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Goodness me, where DOES the time go?!  I was fortunate to have several orders to send out this week, as well as Back-to-School night for Sophie's new school.  I have also been trying to get a handle on the paperwork involved in volunteering at the school- it's a veritable mountain, I tell you. 

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Today I needed a little break, so I decided to do something about our lackluster front porch.  Now we're all *mummified*, and it's beginning to look like fall around here.  We have some cool weekend plans, and if everything pans out I'll post some photos of the fun.  Until then, savor these beautiful weather days!

What does your happy look like?

Apparently, when it comes to kitchens, my happy is color, color and more color!  My new kitchen is on the petite side, and boasts the most *interesting* mauve-ish rust countertop I've ever seen.  I decided to embrace it and put some "BAM" and smiles in every nook and cranny.  My kitchen is my Thomas's English muffin, I tell you. 

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Here are a few of my favorite things...

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I've graduated from a cutting board to a cutting mat.  I should have purchased more than one of these, because when it wears out I will be so sad!

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My adorable garlic keeper was an eBay purchase a decade ago.  He is on the job now, and looks to be enjoying himself.

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Do I make fresh OJ for breakfast?  Uh, no.  But I do use this juicer to hold my coffee spoon, and the combination of these two items and colors makes my heart smile.  That is useful!

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This thrifted handmade strippy quilted placemat sits under my toaster to catch any stray crumbs.

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I found these adorable placemats at Ikea yesterday- 4 for $2.99!!  Sophie is going to love them!

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My old dish drainer was white with a white liner underneath.  The new space gets a red drainer and one of these handy dandy drying pads in bold turquoise!

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Rag rug from Target in front of the sink looks right at home with the dish rack ensemble.

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The garage door is off of the kitchen, and this sits in front of that door.  This little antique oval rug is so soft, and her red and purple colors equal a contented little sigh.

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So, back to the original question...  What does your happy look like?  Anything like mine?  Please leave a comment and share your thoughts!

 

Makeover Monday: 4th of July edition

Before: Sophie and I baked 2 dozen devil's food cupcakes.

*Note my fabulous new Hazel Atlas ruffle dish underneath :)

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During: After making *red*, white and blue frosting, the decorating commenced.  Despite the poor lighting, I think you can tell that this is a child about to burst with excitement.  It's bittersweet to be 5 and surrounded by chocolate and frosting!

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Ta-dah! 

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Just kidding.  These were found HERE.

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After: The REAL 4th of July cupcakes!  Yes, from yesterday until today we have managed to eat 8 cupcakes.  EIGHT CUPCAKES!  In our defense, they are small and best eaten fresh :)

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Happy Independence Day to all of my American friends, and happy Monday to my International peeps.  Whatever you all do today, I hope you truly enjoy your freedom!!