfilofpk/TwO76olQwKI/AAAAAAAABZE/Erq2t07ixmw/s400/IMG_1073.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">wore my favorite tights... two days in a row (shhh...)</div><br />
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<center></center>shawni mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04039149676358226824noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6375721073136954744.post-321892368191807932012-01-03T18:37:00.000-08:002012-01-03T18:37:21.596-08:00new years, new cheers<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cqNrIEB_aYk/TwO6nih_X8I/AAAAAAAABYg/8mxzzFb7Nko/s1600/IMG_1092.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cqNrIEB_aYk/TwO6nih_X8I/AAAAAAAABYg/8mxzzFb7Nko/s400/IMG_1092.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">it's a new year. </div><div style="text-align: center;">a fresh start.</div><div style="text-align: center;">i have always been big on them. not on resolutions, really...</div><div style="text-align: center;">just the whole idea of a "fresh start"</div><div style="text-align: center;">you can do anything you want to, last year is wiped clean.</div><div style="text-align: center;">last year i let a lot of time pass me by.</div><div style="text-align: center;">i was busy, but i wasn't really doing much.</div><div style="text-align: center;">i lived my life just fine, and i am grateful for that time... </div><div style="text-align: center;">but somewhere along the way i became lazy...</div><div style="text-align: center;">i became too tired to do things that used to make me happy.</div><div style="text-align: center;">crafting, blogging, reading, and writing took a back seat.</div><div style="text-align: center;">i have no regrets of course...</div><div style="text-align: center;">i had a wonderful year.</div><div style="text-align: center;">one in which i fell in love with the most amazing man.</div><div style="text-align: center;">one in which i tested my personal strength more than i ever thought i would.</div><div style="text-align: center;">but i want MORE this year.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">and i think that's okay.</div><div style="text-align: center;">i am actually pretty certain it is.</div><div style="text-align: center;">i remember 2009, and how hard i pushed myself to make all my dreams come true.</div><div style="text-align: center;">at the end of the year, i felt SO proud.</div><div style="text-align: center;">i remember 2010 and how i felt looking back, and how it motivated me to keep pushing.</div><div style="text-align: center;">2011 was a good year, but i want more for 2012.</div><div style="text-align: center;">i want to set NEW goals to push myself further...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">cook, read, write, love, share.</div><div style="text-align: center;">those are the things i want MOST this year.</div><div style="text-align: center;">of course, there are little goals attached to each category, but i want to take it slow.</div><div style="text-align: center;">i don't want to let myself down this year.</div><div style="text-align: center;">in a way, i feel like i did last year.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">-<b>Art Journal again</b>. My lovely friend Viv introduced me to art journaling, and I miss how inspired it made me feel. i look forward to writing my thoughts down in a creative way again...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>-Read my fancy cookbooks.</b> Each year my mom buys me at LEAST 4 fancy new cookbooks... and i leaf through them, but i never take the time to READ what other chefs have to say. i want to.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>-Drink Less.</b> Truth be told, i love my wine. it's so delicious. but i realized sometime last year, that it made me a little lazier. and the couch became my friend. along with criminal minds and popcorn. i want to get OFF the couch, and start living my life again.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">i have more for the following months, SO many more...</div><div style="text-align: center;">but i want to take it slow, i don't want to bite off more than i can chew</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">this blog has really blessed my life. </div><div style="text-align: center;">i know i stayed away a lot last year, </div><div style="text-align: center;">but the comments and emails i have received from readers </div><div style="text-align: center;">have given me something i couldn't have asked for...</div><div style="text-align: center;">THANK YOU to everyone out there who bothers to read this.</div><div style="text-align: center;">i love you, and i look forward to sharing 2012 with all of you <3</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">love love love-</div><div style="text-align: center;">shawni marie</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<center></center>shawni mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04039149676358226824noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6375721073136954744.post-11805263571387129482011-12-22T13:49:00.000-08:002011-12-22T13:49:29.761-08:00don't forget to remember me...<center></center><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">i can't believe it's almost Christmas...</div><div style="text-align: center;">this year has just flown by, hasn't it?</div><div style="text-align: center;">i am grateful for each moment...</div><div style="text-align: center;">but more grateful for a new fresh start</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">your life can be anything you want it to be, you just have to remember that</div><div style="text-align: center;">oh the world will throw us curve balls, and we may not be ready... </div><div style="text-align: center;">but it's the grace that we handle those balls with, that make us the women we will be tomorrow.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">i believe in a higher power</div><div style="text-align: center;">a God who created me with a purpose in mind</div><div style="text-align: center;">my ONE goal next year, is to discover what that purpose is,</div><div style="text-align: center;">how to serve Him and my community by finding my PURPOSE</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">i am thankful for another great year...</div><div style="text-align: center;">but even more thankful i have another one to follow...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">xoxo-</div><div style="text-align: center;">S</div>shawni mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04039149676358226824noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6375721073136954744.post-45473525794730198222011-12-21T14:51:00.000-08:002011-12-21T14:51:02.610-08:00long live<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcE4C20FJfPh_vrF8Hn_pew0UZ3KzlHIsByCM8aZaLbJZbEzE_ZjRkUmYMdjhnZnzaW9FraEjFzi1fsvftBHN9QULNHIhPvEjAP653N9a8Q2aD5sZdxyALXCbCI6PRQFtHn0pXolKb4kk/s1600/tumblr_lqxntrtzhd1qc30eho1_500_large.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="208" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcE4C20FJfPh_vrF8Hn_pew0UZ3KzlHIsByCM8aZaLbJZbEzE_ZjRkUmYMdjhnZnzaW9FraEjFzi1fsvftBHN9QULNHIhPvEjAP653N9a8Q2aD5sZdxyALXCbCI6PRQFtHn0pXolKb4kk/s320/tumblr_lqxntrtzhd1qc30eho1_500_large.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">some days i feel a little trapped...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">by what i want, and what others want from me</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">it's so easy for me to get stuck inside my own head.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">the refreshing note, is to know that EVERYONE feels this way,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">at some point in their lives.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">i dream of hopping in the car, and hitting the road</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">turning up the radio, and just drowning out the world</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">i used to love to go to the movies alone, just leave my cares outside of the theater</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">nowadays, i am almost AFRAID to be alone</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">i don't know when this happened...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">but i don't want to let it happen anymore.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">i used to use this space for ME.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">for my thoughts, hopes, cares, and dreams...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">but after a while, i ran out of things to say</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">in a way, i become a little boring...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">in a another way, i became exciting in my own little world</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">but i don't want to forget about ME anymore...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">i am sure somewhere out there, someone can relate...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<center></center>shawni mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04039149676358226824noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6375721073136954744.post-23278531394828213222011-11-17T11:53:00.000-08:002011-11-18T09:58:07.528-08:00it's been a good year<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfHaKhUX9xFW7R4JIx1u-MDnMahdRgm-LkK8PLxVXpG1i4WwAvL75Sb1kpp_c5RptbmNkXIRVLDcYdC0QYI1bmk3cJPRZLRbMXWfzTEDmMOy5Yw24ao8c1ox0uJO3WObAspsqnZIzw1hY/s1600/blog.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfHaKhUX9xFW7R4JIx1u-MDnMahdRgm-LkK8PLxVXpG1i4WwAvL75Sb1kpp_c5RptbmNkXIRVLDcYdC0QYI1bmk3cJPRZLRbMXWfzTEDmMOy5Yw24ao8c1ox0uJO3WObAspsqnZIzw1hY/s400/blog.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">i have laughed, loved, and cried this year.</div><div style="text-align: center;">i can't believe that it's all coming to a close.</div><div style="text-align: center;">i always get giddy thinking of thanksgiving, and christmas.</div><div style="text-align: center;">in truth, fall and winter are my favorite season.</div><div style="text-align: center;">i have been lucky and blessed this year, and have expierenced so much.</div><div style="text-align: center;">this year will be andy's and i's SECOND christmas.</div><div style="text-align: center;">i can't believe we get to celebrate together again.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">the weather is perfect this year too.</div><div style="text-align: center;">there is just something so special about california.</div><div style="text-align: center;">it's been a warm and mild summer, and fall has been just perfect.</div><div style="text-align: center;">it's STILL 66 degrees out and sunny.</div><div style="text-align: center;">i couldn't ask for more...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">what's YOUR favorite season?</div><div style="text-align: center;">how do you prepare?</div><div style="text-align: center;">and are you as EXCITED about turkey as i am!?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">XOXO-</div><div style="text-align: center;">Shawni Marie</div>shawni mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04039149676358226824noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6375721073136954744.post-19193750547795830072011-11-15T15:58:00.000-08:002011-11-15T15:58:51.018-08:00where i've been....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9D9TkSmrsNVLzs88S7VvEDhc5XwqnO0_NiniDKG9Kk3Nwa_lMNDfEzP3gfl2Qx8kpY_8pfba1hhHERpylJxMrJHlPy0wKPEA38VJYfepSuYVUyy4uCc13OiY7_b8fSikupFvfi2ftQP0/s1600/main.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9D9TkSmrsNVLzs88S7VvEDhc5XwqnO0_NiniDKG9Kk3Nwa_lMNDfEzP3gfl2Qx8kpY_8pfba1hhHERpylJxMrJHlPy0wKPEA38VJYfepSuYVUyy4uCc13OiY7_b8fSikupFvfi2ftQP0/s640/main.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;"> down South.</div><div style="text-align: center;">to Tahoe.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Purchasing a business.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Marketing.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Moving into a new HOME.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Throwing parties.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Sipping cocktails at Shady Lady.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Raising two beautiful kitties.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Falling in love.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Cross stitching.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Cutting my hair.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Making new friends.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Wishing I could travel more.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Planning more ME time.</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;">Where have YOU been??</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;">XOXO-</div><div style="text-align: center;">Shawni Marie</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</center><center>This weekend I had the PLEASURE of spending a ton of time with my love and his family.</center><center>This is pretty much a first for me, and I believe I loved it...</center><center>Meow</center><center>Six Flags is a favorite of mine!! </center><center>I purchase season passes every year. </center><center>It's just too much fun for me...</center><center>And luckily Andy Boy loves roller coasters as much as I do...</center><center><br />
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</center><center>LOVE LOVE LOVE-</center><center>Shawni Marie</center>shawni mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04039149676358226824noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6375721073136954744.post-49200215921955770322011-05-27T09:25:00.000-07:002011-05-27T09:25:11.543-07:00what NOT to do...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghLer9Ie-utM4G8ZTr3OY6EbkpWyW8KX2z41A_48oeYWhRChI3_Ud7kxMVCm0TPUvxhStSNhI7MA2LpiHfC9jwWjgYswURvLrryqnqiPzyCsluJq-jrmOznhBES9CripsmWNosreS3_3k/s1600/venus.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghLer9Ie-utM4G8ZTr3OY6EbkpWyW8KX2z41A_48oeYWhRChI3_Ud7kxMVCm0TPUvxhStSNhI7MA2LpiHfC9jwWjgYswURvLrryqnqiPzyCsluJq-jrmOznhBES9CripsmWNosreS3_3k/s400/venus.jpg" width="400" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">As I mentioned earlier this week, it's been a ROUGH one.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And that was only Tuesday. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It's Friday now and I am just finally starting to feel the clouds lift a bit.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I am in my first VERY serious relationship.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The kind where you see each other often, without worrying when the next time will be.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The kind where you buy 51 inch Plasma TV's together.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And the kind where you're so comfortable, you start throwing caution to the wind.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love my boyfriend. And I would venture to say that he is one of the most amazing things that has ever happened to me... but that doesn't always mean that every single day is going to be peachy.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">In fact, it means that each day is going to be a new lesson.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A new opportunity to learn how to be a better partner for the person you love.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">In short, I have been a little overwhelmed trying to do EVERYTHING right.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">But Andy doesn't want that. And neither do I.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I want to do everything in life the way that makes ME comfortable.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">If I am happy, he is happy.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And of course, it goes both ways.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Last night I picked up this classic book.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">From Andy's bookshelf.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">How much do I LOVE that my boyfriend has already read this book?!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So much.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We have actually both decided to read it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">To freshen up.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">To learn new forms of communication.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And most of all, how to understand what each other is thinking and feeling...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">so that we can LOVE each other with an open, beautiful heart.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>shawni mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04039149676358226824noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6375721073136954744.post-57578528430781259612011-05-25T14:45:00.000-07:002011-05-25T14:45:59.283-07:00i can love you like that...<center>I have had a crazy little week, but things are starting to look on the UP.</center><center>I have promised myself many times that I would maintain a positive vibe...</center><center>As life often goes... that doesn't always happen.</center><center>So I am posting here the things in my week that have been absolutely AWESOME. </center><center><br />
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</center><center>What is making YOUR week so far??</center><center>love love love-</center><center>Shawni Marie</center>shawni mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04039149676358226824noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6375721073136954744.post-25860845428316372632011-05-23T23:14:00.000-07:002011-05-23T23:14:01.052-07:00Shop My Closet- Update!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOv4a-Y8xgH9D5aKAJa_uWwUngrzs8pjLHuHeYjRVoJrhYsKaK5LTYzm-M-pC_BxIKNBgHo9K45rTjTZjISCD7Gn8ejCG286CjH5lyTKSFGSkyVP9cWMe6nhc0lK_fj5-06D9ZoEx3Ug0/s1600/IMG_3205.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="296" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOv4a-Y8xgH9D5aKAJa_uWwUngrzs8pjLHuHeYjRVoJrhYsKaK5LTYzm-M-pC_BxIKNBgHo9K45rTjTZjISCD7Gn8ejCG286CjH5lyTKSFGSkyVP9cWMe6nhc0lK_fj5-06D9ZoEx3Ug0/s400/IMG_3205.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hi Ya'll! So I am back with a little update to my "<a href="http://goodsie.com/store/shawnis-closet/">shop</a>"</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Shop my closet that is <3</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have been planning my big trip to Nashville all year, and the time is finally here.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">What better time to clean out my closet and make a little extra spending cash.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Have a look <a href="http://goodsie.com/store/shawnis-closet/">here</a>, and please message me with any questions.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hope you're having a beautiful Tuesday!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">love love love-</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Shawni Marie</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://goodsie.com/store/shawnis-closet/">SHOP SHOP SHOP</a></div>shawni mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04039149676358226824noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6375721073136954744.post-2036591733440045642011-05-17T11:29:00.000-07:002011-05-17T11:29:07.278-07:00shop shop shop- Shawni's Close<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIvWaoA5EWL-JgQM6FCNkJHwiAA9JQId1VfkxS6hSKob1s9xAlMLxLm-7RSmCSGEjh7ppRwUHJ7626rcbospgWxlO_hPXb4H2hsU1jmWrtfeHzbbVifptOcPpuKXZwYhgxU38Fnf3PpuU/s1600/GOLF.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIvWaoA5EWL-JgQM6FCNkJHwiAA9JQId1VfkxS6hSKob1s9xAlMLxLm-7RSmCSGEjh7ppRwUHJ7626rcbospgWxlO_hPXb4H2hsU1jmWrtfeHzbbVifptOcPpuKXZwYhgxU38Fnf3PpuU/s400/GOLF.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">(shop now <a href="http://goodsie.com/store/shawnis-closet">HERE</a>) </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"> So I decided to open a little Goodsie store.</div><div style="text-align: center;">It's spring time and I am cleaning out my closet...</div><div style="text-align: center;">and a few of my drawers.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I have yet to photograph my clothing, but here's a <a href="http://goodsie.com/store/shawnis-closet">little sneak peek</a> at some other items I will be selling...</div><div style="text-align: center;">I officially love Goodsie. Super simple to setup, and free for the first 30 days!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Holler...</div><div style="text-align: center;">I think I will be finishing up the clothing part tonight.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Wish me luck.</div><div style="text-align: center;">All proceeds will help send me on my annual trip to Nashville, Tennessee. My favorite place in the World.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">XOXO-</div><div style="text-align: center;">Happy Tuesday Lovies!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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