tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79266932598919601392024-03-18T21:23:01.565-07:00Tamera BeardsleyTamera Beardsleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00855427513744644731noreply@blogger.comBlogger627125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926693259891960139.post-18258312340057438702024-03-13T11:42:00.000-07:002024-03-13T11:42:42.107-07:0065th Beach Birthday Celebration<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmAIH68OL7U2Pqs7yZsM7zXxFdlcxnZ05Lol8LhiaegPUVktooMjBH7sxsYFZy8lANPMqkhmjogM1conJCAcEZuTO0VVageQas9-AUPs4dWlUx8W5DX0FxwtM6dSsoGZYQQbvg94kAG30hRw4A370Dg8hmpZwJNJ8wbMBkRvIEN6snEax44j6oI8vxxAWv/s930/IMG_2547.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="930" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmAIH68OL7U2Pqs7yZsM7zXxFdlcxnZ05Lol8LhiaegPUVktooMjBH7sxsYFZy8lANPMqkhmjogM1conJCAcEZuTO0VVageQas9-AUPs4dWlUx8W5DX0FxwtM6dSsoGZYQQbvg94kAG30hRw4A370Dg8hmpZwJNJ8wbMBkRvIEN6snEax44j6oI8vxxAWv/s16000/IMG_2547.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I turned 65 this week</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">which is a really big number to me.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I am usually all good with turning another year older</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">realizing what a gift it is.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This year I think it's because the number</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> is most commonly seen as a retiring number</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have so much more I want to do professionally.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Which means it's up to me</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">to write my own definition of </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">what it means to be 65.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCX5uiuVmoJINiH4OjrHNlMUyy5uNXudTEF_KeH_Co3A70e5i4DUX4wX6R3lPa11VeaIGpUIlUl2Z0mskmjeZBbfaUa8pwBmFhwNhwBiM80U8yt5iOTBPFleq_vGM53RnlCxcp_EMWoVuOrjzbV0EeWnqdS1NphnCq9l2CTFt7XtZw9XsY9eY7yl14z-Og/s1218/IMG_4715.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1218" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCX5uiuVmoJINiH4OjrHNlMUyy5uNXudTEF_KeH_Co3A70e5i4DUX4wX6R3lPa11VeaIGpUIlUl2Z0mskmjeZBbfaUa8pwBmFhwNhwBiM80U8yt5iOTBPFleq_vGM53RnlCxcp_EMWoVuOrjzbV0EeWnqdS1NphnCq9l2CTFt7XtZw9XsY9eY7yl14z-Og/s16000/IMG_4715.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div>65 is a number not to be trifled with.</div><div>For me it is a wake up call </div><div>to really dig deep and get clarity</div><div>on just what I still want to accomplish.</div><div>There is no more time for excuses</div><div>or</div><div>' some day I'll ...."</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">It's also an age for gratitude and self compassion</div><div style="text-align: center;">for all I have accomplished.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Time for big gratitude for my wonderful family.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">It is also an age that made me feel deeply the loss</div><div style="text-align: center;">in my most recent post.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxQ3n7KBixiuyA13LqH_e9Jcl_-ymM0UZn66cZn2VF1-bvb4G5SICpSvXDgHDuV8DcJ6k4hp0BhjtOnXUAMzIp-Y_fdEsaq0O2wOvh1TSe3KzqrgLNw2CJ7p5Q9t7Re-HoCgwgJ_d6cwwkJOxSJOx-smu6JVy1UtcDGGvrom8z7iWIESB6BrkYLeiP6WeB/s840/IMG_4719.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="837" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxQ3n7KBixiuyA13LqH_e9Jcl_-ymM0UZn66cZn2VF1-bvb4G5SICpSvXDgHDuV8DcJ6k4hp0BhjtOnXUAMzIp-Y_fdEsaq0O2wOvh1TSe3KzqrgLNw2CJ7p5Q9t7Re-HoCgwgJ_d6cwwkJOxSJOx-smu6JVy1UtcDGGvrom8z7iWIESB6BrkYLeiP6WeB/s16000/IMG_4719.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">But one of the greatest lessons I've learned </div><div style="text-align: center;">from the estrangement</div><div style="text-align: center;">is to really love on the people who do want to be in my life</div><div style="text-align: center;">and </div><div style="text-align: center;">to bless those that don't.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I believe hidden within every heartbreak</div><div style="text-align: center;">there can be a gift if we truly look.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdmh6fD8bVXjsYu8sPqjUQiFQL4Tpq-1Lc8R45ZMCpii3bjCVWzUbBJGPPPAJstX3HZqb9srm2S5zc119F5iLXJ52yy179uxQbZ3UtbDzZJ6SUE6x3NdnPWSdADk4z1gYK1IXt3j6jnvFrQu1Q2VoTk5I7eFe4V8noIFuFojyz6uTTHCocBftvY5zg4ow7/s891/IMG_2562.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="891" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdmh6fD8bVXjsYu8sPqjUQiFQL4Tpq-1Lc8R45ZMCpii3bjCVWzUbBJGPPPAJstX3HZqb9srm2S5zc119F5iLXJ52yy179uxQbZ3UtbDzZJ6SUE6x3NdnPWSdADk4z1gYK1IXt3j6jnvFrQu1Q2VoTk5I7eFe4V8noIFuFojyz6uTTHCocBftvY5zg4ow7/s16000/IMG_2562.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I continue to be beyond grateful</div><div style="text-align: center;">that my youngest son and his sweet family moved back!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="829" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI1XcbO6i_rB8HT_c1x6iJnvPOhKhTklKSdJxe_hfQzZXcBXwyne0WL7SLLQyNedAkVVHA5NoGclm733Kjv07aSk1s75moOENl-L5LkMw6Bg8WzgFW5vr9fo366bLRsctH67ACawtjIxPXmX0SJJF5kcI96n-IMft5TtmOeRxtGma05zP7FNd7ctoeMeiA/s16000/IMG_2547%20(1).jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I am forever grateful for my wonderful girl</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTgiGU5rv8JVwYXQMI9gU2bu7-zkJo8H0X9BiQovCT5MNTThv16rrmkYn0HPtTCSJd2SUrpACjM_07plVMVHmqjD3QeQ2OWRAX8DqrRAfw7C_bSGHVj95AcPKMYqwuZDThAEKlrFzJianG2IW3QpL-PuPHLDnoPDnNd_HqruhngfYOg8xQ2ijKYTFIvSxq/s858/IMG_2554.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="858" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTgiGU5rv8JVwYXQMI9gU2bu7-zkJo8H0X9BiQovCT5MNTThv16rrmkYn0HPtTCSJd2SUrpACjM_07plVMVHmqjD3QeQ2OWRAX8DqrRAfw7C_bSGHVj95AcPKMYqwuZDThAEKlrFzJianG2IW3QpL-PuPHLDnoPDnNd_HqruhngfYOg8xQ2ijKYTFIvSxq/s16000/IMG_2554.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">I will be forever grateful for the wonderful spouses</div><div style="text-align: center;">both of my children found.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I have always been grateful</div><div style="text-align: center;">but every year I am more so</div><div style="text-align: center;">as I see their lives and love continue to evolve.</div><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOkbwDJIcqqNiO7NLiM653jqxWMoMeE2h6M1S0jgMn9Kv__Tr_n5ZmHiYhV2t8ndTPD8IbDtf650GNELgtD-5AtZFTDLit9Vd0dY9bbfTNJMZM9wHjq-PcaHmfuF3nU5U_w1oBGpPkITO8CsRhfedH0oBZrOnSa0cXYpVEyCNHe9J0ULpkM9iHSo90goiv/s840/IMG_2602.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="700" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOkbwDJIcqqNiO7NLiM653jqxWMoMeE2h6M1S0jgMn9Kv__Tr_n5ZmHiYhV2t8ndTPD8IbDtf650GNELgtD-5AtZFTDLit9Vd0dY9bbfTNJMZM9wHjq-PcaHmfuF3nU5U_w1oBGpPkITO8CsRhfedH0oBZrOnSa0cXYpVEyCNHe9J0ULpkM9iHSo90goiv/s16000/IMG_2602.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The family beach birthday celebration</div><div style="text-align: center;">was the perfect way to start off my </div><div style="text-align: center;">new year of </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">clarity</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">focused intention</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">gratitude</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">and </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">redefining for myself </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">just what it means to be 65!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4YtA2jxIkmVkbu3xeNHpSgP6UX2mTAi_7ndjb3cXV3lmPHDZYHwE0P4RXl80YKmfaT01E71GlhIQfbMn0AhEaGro07uU2YmMam8kFicEQYmy2IgsL3YcuvZDES6RjPkIbxZHxbtYpX6BDfAliM8JXLkrMwG3rg6CbEmwxvUfA1zzGqJGYwa98AI6yadKa/s840/IMG_2611.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="688" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4YtA2jxIkmVkbu3xeNHpSgP6UX2mTAi_7ndjb3cXV3lmPHDZYHwE0P4RXl80YKmfaT01E71GlhIQfbMn0AhEaGro07uU2YmMam8kFicEQYmy2IgsL3YcuvZDES6RjPkIbxZHxbtYpX6BDfAliM8JXLkrMwG3rg6CbEmwxvUfA1zzGqJGYwa98AI6yadKa/s16000/IMG_2611.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;">As always my friends</p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">I wish you love and joy</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">as you style your life</span></div><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Tamera Beardsleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00855427513744644731noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926693259891960139.post-58544437640461666392024-03-08T11:06:00.000-08:002024-03-08T11:09:22.076-08:00Heartbreak of Estrangement<p style="text-align: center;"> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5n-BRJAopzWv6jNsDVmml9rMlIPTZfvfYpuro6QSqtl9yz5STkMZL-zHEvklLSrkm3_NtoHmJ4ZBiziKr73zFtvExFWeLOhks-6pBK8yNu0Y9IwIijaLZrU_HOj2Bzty0uZMZTPEFD0yvCFfB_OCSkTfr8v31nfVRnpy1iHZnCCrfKKQZ65Lk_zlVoo7A/s640/IMG_7046.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="492" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5n-BRJAopzWv6jNsDVmml9rMlIPTZfvfYpuro6QSqtl9yz5STkMZL-zHEvklLSrkm3_NtoHmJ4ZBiziKr73zFtvExFWeLOhks-6pBK8yNu0Y9IwIijaLZrU_HOj2Bzty0uZMZTPEFD0yvCFfB_OCSkTfr8v31nfVRnpy1iHZnCCrfKKQZ65Lk_zlVoo7A/s16000/IMG_7046.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">~~~ I wrote this post right after Christmas last year.</div><div style="text-align: center;">It was one of those writings that I just had to put down</div><div style="text-align: center;">because sometimes it helps with the pain..</div><div style="text-align: center;">When I finished writing</div><div style="text-align: center;">my heart was too tender to publish.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I am publishing today</div><div style="text-align: center;">just in case he ever sees it. ~~~</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">___________________________</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixhxsH5oWaq9fwRpv1gPonF-tR4IaET4ydAIIXrPdT1w_IAL5xaYcRD4BBkwXIqcYQwMimRWBnBXkvKkfP-syAN9Woznus18v8sqKvbRXhr2xPM51rVVh5oJ6ylMkq4wiKxzd1U0XystYLhoQcp_BNi4-Ld0VDoN6-VH-6lNAfLFR2bWa5wbth1_r35FHY/s550/IMG_6963.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="550" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixhxsH5oWaq9fwRpv1gPonF-tR4IaET4ydAIIXrPdT1w_IAL5xaYcRD4BBkwXIqcYQwMimRWBnBXkvKkfP-syAN9Woznus18v8sqKvbRXhr2xPM51rVVh5oJ6ylMkq4wiKxzd1U0XystYLhoQcp_BNi4-Ld0VDoN6-VH-6lNAfLFR2bWa5wbth1_r35FHY/s16000/IMG_6963.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I think of him most</div><div style="text-align: center;">when I'm taking down </div><div style="text-align: center;">my memory Christmas trees.</div><div style="text-align: center;">My self discipline not to think</div><div style="text-align: center;">is chipped away at every ornament about him.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I begin to break inside.</div><div style="text-align: center;">How could life have really turned out like this.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHmMPkh7cbRZCNYvHKHIRt-W-ypesD-gwSD264tVsu0uNIQOg0xQN5mGy39OPkHNY6gBa6KT_DR8M_iAyDVj7cZK4TMen0V_2qlc-P7SGniBIrBOInx2GauMQ3pY5ezyXjN8IG7U_xV49yJZCfi7sHyQWe5QDy5OkuATePqCo4Eril0f_aToq3saXjU8TF/s640/IMG_7007.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="523" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHmMPkh7cbRZCNYvHKHIRt-W-ypesD-gwSD264tVsu0uNIQOg0xQN5mGy39OPkHNY6gBa6KT_DR8M_iAyDVj7cZK4TMen0V_2qlc-P7SGniBIrBOInx2GauMQ3pY5ezyXjN8IG7U_xV49yJZCfi7sHyQWe5QDy5OkuATePqCo4Eril0f_aToq3saXjU8TF/s16000/IMG_7007.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The feelings of heartbreak that I've carefully kept at bay all year</div><div style="text-align: center;">come rushing in.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Feelings I have so carefully boxed and stored</div><div style="text-align: center;">deep iinside my heartr</div><div style="text-align: center;">clearly marked</div><div style="text-align: center;">DO NOT OPEN.</div><div style="text-align: center;">But I can't listen</div><div style="text-align: center;">instead I begin to pick at the healed scars.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Chastising my emotional weakness</div><div style="text-align: center;">for moving on</div><div style="text-align: center;">burying it all deep</div><div style="text-align: center;">because on some days my sanity feels shaky.</div><div style="text-align: center;">There has been so much recent loss</div><div style="text-align: center;">from my parents dying</div><div style="text-align: center;">Jeff losing his job out of the blue 4 years ago</div><div style="text-align: center;">figuring out how to reestablish our finacial security..</div><div style="text-align: center;">His chosen estrangement </div><div style="text-align: center;">was just too much.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Sometimes we must seal our heart and go into survival mode.</div><div style="text-align: center;">But then out of what feels like the blue</div><div style="text-align: center;">the incredible feel of loss rushes on.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiV4yIG9tZLlVdiSSRVw6V7vysOV7g5QPM_qIcrBQd7zr24dyC9yo-KKfmDbTpiduGAYB5MJ5y64FwU7L6v9Q7uWsZsI4YRWtc5P49JZtXEs2VO05S_mfHeYWQCmcXWkCQWpnZzFWWhdRFPyY2fLA923UHVx1ma7S-lkaHQs35L9l_a3s5n3iaFzsD7JIk/s612/IMG_6958.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="612" data-original-width="612" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiV4yIG9tZLlVdiSSRVw6V7vysOV7g5QPM_qIcrBQd7zr24dyC9yo-KKfmDbTpiduGAYB5MJ5y64FwU7L6v9Q7uWsZsI4YRWtc5P49JZtXEs2VO05S_mfHeYWQCmcXWkCQWpnZzFWWhdRFPyY2fLA923UHVx1ma7S-lkaHQs35L9l_a3s5n3iaFzsD7JIk/s16000/IMG_6958.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I remember his sweetness as a child.</div><div style="text-align: center;">His earnest love when giving presents.</div><div style="text-align: center;">When I would kiss him on the cheek</div><div style="text-align: center;">he would then say</div><div style="text-align: center;">'he was pushing it into his heart'</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> I have to wonder</div><div style="text-align: center;">when did I fail him.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Was it an instant?</div><div style="text-align: center;">Was it happening all along for years</div><div style="text-align: center;">way before he ever begin to verbalize his feelings.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl5Q_fSrG_GEGouKuXxcOTqlA7DGgHjssWR3lJvGTjaO7I-VCljGL0vIbGYDrQTWR0AyY1KRCEU1p_jqkLGtCDSDLE3eU6uoKJTwk5rW826B5PndA327pY6ltAhnTLhbej_CX-AmzZWpW83v2vmuWx6-6FKs19Q-HsQ_G67MvxJlkVJYlMHRckyWoUwaXg/s934/IMG_2809weddingSME.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="934" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl5Q_fSrG_GEGouKuXxcOTqlA7DGgHjssWR3lJvGTjaO7I-VCljGL0vIbGYDrQTWR0AyY1KRCEU1p_jqkLGtCDSDLE3eU6uoKJTwk5rW826B5PndA327pY6ltAhnTLhbej_CX-AmzZWpW83v2vmuWx6-6FKs19Q-HsQ_G67MvxJlkVJYlMHRckyWoUwaXg/s16000/IMG_2809weddingSME.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">We talked about it so many times.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I don't know if even he knows.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">But right now</div><div style="text-align: center;">I know </div><div style="text-align: center;">I have to finish packing away </div><div style="text-align: center;">these Christmas memories of him.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I must once again seal my heart</div><div style="text-align: center;">because if I don't</div><div style="text-align: center;">I feel his chosen estrangement </div><div style="text-align: center;">will drown me in heartbreak</div><div style="text-align: center;">and </div><div style="text-align: center;">I am still a mother to two other wonderful children</div><div style="text-align: center;">and </div><div style="text-align: center;">now grandchildren.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I have proven to myself</div><div style="text-align: center;">I am a strong and resilient woman.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I will once again refocus on </div><div style="text-align: center;">all that I have to be grateful for..</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">But just in case you were wondering</div><div style="text-align: center;"> Slater Saunders Beardsley</div><div style="text-align: center;">I still love you.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I always will.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnWrgRQz_1asBeFq3pYoVaInRZCLPnJu09EsIHRaq_-PLbvTIbeLR7jh8WtJZUkqxhNks8RsggMSRcppXbCeAx-jLW8XmKWr3RE9jGJBYY6vIhXHtHm39e4hxv5EyXUtejihQmIAPoGGKPlCMx-YvswVjTQC7p69ERm3iMqzd218gVZ3hsDWTdz5GKBjKN/s916/IMG_2929open.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="916" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnWrgRQz_1asBeFq3pYoVaInRZCLPnJu09EsIHRaq_-PLbvTIbeLR7jh8WtJZUkqxhNks8RsggMSRcppXbCeAx-jLW8XmKWr3RE9jGJBYY6vIhXHtHm39e4hxv5EyXUtejihQmIAPoGGKPlCMx-YvswVjTQC7p69ERm3iMqzd218gVZ3hsDWTdz5GKBjKN/s16000/IMG_2929open.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">As always my friends</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">I wish you love and joy</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">as you style your life</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Tamera Beardsleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00855427513744644731noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926693259891960139.post-6468338704272120942024-01-22T11:28:00.000-08:002024-01-22T11:32:45.806-08:00San Diego Birthday Celebration at the Lafayette Hotel <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNHyp8bvG4R2zjh9r0-Wtdr-j3CLvLmodilO5neLo3nqHJYw8NVfhjAA57c_prU8bLWX_sv6lqnJFC4V9VTk684KioRWidQjc3LNeAtscDMjK1E0HTylDcEBBvo5e5Hlbxonqi2rSbGMn2sOGWaihGEat1eOUx81jQ9Fk1uUAERA0RJ_7o_VZHWcXJu3PY/s1236/IMG_1421.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1236" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNHyp8bvG4R2zjh9r0-Wtdr-j3CLvLmodilO5neLo3nqHJYw8NVfhjAA57c_prU8bLWX_sv6lqnJFC4V9VTk684KioRWidQjc3LNeAtscDMjK1E0HTylDcEBBvo5e5Hlbxonqi2rSbGMn2sOGWaihGEat1eOUx81jQ9Fk1uUAERA0RJ_7o_VZHWcXJu3PY/s16000/IMG_1421.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;">We headed down to San Diego last week to the</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://lafayettehotelsd.com/"> Lafayette Hotel</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">to celebrate our gorgeous girl turning 32!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The Lafayette Hotel </div><div style="text-align: center;">is the latest venture of</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://consortiumholdings.com/projects/"><span style="font-size: large;"> Consortium Holdings.</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">A private 'culinary and social company'</div><div style="text-align: center;">with the goal ...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: courier;"><i>"to contribute to the dynamic and culture of the city,</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: courier;"><i>elevate communication and cultivate memorable experience"</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">And boy do they do it well!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3aXpt0mkU_36UdO-aKo5WOVn7zjhpTOm-K06YNFkMFp9cwPpu2_XTr2vyZnBB_Kd5g908X9kU8GoHF81Xkr69RYnH76Zl1okDlg8lSYtDvTv6ktMMtCZaNBO7iCOmMS-AmilhYyhAdYmY0NkC83NLj8HVrdqULdwIwn1kAVLfHDIvst3TdS2z9rqyb22Z/s840/IMG_1398.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="616" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3aXpt0mkU_36UdO-aKo5WOVn7zjhpTOm-K06YNFkMFp9cwPpu2_XTr2vyZnBB_Kd5g908X9kU8GoHF81Xkr69RYnH76Zl1okDlg8lSYtDvTv6ktMMtCZaNBO7iCOmMS-AmilhYyhAdYmY0NkC83NLj8HVrdqULdwIwn1kAVLfHDIvst3TdS2z9rqyb22Z/s16000/IMG_1398.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Our first stop for the evening was</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://lafayettehotelsd.com/#Dining"><span style="font-size: x-large;">The Lobby Bar</span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> to order a cocktail to enjoy outside by the pool.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My daughter had warned us before hand to bring our patience</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">because the ordering there even when it's not busy is no quick feat!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">She was quite right</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">but their expertly crafted cocktails </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">even more important to me</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">the rich visuals everywhere made it all worthwhile.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeRtHdgahx5H1VtZubqnTDknj4HV-T3UZ__6z60Sdii2-QK96CeuCemK0z1QBEvTaghWQzlAXyVX3XIze5Vy1n0AwJCrCqBLtoNCbAtAeXSX6xcgkkKrqatky8i3ID5WkQRi2wBeDlGbl46Rpyn3s1sVLMSOblkS2UWq1S94Rvw8dmKUL7RyQtIDvHv4St/s840/IMG_1404.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="630" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeRtHdgahx5H1VtZubqnTDknj4HV-T3UZ__6z60Sdii2-QK96CeuCemK0z1QBEvTaghWQzlAXyVX3XIze5Vy1n0AwJCrCqBLtoNCbAtAeXSX6xcgkkKrqatky8i3ID5WkQRi2wBeDlGbl46Rpyn3s1sVLMSOblkS2UWq1S94Rvw8dmKUL7RyQtIDvHv4St/s16000/IMG_1404.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">As someone who drinks chardonney almost exclusively</div><div style="text-align: center;">I was shocked my first visit to the property to find not a drop at any of their multitude of dining choices!</div><div style="text-align: center;">This time back </div><div style="text-align: center;">I settled into taking a cocktail reccomendation from my girl</div><div style="text-align: center;">of a French 75</div><div style="text-align: center;">And I was so glad I did.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I ended up quite delighted to be nudged out of my usual.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1002" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmKayMT8yzVyzKL7lkUr3h0MbuouKMFL0xiwIJFNJ-O6VplOc19P_cAcnvk6W2_Gpt4svhyphenhyphenDrDFWNT-bvWZPSEMZDDVHP5akn-Vp52xhbsSmK2ewBQdrV_Ch08xla_w5Qajvfb7IBNyjEAAv2Vyy2BPNLHB-iOFXbR7HGU0AYM8xXTzfwcVwqZQtiDnwzx/s16000/IMG_3610.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">For our dinner reservations we headed down the hall to</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://lafayettehotelsd.com/#Dining">Quixote </a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivNciw-uK-wY962j2wYTK-3SD__YeO9aaUesFl6CnsSsxhZXXCgcrrBJ_AGx__imt1RoSH5_MOZSVEciksDstcIGLeS0d7m6jumVOXDAeCf_jtA2l1lH-DGw4ETljLkEnE44jGomWYZdpK_YOItGQ-1ZF-amHdtScsnv88s9mq0lvDU_pEAXvvo0rMqFE9/s840/IMG_1412.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="630" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivNciw-uK-wY962j2wYTK-3SD__YeO9aaUesFl6CnsSsxhZXXCgcrrBJ_AGx__imt1RoSH5_MOZSVEciksDstcIGLeS0d7m6jumVOXDAeCf_jtA2l1lH-DGw4ETljLkEnE44jGomWYZdpK_YOItGQ-1ZF-amHdtScsnv88s9mq0lvDU_pEAXvvo0rMqFE9/s16000/IMG_1412.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div>The restaurant has cuisine inspired from</div><div>Oaxaca Mexico with moles being a specialty</div><div>with Antojitos make up much of the menu.</div></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPZjLYcV2aR1gQdUwT7r5PX4XK5oYdqPUeIU3nTyZL02GXZurD3Vdqn6iCq8e31uw8634Xuvnpu4M2cmwFIWYOoq8CZEM4HKR-1lUNIw3EKr3cSDTP46Rn5t360pcGJI6oEYZ7EjQgBMgtoaBZeLM7T4UzAufrrcQhFHsr2o7hdU-6XzfCEK7hCeBkTTMX/s840/IMG_3598.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="609" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPZjLYcV2aR1gQdUwT7r5PX4XK5oYdqPUeIU3nTyZL02GXZurD3Vdqn6iCq8e31uw8634Xuvnpu4M2cmwFIWYOoq8CZEM4HKR-1lUNIw3EKr3cSDTP46Rn5t360pcGJI6oEYZ7EjQgBMgtoaBZeLM7T4UzAufrrcQhFHsr2o7hdU-6XzfCEK7hCeBkTTMX/s16000/IMG_3598.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div><a href="https://lafayettehotelsd.com/#Dining"><b><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" />Quixote</b></a> is built from a deconstructed church from Mexico</div><div>down to the amazing cobblestone floor</div><div>as well as the stunning stained glass windows.</div><div><br /></div><div>My favorite part is the countless dripping candles everywhere</div><div>from the individual tables</div><div>to huge candelabras </div><div>all deep with wax.</div><div>It made me want to come home and pull out all of my candlelabras</div><div>and enjoy the dripping build up!</div><div>What a fabulous way to remember memorable times!</div><div><br /></div></div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfqevMnA62fpwUP6OOYUSuw2ioKNT-IiF2CWhlOYlJDo80hGKAKbSJ_-Z6KHcfaP2LB5fwbo56e491HZSuWL_Os9eUHxlWaU_6fgxImG2lb9kNU7Fvdavr19-lEUP4t09llUGhIWWmSxIsTXGCD6FxETRs-WMwHvzi4ya9T75GRAcCHVu_nsPgYnhOYV0j/s868/IMG_0778.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="868" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfqevMnA62fpwUP6OOYUSuw2ioKNT-IiF2CWhlOYlJDo80hGKAKbSJ_-Z6KHcfaP2LB5fwbo56e491HZSuWL_Os9eUHxlWaU_6fgxImG2lb9kNU7Fvdavr19-lEUP4t09llUGhIWWmSxIsTXGCD6FxETRs-WMwHvzi4ya9T75GRAcCHVu_nsPgYnhOYV0j/s16000/IMG_0778.jpg" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><div style="text-align: center;">It's been cold and windy here in Southern California</div><div style="text-align: center;">so it was the perfect time to break out </div><div style="text-align: center;">my favorite coat</div><div style="text-align: center;">for a </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Beachside Birthday Celebration</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">for our darling grandson.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiik3oJO0dtEFuqaPQSmatO8aOzpTJR5_qMMzAfq7AcE7GMKC9p1CPtRisZ9Fn9Nd-_o5LcP210CMm7CtxkS6IsIULsWea2kAlbA84HBbiLlxXjWEjQHy4am6RcDMWeTUstqdDJ7INbaKngu4eLqqUldNB3wW2sPN9Mb0xbROuQwEg8MXAixAq0OZZNAolT/s846/IMG_0765.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="846" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiik3oJO0dtEFuqaPQSmatO8aOzpTJR5_qMMzAfq7AcE7GMKC9p1CPtRisZ9Fn9Nd-_o5LcP210CMm7CtxkS6IsIULsWea2kAlbA84HBbiLlxXjWEjQHy4am6RcDMWeTUstqdDJ7INbaKngu4eLqqUldNB3wW2sPN9Mb0xbROuQwEg8MXAixAq0OZZNAolT/s16000/IMG_0765.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;">My favorite faux leather pants</div><div style="text-align: center;">were a perfect choice to keep out the cold.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTV_GHarX_oh1fAU68m0MmJq_WGSY3ql-WIZkm8GwIVpSstgmL0IN08HmxTKW4iNEsqcB-t94FiiEu9rK0ULqIBhuChOF7jq3x7LU-Vl4lln1rqjrQJQ02Vpl9I1sFrEksXGgFZ_wLjRGeAoxegt5ZwFAqrhwndC8poDWEqXOek5s3ETaEb3QdCtYLyeBs/s845/IMG_0773.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="845" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTV_GHarX_oh1fAU68m0MmJq_WGSY3ql-WIZkm8GwIVpSstgmL0IN08HmxTKW4iNEsqcB-t94FiiEu9rK0ULqIBhuChOF7jq3x7LU-Vl4lln1rqjrQJQ02Vpl9I1sFrEksXGgFZ_wLjRGeAoxegt5ZwFAqrhwndC8poDWEqXOek5s3ETaEb3QdCtYLyeBs/s16000/IMG_0773.jpg" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><div style="text-align: center;">My leather boots meant I never got any sand in my shoes!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I was just so tickled and happy with my outfit.</div><div style="text-align: center;">It took me a while to refine my winter beach attire</div><div style="text-align: center;">especially since I always want an outfit</div><div style="text-align: center;">that addresses the functional needs of the elements</div><div style="text-align: center;">and </div><div style="text-align: center;">also looks good in case I want to go for dinner or drinks afterward.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ6FtCMRNXUC1SAnpNJqPft4Tg3nZGqLoIeKnWHxkb3b1611FFr8LaCN7_rV5GTPnplHmMPvM5bq_mNWK2yoj8F9_Am9NSxCoMTsvxbxRn-Bjg21PwppSDLMuArgAMS_ZfgTjU8yspUdluQ-A9ZCrxhr7CDFdMKqmIbqgHUEViH5a1TV8lq2ODMNJ02RId/s840/IMG_1019.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="630" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ6FtCMRNXUC1SAnpNJqPft4Tg3nZGqLoIeKnWHxkb3b1611FFr8LaCN7_rV5GTPnplHmMPvM5bq_mNWK2yoj8F9_Am9NSxCoMTsvxbxRn-Bjg21PwppSDLMuArgAMS_ZfgTjU8yspUdluQ-A9ZCrxhr7CDFdMKqmIbqgHUEViH5a1TV8lq2ODMNJ02RId/s16000/IMG_1019.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p></p><div style="text-align: center;">Yesterday Jeff and I went back to the cemetery</div><div style="text-align: center;">to pack up all the Christmas decorations.</div><div style="text-align: center;">We walked around afterwards like we usually do these days.</div><div style="text-align: center;">By now with three of my family there </div><div style="text-align: center;">I've come to see the beauty within the cemetery.</div><div style="text-align: center;">It also feels like a club I belong to now.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Walking around I'm not filled with grief</div><div style="text-align: center;">as much as </div><div style="text-align: center;">reverence for life</div><div style="text-align: center;">and </div><div style="text-align: center;">empathy for the others who have suffered losses of loved ones.</div><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Part Two<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_T9QU6FIbjIRD7_79Wphr-sk-om-H-BgFFZx1Kd3t1j0fSyS8Ewp8lWcwLkmlw8lFY0Vb-IGfRYOpIVjSvLzEM77ATfwvWlp8QMxjpZigIDTneVm5jZXSpe_5oZhJEaFnQ2zIOMVb77GoB6SmwfaPGh5Obp4_vWOWv0H_D33lvFruKrVnMRK5n2hoZrdp/s937/IMG_5660%202.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="937" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_T9QU6FIbjIRD7_79Wphr-sk-om-H-BgFFZx1Kd3t1j0fSyS8Ewp8lWcwLkmlw8lFY0Vb-IGfRYOpIVjSvLzEM77ATfwvWlp8QMxjpZigIDTneVm5jZXSpe_5oZhJEaFnQ2zIOMVb77GoB6SmwfaPGh5Obp4_vWOWv0H_D33lvFruKrVnMRK5n2hoZrdp/s16000/IMG_5660%202.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I am finishing up my</div><div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: x-large;">2023 Wear Recap</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">with my beloved creams</div><div style="text-align: center;">in this second part of my recap.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I still have big love for tulle</div><div style="text-align: center;">the ease of vegan leathers</div><div style="text-align: center;">cashmere</div><div style="text-align: center;">oversized floral brooches</div><div style="text-align: center;">and </div><div style="text-align: center;">of course my own</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Artisan Collection of Accessories</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I launched this year!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Part One<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvwlHjVbdTOHtu03VjXhs_cR4-Qg2Xw3aOEqB7ibF_codHOXBzqgbRKDHcVcbRvrvCD3Oh3CgxrxVQbY5RRnWT29OWLfHwfWauMB2B7uKW9Nx18DrZsV1VdfsO8IfdCLSPzeOjV-QNRqict6mczX1MSRs13b3HGd78kjm66xlUxZ6VXq9XjraEiO2Tlasd/s869/IMG_3622.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="869" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvwlHjVbdTOHtu03VjXhs_cR4-Qg2Xw3aOEqB7ibF_codHOXBzqgbRKDHcVcbRvrvCD3Oh3CgxrxVQbY5RRnWT29OWLfHwfWauMB2B7uKW9Nx18DrZsV1VdfsO8IfdCLSPzeOjV-QNRqict6mczX1MSRs13b3HGd78kjm66xlUxZ6VXq9XjraEiO2Tlasd/s16000/IMG_3622.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6Z_nBtag9_rIYpp_-cUgnAUUuJ24kSBE3nAZDq6oCDDCmS35pW1LXO_eQCteR_c7NmCJEMz7T7pJeXX-BS7nhDm4TNsOrNIWIoqM6IMeGVn0tIusaAwen2nf8SvpnvFJTRz3CBh-tZkpv92bbibibTFuJ5pVYOnntnVpA45pznCQOGmd4KdMzqgPWf3jR/s1304/1BC6EA9B-FA47-4ACA-91F2-952A05FC787F%20(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">As the year comes to a close</div><div style="text-align: center;">it's time for my annual</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Christmas Reflection Post</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">I can't believe I started these over a decade ago!</div><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3OOkkkJWfwy8lyrJbZO8NSUWGOOiiB93b0XQFIm5_wKqYpQHNOnb6ap6ta2US4kFMgQ4kEk5JUcp1mJVs4qv8VU7sdcZVyccdMUwKynIF-XYIH4yQpAEFVUMZU9i2PrDBVoskB97dtNY8ahsIZRSPUkH-EB6ivFYSQjBBZtQsTJT-cwaLrcTRBnpO81Gq/s840/04C22770-68E6-4086-9866-1E7B8BB3C594.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="840" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3OOkkkJWfwy8lyrJbZO8NSUWGOOiiB93b0XQFIm5_wKqYpQHNOnb6ap6ta2US4kFMgQ4kEk5JUcp1mJVs4qv8VU7sdcZVyccdMUwKynIF-XYIH4yQpAEFVUMZU9i2PrDBVoskB97dtNY8ahsIZRSPUkH-EB6ivFYSQjBBZtQsTJT-cwaLrcTRBnpO81Gq/s16000/04C22770-68E6-4086-9866-1E7B8BB3C594.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It's here where I reflect on the season</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">share some of my favorite decorating tips</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">as much to share </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">as to remember for next year myself!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-uiAylHQw8N79YnkKs8G-48ei6yrWPBD8ZAq6QIw1-FFSqSHRohchRVJW0tQhBubXBs5nGyGZeMZnJECIXVq31mBAY-QrIfAdrlR74C67yC7hfi3ofHYwk73ePr0ZFemHq0Rs2HTBZmkSg7mX_CWZJvVhlnLqJylh97cApwQTzBrBCI34b27UAOu2T_jZ/s840/IMG_0032.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-uiAylHQw8N79YnkKs8G-48ei6yrWPBD8ZAq6QIw1-FFSqSHRohchRVJW0tQhBubXBs5nGyGZeMZnJECIXVq31mBAY-QrIfAdrlR74C67yC7hfi3ofHYwk73ePr0ZFemHq0Rs2HTBZmkSg7mX_CWZJvVhlnLqJylh97cApwQTzBrBCI34b27UAOu2T_jZ/s16000/IMG_0032.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This Christmas season was a wonderful one </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">to be sure!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">With my son and his family back from Texas</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and living locally </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">there was so much goodness to be celebrated!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM4M1k0mLf7y3pjY8S2DU1UAPkzg5JbSVTu0ZCeHlUGjLdAjTo3PCjjPA-H6fa8EzHYjkxwhn4bwiID_-_vO-t17XM6NBMSwZ1HrnI6TCKmQeNEsppKSvYny72z6cu-xEjXfFiN0ebgJ5TPNsikFjHOfQXy1ICaEIp0j1qcdHGnuONLipl0QA5iKJGjeNF/s1120/IMG_0039.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1120" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM4M1k0mLf7y3pjY8S2DU1UAPkzg5JbSVTu0ZCeHlUGjLdAjTo3PCjjPA-H6fa8EzHYjkxwhn4bwiID_-_vO-t17XM6NBMSwZ1HrnI6TCKmQeNEsppKSvYny72z6cu-xEjXfFiN0ebgJ5TPNsikFjHOfQXy1ICaEIp0j1qcdHGnuONLipl0QA5iKJGjeNF/s16000/IMG_0039.jpg" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><div style="text-align: center;">I change up my main tree every year.</div><div style="text-align: center;">This year is was full of whimsy and red!</div><div style="text-align: center;">I mixed homespun and glitter and glass.</div><div style="text-align: center;">In a mosaic of glamour and heirloom goodness!</div><div style="text-align: center;">I think it was my favorite tree yet!</div><div style="text-align: center;">(But I kind of think that every year</div><div style="text-align: center;">that' the fun of the whole process!)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-_Yipf9vZPuElNjaozYOAH_8r6FQsmmyoyRYEHGI2ex4MCF0TSTvjq_hRB-iCVVLOU73b8tbgPwL28Lg1jj68ekINFvOK-w6si-gg36qPfM31Xpmu_kAhGh9x-_k8DV7f5b7MoHmEj7j4fA8hQfqzKaC1rEjcwX7iVOzr4WP8As58Oqs63ng4bOhLgLnO/s1037/IMG_0034.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1037" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-_Yipf9vZPuElNjaozYOAH_8r6FQsmmyoyRYEHGI2ex4MCF0TSTvjq_hRB-iCVVLOU73b8tbgPwL28Lg1jj68ekINFvOK-w6si-gg36qPfM31Xpmu_kAhGh9x-_k8DV7f5b7MoHmEj7j4fA8hQfqzKaC1rEjcwX7iVOzr4WP8As58Oqs63ng4bOhLgLnO/s16000/IMG_0034.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Our vintage Santa was once again above the fireplace mantel!</div><div style="text-align: center;">He came to us worn and imperfect from a sweet antique store years ago.</div><div style="text-align: center;">His wear and tear imperfections make me love him even more!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMlid8PHv5e8eTl4CHXXgf2piEnvQUHnE5vQrQNajCXT4Y_OuZE11smamP-_FGJ_4X88FN0tT6gWXgmUav2ESzSxo28xlSY1UMOt4hcqxfNpjJpDMaCoCH8UatIklr-IDX-w-E6DFwY9hyrVyjv-z4NyTAt3JJ9ESyIuVO3XbtncJuuF__JolKpdvQBlSG/s840/IMG_9767.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="605" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMlid8PHv5e8eTl4CHXXgf2piEnvQUHnE5vQrQNajCXT4Y_OuZE11smamP-_FGJ_4X88FN0tT6gWXgmUav2ESzSxo28xlSY1UMOt4hcqxfNpjJpDMaCoCH8UatIklr-IDX-w-E6DFwY9hyrVyjv-z4NyTAt3JJ9ESyIuVO3XbtncJuuF__JolKpdvQBlSG/s16000/IMG_9767.jpg" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><div style="text-align: center;">I started the season with my usual lists</div><div style="text-align: center;">the most important list</div><div style="text-align: center;">is always reviewing my own list of </div><div style="text-align: center;">Holiday Mental Health Tips</div><div style="text-align: center;">I republished<a href="http://www.tamerabeardsley.com/2022/12/mental-health-tips-to-thrive-during.html"><b><i> HERE</i></b></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">The gentle reminders on the list always</div><div style="text-align: center;">send me into the season</div><div style="text-align: center;">in the most positive light!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIPhcDS2AdTNcaTEX3GNbl3viXkG-E7QBE7e-n-ko-KCdpAClXMXfAroXgQAkbo4em-s7kMBnnDom0cCMRS9jjQV3FuxrGaT5TKSRyKRTwNLv-uLHZ3XSNGMKauGO4fXAXeqUfqLxJRvpduwd8QuscC3p0ks3q04GII5VaUrZbCZ2BHVrsXRcla5R13I7H/s840/IMG_0296.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="666" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIPhcDS2AdTNcaTEX3GNbl3viXkG-E7QBE7e-n-ko-KCdpAClXMXfAroXgQAkbo4em-s7kMBnnDom0cCMRS9jjQV3FuxrGaT5TKSRyKRTwNLv-uLHZ3XSNGMKauGO4fXAXeqUfqLxJRvpduwd8QuscC3p0ks3q04GII5VaUrZbCZ2BHVrsXRcla5R13I7H/s16000/IMG_0296.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I once again decorated with my own lemon harvest!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I just love bringing in local abundance to ny decorating scheme!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEi5Nc0l2V_5ONEPNPAe16YMF14dwSfXyXCTXLx2nLeLtWJctjYuMgRnDSTt3LBsXHjWS_q5S_uEsR_i2ZDWc6qh_pay4LXGfF64LrgD8thwpmNxNlUlV-dEqyhYINeokkAcpE5gUSh0sjfpyRvGlFPAYzMLqm0iO85wLO9cVibCV3mFy6-HUvP9dDiPx8/s1033/IMG_9118.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1033" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEi5Nc0l2V_5ONEPNPAe16YMF14dwSfXyXCTXLx2nLeLtWJctjYuMgRnDSTt3LBsXHjWS_q5S_uEsR_i2ZDWc6qh_pay4LXGfF64LrgD8thwpmNxNlUlV-dEqyhYINeokkAcpE5gUSh0sjfpyRvGlFPAYzMLqm0iO85wLO9cVibCV3mFy6-HUvP9dDiPx8/s16000/IMG_9118.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Christmas cookies were once again made in our house</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">with the sweetest little baker!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">having our grandchildren here for the season</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">instead of a day</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">filled my heart so full!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And yes, Crowns were made</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">as well a the most imaginative Christmas ornaments!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have a renewed appreciation of the humble pipe cleaner!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibRlZujfBRf0HMq-LoJ8aP7JNmJKEfIyvIfwpv1HLsNFaAUz08uewBXvfCTZ3SnzSWG5Sf3kUx5CTXtHVpR8NgpJ9D9Z2kK6qA0-hkYcIAs5OUVaV6dsPQvTkKQ68qUP30TxGFrV2R7sQmSpDv1PYF8bcn4jGuFkRX3-DKXTo2EesxRpCa5xIdgyiadvwR/s840/IMG_9744.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="630" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibRlZujfBRf0HMq-LoJ8aP7JNmJKEfIyvIfwpv1HLsNFaAUz08uewBXvfCTZ3SnzSWG5Sf3kUx5CTXtHVpR8NgpJ9D9Z2kK6qA0-hkYcIAs5OUVaV6dsPQvTkKQ68qUP30TxGFrV2R7sQmSpDv1PYF8bcn4jGuFkRX3-DKXTo2EesxRpCa5xIdgyiadvwR/s16000/IMG_9744.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">One decorating tip I want to remember next year</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">is using a simple mixed branch wreath from Trader Joe's</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Two wreaths got me through the whole month long season.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I simply hung them with some gorgeous jingle bells.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So with every entrance or exit</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">the bells jingled with the most aromatic Christmas tree smell!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNaM3miizBTRwJrE1Z5fGbnPOBIt8HzaZrcDXyY8coG19Qx4YlONHLT84OLxJ0M4HmgWs1MB7AIOetZDFJu-OqZWbrEJQ2PPK36VSkFFmFczx_Vf5t6I7yN8r2Z7L9-fDr768ns1EXL1KvA3SN07dk6jRDYFxSrqDMsvswp5gER6gQ6K8XLn2mdqgJRynQ/s840/IMG_7527.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="713" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNaM3miizBTRwJrE1Z5fGbnPOBIt8HzaZrcDXyY8coG19Qx4YlONHLT84OLxJ0M4HmgWs1MB7AIOetZDFJu-OqZWbrEJQ2PPK36VSkFFmFczx_Vf5t6I7yN8r2Z7L9-fDr768ns1EXL1KvA3SN07dk6jRDYFxSrqDMsvswp5gER6gQ6K8XLn2mdqgJRynQ/s16000/IMG_7527.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I once again pulled a rack of my holiday favorites.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Since I converted unused bedroom to closets</div><div style="text-align: center;">I have a place to have outfit possibilities all together.</div><div style="text-align: center;">It really makes dressing for the season</div><div style="text-align: center;">easy and fun!</div><div style="text-align: center;">It feels like my own little curated store!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3ayGdtdMNm7i-34NbqX4_V9vXdXP0TRZa8iPlLvW_wscxb-kUxljlCPLAABOCblPZkmew5z_dW1ZLW4qoxIC1iTdcoFZcQ13a8NJZaYaE50lS48HIZD8b-NV9DTRsTayIU0-_xG62QRyIpzldKO7EUTdja3flh2k17WCeCjOyGiXwAAzb-b4qHbk3jyYU/s883/IMG_3707.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="883" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3ayGdtdMNm7i-34NbqX4_V9vXdXP0TRZa8iPlLvW_wscxb-kUxljlCPLAABOCblPZkmew5z_dW1ZLW4qoxIC1iTdcoFZcQ13a8NJZaYaE50lS48HIZD8b-NV9DTRsTayIU0-_xG62QRyIpzldKO7EUTdja3flh2k17WCeCjOyGiXwAAzb-b4qHbk3jyYU/s16000/IMG_3707.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">It gives me quick and fanciful outfits!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN18aQH1kIkHaYQBNZxSOSSqSLo7gWCjNESpUXzzfXCnWu38C22j0P63DhkoXOSa2Fx6ctEsIOrqbNH3w0vYaUlbVfi4PT5gIKb7-XcQoddDQ9rNZMm77VsIPn8xx-DypEi4wJR2Ht-yOh7BO5dLT4xulwPLAKyhHmIadLVCErVBPNaBqy6mBpwPeXZ3tI/s1817/IMG_9598.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1817" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN18aQH1kIkHaYQBNZxSOSSqSLo7gWCjNESpUXzzfXCnWu38C22j0P63DhkoXOSa2Fx6ctEsIOrqbNH3w0vYaUlbVfi4PT5gIKb7-XcQoddDQ9rNZMm77VsIPn8xx-DypEi4wJR2Ht-yOh7BO5dLT4xulwPLAKyhHmIadLVCErVBPNaBqy6mBpwPeXZ3tI/s16000/IMG_9598.png" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I can pull basics together and easily add some holiday cheer</div><div style="text-align: center;">which makes necessary holiday errands so much more fun.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I think it just elevates the necessary!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSU5C-HClnp74C5AAEj0e92MV02rPs2_w8iqkCm5g-R80JU0PtTmokhZdVKu9W4UAyJAws5U-sECmD0AuQUj9SNfmVcMj33k6QK0Aph248E1OFkuNb_-sA_z_Dt64LOFN0JzmZvRHsYRmCExkua4_ioLYtOJKM5h3VjB791SGomDbv3rKEvVNDqrClaAsh/s1191/IMG_9566%20(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1191" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSU5C-HClnp74C5AAEj0e92MV02rPs2_w8iqkCm5g-R80JU0PtTmokhZdVKu9W4UAyJAws5U-sECmD0AuQUj9SNfmVcMj33k6QK0Aph248E1OFkuNb_-sA_z_Dt64LOFN0JzmZvRHsYRmCExkua4_ioLYtOJKM5h3VjB791SGomDbv3rKEvVNDqrClaAsh/s16000/IMG_9566%20(1).jpg" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Like each year we go to decorate the family gravesite.</div><div style="text-align: center;">We went twice this year</div><div style="text-align: center;">because the cemetery changed the decorating dates.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Going to decorate isn't as sad as it was some years.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Now going with our big tree, decorations and nativity </div><div style="text-align: center;">seems so much about honoring my family </div><div style="text-align: center;">than the horrible loss it has been some years.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">It also makes me cherish every single day</div><div style="text-align: center;">i have with those I love.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Death can really make you appreciate </div><div style="text-align: center;">the everyday, every day.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;">Every time he brings them out</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I can see his childlike wonder and happiness!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I think it's such a beautiful thing</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">that no matter how old we get</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">there are certain things that can remind us of our </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">own child like wonder!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi205V8eInIW2O6scXeCY4EKMEFQppQkOpe9isJKSuYP91pyvEuSOZoC6oSqXlEUTVM0DERmADEQkCVoWb0RiVMdqb08H5cjU28RjyGSerLnrvBvRwqoua9FHKdsV-6wxsJyBnSytwVl56hMJ160c5lZm8UBhzkpjflf8elP4TzDGtNf3fYtNkavz84Anqs/s840/IMG_9612.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="630" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi205V8eInIW2O6scXeCY4EKMEFQppQkOpe9isJKSuYP91pyvEuSOZoC6oSqXlEUTVM0DERmADEQkCVoWb0RiVMdqb08H5cjU28RjyGSerLnrvBvRwqoua9FHKdsV-6wxsJyBnSytwVl56hMJ160c5lZm8UBhzkpjflf8elP4TzDGtNf3fYtNkavz84Anqs/s16000/IMG_9612.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">This year I added ornaments to the three faux trees</div><div style="text-align: center;">behind our vintage characters.</div><div style="text-align: center;">This extra touch made me so happy!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Especially in the afternoon when they sparkled in the sunlight!</div><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNhwVOLewrOsn8iOA1Grwp2jvcJSRRn0-TSQc9XDBvVxnhykb4gNzOh8n1o01PHRMFhPl_9fLwlEskoKe9pHRwnJ7byexAaKEc2EfygQ1VSPHxsGk2afY6ahRGmc4TeW9EOsx0-N7lV0qmzAhSGussx6yrr5gNn-DiEHuw-XHyOmQsNWU5ld-jlyicLdf8/s840/IMG_9615.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="546" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNhwVOLewrOsn8iOA1Grwp2jvcJSRRn0-TSQc9XDBvVxnhykb4gNzOh8n1o01PHRMFhPl_9fLwlEskoKe9pHRwnJ7byexAaKEc2EfygQ1VSPHxsGk2afY6ahRGmc4TeW9EOsx0-N7lV0qmzAhSGussx6yrr5gNn-DiEHuw-XHyOmQsNWU5ld-jlyicLdf8/s16000/IMG_9615.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This was the first year my poinsettias made it until after Christmas!</div><div style="text-align: center;">I took a break this year from my usual paper whites</div><div style="text-align: center;">so I used my planter for festive red!</div><div style="text-align: center;">I simply planted three poinsettias from Trader Joe's.</div><div style="text-align: center;">It was so quick and easy</div><div style="text-align: center;">for such an abundant pop of holiday cheer!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9I2U5MTmJUIaalwSElG_CdYpSpDPLpwhY4jNPN3tFEhuCtepLiNb11H8dRGwHQFNci3b_stDFdFXMFHe3QYSyi380ezPI9EMAuoIlhPUVFWZ2ZdHXI8wa5QiGoUiuiVJ572K4EiFNrYtWCQyZjlxCX8YRLsV0shbVcQBRyUhSlP9y0HkmdeWJ9MbDGAp7/s840/IMG_0314.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="646" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9I2U5MTmJUIaalwSElG_CdYpSpDPLpwhY4jNPN3tFEhuCtepLiNb11H8dRGwHQFNci3b_stDFdFXMFHe3QYSyi380ezPI9EMAuoIlhPUVFWZ2ZdHXI8wa5QiGoUiuiVJ572K4EiFNrYtWCQyZjlxCX8YRLsV0shbVcQBRyUhSlP9y0HkmdeWJ9MbDGAp7/s16000/IMG_0314.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I sprinkled in some color into our courtyard.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm thinking this area might need a use update.</div><div style="text-align: center;">It's such a great intimate space </div><div style="text-align: center;">but we haven't actually used it in ages.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Redoing spaces always makes me happy and excited.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Which is why I've been so happy with </div><div style="text-align: center;">our little house and gardens for almost 30 years!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWEdk5BkhkpE-UTrESVgdVZevlU6LBKPQ03JNRzM-xAv9_BxilN2tu-kiHXt0svuYOQxgIFzraKxzvxAL38A0QfFDZsfEJR3zJPCALuBAiqYCqeScFxwTVtl8W58aAixCnbK2_Xk5c3EegNzeMNc_34uhyphenhyphenS0V-_N0BQhF0rHdej0dJR5PHPjlCQ_Z2zaVx/s840/IMG_9829.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="619" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWEdk5BkhkpE-UTrESVgdVZevlU6LBKPQ03JNRzM-xAv9_BxilN2tu-kiHXt0svuYOQxgIFzraKxzvxAL38A0QfFDZsfEJR3zJPCALuBAiqYCqeScFxwTVtl8W58aAixCnbK2_Xk5c3EegNzeMNc_34uhyphenhyphenS0V-_N0BQhF0rHdej0dJR5PHPjlCQ_Z2zaVx/s16000/IMG_9829.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Our backyard which we always use</div><div style="text-align: center;">got a sprinkle of holiday cheer as well!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Especially our 'little house' that Jeff built!</div><div style="text-align: center;">This is the first year It had it's beautiful green paint</div><div style="text-align: center;">so it took a little Christmas cheer so happily!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The little house was built originally for storage</div><div style="text-align: center;">but it is morphing into the best little play area for our grandchildren</div><div style="text-align: center;">because one of the things I have stored for decades</div><div style="text-align: center;">are the great collection of toys my children have had.</div><div style="text-align: center;">It's become a bit of toy wonderland!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="569" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGHxJLNnupDW179GZZmVopStFhyJvvZMwaigACv__Ei5PiiGVH2NiSehT8ksHNXOVIRl_B-myzZy3YrkmqLXgjdtA6zx8aIpLfGTXza6VtytD2DAG7CITV6Hikh80TnGv3cbOuaGrpMvGhXm2YKQn5PbkCXSJYOiQ8xcesy5DTDTgZ5yhifuw0HKLNF1P3/s16000/IMG_0113%202.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">For Christmas Morning</div><div style="text-align: center;">I rearranged the living room to accommodate our family!</div><div style="text-align: center;">It makes my heart so happy that our little house can change so easily!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz-2uXmHjC58FmwSGWmEi_mOo6Wv8YXxbMPJ5FMGqFyaQ-UNDMiMlT-vGgznWHpixv-3iVJIBvY88q8TG8YbWAxM5jo-oU06ThPyocJApZX5JbJcdy7kRUkJEmXL_YZ32oBECUDgSPD67VGO1ZhAUbA5uloywMG2GNe6CV87nK6wM-bXCruokvqbiFUa6_/s840/IMG_0089.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="630" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz-2uXmHjC58FmwSGWmEi_mOo6Wv8YXxbMPJ5FMGqFyaQ-UNDMiMlT-vGgznWHpixv-3iVJIBvY88q8TG8YbWAxM5jo-oU06ThPyocJApZX5JbJcdy7kRUkJEmXL_YZ32oBECUDgSPD67VGO1ZhAUbA5uloywMG2GNe6CV87nK6wM-bXCruokvqbiFUa6_/s16000/IMG_0089.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">All the presents had been wrapped with care!</div><div style="text-align: center;">this year I opted for a collection of happy wrapping papers</div><div style="text-align: center;">finished with felts strips I cut.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Using felt is still one of my favorite holiday wrapping tips</div><div style="text-align: center;">because you can cut 'ribbons' to the scale of the boxes!</div><div style="text-align: center;">And felt holds it shape for the bows!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;">One of my favorite ideas of Christmas this year was</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">making pizza!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Ellis came up with the idea of everyone making their own pizza</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">from all types of topping choices and fresh dough!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It was such a fun idea and activity</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">from just present opening!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We are thinking this might be a new </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Christmas Tradition!!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So next year I want to remember to add</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">pizza making and crafts</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">to our day of opening presents!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRuQrGJB4inxT0yrgE0r6nzb6AUZieGck_EYaujFvE7vZXIWWqQyOcRo-8C_0rsOOaNgpOG1wSLF4sK3sYYwdr87T7HB0IoIhk_B8c-mZ5aARUEGyrZ4pDVfM3l9Ai_TjonDOj9_r-REULTLUvG8cnJcDI67EZcLYLcq39EiPxUKSBicCCV_xs6fb5yPE5/s840/IMG_7332.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="630" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRuQrGJB4inxT0yrgE0r6nzb6AUZieGck_EYaujFvE7vZXIWWqQyOcRo-8C_0rsOOaNgpOG1wSLF4sK3sYYwdr87T7HB0IoIhk_B8c-mZ5aARUEGyrZ4pDVfM3l9Ai_TjonDOj9_r-REULTLUvG8cnJcDI67EZcLYLcq39EiPxUKSBicCCV_xs6fb5yPE5/s16000/IMG_7332.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Thank you so much for stopping by</div><div style="text-align: center;">for this extremely long </div><div style="text-align: center;">Christmas Season Reflection!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Wishing you and yours </div><div style="text-align: center;">all the very best in </div><div style="text-align: center;">the New Year!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Tamera Beardsleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00855427513744644731noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926693259891960139.post-21694060432855831612023-12-06T15:42:00.000-08:002023-12-07T07:23:19.819-08:00Mental Health Tips to Thrive During The Holidays<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDsEfubinnGI_ktjVsKPngN3_OSRSla5IGdbjK3bOU6DWF1NCd7wePATAdyCncDlxMFMOYHtCiVwSXKKPC1s86qYGCAlEU44BBh_q_BbyPUUDpcUZr3FnKOOGauwPq-otOFs-lyTcVrYie3NzzDl_Ycd8-5HFOAL90B4dIlWgHb1WTSmcMfSThhfkm7Q/s911/IMG_0068cup.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="911" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDsEfubinnGI_ktjVsKPngN3_OSRSla5IGdbjK3bOU6DWF1NCd7wePATAdyCncDlxMFMOYHtCiVwSXKKPC1s86qYGCAlEU44BBh_q_BbyPUUDpcUZr3FnKOOGauwPq-otOFs-lyTcVrYie3NzzDl_Ycd8-5HFOAL90B4dIlWgHb1WTSmcMfSThhfkm7Q/s16000/IMG_0068cup.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">~~~~~ I have been writing about mental health during the holidays for years now.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Remembering these tips</div><div style="text-align: center;">has gotten me through challenging years</div><div style="text-align: center;">and</div><div style="text-align: center;">helped me stay focused and present </div><div style="text-align: center;">during the good years</div><div style="text-align: center;">so that I don't miss any of the small magical moments</div><div style="text-align: center;">the holidays can bring!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I decided to share my tips again</div><div style="text-align: center;">in case they can help anyone else</div><div style="text-align: center;">to savor and enjoy their own magical moments! ~~~~~</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">*******</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">As someone who has spent so much time</div><div style="text-align: center;">struggling with anxiety and depression</div><div style="text-align: center;">I have learned some tips</div><div style="text-align: center;">over the years</div><div style="text-align: center;">to not only cope during the holidays</div><div style="text-align: center;">but to actually </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Thrive During the Holidays.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0M7JHqXohrUh9X-pzP9Fz9iw9Z75biNcHe8hs6dn7kDhtw5rDhyB7UG1n1WDKqAR2ULiPXmE1vK6DJsgCniflg7VK1bGMG_rsP9KvYRsXBW74Snb8awyheA0ljDAs3C2bM53TJmx688xnyBZlaq9dy22Xx3_MNoTQbZnfeDG3LbLGqbJzF1aOpXDZPA/s840/IMG_6823.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="551" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0M7JHqXohrUh9X-pzP9Fz9iw9Z75biNcHe8hs6dn7kDhtw5rDhyB7UG1n1WDKqAR2ULiPXmE1vK6DJsgCniflg7VK1bGMG_rsP9KvYRsXBW74Snb8awyheA0ljDAs3C2bM53TJmx688xnyBZlaq9dy22Xx3_MNoTQbZnfeDG3LbLGqbJzF1aOpXDZPA/s16000/IMG_6823.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I am back once again this year with my</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Tips for Self Care During the Holidays </span></div><div style="text-align: center;">I have been doing various versions of these</div><div style="text-align: center;">for several years now</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Starting off the holidays with</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">parameters and intentions </span></div><div style="text-align: center;">have been so very beneficial to me.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I thought I'd share my favorite here</div><div style="text-align: center;">in case anybody else can use a bit of encouragement</div><div style="text-align: center;">at this time of year.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">So many years as an adult</div><div style="text-align: center;">I have been navigating</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> the search for </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">the joys of Christmas</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> amidst loss</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">since my sister died December 12th 36 years ago.</div><div style="text-align: center;">That year I don't think we even had Christmas</div><div style="text-align: center;">but I remember thinking that I would never </div><div style="text-align: center;">miss the joy of Christmas again</div><div style="text-align: center;">as long as I was able.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I haven't.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiIQeddV5BTEmf3EpzzxVii8viuqpeqCWtN7rsJ-oAqVGDW3tGPld49JT43cMgT70TPPtXA9WWALAz9Z7yNcopjvijoF-l6SZPkOq2R16QdCN_bSmNjl1R6RRaAg5l-MCBFLojgbL1YGxgmFZ8o6iMxGR-NvfH5RSbIlChWYj-PpEx-Xrs2Yod55US5Q/s1120/IMG_3461.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1120" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiIQeddV5BTEmf3EpzzxVii8viuqpeqCWtN7rsJ-oAqVGDW3tGPld49JT43cMgT70TPPtXA9WWALAz9Z7yNcopjvijoF-l6SZPkOq2R16QdCN_bSmNjl1R6RRaAg5l-MCBFLojgbL1YGxgmFZ8o6iMxGR-NvfH5RSbIlChWYj-PpEx-Xrs2Yod55US5Q/s16000/IMG_3461.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">So I know all too well how many times</div><div style="text-align: center;">the holidays can shine such a light </div><div style="text-align: center;">on just where we are at the time.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">What losses we've had</div><div style="text-align: center;">changes that are in process.</div><div style="text-align: center;">In the ten years I've been doing this blog</div><div style="text-align: center;">I have endured many.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">But I have learned to acknowledge them</div><div style="text-align: center;">while still making room for the joys </div><div style="text-align: center;">that have always still come with the season.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I have made peace with giving room</div><div style="text-align: center;">to both joy and grief</div><div style="text-align: center;">and </div><div style="text-align: center;">the more I do</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">the joy seems to be able to grow.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">Maybe it is with a heart honed by grief and loss</div><div style="text-align: center;">that we are more able to </div><div style="text-align: center;">see and experience </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">the moments of true joy and bliss during the holidays!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ5Xl1L8zWypgRd4EnGAo3vXuQ4VC0GnDygifUDM8VSxvam367Aw2VLdUfaw9sVxNKJxQOyGrr4IcPBbGBubo_RICmG6uy84sa8P3J_sA36-fHX8G0qcahWuQpTO6hgL0Bse6PAT3OfXXsbqdZB8aOT6HPJ5vmVxhAADhF5vjw5zMtwJM9IOKuzEuNjQ/s840/IMG_2805ribbon.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="840" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ5Xl1L8zWypgRd4EnGAo3vXuQ4VC0GnDygifUDM8VSxvam367Aw2VLdUfaw9sVxNKJxQOyGrr4IcPBbGBubo_RICmG6uy84sa8P3J_sA36-fHX8G0qcahWuQpTO6hgL0Bse6PAT3OfXXsbqdZB8aOT6HPJ5vmVxhAADhF5vjw5zMtwJM9IOKuzEuNjQ/s16000/IMG_2805ribbon.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">So here are my top </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Holiday Heart Tips</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">to </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Thrive During the Holidays</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnFqylUtcc6609cr9wytFc5Ks3Gnsi7wxh-iBk91oc308dWYV8_LiKdd23PB94N8zY1fjTSQL3lCPZuEurFrlJt0238_eyupIRbQmd4t_jR9rkgzWL3eEh6N_i2ZRKEBipiYiVxTzM9FLRl_sB84C-GXdwBBuabgQ-yzgOCQpGaNCmPRTQL-itz6zuWA/s1383/AAC6DDEB-CF04-49C2-8B6F-6D7DB4C8241E-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1383" data-original-width="833" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnFqylUtcc6609cr9wytFc5Ks3Gnsi7wxh-iBk91oc308dWYV8_LiKdd23PB94N8zY1fjTSQL3lCPZuEurFrlJt0238_eyupIRbQmd4t_jR9rkgzWL3eEh6N_i2ZRKEBipiYiVxTzM9FLRl_sB84C-GXdwBBuabgQ-yzgOCQpGaNCmPRTQL-itz6zuWA/s16000/AAC6DDEB-CF04-49C2-8B6F-6D7DB4C8241E-1.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span><a name='more'></a></span>Don't Compare</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "times new roman", times, freeserif, serif; font-size: 15.456px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><u>Let Go Of Comparison</u></span></div></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "times new roman", times, freeserif, serif; font-size: 15.456px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: large;"><u>it is always the thief of joy</u></span></div></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "times new roman", times, freeserif, serif; font-size: 15.456px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "times new roman", times, freeserif, serif; font-size: 15.456px;"><div style="margin: 0px;">Right off you might think I mean </div></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "times new roman", times, freeserif, serif; font-size: 15.456px;"><div style="margin: 0px;">comparing your holidays to other peoples</div></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "times new roman", times, freeserif, serif; font-size: 15.456px;"><div style="margin: 0px;">which is destructive enough for obvious reasons.</div></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "times new roman", times, freeserif, serif; font-size: 15.456px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /><br /></div></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "times new roman", times, freeserif, serif; font-size: 15.456px;"><div style="margin: 0px;">But there is another Holiday comparison</div></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "times new roman", times, freeserif, serif; font-size: 15.456px;"><div style="margin: 0px;">that can be equally joy stealing.</div></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "times new roman", times, freeserif, serif; font-size: 15.456px;"><div style="margin: 0px;">Comparing this holiday right now</div></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "times new roman", times, freeserif, serif; font-size: 15.456px;"><div style="margin: 0px;">to ones gone by in the past.</div></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "times new roman", times, freeserif, serif; font-size: 15.456px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /><br /></div></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "times new roman", times, freeserif, serif; font-size: 15.456px;"><div style="margin: 0px;">I have found as hard as it is sometimes</div><div style="margin: 0px;">in life </div><div style="margin: 0px;">and<br />especially during the holidays</div></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "times new roman", times, freeserif, serif;"><div style="font-size: 15.456px; margin: 0px;"><div>it is so important to focus on</div><span style="font-size: x-large;"> the good that is here right now.</span></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: large;">My practice of </span></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: large;">Daily Gratitude</span></div><div style="margin: 0px;">has made this so much easier. <br /><div style="font-size: 15.456px;">Not to hold this year up for comparison and judgements</div><div style="font-size: 15.456px;">of years gone by</div><div style="font-size: 15.456px;">but instead </div><div><span style="font-size: large;">to focus on all </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">the Joy and Beauty to be found today.</span></div><div style="font-size: 15.456px;"><br /></div><div style="font-size: 15.456px;"><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">We only truly have today</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">right now</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">this year.</span></div><div>I can hold a place in my heart</div><div>for those I've lost</div><div>while keeping it wide open</div><div>to absorb </div><div>this years wonder.</div><div><span style="font-size: large;">I have grown a </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">Flexible Heart</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">And for that </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">I Am Grateful.</span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPjwDXBG_50zZ0nAqbFGK4tfAtznNnwjeh1r8S-KGQtFOmjpyV_catlncZVQGbjFShbq_UrqKt00srzd91ijOYbVirSB2QJca9aGBR0aja5H9mAJn68yrdtbc91GSVoBiiypaQUUs_QncDbCoiHjBqql-NZji4yZrQXkFQMyCwC0clHg821UYmXVE7hQ/s840/IMG_0213present-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="840" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPjwDXBG_50zZ0nAqbFGK4tfAtznNnwjeh1r8S-KGQtFOmjpyV_catlncZVQGbjFShbq_UrqKt00srzd91ijOYbVirSB2QJca9aGBR0aja5H9mAJn68yrdtbc91GSVoBiiypaQUUs_QncDbCoiHjBqql-NZji4yZrQXkFQMyCwC0clHg821UYmXVE7hQ/s16000/IMG_0213present-1.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, FreeSerif, serif; font-size: 15.456px;"><u><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; font-size: x-large;">Let Go Of Expectations Of Perfection</span></u></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, FreeSerif, serif; font-size: 15.456px;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, FreeSerif, serif; font-size: 15.456px;"><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, FreeSerif, serif; font-size: 15.456px;"><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">This one I have definitely been working on for years</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-size: 15.456px;"><span style="font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;">and </span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-size: 15.456px;"><span style="font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;">I can say I have gotten pretty good at letting go.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-size: 15.456px;"><span style="font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-size: 15.456px;"><span style="font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;">Keeping expectations in check</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-size: 15.456px;"><span style="font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;">is probably one of the most important </span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-size: 15.456px;"><span style="font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;">tips for</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-size: 15.456px;"><span style="font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;">Thriving During the Holidays!</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-size: 15.456px;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, FreeSerif, serif; font-size: 15.456px;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, FreeSerif, serif; font-size: 15.456px;"><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">Now I know to do my best</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, FreeSerif, serif; font-size: 15.456px;"><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">and </span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, FreeSerif, serif; font-size: 15.456px;"><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">then let it go.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, FreeSerif, serif; font-size: 15.456px;"><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, FreeSerif, serif; font-size: 15.456px;"><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, FreeSerif, serif; font-size: 15.456px;"><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">As much as I like things to look good</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "times new roman", times, freeserif, serif;"><div style="font-size: 15.456px;"><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">I now know to focus on the moments.</span></div><div style="font-size: 15.456px;"><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-size: 15.456px;"><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">For me these days</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; font-size: large;">it is also important to let go of expectations of others.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-size: 15.456px;"><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-size: 15.456px;"><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">We all come to the holidays</span></div><div style="font-size: 15.456px;"><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">stepping into them</span></div><div style="font-size: 15.456px;"><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">where we are in our souls this year.</span></div><div style="font-size: 15.456px;"><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-size: 15.456px;"><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-size: 15.456px;"><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">None of us are</span><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;"> perfect.</span></div><div style="font-size: 15.456px;"><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">and</span></div><div style="font-size: 15.456px;"><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;"> all of us are doing the best we can </span></div><div style="font-size: 15.456px;"><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">with what we have and know</span></div><div style="font-size: 15.456px;"><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">at this time.</span></div><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; font-size: 15.456px;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; font-size: 15.456px;">Bringing<span style="font-size: x-large;"> <span style="font-family: "courier new", courier, monospace;">Grace</span></span> to the holidays</span><br /><div style="font-size: 15.456px;"><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;"> goes far for everyone</span></div><div style="font-size: 15.456px;"><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">ourselves included.</span></div><div style="font-size: 15.456px;"><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;"><br /></span></div></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgIR05WzOureRhY58D-380_UgETU4b0Vb1R4pFAGmJLH500_m1dq5uQ8RTSBEKOYEePY6T-uR3QSrzpOEw9mkhJJuvAkUa9NoNtui9wfTjqMUnJg6ro5C_EZs4TIVEAe0E1Hzh2-TBNbHrrkZuQM18e-xbF0ANZvaEYYhWQrS8LzNB4z7hLFACvUwSDg/s815/table.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="545" data-original-width="815" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgIR05WzOureRhY58D-380_UgETU4b0Vb1R4pFAGmJLH500_m1dq5uQ8RTSBEKOYEePY6T-uR3QSrzpOEw9mkhJJuvAkUa9NoNtui9wfTjqMUnJg6ro5C_EZs4TIVEAe0E1Hzh2-TBNbHrrkZuQM18e-xbF0ANZvaEYYhWQrS8LzNB4z7hLFACvUwSDg/s16000/table.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="color: #666666; font-family: "times new roman", times, freeserif, serif; font-size: 15.456px;"><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; font-size: x-large;"><u>Make A List Of Holiday Objectives</u></span><br /><br /></div><div style="color: #666666; font-family: "times new roman", times, freeserif, serif; font-size: 15.456px;"><br /></div><div style="color: #666666; font-family: "times new roman", times, freeserif, serif; font-size: 15.456px;"><br /></div><div style="color: #666666; font-family: "times new roman", times, freeserif, serif; font-size: 15.456px;">For me</div><div style="color: #666666; font-family: "times new roman", times, freeserif, serif; font-size: 15.456px;">I show love by beautifying spaces.</div><div style="color: #666666; font-family: "times new roman", times, freeserif, serif; font-size: 15.456px;">Whether it be a beautiful room, space, table or beautifully wrapped present.</div><div style="color: #666666; font-family: "times new roman", times, freeserif, serif; font-size: 15.456px;"><br /></div><div style="color: #666666; font-family: "times new roman", times, freeserif, serif; font-size: 15.456px;">These objectives</div><div style="color: #666666; font-family: "times new roman", times, freeserif, serif; font-size: 15.456px;">might seem obvious enough</div><div style="color: #666666; font-family: "times new roman", times, freeserif, serif; font-size: 15.456px;">but for me to have the conversation with myself</div><div style="color: #666666; font-family: "times new roman", times, freeserif, serif; font-size: 15.456px;"><div>meant I could keep my focus on what is important</div><div>and</div><div>not to go off the rails getting annoyed with the less important aspects.</div><div><br /></div><div>I always ask myself</div><div>'What is my objective'</div><div>I want to achieve.</div><div>Sometimes it connections with others on a soulful level.</div><div>Sometimes it's to have an opportunity</div><div>to sit quietly alone</div><div>and </div><div>reflect on the beauty and magic of the season.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>These days it's usually to have </div><div>beautiful, loving moments</div><div>that I can treasure.</div><div>And it's usually collecting tiny unexpected moments</div><div>that I can tuck in my heart forever.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I also don't try to do too many events during the holidays.</div><div>For me fewer is better.</div><div>I don't like to feel I'm worn out and done.</div><div>It's always a joy killer for me.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I also keep tight present buying lists.</div><div>It's all too easy to be out shopping</div><div>and</div><div>be swept away in the moment</div><div>thinking that perfect gift can buy someone happiness.</div><div>It doesn't.</div><div><br /></div><span style="font-size: large;">Remember self respect of time and money.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "times new roman", times, freeserif, serif; font-size: 15.456px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbdGjmRSg96GgoRU6VU-zR5MhQqcIfS9wzLFF5e6zEbWr-mmDpt9BsZKVirEF7Tfzp1kyQqd7y2uxULJd-QeOSUDUcZNP3drMDH4vu7fdlgxwUwk2Ut4QkZYrO_5QriKpg109FGnNSoaq3jFFvxOQ41XFqhJS2lUzGULGe4NwowfD1K-pDRZnU_GDEOQ/s840/IMG_6140.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="833" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbdGjmRSg96GgoRU6VU-zR5MhQqcIfS9wzLFF5e6zEbWr-mmDpt9BsZKVirEF7Tfzp1kyQqd7y2uxULJd-QeOSUDUcZNP3drMDH4vu7fdlgxwUwk2Ut4QkZYrO_5QriKpg109FGnNSoaq3jFFvxOQ41XFqhJS2lUzGULGe4NwowfD1K-pDRZnU_GDEOQ/s16000/IMG_6140.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; font-size: x-large;"><u>Respect Yourself</u></span><br style="color: #666666; font-family: "times new roman", times, freeserif, serif; font-size: 15.456px;" /><div style="color: #666666; font-family: "times new roman", times, freeserif, serif; font-size: 15.456px;"><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;"><u><br /></u></span></div><div style="color: #666666; font-family: "times new roman", times, freeserif, serif; font-size: 15.456px;"><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;"><u><br /></u></span></div><div style="color: #666666; font-family: "times new roman", times, freeserif, serif; font-size: 15.456px;"><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">Speaking of Respecting Yourself<br /></span><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">I think self respect is always important</span></div><div style="color: #666666; font-family: "times new roman", times, freeserif, serif; font-size: 15.456px;"><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">but like many of these ideas</span></div><div style="color: #666666; font-family: "times new roman", times, freeserif, serif; font-size: 15.456px;"><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">even more so during the holidays.</span></div><div style="color: #666666; font-family: "times new roman", times, freeserif, serif; font-size: 15.456px;"><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="color: #666666; font-family: "times new roman", times, freeserif, serif; font-size: 15.456px;"><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">We need to respect how much we can give.</span></div><div style="color: #666666; font-family: "times new roman", times, freeserif, serif; font-size: 15.456px;"><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">Whether it be time, money or heart.</span></div><div style="color: #666666; font-family: "times new roman", times, freeserif, serif; font-size: 15.456px;"><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="color: #666666; font-family: "times new roman", times, freeserif, serif; font-size: 15.456px;"><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">Over giving leads to resentment.</span></div><div style="color: #666666; font-family: "times new roman", times, freeserif, serif; font-size: 15.456px;"><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">Know your boundaries.</span></div><div style="color: #666666; font-family: "times new roman", times, freeserif, serif; font-size: 15.456px;"><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="color: #666666; font-family: "times new roman", times, freeserif, serif; font-size: 15.456px;"><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;"><br /></span></div><div><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-size: 15.456px;"><div style="font-family: "times new roman", times, freeserif, serif;"><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">Trying to do too much</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;">and</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;">for too many</span></div><div style="font-family: "times new roman", times, freeserif, serif;"><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">is an easy way to loose</span></div><div style="font-family: "times new roman", times, freeserif, serif;"><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;"> Holiday Joy</span></div></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, FreeSerif, serif; font-size: 15.456px;"><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;"><br /></span></div></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, FreeSerif, serif; font-size: 15.456px;"><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, FreeSerif, serif; font-size: 15.456px;"><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, FreeSerif, serif; font-size: 15.456px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEIsoXCAEkgvJUducQ3LAFUYxdJxLIfNJGX5xJ6bBpEGvW_R0W2bLi19Aj6Gn97WOHIspF80LtyfUzYbrndHX6aX9FggbHmSpDqL367fbuKXydyFZU46VdmfV8ukeveVbURBRdHuxZ4BYTJZ8tTS-LgAKt3U6wXDmkimXh9tawEzNh4ofvkUQHaUpsRA/s840/IMG_7876bell-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="840" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEIsoXCAEkgvJUducQ3LAFUYxdJxLIfNJGX5xJ6bBpEGvW_R0W2bLi19Aj6Gn97WOHIspF80LtyfUzYbrndHX6aX9FggbHmSpDqL367fbuKXydyFZU46VdmfV8ukeveVbURBRdHuxZ4BYTJZ8tTS-LgAKt3U6wXDmkimXh9tawEzNh4ofvkUQHaUpsRA/s16000/IMG_7876bell-1.jpg" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, FreeSerif, serif; font-size: 15.456px;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, FreeSerif, serif; font-size: 15.456px;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "times new roman", times, freeserif, serif;"><u style="font-size: 15.456px;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Take Care Of Yourself Inside and Out</span></u><br /><div style="font-size: 15.456px;"><br /></div><div style="font-size: 15.456px;"><br /></div><div style="font-size: 15.456px;">I know it's a busy time of year</div><div style="font-size: 15.456px;">but taking the time to make good nutrition</div><div style="font-size: 15.456px;">a priority</div><div style="font-size: 15.456px;">means you will have more energy for the holidays.</div><div style="font-size: 15.456px;"><br /></div><div style="font-size: 15.456px;"><br /></div><div style="font-size: 15.456px;">I'm not saying to get crazy about what you eat</div><div style="font-size: 15.456px;">just remember to get some good stuff in!</div><div style="font-size: 15.456px;"><br /></div><div style="font-size: 15.456px;">I also make sure to keep my work outs on track.</div><div style="font-size: 15.456px;">I keep my own health and fitness on my daily lists</div><div style="font-size: 15.456px;">but I also give myself grace</div><div style="font-size: 15.456px;">if I choose to miss one.</div><div style="font-size: 15.456px;">For me it's all about balance</div><div style="font-size: 15.456px;">especially during the holidays.</div><div style="font-size: 15.456px;"><br /></div><div style="font-size: 15.456px;"><br /></div><div style="font-size: 15.456px;"><br /></div><div style="font-size: 15.456px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOcMGMW5JRsxPA3AkiNvVOsIw7p1z_sr9gpYhz8qF56qaWa-_Emk305xcmO3RcKnVe6wRzo9PlmXhyNXAVuRpkPUQdjJz7RKi3cwQLuu7G6mTDE2z2zBeZeswAQvn91paqaSyiW4KfMkBYC7TKt3G4tyl_qDrD7vf3NxiNTkAVuIQaOWaXuR8N34mdwA/s1040/IMG_4044.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1040" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOcMGMW5JRsxPA3AkiNvVOsIw7p1z_sr9gpYhz8qF56qaWa-_Emk305xcmO3RcKnVe6wRzo9PlmXhyNXAVuRpkPUQdjJz7RKi3cwQLuu7G6mTDE2z2zBeZeswAQvn91paqaSyiW4KfMkBYC7TKt3G4tyl_qDrD7vf3NxiNTkAVuIQaOWaXuR8N34mdwA/s16000/IMG_4044.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div style="font-size: 15.456px;"><br /></div><div style="font-size: 15.456px;"><br /></div><div style="font-size: 15.456px;"><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><u>Holiday Wardrobe</u></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I'm not talking about just fancy fashion here.</div><div>I'm talking about taking the time before the festivities begin</div><div>to line up outfits</div><div>that you will feel your best in.</div><div>Outfits that make your heart happy to wear.</div><div>A great holiday outfit can make even doing errands more joyful!</div><div>I am still enjoying my red J Crew suit</div><div>I invested in last year</div><div>and </div><div>I know I will love this classic suit for years to come!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Being with family and friends</div><div>during the holidays </div><div>means you want to feel your best</div><div>in order to bring your best.</div><div>For me clothes help.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Just like packing for a trip</div><div>I like to think through the events of the season</div><div>and </div><div>plan outfits that I know I feel comfortable in</div><div>and </div><div>joyful wearing!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>In my younger years</div><div>I missed this simple concept</div><div>only to find self scrambling before</div></div><div><div style="font-size: 15.456px;">every event </div><div style="font-size: 15.456px;">to pull something together to wear.</div><div style="font-size: 15.456px;">Trust me</div><div style="font-size: 15.456px;">this was not emotionally pretty</div><div style="font-size: 15.456px;">for me</div><div style="font-size: 15.456px;">or</div><div style="font-size: 15.456px;"> the ripple effect that ensued.</div><div style="font-size: 15.456px;"><br /></div><div style="font-size: 15.456px;"><br /></div><div style="font-size: 15.456px;">My wardrobe advice is always to</div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;">Plan what you want to wear</span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;">ahead of the need.</span></div></div><div style="font-size: 15.456px;"><br /></div><div style="font-size: 15.456px;"><br /></div></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "times new roman", times, freeserif, serif; font-size: 15.456px;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl6EkX27ZFP3Ct8iZWT_1VYn-a5o3fhp3rZqAelFUDBF9ktkDqM1XsIbOjWLKHZogn9tuxP0hiKM5VhdcZuTTBbqSGEpfh7aviQieyJcJyfXY3pfaK3c6eXimmlz0tsd2Of8vf6rNAuwT4FFRD9fvG57bZQAuRaNaL47RBlvQeRtWIMQTsXGN_2GqEFA/s840/IMG_7795trio.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="840" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl6EkX27ZFP3Ct8iZWT_1VYn-a5o3fhp3rZqAelFUDBF9ktkDqM1XsIbOjWLKHZogn9tuxP0hiKM5VhdcZuTTBbqSGEpfh7aviQieyJcJyfXY3pfaK3c6eXimmlz0tsd2Of8vf6rNAuwT4FFRD9fvG57bZQAuRaNaL47RBlvQeRtWIMQTsXGN_2GqEFA/s16000/IMG_7795trio.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "times new roman", times, freeserif, serif; font-size: 15.456px;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><u>Cherish The Small Moments</u></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "times new roman", times, freeserif, serif; font-size: 15.456px;"><u><br /></u></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "times new roman", times, freeserif, serif; font-size: 15.456px;"><u><br /></u></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "times new roman", times, freeserif, serif; font-size: 15.456px;">For me</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "times new roman", times, freeserif, serif; font-size: 15.456px;">to be able to fully do this</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "times new roman", times, freeserif, serif; font-size: 15.456px;"> is what </div><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "times new roman", times, freeserif, serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Self Care During The Holidays</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "times new roman", times, freeserif, serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">is all about.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "times new roman", times, freeserif, serif; font-size: 15.456px;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "times new roman", times, freeserif, serif; font-size: 15.456px;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "times new roman", times, freeserif, serif; font-size: 15.456px;">Self Care which leaves you whole and grounded</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "times new roman", times, freeserif, serif; font-size: 15.456px;">so you can </div><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "times new roman", times, freeserif, serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">be truly present</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "times new roman", times, freeserif, serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"> in the small moments </span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "times new roman", times, freeserif, serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">that are really can be the big spectacular</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "times new roman", times, freeserif, serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">joyful moments</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "times new roman", times, freeserif, serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">we really are searching for during the holidays.</span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "times new roman", times, freeserif, serif; font-size: 15.456px;">And I'm old enough now </div><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "times new roman", times, freeserif, serif; font-size: 15.456px;">to know sometimes</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "times new roman", times, freeserif, serif; font-size: 15.456px;"><span style="font-size: medium;">life is savored in the quiet moments </span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "times new roman", times, freeserif, serif; font-size: 15.456px;">when you least expect it.</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "times new roman", times, freeserif, serif; font-size: 15.456px;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "times new roman", times, freeserif, serif; font-size: 15.456px;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "times new roman", times, freeserif, serif; font-size: 15.456px;">Taking good care of ourselves</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "times new roman", times, freeserif, serif; font-size: 15.456px;">means</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "times new roman", times, freeserif, serif; font-size: 15.456px;">we can love on others so much better</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "times new roman", times, freeserif, serif; font-size: 15.456px;">and </div><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "times new roman", times, freeserif, serif; font-size: 15.456px;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">be present when sacred heart moments do occur.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "times new roman", times, freeserif, serif; font-size: 15.456px;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "times new roman", times, freeserif, serif; font-size: 15.456px;">My wish for you this holiday season</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "times new roman", times, freeserif, serif; font-size: 15.456px;"><span style="font-size: large;">is good self care</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "times new roman", times, freeserif, serif; font-size: 15.456px;"><div>so you can show up with </div><span style="font-size: x-large;">grace in your heart</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "times new roman", times, freeserif, serif; font-size: 15.456px;">and </div><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "times new roman", times, freeserif, serif; font-size: 15.456px;"><div>an ability to</div><span style="font-size: large;">cherish the sacred moments</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "times new roman", times, freeserif, serif; font-size: 15.456px;">that can be mixed in all of the hustle and bustle of the season.</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "times new roman", times, freeserif, serif; font-size: 15.456px;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "times new roman", times, freeserif, serif; font-size: 15.456px;">Those are my suggestions for </div><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "times new roman", times, freeserif, serif; font-size: 15.456px;">Thriving During the Holidays</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "times new roman", times, freeserif, serif; font-size: 15.456px;">Thank you so much for stopping by.</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "times new roman", times, freeserif, serif; font-size: 15.456px;">I'd love to hear any </div><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "times new roman", times, freeserif, serif; font-size: 15.456px;">Mental Health Tips for the Holidays</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "times new roman", times, freeserif, serif; font-size: 15.456px;">you'd like to share!</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "times new roman", times, freeserif, serif; font-size: 15.456px;"><br /></div></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "times new roman", times, freeserif, serif; font-size: 15.456px;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "times new roman", times, freeserif, serif; font-size: 15.456px;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "times new roman", times, freeserif, serif; font-size: 15.456px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnHqgVpeHDkuO51ZiJV1Rmo7PeAU2Z9gPjjPIMUsCKCna_E-t8oWUKgjoqduj-CEUPlf4dcsKLQiJSZnwfZg5KifiDi2uH2WG05gqShFRokpCkPoEH4O9Kn3w1DrW81RDPTnTgQL-uEn5cNh2ByJfh2J-77Vcur_Tld9G20jtUmbTG6Dbq3c3srIYRtg/s1209/cake3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1209" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnHqgVpeHDkuO51ZiJV1Rmo7PeAU2Z9gPjjPIMUsCKCna_E-t8oWUKgjoqduj-CEUPlf4dcsKLQiJSZnwfZg5KifiDi2uH2WG05gqShFRokpCkPoEH4O9Kn3w1DrW81RDPTnTgQL-uEn5cNh2ByJfh2J-77Vcur_Tld9G20jtUmbTG6Dbq3c3srIYRtg/s16000/cake3.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "times new roman", times, freeserif, serif; font-size: 15.456px;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "times new roman", times, freeserif, serif; font-size: 15.456px;"><div>As always my friends</div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: x-large;">I wish you love and joy</span><br /><span style="font-size: x-large;">as you style your life</span><br /><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Tamera Beardsleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00855427513744644731noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926693259891960139.post-29091283018804973132023-11-25T08:39:00.000-08:002023-11-25T08:42:09.501-08:00Headband Crown Giveaway<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO5V7nM50P_Z49BBcmdoud1VuSZhShr34-r44NL4q98kXduyIxSfPpzaFLLxjopQjsJGwDCUHD_nNm_zzx1fSRIT9kAWK4ao5EZYXeE4s8dp54ZQhyphenhyphen4GPQyMQ5XMeTHOvaXs9CbHa0wATs9ueALycQPRDNZAliKkXlDCw2jS1zQrP2KniBQg8keibE10Io/s849/IMG_8689.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="849" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO5V7nM50P_Z49BBcmdoud1VuSZhShr34-r44NL4q98kXduyIxSfPpzaFLLxjopQjsJGwDCUHD_nNm_zzx1fSRIT9kAWK4ao5EZYXeE4s8dp54ZQhyphenhyphen4GPQyMQ5XMeTHOvaXs9CbHa0wATs9ueALycQPRDNZAliKkXlDCw2jS1zQrP2KniBQg8keibE10Io/s16000/IMG_8689.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"> I'm giving away this beautiful </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Crown Headband</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">as a way to say thank you for the wonderful support and encouragement</div><div style="text-align: center;">I have received regarding the launch of my</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Artisan Accessory Collection</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">last month!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdMYbFHO0kZL_nNnEE4G2Zrru865Mk4DPhX9l7YttLgylR3f5ImTL2Y7URz1AaYCkEktRvzRtkpFYtdJKRRKuHHC7v9Uf11UIUHhitVIUfpNZRYnRUCKhb6fydujR-LXVpLaLxiKPR2n22Iu-GEHjgOkOUUDYZhl3wQMI9MVn4Yu4mW4Dmwwv3SQ2e3gEn/s840/Giveaway%2003.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="840" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdMYbFHO0kZL_nNnEE4G2Zrru865Mk4DPhX9l7YttLgylR3f5ImTL2Y7URz1AaYCkEktRvzRtkpFYtdJKRRKuHHC7v9Uf11UIUHhitVIUfpNZRYnRUCKhb6fydujR-LXVpLaLxiKPR2n22Iu-GEHjgOkOUUDYZhl3wQMI9MVn4Yu4mW4Dmwwv3SQ2e3gEn/s16000/Giveaway%2003.png" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This beauty is made of Carium shells</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> on a flexible headband that has been</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">wrapped by hand with cotton twill.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A pieces that is beautifully finished inside and out!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio54z3p0T8_7qetVzDNDh2cT1uBRXN6zwtNYcPDFZQCEV1orzdfFYu12VFLMBmeEZ2UcGBOrP_7NOHU3Souoen5dOeTJH0xIn6JsFpDYwdZSpDfEz8hh7bb24ruQ03oV0iXk6HBC8-DY8c6X539aE7zluekBCI0ES4c7lit31gpBG8kpD7XdlkwveHFw0H/s840/IMG_8678.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="836" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio54z3p0T8_7qetVzDNDh2cT1uBRXN6zwtNYcPDFZQCEV1orzdfFYu12VFLMBmeEZ2UcGBOrP_7NOHU3Souoen5dOeTJH0xIn6JsFpDYwdZSpDfEz8hh7bb24ruQ03oV0iXk6HBC8-DY8c6X539aE7zluekBCI0ES4c7lit31gpBG8kpD7XdlkwveHFw0H/s16000/IMG_8678.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">As far as personal styling</div><div style="text-align: center;">this pieces is as versatile as they come!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Not only can you wear it as a traditional</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Crown Headband</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">but you can wear it as </div><div style="text-align: center;">a chocker necklace as well!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglCSrxJwsEEsJoAzNE0_z_0hyphenhyphenoKCVGgbKxLfwryvXX8qD7zOmPbxe3EqFcqxvVuC4IivZIU4bf8C7sBu2FtFrIle65uPNfZyIFKeUdjoVDLM8ybwOB_X3GmPvhGBvu63vVi8S33P_zX7v5kLBiQdRKskkHLfDoyg7MH4FuswmGflqTWh53AOPrnO4VZtP6/s847/IMG_8684.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="847" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglCSrxJwsEEsJoAzNE0_z_0hyphenhyphenoKCVGgbKxLfwryvXX8qD7zOmPbxe3EqFcqxvVuC4IivZIU4bf8C7sBu2FtFrIle65uPNfZyIFKeUdjoVDLM8ybwOB_X3GmPvhGBvu63vVi8S33P_zX7v5kLBiQdRKskkHLfDoyg7MH4FuswmGflqTWh53AOPrnO4VZtP6/s16000/IMG_8684.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">It's so lightweight and the easiest of </div><div style="text-align: center;">on and off !</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMAQymVwNVuP-9B2TAWsWkWAPB1g1JZuI-W6Hu_kIlyKuYf68M_8VQlPWSgIf7WNtV5-K2-WLBtI058gpn97zzuJ3yfTfLH9XmBLS-pDE3PqSqcEAA2L-WfnFvhYcewHBJleaYkc1XwGXNoOelsiAFdOMZUHTXg2Ivd_LaHqVHqW1ZEgeYJyussEgv3ik4/s840/IMG_8692.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="836" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMAQymVwNVuP-9B2TAWsWkWAPB1g1JZuI-W6Hu_kIlyKuYf68M_8VQlPWSgIf7WNtV5-K2-WLBtI058gpn97zzuJ3yfTfLH9XmBLS-pDE3PqSqcEAA2L-WfnFvhYcewHBJleaYkc1XwGXNoOelsiAFdOMZUHTXg2Ivd_LaHqVHqW1ZEgeYJyussEgv3ik4/s16000/IMG_8692.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">And of course this</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Crown Headband</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">wears wonderfully in the traditional way!</div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpKocehS-Vi5hE1QV5AQxs7cZf-YBt0Q-vsEavE_LdGqDIs8BOy0RXgmhplSdigLmhz9nre64XDCzabtHZUKZ6YiwKKJy_gKFIYEsWsokd4MAyGn1tH7G3txixDmfZcJydXkEb6XHV5nXc3Nm7yaiZ1Au9mwr9ziNDbpQ2HpdMoKwR_bKEIDVvliTqgIR_/s840/IMG_8696.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="829" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpKocehS-Vi5hE1QV5AQxs7cZf-YBt0Q-vsEavE_LdGqDIs8BOy0RXgmhplSdigLmhz9nre64XDCzabtHZUKZ6YiwKKJy_gKFIYEsWsokd4MAyGn1tH7G3txixDmfZcJydXkEb6XHV5nXc3Nm7yaiZ1Au9mwr9ziNDbpQ2HpdMoKwR_bKEIDVvliTqgIR_/s16000/IMG_8696.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">To enter this </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://shoptamerabeardsley.com/"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Giveaway</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">simply go to the link</div><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://shoptamerabeardsley.com/"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>HERE</b></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">and sign up for email list.</div><div style="text-align: center;">You will be automatically entered!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The winner will be announced Tuesday November 28th!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7xdy0LofuJjOUSGjhp2BNXOpE0qNFT8jHxWYWJrW1T2ORF44jMwg_r5b6QrTXtorWI1zO2IBEKKOuJMiqd8vcah9eM9vvDvQo9xaiRlLjLdC1y1WHkMPQ9mEz2dHS9fVFM2YjL_0QETQ-TOC9K43gFE2XiDER1tD_NVQCmo3Cqc5E8Cg6jUiBeEybE4rr/s844/IMG_8730.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="844" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7xdy0LofuJjOUSGjhp2BNXOpE0qNFT8jHxWYWJrW1T2ORF44jMwg_r5b6QrTXtorWI1zO2IBEKKOuJMiqd8vcah9eM9vvDvQo9xaiRlLjLdC1y1WHkMPQ9mEz2dHS9fVFM2YjL_0QETQ-TOC9K43gFE2XiDER1tD_NVQCmo3Cqc5E8Cg6jUiBeEybE4rr/s16000/IMG_8730.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;">As always my friends</p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">I wish you love and joy</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">as you style your life</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p></div>Tamera Beardsleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00855427513744644731noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926693259891960139.post-80443668028763496912023-11-15T09:49:00.000-08:002023-11-15T09:54:50.964-08:00Thanksgiving Tablescape <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLKBkW8Oa6rQ7vqO-odp5rPjWCD1dUK1aeWcwp-tl4DNPqa_wmjfDg5BPHnbx1cTh5P1rvK-6kfPiy2dH8NQnXfmf4-9v9SrIozOwd4gD3Vmq9b4ai4g3gWOOlr7v2xN8QBjkqH0pJPjBCBbyhF0MGHYv9nb2d_4xCcXVyWTk-NsHcFAhOZ5T-yUxsiR_L/s840/IMG_6251%20(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="630" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLKBkW8Oa6rQ7vqO-odp5rPjWCD1dUK1aeWcwp-tl4DNPqa_wmjfDg5BPHnbx1cTh5P1rvK-6kfPiy2dH8NQnXfmf4-9v9SrIozOwd4gD3Vmq9b4ai4g3gWOOlr7v2xN8QBjkqH0pJPjBCBbyhF0MGHYv9nb2d_4xCcXVyWTk-NsHcFAhOZ5T-yUxsiR_L/s16000/IMG_6251%20(1).jpg" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Oh how I love styling a great tablescape</div><div style="text-align: center;">and </div><div style="text-align: center;">the more layers and purpose the better!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">So no surprise my</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Thanksgiving Tablescape</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">is one of my favorite tables to do each year!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrFl8LIS8gzEZDOXYrXptl1v3lfAxJOdCgrEpmyZ3vLbZtgbitk_xqK55zHCvF8IboVZUJVDCg2sFTszCPURSTxuFIe3e1RINqwQl7VbnTnEvJBHSukKB79xuMyv7Xel9o6VU7DPQa-Dtra5wRrpFMsrJW2a_7ZNt7W1bbYC8i6xbErSGalTFvyazldTCD/s840/IMG_6309.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="599" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrFl8LIS8gzEZDOXYrXptl1v3lfAxJOdCgrEpmyZ3vLbZtgbitk_xqK55zHCvF8IboVZUJVDCg2sFTszCPURSTxuFIe3e1RINqwQl7VbnTnEvJBHSukKB79xuMyv7Xel9o6VU7DPQa-Dtra5wRrpFMsrJW2a_7ZNt7W1bbYC8i6xbErSGalTFvyazldTCD/s16000/IMG_6309.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here I used a traditional Thanksgiving color palette.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Pulling colors from my fall decor.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Our rooms are open plan </div><div style="text-align: center;">so it's a big deal to me that the colors and concept </div><div style="text-align: center;">not only flow within the great room</div><div style="text-align: center;">but inside and outside as well</div><div style="text-align: center;">because the room opens to all the outside views.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYaTACs65abvQLEzg54ImPSfwMca2PidirNHp0sHWEV5QnaIwf5ADUAQf2knvctIjFjHdPD2hVmY_php7wNzr5pcu9Ms4h5XLujfz9zarrd_mXPHJmnUVcUXLE0asqgIOGBtYlF-DNpOoB-vcshOCqKNgzJDpoYyJzMC-taZOEFLVeDHfLFoG_x1kEF4vo/s840/IMG_6248.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="546" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYaTACs65abvQLEzg54ImPSfwMca2PidirNHp0sHWEV5QnaIwf5ADUAQf2knvctIjFjHdPD2hVmY_php7wNzr5pcu9Ms4h5XLujfz9zarrd_mXPHJmnUVcUXLE0asqgIOGBtYlF-DNpOoB-vcshOCqKNgzJDpoYyJzMC-taZOEFLVeDHfLFoG_x1kEF4vo/s16000/IMG_6248.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">After choosing a color palette</div><div style="text-align: center;">I focus on purpose and layers.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">We are lucky enough to have our Thanksgiving be multi generational</div><div style="text-align: center;">so of course I want a table that has something for everyone!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCUjU1G0noP8YWnI04H0bGQ-a0gJixCi9i8ExJtVm_W71eABEAzCGat85U3WtnpBQ8phcWk-E1yhBFFOXXXWt7i1OsTZOO1oBeTe-kqb_qD_RvAjrr-SoY76UcVc91Mzrl5RHUSGeSSk7ExrD6MUvHqRotLTvALzWfHlzbV_rb1bzTTINjNzlKrYj_hD9F/s1052/34510BFC-849B-4708-8FD7-662A19BFACB0.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1052" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCUjU1G0noP8YWnI04H0bGQ-a0gJixCi9i8ExJtVm_W71eABEAzCGat85U3WtnpBQ8phcWk-E1yhBFFOXXXWt7i1OsTZOO1oBeTe-kqb_qD_RvAjrr-SoY76UcVc91Mzrl5RHUSGeSSk7ExrD6MUvHqRotLTvALzWfHlzbV_rb1bzTTINjNzlKrYj_hD9F/s16000/34510BFC-849B-4708-8FD7-662A19BFACB0.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I brought out my collection of stemware</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">many that were my Mother's crystal.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I layered my stoneware china with wooden chargers</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">our primitive silverware.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The ceramic tureens brought the Thanksgiving theme in clearly</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">as well as adding another beautiful layer.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My collection of paired salt and pepper shakers brought some whimsy</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">to the tablescape.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8ZJTveEWQNVixz_Hpr3EPtK4KGENtLmW1m8BmyHXOZbKxJ8NM4ECVO0kRpy91_903b3uQ34sYKikqdpaaEKzIla4uQuBs-B5Z3pDXCX35GaaGlEaPELzfW6ydvsRHzzwPyLKx1Mi_WVm5TjDGknZh79wXquAaLuDbRvxTgMMSDZdvpZDnoKzduXCUvGul/s840/IMG_6236.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="630" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8ZJTveEWQNVixz_Hpr3EPtK4KGENtLmW1m8BmyHXOZbKxJ8NM4ECVO0kRpy91_903b3uQ34sYKikqdpaaEKzIla4uQuBs-B5Z3pDXCX35GaaGlEaPELzfW6ydvsRHzzwPyLKx1Mi_WVm5TjDGknZh79wXquAaLuDbRvxTgMMSDZdvpZDnoKzduXCUvGul/s16000/IMG_6236.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I placed the napkins under the salad plate</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">to complete the layered textures.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmtjOkuTPQTLzQeOUVnTXjdwy8mbhm33hBrRMkf_M2RciymoxPvLrv19IJdtqehLipdDsLz0C3BWxHpcR_ec5Lko1ZXOQiz46fXDl3yu7NkhYUyBGDHdcn8HiNPsdPL8ETeBTRCGJZPLuVqs8c796T79VTPkW4bb8JxBfoFGU4987ZFiGGUf3dqd6hk4mP/s1519/page0%202.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1519" data-original-width="849" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmtjOkuTPQTLzQeOUVnTXjdwy8mbhm33hBrRMkf_M2RciymoxPvLrv19IJdtqehLipdDsLz0C3BWxHpcR_ec5Lko1ZXOQiz46fXDl3yu7NkhYUyBGDHdcn8HiNPsdPL8ETeBTRCGJZPLuVqs8c796T79VTPkW4bb8JxBfoFGU4987ZFiGGUf3dqd6hk4mP/s16000/page0%202.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">For my centerpiece I kept everything 'trayed' on my beloved piece of driftwood.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I opted for a modern version of Thanksgiving florals</div><div style="text-align: center;">with a mixture of vases of tulips and mums.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I mixed in some air plants and collected candles</div><div style="text-align: center;">mixing both tapers and potted candles.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I went for an overall eclectic collection of heights and forms that complemented my dishes.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEvTxELe5uMiYdTO3BMvYTjhTDqJpyG_Gul8L-fQGzsRrBRnbnMRaZtdsdnmNoChgIzQuW0zwo8NjS9yieU_yfG34wvDpSTWZHQPM-aJxrFVvz3bJiM4UvJ-WK_ihgO5yGfJL2AkrBfAAW6rUxVG04t0rAZmN2280YNkfqpcJQJsgIvC3eWre8st-T1Xoe/s840/IMG_6270.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="708" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEvTxELe5uMiYdTO3BMvYTjhTDqJpyG_Gul8L-fQGzsRrBRnbnMRaZtdsdnmNoChgIzQuW0zwo8NjS9yieU_yfG34wvDpSTWZHQPM-aJxrFVvz3bJiM4UvJ-WK_ihgO5yGfJL2AkrBfAAW6rUxVG04t0rAZmN2280YNkfqpcJQJsgIvC3eWre8st-T1Xoe/s16000/IMG_6270.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">One of my favorite parts of this </div><div style="text-align: center;">Thanksgiving Tablescape is</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">coloring placemats!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">I layered them in so that they simply became one graphic element of the table.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I still wanted a sophisticated tablescape at the end</div><div style="text-align: center;">but I especially wanted to create an interactive experience </div><div style="text-align: center;">to do before dinner.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6AsUk-SYVKC2zwFnQL6mUYf5dZu8t1Lz4APmc6i3YDRa21GDzgbgOhOEJInDpSbQYF28S9sQ8hZDKCF4a4u_9_1LAwC1CCdDUmH6a_2VNEgC-6psFCl5VC3mO0y2ZXTzIku0TDFga_4Fm5DWj7ItRBNYWcdi9ii1OLOGkytcWEMwDn7XjaaR4u1obYPwK/s840/IMG_6278.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="758" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6AsUk-SYVKC2zwFnQL6mUYf5dZu8t1Lz4APmc6i3YDRa21GDzgbgOhOEJInDpSbQYF28S9sQ8hZDKCF4a4u_9_1LAwC1CCdDUmH6a_2VNEgC-6psFCl5VC3mO0y2ZXTzIku0TDFga_4Fm5DWj7ItRBNYWcdi9ii1OLOGkytcWEMwDn7XjaaR4u1obYPwK/s16000/IMG_6278.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I even made having crayons on the table pretty</div><div style="text-align: center;">by placing them in urns and copper candleholders.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWtM0jLFw-1mbcFdHD7XWI9KQTcmw6poE6HriMYPvOAaZ6cT4NM6Ph85dvlNWV0jQ06EcaquQv4E5IH_eJS9WiU9LJ9lCnW9I7ekQwX7C6__6OLz54yMP-WOx9n_5UcNPjAvtbYUcXgHbBuDtwrtIoU26YwI6wuB3yR86SE2rME6Uw11D2ypDtmu595lrg/s840/IMG_6269.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="594" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWtM0jLFw-1mbcFdHD7XWI9KQTcmw6poE6HriMYPvOAaZ6cT4NM6Ph85dvlNWV0jQ06EcaquQv4E5IH_eJS9WiU9LJ9lCnW9I7ekQwX7C6__6OLz54yMP-WOx9n_5UcNPjAvtbYUcXgHbBuDtwrtIoU26YwI6wuB3yR86SE2rME6Uw11D2ypDtmu595lrg/s16000/IMG_6269.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">All of my chosen elements, layers, textures and whimsy </div><div style="text-align: center;">played so well together</div><div style="text-align: center;">I couldn't be happier with the result!</div><div style="text-align: center;">And the coloring placemats were a great success!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBoHQSFdWjrY4lsKTrxiPaJDNnQvnEC53cLg1jsUox5n6zEv1sIOG96AUPPzsEQ8TF-6EXKdyj9BbKjNsTy19qqUd2GybvVB5-_mS4kFiG3enhxWplza3zDEEoxynWSlSIqVqcQRfHSG3t0NuR-HnwSb08y1NBNebFuy0kDlHf2uBCYWrQ_7N0OE8MXEkO/s1045/D54BE4FA-40B1-4239-BE23-F315431BF282.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1045" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBoHQSFdWjrY4lsKTrxiPaJDNnQvnEC53cLg1jsUox5n6zEv1sIOG96AUPPzsEQ8TF-6EXKdyj9BbKjNsTy19qqUd2GybvVB5-_mS4kFiG3enhxWplza3zDEEoxynWSlSIqVqcQRfHSG3t0NuR-HnwSb08y1NBNebFuy0kDlHf2uBCYWrQ_7N0OE8MXEkO/s16000/D54BE4FA-40B1-4239-BE23-F315431BF282.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">One new Thanksgiving tradition I have started lately is</div><div style="text-align: center;">having my Christmas tree up before Thanksgiving.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I know all of the perceived controversy of decorating for Christmas before Thanksgiving.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I have waited until after for years</div><div style="text-align: center;">A few years ago it started to feel like a lot of pressure and work </div><div style="text-align: center;">to get it all done the weekend after Thanksgiving</div><div style="text-align: center;">because I like to enjoy the process of decorating</div><div style="text-align: center;">and </div><div style="text-align: center;">I also love having a lit tree up in November.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">So one year I decided to be all decorated before Thanksgiving</div><div style="text-align: center;">only to realize how tiring too much Christmas decor can be </div><div style="text-align: center;">by the time Christmas actually rolls around.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgghikUcv6vEV0cPd3mDEjkYVEJ-CsGf2BxzdZbXLA_Ur9PcpOBRVWljL4XYrd9MzhduWSxZGly1dlGgFKuYV5Ld3-JvTi_9vEO6XJa9Wsit1s28BK49kLy4tUfP1OKAabrueGgQ_18neo6JrO1eXe0em8c1MQ_UpKb2pzaONqdOykjZeXRhoNBncZI9cMZ/s1120/IMG_6240.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1120" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgghikUcv6vEV0cPd3mDEjkYVEJ-CsGf2BxzdZbXLA_Ur9PcpOBRVWljL4XYrd9MzhduWSxZGly1dlGgFKuYV5Ld3-JvTi_9vEO6XJa9Wsit1s28BK49kLy4tUfP1OKAabrueGgQ_18neo6JrO1eXe0em8c1MQ_UpKb2pzaONqdOykjZeXRhoNBncZI9cMZ/s16000/IMG_6240.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">So now for me</div><div style="text-align: center;"> I have found the perfect compromise!</div><div style="text-align: center;">I put up all of my trees, inside and out before Thanksgiving.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I take my time getting them up and out</div><div style="text-align: center;">enjoying the lit trees during November.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I hold off on decorating my main tree until after Thanksgiving</div><div style="text-align: center;">except for adding in natural citrus and greenery and sometimes some natural shell garlands.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">After the Thanksgiving dishes are cleared and put away</div><div style="text-align: center;">I am all set to bring in all of my holiday reds and decorate the tree!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1tMzKsJN7TfwL5GDb22n9wF9WZ2pQ7NpWpuIjKI1dbKIrPKnkgLGvMSylDVBC_9eQ_d1c6suiTvyUzSGQ4CxBgDaMcPoi6jhRZIcElSwZe2YQy-BLWrRHOPj_zbtRBnXSdziE1aMygdACkjGE4hcC2s-_Q7KFnotdwTHlLactNCoi2o-6AQGrh_CK9DtM/s840/IMG_6243.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="630" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1tMzKsJN7TfwL5GDb22n9wF9WZ2pQ7NpWpuIjKI1dbKIrPKnkgLGvMSylDVBC_9eQ_d1c6suiTvyUzSGQ4CxBgDaMcPoi6jhRZIcElSwZe2YQy-BLWrRHOPj_zbtRBnXSdziE1aMygdACkjGE4hcC2s-_Q7KFnotdwTHlLactNCoi2o-6AQGrh_CK9DtM/s16000/IMG_6243.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Living in Southern California </div><div style="text-align: center;">I love incorporating citrus into my decor</div><div style="text-align: center;">as a nod to the history of our locale.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5RiEb9TCBpYsfI5QGAPWmAM0J376nB31vTHHJ0f95WyTbaR5RjhBjfMbHTbJO7uT3DhyHE2aZrLXr5l9iYR1iOuXCsT1J5BRI3LWR8UiaqpTKaPn-EaZ49Ym3ikcCAj19n55AHc0eHM-nCgmOlEm-mr_gzFo2CvSj4BvEzdV78RrdmUOblYWwVFOaL3sB/s840/IMG_6244.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="722" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5RiEb9TCBpYsfI5QGAPWmAM0J376nB31vTHHJ0f95WyTbaR5RjhBjfMbHTbJO7uT3DhyHE2aZrLXr5l9iYR1iOuXCsT1J5BRI3LWR8UiaqpTKaPn-EaZ49Ym3ikcCAj19n55AHc0eHM-nCgmOlEm-mr_gzFo2CvSj4BvEzdV78RrdmUOblYWwVFOaL3sB/s16000/IMG_6244.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">I enjoy the holiday ritual of drying citrus in the oven.</div><div style="text-align: center;">It's such a simple process of slicing </div><div style="text-align: center;">salting both sides</div><div style="text-align: center;">and</div><div style="text-align: center;">putting the in a very low temp oven for a couple of hours.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I've tried the dehydrators but they don't handle the volume of slices I need</div><div style="text-align: center;">in my decorating.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6T3eHFtq26VnqxvnuTkxDGX_IjPIbsWxErOdOsyAqhWTQNProURzc2lwmqQR8_2jM6cAftgTMiL0kNo-LR_fAzZn3LmNbKozexxjzL_uP2a0aRe2s-8ol3jQUlmJWGAnWK0T1sfsZ8xD6-PYRb4NigAYVFNKthE8GE-_WoTh41SoC4uN8MNlGbL_-IuUt/s840/IMG_6273.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="630" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6T3eHFtq26VnqxvnuTkxDGX_IjPIbsWxErOdOsyAqhWTQNProURzc2lwmqQR8_2jM6cAftgTMiL0kNo-LR_fAzZn3LmNbKozexxjzL_uP2a0aRe2s-8ol3jQUlmJWGAnWK0T1sfsZ8xD6-PYRb4NigAYVFNKthE8GE-_WoTh41SoC4uN8MNlGbL_-IuUt/s16000/IMG_6273.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I also spread greenery and oranges throughout our main living and dining room.</div><div style="text-align: center;">For me it says holiday and celebration</div><div style="text-align: center;">without detracting from the Thanksgiving celebration.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Well there you have it my friends!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I hope I have inspired you to enjoy the process of </div><div style="text-align: center;">your own Styling Adventures!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Remember it's all about what makes our own heart happy!</div><div style="text-align: center;">There are no wrong or right ways to style and decorate.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">When it comes down to styling</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">it's all about </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">creating love and joy</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">for ourselves and those we love!</span></div><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1493" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRM5t3JHnzBT0Fe2l2-s_EFfEi6FW8cN8JlXlTy7LSJRY2xexxMRnxVz4Q5v2d-iENPRKtiYpBxxLvEKujPLYngexCLyyjJd12iBKhCsSKKVpMEg57QhF9OZaXSBDeWrZZYub-0WrZfw_TePgAMjudzwciFyv-rw8gFEKZ2R0GwnNvw9kUd0lbRVSqJHlp/s16000/page0.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;">As always my friends</p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">I wish you love and joy</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">as you style your life</span></div><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Tamera Beardsleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00855427513744644731noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926693259891960139.post-73515211384353320902023-11-13T12:06:00.000-08:002023-11-13T12:06:55.030-08:00Hello Monday, Hello Gratitude<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE7_VmmzzClYDNEPzulynYT6Es5D3Zi-kr1zA29gIwBusN9OG8nau_gBTn68tfaBij6qqm8W6zK1j4KHW1VvLrTdx9-qeND_Ia0eP6C5vBfDbzkIFzSc0nMZPVQhhea4KsJLqqSzlUMYBq4c19kUvm-UNxkhzu2JEpC70JNS3L1CvP1bi9NEChdSEM1sLQ/s855/IMG_8205%202.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="855" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE7_VmmzzClYDNEPzulynYT6Es5D3Zi-kr1zA29gIwBusN9OG8nau_gBTn68tfaBij6qqm8W6zK1j4KHW1VvLrTdx9-qeND_Ia0eP6C5vBfDbzkIFzSc0nMZPVQhhea4KsJLqqSzlUMYBq4c19kUvm-UNxkhzu2JEpC70JNS3L1CvP1bi9NEChdSEM1sLQ/s16000/IMG_8205%202.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I love Mondays</div><div style="text-align: center;">and</div><div style="text-align: center;"> the feeling of a fresh start of a new week! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I especially love starting my Monday's with </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">A Gratitude List.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I think so much of the quality of our life</div><div style="text-align: center;">is about where we put our attention.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I want to tuck all of the good into my heart</div><div style="text-align: center;">so I can always have it.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFylnDson2V_FwkiUVC-mZy4Jx583xQ-0L6bbUa_FVNDKhrxt4008SQDaJD16vTDBj6uLC___k0FuiV_47MKfNfsEiZsaTNXHDG6XCXFlFiH9QaAbeO3G4BILCO7cAitrIheYt8A7m0dRWZZIM6FcOLNiI_hAF-GRwToO6QZW3F3hQVTFvx94RuKqWoKke/s1307/IMG_8244%202.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1307" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFylnDson2V_FwkiUVC-mZy4Jx583xQ-0L6bbUa_FVNDKhrxt4008SQDaJD16vTDBj6uLC___k0FuiV_47MKfNfsEiZsaTNXHDG6XCXFlFiH9QaAbeO3G4BILCO7cAitrIheYt8A7m0dRWZZIM6FcOLNiI_hAF-GRwToO6QZW3F3hQVTFvx94RuKqWoKke/s16000/IMG_8244%202.png" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"> I intentionally practice </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Gratitude </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">every day.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">Some days I'm better at it than others</div><div style="text-align: center;">so making a post about</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Gratitude</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">really helps solidify the emotion.</div><div style="text-align: center;">It's reflecting and acknowledging the </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">beautiful moments in life!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9T1aYtZMWO5BhEnuFHLiKj9WW7wDxnMcCI0_rTA_3Bp-RQnoibkl3M5PpBVLmaNy-g2I4gBaJlt-DUh75fE0t4t6_aU6cpRtfRui-gv7rARPEqVdRmlGeWzhMZBIESlwF4Zq8h19g8_fnw09VniNUFnXe3QytvgMlv2WJd4JbrdXZvJEHgkHQHAaoBJsg/s1020/IMG_8236%202.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1020" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9T1aYtZMWO5BhEnuFHLiKj9WW7wDxnMcCI0_rTA_3Bp-RQnoibkl3M5PpBVLmaNy-g2I4gBaJlt-DUh75fE0t4t6_aU6cpRtfRui-gv7rARPEqVdRmlGeWzhMZBIESlwF4Zq8h19g8_fnw09VniNUFnXe3QytvgMlv2WJd4JbrdXZvJEHgkHQHAaoBJsg/s16000/IMG_8236%202.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I am so very grateful every time I have the opportunity </div><div style="text-align: center;">to spend time with my grand children.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The deep, deep</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"> down in my heart </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Gratitude</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">at even being on the planet at the same time they are.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDYTk_gV3c0dzr_e3mA0WqO30f5TswPXfrKdw5dN9ygwFidOGjNfkdAozHkXR-JAfKJIdEupS7AIGf3bajl30JfKgKhe0h1iA53I05lbjpOF1lRdUOb2arNxkeaeA_VkwcG5FbJiCrx2YL1R19bT3HKK9lGtv2yjyozdWrF9tkHNNqLfydbuAEQfTwYt3e/s1097/IMG_8213.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1097" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDYTk_gV3c0dzr_e3mA0WqO30f5TswPXfrKdw5dN9ygwFidOGjNfkdAozHkXR-JAfKJIdEupS7AIGf3bajl30JfKgKhe0h1iA53I05lbjpOF1lRdUOb2arNxkeaeA_VkwcG5FbJiCrx2YL1R19bT3HKK9lGtv2yjyozdWrF9tkHNNqLfydbuAEQfTwYt3e/s16000/IMG_8213.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I never thought I would feel this deeply about </div><div style="text-align: center;">grand children.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I had heard the talk</div><div style="text-align: center;">always believing I would never feel so taken away with them.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Boy was I wrong.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfNQQTvc6ZuSHZHIYPLuYRfXyUpQdqq4vu-QmqBLi70QHtw_tnRoYR06A6I9EtQCmQpwWSwnGuisV7cauPlAg2BSAWXKQeIEhnL6HOjFJ6W6d9xFPezOyi1vMkkxlMd7f0UTt50IlWsgsz6kA15jcqrUn1lKV3AgI6r0e-ALdzW51rsWgrGBcewF07JGvn/s851/IMG_8206.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="851" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfNQQTvc6ZuSHZHIYPLuYRfXyUpQdqq4vu-QmqBLi70QHtw_tnRoYR06A6I9EtQCmQpwWSwnGuisV7cauPlAg2BSAWXKQeIEhnL6HOjFJ6W6d9xFPezOyi1vMkkxlMd7f0UTt50IlWsgsz6kA15jcqrUn1lKV3AgI6r0e-ALdzW51rsWgrGBcewF07JGvn/s16000/IMG_8206.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">It feels like pure magic.</div><div style="text-align: center;">It is bearing witness to all that is good and pure in life.</div><div style="text-align: center;">It's the unfolding of little miracles every day.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-9vdfbqX-dXiFuDdHyiMmsKLmKxthuXieMGnsbHEjErhwo6kOf6RpIdibff9sRIUo73ZCOH93LYQ8H-Gp7-mCCbpt-JWvqolbhdKmeer9FoqO2-ruAUfmljxrP-GcMT8uUahIowAu3X7xHw-bq71rm8K4glDmWJS30sAmFS-3y05rPLQI5-ljQnfScLU0/s840/IMG_8233.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="630" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-9vdfbqX-dXiFuDdHyiMmsKLmKxthuXieMGnsbHEjErhwo6kOf6RpIdibff9sRIUo73ZCOH93LYQ8H-Gp7-mCCbpt-JWvqolbhdKmeer9FoqO2-ruAUfmljxrP-GcMT8uUahIowAu3X7xHw-bq71rm8K4glDmWJS30sAmFS-3y05rPLQI5-ljQnfScLU0/s16000/IMG_8233.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Being able to spend time with your own children </div><div style="text-align: center;">and</div><div style="text-align: center;">their children</div><div style="text-align: center;">is just so Amazing.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I hope I never take a moment for granted.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNgUP-QcrZUnMKPu-yz2xAwt0RsMfh19k0eAzC5g7pryd8Ur6LhQtH2SIzcaBpSzIHe8vJqkJWAbaFd_wsLtm_VCc7IYLKlH_1J3ydcquX9-Vl7LUJMsUTtV2-3Aqq4bTUefdx1_G3HGba9apQ6kjVM1FUNHc8PVMYnJg0rlfnR_cLacdRx7wcPJ9-Ovbe/s1120/IMG_7969.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1120" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNgUP-QcrZUnMKPu-yz2xAwt0RsMfh19k0eAzC5g7pryd8Ur6LhQtH2SIzcaBpSzIHe8vJqkJWAbaFd_wsLtm_VCc7IYLKlH_1J3ydcquX9-Vl7LUJMsUTtV2-3Aqq4bTUefdx1_G3HGba9apQ6kjVM1FUNHc8PVMYnJg0rlfnR_cLacdRx7wcPJ9-Ovbe/s16000/IMG_7969.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">On a work note</div><div style="text-align: center;">I am grateful to have styled a backdrop for some </div><div style="text-align: center;">new Wear posts</div><div style="text-align: center;">as I try to move into videos.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Wish me luck!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I am doing this in one of my closet rooms</div><div style="text-align: center;">where I also do my yoga.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjCu8lWapOOK5vfWYfWJO-3wTkVGXVeIlQimLOBe1Z3xTZZwkKD3oZhEzSgmgmU-tIfOl45B3UQER25BowchMPV0P-60q_mFh9c8IgZWV9HhyY9zqSW6_OsoPb1xIjtWIQYNXIGia57ntZtlIbwmeumerDPGnpBqDhJdcIqyoC3bsO6ot9S87zJ7vXGTyG/s840/IMG_7684.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="738" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjCu8lWapOOK5vfWYfWJO-3wTkVGXVeIlQimLOBe1Z3xTZZwkKD3oZhEzSgmgmU-tIfOl45B3UQER25BowchMPV0P-60q_mFh9c8IgZWV9HhyY9zqSW6_OsoPb1xIjtWIQYNXIGia57ntZtlIbwmeumerDPGnpBqDhJdcIqyoC3bsO6ot9S87zJ7vXGTyG/s16000/IMG_7684.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I am grateful that my studio continues to improve.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I have been working on some more form and function</div><div style="text-align: center;">in my space.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjrvkj8dM-KEK4JCw4TD4yOOBeAYlvl4VDMRcSo60V-zyXCn9oydemU6bTwwbA1Zxm9UpnaLPLjoGJqBR6aaEFwiTOsQrPbDx3TN0H7aUOF1qH1lmdkB2pHSIZ0lMqiYr2KBoedA6_2XFCsEU4C4pT_tgohkZeMrTCmOr6BLAf67zPh13T9rEWw1zJOVlR/s1532/IMG_8286.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1532" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjrvkj8dM-KEK4JCw4TD4yOOBeAYlvl4VDMRcSo60V-zyXCn9oydemU6bTwwbA1Zxm9UpnaLPLjoGJqBR6aaEFwiTOsQrPbDx3TN0H7aUOF1qH1lmdkB2pHSIZ0lMqiYr2KBoedA6_2XFCsEU4C4pT_tgohkZeMrTCmOr6BLAf67zPh13T9rEWw1zJOVlR/s16000/IMG_8286.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I designed a new cabinet to keep my orders all beautifully organized!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Jeff took my idea and made it a reality!</div><div style="text-align: center;">A teamwork process we have been doing for ages</div><div style="text-align: center;">and </div><div style="text-align: center;">one that I am so thankful for always!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz66kCeFuCKW7vQls1ayOuvxT5fwkGY0d-XJzi-zdKLof-zLHjeBl1i50QdmBa617F1LV96wfsaAeNsyoE7kKAvlaD6SMmtXslCE3l2iF6-wdFrlDb7QOl93QTazhQbTvVq-4h7aBJaBorxAkJWN_RTrHM1KbHIh1U-QCBzpVwt12SwY5kRpchBjmdI9qD/s1320/IMG_7714.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1320" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz66kCeFuCKW7vQls1ayOuvxT5fwkGY0d-XJzi-zdKLof-zLHjeBl1i50QdmBa617F1LV96wfsaAeNsyoE7kKAvlaD6SMmtXslCE3l2iF6-wdFrlDb7QOl93QTazhQbTvVq-4h7aBJaBorxAkJWN_RTrHM1KbHIh1U-QCBzpVwt12SwY5kRpchBjmdI9qD/s16000/IMG_7714.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I am very grateful for gorgeous orders that continue to go out</div><div style="text-align: center;">including one currently on the way to the UK!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiw9e2Lkwx9Lv2E_M-dYt2MmesP6uG7WRcVtlmio0e5tpEHyljYu6s-hl3C3L0I2Pqj8_yUnmBIIlMkJn-ITOORJj-SER2u39thJho5w-vL2fGZF063hxVD-n_wGszJah8WVIINqg7F4xPzOXsGNe_cScYAv9nrkE3TpQwXA79qmlM_GtDtRG6DjqNukof/s840/IMG_9964%202%20(1).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="630" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiw9e2Lkwx9Lv2E_M-dYt2MmesP6uG7WRcVtlmio0e5tpEHyljYu6s-hl3C3L0I2Pqj8_yUnmBIIlMkJn-ITOORJj-SER2u39thJho5w-vL2fGZF063hxVD-n_wGszJah8WVIINqg7F4xPzOXsGNe_cScYAv9nrkE3TpQwXA79qmlM_GtDtRG6DjqNukof/s16000/IMG_9964%202%20(1).jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I am very Grateful for our </div><div style="text-align: center;">Family Thanksgiving this year.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I am pulling together some of my favorite </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Thanksgiving Styling </span></div><div style="text-align: center;">ideas I've used over the years</div><div style="text-align: center;">for a post this week.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I should have it up by Wednesday</div><div style="text-align: center;">so pop back by if you're looking for new ideas!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Until then here are a couple more of my personal favorirtes</div><div style="text-align: center;">that I've done!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="569" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk5ECJzLsAweh8VBAxnb1CPmEyKD8MKh6D1PCq3U9THqzkNtwCC2D1PTzU8Zk4irIs68yu8_TmSWvmuLjyOVSZlaWVr3RlaaSXHDpMY48YckUNagGPgEGCYXHG8YwayI8_aExRCHBEIJV7dd-9Im3Bt12-WDj7m2T_KaRLd5Y6hENNVKma93DY-7CwC3Cw/s16000/IMG_6599.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;">As always my friends</p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">I wish you love and joy</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">as you style your life</span></div><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Tamera Beardsleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00855427513744644731noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926693259891960139.post-70218644983319138732023-11-07T06:30:00.002-08:002023-11-07T06:30:35.121-08:00Hello November<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhALjCmJy3k0d8zYeot6B6bYN1j8wEcfobYidXpU7FsmXP1lpp32b6v7cCBn3whRdek7f99Y12WqstkepI11ptX7mZ9PJ4H82h2N4pCkmUkjWfow7bM62tLt5ljVDr6wa4U1CS4NtujLsuHUuPjqlZCMgpHLc0pFXxqHNv0ylaWqYyen8XQAdE5nqs7u41p/s841/IMG_7284.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="841" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhALjCmJy3k0d8zYeot6B6bYN1j8wEcfobYidXpU7FsmXP1lpp32b6v7cCBn3whRdek7f99Y12WqstkepI11ptX7mZ9PJ4H82h2N4pCkmUkjWfow7bM62tLt5ljVDr6wa4U1CS4NtujLsuHUuPjqlZCMgpHLc0pFXxqHNv0ylaWqYyen8XQAdE5nqs7u41p/s16000/IMG_7284.jpg" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><div style="text-align: center;">I'm a bit late here </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Welcoming November</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">The days seem to be slipping by.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM6EH1fu8zutj6SOxuvjaVvD2cMu0gW28ryzE4LLvw1aWfcfpxqR_MIV3Y6ddhTtATCq2bZ03fm1_3Zc82dv73Xr6XTds14gZdz_qTJLRuLlAwqFwgT6VSGAwbvSGIrimnOAyR3Bfx4ANqLRI2AyYfMs4Im8aPFlOQOebhEdkC8VTSNGhjF7xDKDowcTO1/s840/IMG_4163%20(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="602" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM6EH1fu8zutj6SOxuvjaVvD2cMu0gW28ryzE4LLvw1aWfcfpxqR_MIV3Y6ddhTtATCq2bZ03fm1_3Zc82dv73Xr6XTds14gZdz_qTJLRuLlAwqFwgT6VSGAwbvSGIrimnOAyR3Bfx4ANqLRI2AyYfMs4Im8aPFlOQOebhEdkC8VTSNGhjF7xDKDowcTO1/s16000/IMG_4163%20(1).jpg" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;">But I am trying to stay in the moments</div><div style="text-align: center;">and </div><div style="text-align: center;">focus on everything I'm so </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Grateful </span></div><div style="text-align: center;">for!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVnDn4zHyOHox-f6N1wHfND77uWLR1mX8aAcbwLLj0ydQXKKVnMdvbBj8IKqLhbD8jBN5PyAndecd8OQn5Js_nftNb6JhCgvSl57d4MWVSyknHtB1tOcjCnEAX6IhDIhcNTmKmIyPubgYUUYlfd1TI-_IaVkUSek4rrwDZS3R-SZoLBhBiGLYOqW_Gg04i/s1064/IMG_7281.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWI3koZ5bC2pxiycatHmlS6SsA2Etes0_dt0RtuifOWa57mN3dY0tMfSzjiIGNwwMfd3Hr1eHM7YVSgykmClbgSuM6DzDf8RuG-FovsWUkOpmCxRyxTexCl0jMqrwGtCna0poqHHdTsR80QZWTxE9eqXc_31EyHsP_tHi6d0i2hSuMdvPeg9HJmVp9kciX/s840/IMG_9302tureen%206.47.04%20AM.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="563" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWI3koZ5bC2pxiycatHmlS6SsA2Etes0_dt0RtuifOWa57mN3dY0tMfSzjiIGNwwMfd3Hr1eHM7YVSgykmClbgSuM6DzDf8RuG-FovsWUkOpmCxRyxTexCl0jMqrwGtCna0poqHHdTsR80QZWTxE9eqXc_31EyHsP_tHi6d0i2hSuMdvPeg9HJmVp9kciX/s16000/IMG_9302tureen%206.47.04%20AM.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Now bring on all of the holiday traditions</div><div style="text-align: center;">New and Old!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXjHYMM_k8TQ3El0T0qG-HWZHx3pkl1GNr9AuXch-ODYWx3IeCaYYvuDwQ-wGs3YLbAidDl6dIfT5GCr1evnyJwiqffcanzur791NWci0ONRXsCT3BcBauQtWBEKRvag6FQpNJE8-IN9O3qq15ftBTgA_fJAnLD_jHPWKfqycwgt6DOOuK8icA3DH4lExp/s821/IMG_9848.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="616" data-original-width="821" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXjHYMM_k8TQ3El0T0qG-HWZHx3pkl1GNr9AuXch-ODYWx3IeCaYYvuDwQ-wGs3YLbAidDl6dIfT5GCr1evnyJwiqffcanzur791NWci0ONRXsCT3BcBauQtWBEKRvag6FQpNJE8-IN9O3qq15ftBTgA_fJAnLD_jHPWKfqycwgt6DOOuK8icA3DH4lExp/s16000/IMG_9848.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">As always my friends</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">I wish you love and joy</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">as you style your life</span></div><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Tamera Beardsleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00855427513744644731noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926693259891960139.post-41454631523831973302023-10-18T07:38:00.003-07:002023-10-18T07:38:47.551-07:00Official Launch of the Tamera Beardsley Collection<p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje2Q-_whGtmoZQfS7EiYH38RL4iPKKAsqUejrDE_8Q0SiNKCHiwWpn6DHBHKep6y4TcmhgXGZF_H2KMFQF62th_EHEWAg2btTWUXjWwTGjtYNJtFmBhzWTTGhzKjHberK_9p83cVYiDA0vuESOVpv6tEKx-rd33MATcIg0nC4qYrkaTbq7qc1EmSVYKYj-/s934/IMG_7314%20(1).png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="934" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje2Q-_whGtmoZQfS7EiYH38RL4iPKKAsqUejrDE_8Q0SiNKCHiwWpn6DHBHKep6y4TcmhgXGZF_H2KMFQF62th_EHEWAg2btTWUXjWwTGjtYNJtFmBhzWTTGhzKjHberK_9p83cVYiDA0vuESOVpv6tEKx-rd33MATcIg0nC4qYrkaTbq7qc1EmSVYKYj-/s16000/IMG_7314%20(1).png" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">After years in the making</div><div style="text-align: center;">today is the day I launch my newest</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://shoptamerabeardsley.com/">Fashion Accessory Collection </a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">I am so excited and proud to debut my 30 piece collection!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Each handcrafted piece is infused with my signature</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">'Down to Earth Glamour'</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA0szigFUMDN392jH6ypQxOMlEm78XGo47hLLk-dgKNE-5TtxGaVxWRLB_V_t1Gok2ouM1TongECC6wM18_Jq3jXxVTRqZrd3-dA7GDf_Q6fO0fbTg5rf-RLrsUXVy8267GuecyPX8c3r2gCeCw1_jA7MdeMjmy5BHI84UH3brloWisvZu9Nw0HKtMMaMv/s1090/IG%20Post%20Template-08%20(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1090" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA0szigFUMDN392jH6ypQxOMlEm78XGo47hLLk-dgKNE-5TtxGaVxWRLB_V_t1Gok2ouM1TongECC6wM18_Jq3jXxVTRqZrd3-dA7GDf_Q6fO0fbTg5rf-RLrsUXVy8267GuecyPX8c3r2gCeCw1_jA7MdeMjmy5BHI84UH3brloWisvZu9Nw0HKtMMaMv/s16000/IG%20Post%20Template-08%20(1).jpg" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">It's a collection inspired by my soulful walks on my favorite beach here in Southern California.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm hoping to share these peaceful, calm, and beautiful moments.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Within my designs I have used different elements</div><div style="text-align: center;">many that have meaning behind them.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Like using Howlite gemstones that are believed by many</div><div style="text-align: center;">to have calming and anxiety reducing properties.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Many of my original designs incorporate the use of shells</div><div style="text-align: center;">that not only are reminiscent of the beach</div><div style="text-align: center;">but many have believed for centuries that seashell jewelry represent strength and resilience.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1050" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgilgdTYaHuXoiUK5-G-uStHayrECAOCHcuGDOvSWdkskDXH4gAtcTCfrnSphWitH7DOyDb7MM4EmjTNwFENxbi3_Ve-LPLDR_PArxaE7RMvIZQuqF6y1P2fIXE3LJNSBwut10f-f3r3ptqcm-hS690YP_DeeF3VrB8YrGjT2afWWraSo6qxsuWJnSauhkh/s16000/IG%20Post%20Template-09.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Lastly, I want to say </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">a big thank you</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">to all of you who have taken the time to be </div><div style="text-align: center;">so supportive and encouraging during this journey of</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://shoptamerabeardsley.com/">Launching my Accessory Collection</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">It has been a dream of mine to once again have </div><div style="text-align: center;">an accessory design company</div><div style="text-align: center;">but for too long the critical voice inside made the dream elusive.</div><div style="text-align: center;">That is why all of the kind words made such a difference to me</div><div style="text-align: center;">and </div><div style="text-align: center;">truly touched my heart.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBroA-50wc9rXkbvaDnim56qi-026Q1VUgpQ1z22UFyfYIRhMeBdXCBzmJ8zTDDVE8G3Pnn_uu4PGFqEQr0dS_VmOzbMK_5KsTEzRglodP_M5D8MMzkkx_1wCOaPZ-BoDCjOfLVj7W4-ilp374UGhLzfUMcHw-xNjnxN5lzIipngBHeaOyYn2kj_-Tjl2o/s1027/IMG_6190.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1027" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBroA-50wc9rXkbvaDnim56qi-026Q1VUgpQ1z22UFyfYIRhMeBdXCBzmJ8zTDDVE8G3Pnn_uu4PGFqEQr0dS_VmOzbMK_5KsTEzRglodP_M5D8MMzkkx_1wCOaPZ-BoDCjOfLVj7W4-ilp374UGhLzfUMcHw-xNjnxN5lzIipngBHeaOyYn2kj_-Tjl2o/s16000/IMG_6190.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">You can check out my new Collection <a href="https://shoptamerabeardsley.com/">HERE</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNYIP5H0IWwyqiWwlovUlV8lJ6spfMG-1HOnESZUHP6pk4rM_hanCdPIJAoPhJgDw5yaqBtEAw-IRHdhnA92hSMffzkuNkCC9-AHMx0GEO27iPOhTlJX4GtmrQaL3zQz-AUq3TVPpw7s9tSX-nYhNXN8VhXhVukS4KfnRtVvkvQlHOlbwIbl1jgyzhhKeO/s940/IG%20Post%20Template-13.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="940" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNYIP5H0IWwyqiWwlovUlV8lJ6spfMG-1HOnESZUHP6pk4rM_hanCdPIJAoPhJgDw5yaqBtEAw-IRHdhnA92hSMffzkuNkCC9-AHMx0GEO27iPOhTlJX4GtmrQaL3zQz-AUq3TVPpw7s9tSX-nYhNXN8VhXhVukS4KfnRtVvkvQlHOlbwIbl1jgyzhhKeO/s16000/IG%20Post%20Template-13.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">As always my friends,</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I wish you love and joy</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">as you style your life</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Tamera Beardsleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00855427513744644731noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926693259891960139.post-92057520337805396352023-10-12T08:40:00.004-07:002023-10-17T15:01:17.266-07:00A Look Back at Tamera Beardsley Design<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgktj5QLpq3zYQ_iFu4WaowJ8JPhHv3Ti8I470ICi_FmhBQXOfj_o6LWBE8enLogUwlvtWMqXxIhBWBKOfwjyLtCMMy38N5tXR_8AJhKCdvH4QWcywWG9DHKS6aJhXGt0vPff6gW2F-X4IHLALD0KKKv_eObrqoDSpwlLPPKZk8i1l3MrGfo5Z1qyaieEKV/s859/B7E9B67E-8A45-4B14-A22B-942576ED113F.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="859" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgktj5QLpq3zYQ_iFu4WaowJ8JPhHv3Ti8I470ICi_FmhBQXOfj_o6LWBE8enLogUwlvtWMqXxIhBWBKOfwjyLtCMMy38N5tXR_8AJhKCdvH4QWcywWG9DHKS6aJhXGt0vPff6gW2F-X4IHLALD0KKKv_eObrqoDSpwlLPPKZk8i1l3MrGfo5Z1qyaieEKV/s16000/B7E9B67E-8A45-4B14-A22B-942576ED113F.jpg" /></a></div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">As I prepare for the official launch of my </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Coastal Inspired Accessory Collection</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">next week </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I thought it would be fun to look back at some of my editorial coverage</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">from back in the day when I had my original Accessory Collection.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It's easy to see I've always had a penchant for </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Dramatic, Statement Accessories!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyTDhWTE1I2t-cMdBFiXq30kr_owaQ984qfCSl2o6IEOIxa1re-lBKvAtGo7p3ylGFcTfoigb_vr7Q6sN1de8xNmcLVOpD5DunNz527U6SEyxq48IUmWVW0NGe6foFZB7H5fKMRatSX6cLaQ2Bvpy7N0UQZHQlHIY1MYnfpHH3KjU9YNpRmjen14iQIxEb/s1120/IMG_6842.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1120" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyTDhWTE1I2t-cMdBFiXq30kr_owaQ984qfCSl2o6IEOIxa1re-lBKvAtGo7p3ylGFcTfoigb_vr7Q6sN1de8xNmcLVOpD5DunNz527U6SEyxq48IUmWVW0NGe6foFZB7H5fKMRatSX6cLaQ2Bvpy7N0UQZHQlHIY1MYnfpHH3KjU9YNpRmjen14iQIxEb/s16000/IMG_6842.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It was the late 90's when i had my original company.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It literally feels like a lifetime ago, before i had children.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The Fashion business worked differently back then, before social media.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The only way to get any traction was to get good editorial coverage.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">When my collection was. noticed in the LA showroom by</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"> Italian Moda</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">it was the opening I needed.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">From there <span style="font-size: x-large;">Woman's Wear Daily</span> became interested</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> then other fashion magazines followed</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">then the stores started writing orders.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvfvzK0RvTwfbKARQCEG3yd5ObpDLaRcgJ_O5zZHwXmlicqL4T9pWT5MQoMQV2l0DmKj8vrEQCwOnpIqhJJOUw0TChQmFEfvKi0TdK_QkIgw1F4lc69vsrAlH5TFDsS0Ctb5hnWsCCzi-tkspObZrQwGMtbrSsEKThcxEedj4Tcn5A6d_WZDRq6rYXpWmY/s840/IMG_6853.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="655" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvfvzK0RvTwfbKARQCEG3yd5ObpDLaRcgJ_O5zZHwXmlicqL4T9pWT5MQoMQV2l0DmKj8vrEQCwOnpIqhJJOUw0TChQmFEfvKi0TdK_QkIgw1F4lc69vsrAlH5TFDsS0Ctb5hnWsCCzi-tkspObZrQwGMtbrSsEKThcxEedj4Tcn5A6d_WZDRq6rYXpWmY/s16000/IMG_6853.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here are some of the editorial features.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1154" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEnMPd9FeUB0dmNrngIUFZ5bwcvldoURFYOUEN93ZSjhKzkPyFY0ahXxx6MKYeq2F4RuHrmr8rtb5gySE2g_laCsUgtxz9NgBpstaiIBmaD8U6P_Ma6RRnGtDaKokHJWegtYmf39u9SH4-zy9yAPUsCaIQwYFkdLzV3Yzedtw1mRWNBXM52FgKWCzriQzM/s16000/IMG_6857.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">My cuffs are in this feature. It was a fun time. I never knew where or when my pieces would show up.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Back then stylists would borrow pieces from the many showrooms my Collections were shown in</div><div style="text-align: center;">especially the New York City. showroom.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4O9O2YwaVoFeDYG6XM4Rqbgu-JxOVRuce094aJ5NPDvSrDycEgYt_2W3uZIRkWEeyCn4ydRhrGxvj2bDbSGe1LW2wOmIWEIay6s9vXxHAsux2Xtg1lm27fidLfmaIHTP2hsO64HOqh4yunWjafyO0x6nZeuhignP2ymhQ18DYIjWt7wHCOW5SOptcSZf3/s840/IMG_9003YM.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="840" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4O9O2YwaVoFeDYG6XM4Rqbgu-JxOVRuce094aJ5NPDvSrDycEgYt_2W3uZIRkWEeyCn4ydRhrGxvj2bDbSGe1LW2wOmIWEIay6s9vXxHAsux2Xtg1lm27fidLfmaIHTP2hsO64HOqh4yunWjafyO0x6nZeuhignP2ymhQ18DYIjWt7wHCOW5SOptcSZf3/s16000/IMG_9003YM.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I remember seeing this magazine cover on new stand at our local grocery store.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I had no idea they had even shot my pieces.</div><div style="text-align: center;">There might have been some excited jumping that grocery run!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="565" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5IPZvsM7l4PyRaPT6bjGamzcmxrEw8X7Vvlys6pY_KQuw86F4oFRPa1NVxazjpQCg703L0rNkiPqBlQ3dATi4Vbn0HT8ZUEvvyY0j_ahIemH5SJK6QSnvzN2lcLWxRtXDyjYEScp25yaSR4QaSBNMe_uu6Haz8YeBQASycNk9LCmTiNSyA8xYMmtV5HKc/s16000/IMG_6843.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">My pieces were used in a huge 12 page spread that Italian Moda shot in</div><div style="text-align: center;">Venice Beach California with man of the top 90's supermodels of the time!</div><br /><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1R-R3RcPS4IzE-WqdSmBWjjNcjTmXSVjpk8IzJTZvTxF9fHhFCYV76sYWPBzrsUMhEUPi4AlDWA1n2_kvtrIvwp01-zxJHYe1S2Fa5QU9uERlP-PdEUK72iS3E6f0YgU17uer1ln0e5lKCr527cloCbpuIADadH79yK6KBrzDlAZvxBoN6RWX9UDgwHua/s840/IMG_9067belt.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1690" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOm3yjEDik_ZAdHM8A2V9giM9SkRi9BZayxWrLIxP8BRcP-g4DE1LBFYibQ5Y0utF5MwSwnY-_C57K03P3jNcQTjWW9sOpcBm-T2io4VCX6-EFJ2OmIuCs8dBddMePMQKZ2uUdj9eSBiqygRvcFZzjMI6GSYvOpuOc80EoJcFR-uUg1r8y-TIvKW4jbjB6/s16000/IMG_6865.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I have been in love with flower crowns since the 90's to be sure!</div><div style="text-align: center;">They will always have a place in this designers heart!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ2Gl0xTgDAXOV05xkbWvRGqKmYApgV-g1tFExCO-w91SVTzfRciq3vUmNCKU4f5RHIzhv8Ah1rZX6D5QDgHFqZUmQN8fTA97LH5J2Ru-ITPYRD8aHVwNen7B4i-wyiKsVFkucA6Ur72ArjeKzi-15vOv9ZLHhZLNhElwb6YWL75aUZ-9Xau-KBCYy6rxU/s1120/IMG_6851.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1120" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ2Gl0xTgDAXOV05xkbWvRGqKmYApgV-g1tFExCO-w91SVTzfRciq3vUmNCKU4f5RHIzhv8Ah1rZX6D5QDgHFqZUmQN8fTA97LH5J2Ru-ITPYRD8aHVwNen7B4i-wyiKsVFkucA6Ur72ArjeKzi-15vOv9ZLHhZLNhElwb6YWL75aUZ-9Xau-KBCYy6rxU/s16000/IMG_6851.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;">Thank you so much for stopping by and indulging me in a trip down memory lane.</p><div style="text-align: center;">Next week I can't wait to present my new </div><div style="text-align: center;">Coastal Inspired Collection.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I still love statement pieces</div><div style="text-align: center;">but now I also have big heart for pieces with meaning behind them as well.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I have poured a lot of my heart and soul into my new collection</div><div style="text-align: center;">hoping to find a beautiful mix of</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Fashion and Heartfelt meaning</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">with the materials I've chosen to work with.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgkn5dv-TBzQ5IOLy6G3n3q9rBaFB6qNwdMB-Ln3Tk5sYC7vWrUC-imdhSwR_kq2YrofrKaDPLPn8yUsgJ9XEP8yYhcj9_z8jCH4bTu8n7gUPw0DNGJuYi7dCsI5zNzR9n-Z-e79u-6jXNUZutls0aRU-LUJhtFx_s-sn8P976aLXu0GIw-WHXmZa1vKzh/s841/3092CCB2-ABD7-4926-8D4E-69514DC27D41.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="841" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgkn5dv-TBzQ5IOLy6G3n3q9rBaFB6qNwdMB-Ln3Tk5sYC7vWrUC-imdhSwR_kq2YrofrKaDPLPn8yUsgJ9XEP8yYhcj9_z8jCH4bTu8n7gUPw0DNGJuYi7dCsI5zNzR9n-Z-e79u-6jXNUZutls0aRU-LUJhtFx_s-sn8P976aLXu0GIw-WHXmZa1vKzh/s16000/3092CCB2-ABD7-4926-8D4E-69514DC27D41.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;">As always my friends</p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">I wish you love and joy</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">as you style your life</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Tamera Beardsleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00855427513744644731noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926693259891960139.post-90920629986401320512023-10-08T09:23:00.002-07:002023-10-08T09:23:25.303-07:00A Love Letter to Crystal Cove<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_cVuR7aDhDAo_wzKf0qlbM1Wt-LlD1Kpwl1IAUXxy5TSTJp_wzJVpuU0gas0Zc69F_0ZiLnrsLrH0hy20pjGO36cjAIHlM69H94x-nEX-wh4U-ZgX4s_bGZpHrbP0cMlqzeTR2VvgMlzt4jLlbd8Ejc7P3biRtLhuWfkITtExElJGTB3NVeeMtkImF928/s1120/IMG_6940%20(1).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1120" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_cVuR7aDhDAo_wzKf0qlbM1Wt-LlD1Kpwl1IAUXxy5TSTJp_wzJVpuU0gas0Zc69F_0ZiLnrsLrH0hy20pjGO36cjAIHlM69H94x-nEX-wh4U-ZgX4s_bGZpHrbP0cMlqzeTR2VvgMlzt4jLlbd8Ejc7P3biRtLhuWfkITtExElJGTB3NVeeMtkImF928/s16000/IMG_6940%20(1).jpg" /></a></div><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">One of my very favorite places in the world is the beach at Crystal Cove.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It's sheer beauty always envelops my soul.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It is where always feel the presence of a greater power.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Over the last decades it where I've gone to heal my heart when it has been broken.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I always leave feeling better with salve for my soul</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">no matter what the situation.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwxCOY-1cU2djAzEPdqh1WCYeCdOP5-24XvYIUDitV5dniDiwJHjq63v2mEGijn7oLPE-WI79XG0Neucy9QS6_mBtsPWKZgH2qyfZrr0XI1fTSM1JSla81K9u30tPftOSfa1KTpmcuLDll5nRgg2J45WLRhSihKiWutIGW3nj43ybA1OWCiL2BuGi0mTcD/s853/IMG_6915.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="853" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwxCOY-1cU2djAzEPdqh1WCYeCdOP5-24XvYIUDitV5dniDiwJHjq63v2mEGijn7oLPE-WI79XG0Neucy9QS6_mBtsPWKZgH2qyfZrr0XI1fTSM1JSla81K9u30tPftOSfa1KTpmcuLDll5nRgg2J45WLRhSihKiWutIGW3nj43ybA1OWCiL2BuGi0mTcD/s16000/IMG_6915.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Sometimes I visit Crystal Cove to just take in the magnificent beauty.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Looking out to the ocean you feel as though you can see forever.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I always feel the presence of God.</div><div style="text-align: center;">It is my church.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Every single time I visit</div><div style="text-align: center;">I know my life has magic to be found.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I don't have to live at the beach to always carry it in my heart.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8djWxcY1sCPGQ3eXlhqRmZBJu4WeZjmbhseBg98BhI7Xl91NfoyLxVJXcHFZWEhcXDK00g063F_K0EmsLb2mfaVEQeyoLHJ-aGusJg8rtRFrhw9_QLaZNVA70wTqZTTEyHu5ImfFuryG7zbrJVScS_SAzx5AVkHkTvDCtiAYyLOD7F1UozYsAhba4YeVy/s840/IMG_6925.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="840" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8djWxcY1sCPGQ3eXlhqRmZBJu4WeZjmbhseBg98BhI7Xl91NfoyLxVJXcHFZWEhcXDK00g063F_K0EmsLb2mfaVEQeyoLHJ-aGusJg8rtRFrhw9_QLaZNVA70wTqZTTEyHu5ImfFuryG7zbrJVScS_SAzx5AVkHkTvDCtiAYyLOD7F1UozYsAhba4YeVy/s16000/IMG_6925.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The love I have for Crystal Cove and the peace I always feel there</div><div style="text-align: center;">is exactly the feeling I have woven into my upcoming Accessory Collection.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS6ryXVF5kaML-3c83uEPS2xrkSjBXwA3uBU8z0yhK73EQUWeYfxSy_z_ISiMntCo6WitTnleMtE3H-vN2mf5OC3puXukLfyXJFQUgxxrPfMUEIn9UEAbOmwYoyCuIrVJsb2O0-tAav8_tPYmeHrp6FFd6YJhVMLtpSK3cNB0qKCJmt1_5UmPw2Egq3IGM/s849/IMG_6928.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="849" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS6ryXVF5kaML-3c83uEPS2xrkSjBXwA3uBU8z0yhK73EQUWeYfxSy_z_ISiMntCo6WitTnleMtE3H-vN2mf5OC3puXukLfyXJFQUgxxrPfMUEIn9UEAbOmwYoyCuIrVJsb2O0-tAav8_tPYmeHrp6FFd6YJhVMLtpSK3cNB0qKCJmt1_5UmPw2Egq3IGM/s16000/IMG_6928.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I have designed pieces that embody all that is wonderful about Crystal Cove.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6e7X2AnYCaomr8LSCj3BLL0nK9HR_u5ARXuhTnRvbUkvdeOoI8b2ssFfnTz4K8c7aVAE1W7a2ButVmZf8ACb4s2aD6gr_VUZ9Dy8GQsi2kajwWK8o6LLDbmOxr3flcP_KhZiM95Y0RJMEfnX_mjMLW2vMK8s_WWKrjvKZsPUwoQ3RmbYaQWj74-a0TaDr/s849/IMG_6924.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="849" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6e7X2AnYCaomr8LSCj3BLL0nK9HR_u5ARXuhTnRvbUkvdeOoI8b2ssFfnTz4K8c7aVAE1W7a2ButVmZf8ACb4s2aD6gr_VUZ9Dy8GQsi2kajwWK8o6LLDbmOxr3flcP_KhZiM95Y0RJMEfnX_mjMLW2vMK8s_WWKrjvKZsPUwoQ3RmbYaQWj74-a0TaDr/s16000/IMG_6924.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Pieces that feel calm, peaceful and beautiful.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR_wXDE08njpZi8uf8MrOAC1NOSq00u_vFtqZf0w8UwAr1w9hN1Ywa2s_yC9AXQobBZ0d81rZcwCxy1gSKhITO1Dr_n5PhRzaOndAVHPN-p-RcOSBydksLH5cS8h1GU4dk1vA2ipuEwyOYfW8XlCAeJfz0zzu09uT5-kdTItEIn8DjRma0-AScziB95H_g/s840/IMG_7011.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="804" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR_wXDE08njpZi8uf8MrOAC1NOSq00u_vFtqZf0w8UwAr1w9hN1Ywa2s_yC9AXQobBZ0d81rZcwCxy1gSKhITO1Dr_n5PhRzaOndAVHPN-p-RcOSBydksLH5cS8h1GU4dk1vA2ipuEwyOYfW8XlCAeJfz0zzu09uT5-kdTItEIn8DjRma0-AScziB95H_g/s16000/IMG_7011.png" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Always with the hope of sharing my love of this incredible place.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNoeK7gCy4G8ymfCkD-2SuRRllNI5Nx37H4QMIXZmmluLOqC5TIF3CVpeYOA8dy8TgeaBt-LtuQHTg3Q5rjgieJCCtMbCCCU1W8byjyxdKtT3cNmfrVlios0CMQZNKGFNRdc0714KFu2v6_2D_wyauKLXFfwhPuV8zi_67wmrSFyotKS2eypoKgcf07v8p/s855/IMG_6964.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="862" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhntjASsX_J5LGjbRoBlHBTOn8fDRPWwWlTsxtvj4wNGswB6pyIIhP5FP38xXDAvkkU-4WxyvcpYp9stKJx-drMCioAJQaiAJpVoh4qs_L7TTYG0idBa6Lrppib0uml5UflJBEAm2ftA1IUqgFGWJyTf3XptYw_93R1dSfCTopG7bcKdsidpzDSGxL5FB0i/s16000/IMG_6930.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;">As always my friends</p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">I wish you love and joy</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">as you style your life</span></div><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Tamera Beardsleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00855427513744644731noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926693259891960139.post-25852850402463597222023-09-21T07:18:00.001-07:002023-09-21T07:18:23.247-07:00Howlite and Bone<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8c3mECpQWgtlciaot9aZFhUcAC7_Fbww01JJZfyKFoX-ACrtB7AFupOs9V73b9I5RHz3czMJIlQG0mbtqZtUM8UioFupFeNjqRzzpoankzD2Ix-oYV2n7E8LbgoleGyE6zLLpqTuv9sTABhkB_RATrt2r6Hwc7f53prwXUPTvEX8UvTQ-T43gGBXbUBDa/s840/9167891E-F24E-43AC-92B7-45A74F6441A6%20(2).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="839" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8c3mECpQWgtlciaot9aZFhUcAC7_Fbww01JJZfyKFoX-ACrtB7AFupOs9V73b9I5RHz3czMJIlQG0mbtqZtUM8UioFupFeNjqRzzpoankzD2Ix-oYV2n7E8LbgoleGyE6zLLpqTuv9sTABhkB_RATrt2r6Hwc7f53prwXUPTvEX8UvTQ-T43gGBXbUBDa/s16000/9167891E-F24E-43AC-92B7-45A74F6441A6%20(2).jpg" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">As I prepare for my launch of my</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">California Artisan Fashion Accessory Collection</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">I thought I would explain a bit more about it over the next couple of weeks.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">My launch is made up of three Collections</div><div style="text-align: center;">that each stand on their own</div><div style="text-align: center;">but all work seamlessly together.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioSZ40ppRbpLzy1oG5b7RfIP_yhElFI9udij-WvCSHbpA_jELdtI9tfF0Z4wflmIbl0Vb2NL1FY4HVBouxJWRS_wA5D1pSb-_rMoyqVrXeLsLgfhn7VeXLrfAdcOcCO4PQ_rC8iOQZ0H0Ty31nCZr8RLZ6v8emLTGXoeZSS4uCdGW3Ct3fJNwmgW4qrjfw/s840/IMG_1029.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="833" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioSZ40ppRbpLzy1oG5b7RfIP_yhElFI9udij-WvCSHbpA_jELdtI9tfF0Z4wflmIbl0Vb2NL1FY4HVBouxJWRS_wA5D1pSb-_rMoyqVrXeLsLgfhn7VeXLrfAdcOcCO4PQ_rC8iOQZ0H0Ty31nCZr8RLZ6v8emLTGXoeZSS4uCdGW3Ct3fJNwmgW4qrjfw/s16000/IMG_1029.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">It's my intent to design</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Accessories that help celebrate the good days ... and act as protective armor on the challenging days.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZQrX8BKdFWdO3K0LHgWGAVadjEDXP3SfFiVjT5l_x71STgtMu_rRPW17OriCXVeQOV-viWWj_o09CNxLsaEJQDXXG7f2E3BNiQG3RmpWVzbbd4IjQckfrFbBJjCJZSMUPhzT_Ir6s-sB3OX6ATkJypcu54sMmnkA-NYiLS7xTOTr5jQI85TeVtmODYkV_/s842/IMG_1003.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="842" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZQrX8BKdFWdO3K0LHgWGAVadjEDXP3SfFiVjT5l_x71STgtMu_rRPW17OriCXVeQOV-viWWj_o09CNxLsaEJQDXXG7f2E3BNiQG3RmpWVzbbd4IjQckfrFbBJjCJZSMUPhzT_Ir6s-sB3OX6ATkJypcu54sMmnkA-NYiLS7xTOTr5jQI85TeVtmODYkV_/s16000/IMG_1003.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">So my </p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Howlite and Bone Collection</span></p><div style="text-align: center;">is especially meaningful to me!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Howlite is believed by many to have</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> special calming properties</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">to help reduce anxiety.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">It is often considered an important gemstone in mindful jewelry</div><div style="text-align: center;">becoming an intentional and mindful accessory to wear.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">A physical reminder of </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">~ self care and love.</div><div style="text-align: center;">~ to live in the moment </div><div style="text-align: center;">~ to Celebrate often</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Howlite is also believed to ward off bad energy.</div><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxC0sDOrl-4C0TdESn79nzrWbwRmc6G1ffgjcTWdP38wsmvFqirgKcyLB3aBCZjdRnBgx6Api66BWZCr5lev5vQwHtagEt9v8RC4MQEi7uYcmmW9omKeqfYd_9br_4O2q7KgHWJHgd5abqXTgh9kMZFPnn8mdlPCF-jR46-HeLDoK159EGhJzE9fYs9pXP/s840/IMG_1667.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="833" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxC0sDOrl-4C0TdESn79nzrWbwRmc6G1ffgjcTWdP38wsmvFqirgKcyLB3aBCZjdRnBgx6Api66BWZCr5lev5vQwHtagEt9v8RC4MQEi7uYcmmW9omKeqfYd_9br_4O2q7KgHWJHgd5abqXTgh9kMZFPnn8mdlPCF-jR46-HeLDoK159EGhJzE9fYs9pXP/s16000/IMG_1667.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I love combining the Howlite charms with glass pearls </div><div style="text-align: center;">and </div><div style="text-align: center;">handmade bone beads sustainably made in Africa.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I love how the neutral textures work elegantly together.</div><div style="text-align: center;">The size of the bracelet is intended to</div><div style="text-align: center;">give the wearer a feeling of not only glamour</div><div style="text-align: center;">but strength as well.</div><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitONLmVUJYKYmeMxGL3lBZ9Pv9siBsoGmkuwAQOJCAGv_0IdyfT131730zYRbIVgoMWPqeZc2_cAIUTCjxqwaqtF-AKfcMD5o9F4NljRlHs60S64rrQCa9ZEv4-Ah2b-N9JQqoDfe98u_4LMlzOCPsuuuhZCnyU9y51uZmSdJMyoL9sr9LNN7qIN5K_RJw/s874/IMG_1166.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="874" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitONLmVUJYKYmeMxGL3lBZ9Pv9siBsoGmkuwAQOJCAGv_0IdyfT131730zYRbIVgoMWPqeZc2_cAIUTCjxqwaqtF-AKfcMD5o9F4NljRlHs60S64rrQCa9ZEv4-Ah2b-N9JQqoDfe98u_4LMlzOCPsuuuhZCnyU9y51uZmSdJMyoL9sr9LNN7qIN5K_RJw/s16000/IMG_1166.png" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGAyhtBouv3KcIGvOduXeDh1bSV_FETK6pFLCtNSI2O7-2TgJsxIA295qHkZZHUwVBc5XGzORelFZsuJmeAmmBNpUg_Mnw00t1McHHmKUDkxcrZsrKfP2JeD_qdPWXEtZRWfRt4ftq-GtvbUgYZ0t5BHqa5nK1eNoXoOiUJqpJMyLJPB17rz-ZROO5JQEP/s840/IMG_1899.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="835" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGAyhtBouv3KcIGvOduXeDh1bSV_FETK6pFLCtNSI2O7-2TgJsxIA295qHkZZHUwVBc5XGzORelFZsuJmeAmmBNpUg_Mnw00t1McHHmKUDkxcrZsrKfP2JeD_qdPWXEtZRWfRt4ftq-GtvbUgYZ0t5BHqa5nK1eNoXoOiUJqpJMyLJPB17rz-ZROO5JQEP/s16000/IMG_1899.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">For those who prefer a less dramatic use of Howlite</div><div style="text-align: center;">I have designed this elegant beauty out of 8mm Howlite beads</div><div style="text-align: center;"> perfectly with 4 glass pearls</div><div style="text-align: center;">and finished with my sophisticated branding charm.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This beautiful bracelet works on it's own</div><div style="text-align: center;">as a powerful reminder to embrace the moment with a loving calm.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="847" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLDv21edqQJ0ddsWHQtwSJAQ-xVVH_oRfkRKn0Ul8muCpoD69Dzxv4iZTeLZlTnMAoNY6pVoKp65U_d8seKct_R84MGSOswBCLh1ktp_gmehuvHiNUrogCC1uxWWQTecJFiGSG9VSiZuvcTNgj2T8QgYJ5x6B6blCYd7MdPV3nHtIlbjhSVJzy0RQ5TyGh/s16000/IMG_1089.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-_QJN8rc3XZ1P95s575EdI57R9KqYny06xKpAtJMj_2MpelZqVC1DbLHqA_tVJyMWHduRGdccHnxPMe5nS3cd_3iq0X5gITGWBm91gxAcIzDD6Bp7tug2s78ZBmFeLqK4VVsI5_aEsnGrWASeJm7HHv2iVhZ-FseerGDyZ7N3jzcmBJoaebVrI2Jm7gWX/s840/IMG_4782.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="818" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-_QJN8rc3XZ1P95s575EdI57R9KqYny06xKpAtJMj_2MpelZqVC1DbLHqA_tVJyMWHduRGdccHnxPMe5nS3cd_3iq0X5gITGWBm91gxAcIzDD6Bp7tug2s78ZBmFeLqK4VVsI5_aEsnGrWASeJm7HHv2iVhZ-FseerGDyZ7N3jzcmBJoaebVrI2Jm7gWX/s16000/IMG_4782.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I have done the dramatic bone bracelets with several different Howlite charms.</div><div style="text-align: center;">One of the best things about these bracelets is that the charms are removable!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I design all of my pieces with the most versatility possible</div><div style="text-align: center;">because I appreciate hetting the most use out of anything in my own curated wardrobe</div><div style="text-align: center;">so of course I want to bring that concept to my own Collection!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq4hTVEjDxb_ygzq35ePPAVcPs4JTJqZZRqq7ey0rNur-IrUdBbxo4S4YUqMDbF03V9ZQtNgR7HTJB_ocrQIudF6JH7LWWVJebeuS6nJFcHrEp0MxbiIo2D-uoQtBzB3LqVMyhbk-RB0L_vhm3Br4_ps80I_jrnjuf46O0hNcrky_jds4I4oIQ1Pig4YcF/s840/IMG_4787.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="836" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq4hTVEjDxb_ygzq35ePPAVcPs4JTJqZZRqq7ey0rNur-IrUdBbxo4S4YUqMDbF03V9ZQtNgR7HTJB_ocrQIudF6JH7LWWVJebeuS6nJFcHrEp0MxbiIo2D-uoQtBzB3LqVMyhbk-RB0L_vhm3Br4_ps80I_jrnjuf46O0hNcrky_jds4I4oIQ1Pig4YcF/s16000/IMG_4787.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I finish my Howlite charms with jute</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">to give more texture.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I just love the rough jute with the smooth, polished Howlite.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So much of my Collection is all about the little details</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">that contribute to the quality, handcrafted piecce.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZZYic3qsfY_omNgAy7SgRVISiu9OObeJ8zykldmb-cfGx5jdc5q3kjp8uKmkaB7-xtD2V3jO5UewizKglBVOqr1Ol4Ge4MOFjzHfwoVdVXo0dr4MYBxrV4boDIW8inPDhwiXFb-iGiDB2zy1ZjwazAnqIr_VtEjTokq5dMcw8xYwXCdU0NqLreC8Z9GEF/s844/IMG_1503.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="844" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZZYic3qsfY_omNgAy7SgRVISiu9OObeJ8zykldmb-cfGx5jdc5q3kjp8uKmkaB7-xtD2V3jO5UewizKglBVOqr1Ol4Ge4MOFjzHfwoVdVXo0dr4MYBxrV4boDIW8inPDhwiXFb-iGiDB2zy1ZjwazAnqIr_VtEjTokq5dMcw8xYwXCdU0NqLreC8Z9GEF/s16000/IMG_1503.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsx-Nwe-LMonU-NA0EqMzbE5D84OxuLhiP91UYPqW8Xk5hLKRPT6tWWWFIlGdDhwrVL6z-Je8pwuu6Bc-5-sRGeEvrMlMmaUI8PhHfZ5-hDbjAbXOcU1EbryFlBbl_gqdP7R_Xgvg92oE6Lb-TPD-f4lDjT0XqIMmOFobSxZSAGUdw414GzhZVdIJaFv-P/s840/IMG_1526.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="840" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsx-Nwe-LMonU-NA0EqMzbE5D84OxuLhiP91UYPqW8Xk5hLKRPT6tWWWFIlGdDhwrVL6z-Je8pwuu6Bc-5-sRGeEvrMlMmaUI8PhHfZ5-hDbjAbXOcU1EbryFlBbl_gqdP7R_Xgvg92oE6Lb-TPD-f4lDjT0XqIMmOFobSxZSAGUdw414GzhZVdIJaFv-P/s16000/IMG_1526.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The Howlite necklaces come on the softest cream buckskin available</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">which also means the necklace can be tied to any length to </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">properly accommodate different necklines!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikASn2V9Z8qEtOG0iemb30Ti7Hz2YIaB8q0HCauzZCi7h1VKxtZxIhrOhLascamlW1GLqkcQMQBd3Ig-YNGvsF7P0TTE12yoJXNDf-FGAOlZ-g-kb6ezg0OJdytm99BbhmpGtlwjlLkaTMTPddujlt7RSbdM4Voy8Do8smN8MCs18MhxCG5EmKuGLNbfAX/s840/IMG_4485.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="836" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikASn2V9Z8qEtOG0iemb30Ti7Hz2YIaB8q0HCauzZCi7h1VKxtZxIhrOhLascamlW1GLqkcQMQBd3Ig-YNGvsF7P0TTE12yoJXNDf-FGAOlZ-g-kb6ezg0OJdytm99BbhmpGtlwjlLkaTMTPddujlt7RSbdM4Voy8Do8smN8MCs18MhxCG5EmKuGLNbfAX/s16000/IMG_4485.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiScgEPScZmLkpdgU9PQ-IkjDk_ijW4I3YtnR9mYlI8ZhDYigQmyYnEOd_srFJu142Iu8c2LYfm96dsvnCoe3Plr6qW9yvRQJastcQKDeI7IDMEBrSm9Ecixdbhax0Wtvj114H6mczmFMfaFu5xYct2XGTN5X29N7ZxELUQOrz5m9QBlFLGzy1wsDXYZMFY/s840/IMG_1649.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="833" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiScgEPScZmLkpdgU9PQ-IkjDk_ijW4I3YtnR9mYlI8ZhDYigQmyYnEOd_srFJu142Iu8c2LYfm96dsvnCoe3Plr6qW9yvRQJastcQKDeI7IDMEBrSm9Ecixdbhax0Wtvj114H6mczmFMfaFu5xYct2XGTN5X29N7ZxELUQOrz5m9QBlFLGzy1wsDXYZMFY/s16000/IMG_1649.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Speaking of finishing details</div><div style="text-align: center;">most of my designs come gift boxed</div><div style="text-align: center;">and wrapped with cotton twill.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">When I gift give</div><div style="text-align: center;">I always love to attach a small gift on the wrapping.</div><div style="text-align: center;">So of course I want to finish my boxed designs with a small gift as well!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Each box is finished with a hand crafted pearl charm!</div><div style="text-align: center;">It's made on a lobster claw finding</div><div style="text-align: center;">so it can be repurposed onto anything after opening!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Thank you so much for taking the time to read about the first part of my collection.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I have spent years designing and refining each piece.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">It is my intention to create and deliver unique, quality, luxury pieces that </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">"bring joy and confidence to the wearer"</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLYp-PNJpMiu7eE9-94dEjhvo17zMdoZ3dxun79fEdWKWgfy-fhdH-6NC5r9ncuc9yy8KCqqm9tmEvjONKbhrAjOEBkvhOmTAEMLS4xyXpzbymrhdyi0xoftT-NHiZ-JM5VOTCN8nyKzb8nKqXRf9HGMhTtEg3JLivdW-XyLmhnv4qlnlcJUm2Dycov_kS/s845/IMG_8351.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="845" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLYp-PNJpMiu7eE9-94dEjhvo17zMdoZ3dxun79fEdWKWgfy-fhdH-6NC5r9ncuc9yy8KCqqm9tmEvjONKbhrAjOEBkvhOmTAEMLS4xyXpzbymrhdyi0xoftT-NHiZ-JM5VOTCN8nyKzb8nKqXRf9HGMhTtEg3JLivdW-XyLmhnv4qlnlcJUm2Dycov_kS/s16000/IMG_8351.png" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;">As always my friends</p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">I wish you love and joy</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">as you style your life</span></div><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Tamera Beardsleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00855427513744644731noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926693259891960139.post-77809098895728895912023-09-13T08:05:00.002-07:002023-09-13T09:45:40.303-07:00Official Branding Launch<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1OdgrJOkqiroot_kLcbYcmnYPqSXjsvunC4JErTS0yIUjwVAABDQK0PNio9S82me0lGcy8rP9bY-8yzv5M77-OZlLyme-fB5z9Cng87ZH91bCxOi7pP9e97efLj-TDh9Lb15KTL_ak98-MQfU5r6XFOcntyrpLImRtYL5B30WeY2GpqIgYV-6ZvuJZxmE/s934/IG%20Branding%20Post-01%20(1)%20(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="934" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1OdgrJOkqiroot_kLcbYcmnYPqSXjsvunC4JErTS0yIUjwVAABDQK0PNio9S82me0lGcy8rP9bY-8yzv5M77-OZlLyme-fB5z9Cng87ZH91bCxOi7pP9e97efLj-TDh9Lb15KTL_ak98-MQfU5r6XFOcntyrpLImRtYL5B30WeY2GpqIgYV-6ZvuJZxmE/s16000/IG%20Branding%20Post-01%20(1)%20(1).jpg" /></a></div><p></p><p><br /></p><div style="text-align: center;">I have been busy working on the launch of my new</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"> Artisan Fashion Accessory Collection!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">A collection of dramatic pieces that will</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">"help celebrate the good days</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">and</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">be armor on the hard days!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">It has always been my mission to design accessory pieces that </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">bring joy and confidence to the wearer!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikt0_NZBdpwSuCFTUduUit3awW9wAQNhye-mqjJM4WdIvB8ly9R0pwgCcoxbJGQP42SBSX0VmgehElrT5lifELHOrtNN3buo-ap1yiGtwmFpNwFMLPhSXHS66fRVbvkdvBH6H_6hl3rQ91pMv-UNqiSC0JpCO8Wt0MNutwfKhncs4zqiwpjYeTaeTY_a7B/s934/IG%20Branding%20Post-02%20(2)%20(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="934" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikt0_NZBdpwSuCFTUduUit3awW9wAQNhye-mqjJM4WdIvB8ly9R0pwgCcoxbJGQP42SBSX0VmgehElrT5lifELHOrtNN3buo-ap1yiGtwmFpNwFMLPhSXHS66fRVbvkdvBH6H_6hl3rQ91pMv-UNqiSC0JpCO8Wt0MNutwfKhncs4zqiwpjYeTaeTY_a7B/s16000/IG%20Branding%20Post-02%20(2)%20(1).jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">After years in the making </div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm so happy tp share the shop launch is just weeks away!</div><div style="text-align: center;">So I thought today would be a great time to share my fabulous </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">New Branding!</span></div><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4KZEgu0AfF9PfyYEpXNI7SgDEYEFutwEbgl3KGetLeMFOYRJopGf6CmAt7RGOIOVmVEK4df378CGAIW_q1K2VuxFoTFmBivVVsXY6E7i4TGp755tYhrelqq--zTrml3-52c_66DjNUeqBktUVbVFBMlfKIFP5o7brXngSfHLZ9TkrDnLJF0WHANFXUzSF/s934/IG%20Branding%20Post-03%20(1)%20(1).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="934" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4KZEgu0AfF9PfyYEpXNI7SgDEYEFutwEbgl3KGetLeMFOYRJopGf6CmAt7RGOIOVmVEK4df378CGAIW_q1K2VuxFoTFmBivVVsXY6E7i4TGp755tYhrelqq--zTrml3-52c_66DjNUeqBktUVbVFBMlfKIFP5o7brXngSfHLZ9TkrDnLJF0WHANFXUzSF/s16000/IG%20Branding%20Post-03%20(1)%20(1).jpg" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><div style="text-align: center;">I am working with a wonderful graphic designer</div><div style="text-align: center;">who brings fresh ideas and loads of talent to my upcoming launch!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">There is something about excellent branding</div><div style="text-align: center;">that feels so invigorating!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Especially as an artist!</div><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaHoC9qhj4D7OaEYbTuQ9UhdRJNoaF9caSZdUD4khmBdMVaNrPq-Do5ThCxKwIwWc2uTAieiyYT4IPmtGHYO4Mkx-sLHkbFnSiIj6kwEaPoDAffSYmKNQ0jxtiW9lJ_ZKde4gUKxOR0iJDlBn0xdydBYx0GyD6gsOJJkWbwZqgbjrVyfAkPTIxPY6ncZzi/s934/IG%20Branding%20Post-04%20(1)%20(1).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="934" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaHoC9qhj4D7OaEYbTuQ9UhdRJNoaF9caSZdUD4khmBdMVaNrPq-Do5ThCxKwIwWc2uTAieiyYT4IPmtGHYO4Mkx-sLHkbFnSiIj6kwEaPoDAffSYmKNQ0jxtiW9lJ_ZKde4gUKxOR0iJDlBn0xdydBYx0GyD6gsOJJkWbwZqgbjrVyfAkPTIxPY6ncZzi/s16000/IG%20Branding%20Post-04%20(1)%20(1).jpg" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><div style="text-align: center;">My logo just makes me so happy</div><div style="text-align: center;"> every time I see it!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">If you are in the market I can't recommend </div><div style="text-align: center;">Megan from</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.studiobeardsley.co/"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Studio Beardsley</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">highly enough!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I am in awe how she was able to capture </div><div style="text-align: center;">the tone and vision I have for my collection of luxury accessories!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">And if you think the last name sounds familiar</div><div style="text-align: center;">Megan is my dear daughter in law and wonderful mother to our grandchildren!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Not only is she a creative talent</div><div style="text-align: center;">she has years of experience in social media!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikgAXeontrVU4-Mf04QTwH4wyKIecD053duUxBms2Cazpja_5jxY-wROkY8qxzEUoMOrD9KotXkemKDSyz5i1EYFR6WjEpY7dUWKSBYaW1Tc4TnKc35445M5gyI_9bEikQjIUBe8PA3DUzMSeidsq0Xj2EPQRh9PSC7Pze0D1BjBqHi8YzqYpfdhU88GF9/s934/IG%20Branding%20Post-05%20(2).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="934" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikgAXeontrVU4-Mf04QTwH4wyKIecD053duUxBms2Cazpja_5jxY-wROkY8qxzEUoMOrD9KotXkemKDSyz5i1EYFR6WjEpY7dUWKSBYaW1Tc4TnKc35445M5gyI_9bEikQjIUBe8PA3DUzMSeidsq0Xj2EPQRh9PSC7Pze0D1BjBqHi8YzqYpfdhU88GF9/s16000/IG%20Branding%20Post-05%20(2).jpg" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Thank you so much for stopping by</div><div style="text-align: center;">and</div><div style="text-align: center;"> sharing in my excitement for my up coming </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Accessory Collection Launch!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">Stay tuned here for lots of exciting things to come!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLc4WXwz7tMXtxQJ0JYrDc2nTlt5MQWAdCqmulwzpexmeC0ZRgmrxeViXmAlCYpNTSo7YttwttVEwjuq7qzKWn1FfS6c_HTjUsqwyCWwlMCu-cuHaT_FxpVnRWAUyMLIm02It7fB0q0boPZggqQrY_HJ0kAOK6vpiqlV5nrHxVlXiM3O-ij49JhRuph00M/s934/IG%20Branding%20Post-06%20(1)%20(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="934" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLc4WXwz7tMXtxQJ0JYrDc2nTlt5MQWAdCqmulwzpexmeC0ZRgmrxeViXmAlCYpNTSo7YttwttVEwjuq7qzKWn1FfS6c_HTjUsqwyCWwlMCu-cuHaT_FxpVnRWAUyMLIm02It7fB0q0boPZggqQrY_HJ0kAOK6vpiqlV5nrHxVlXiM3O-ij49JhRuph00M/s16000/IG%20Branding%20Post-06%20(1)%20(1).jpg" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">As always my friends</p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">I wish you love and joy</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">as you style your life</span></div><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Tamera Beardsleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00855427513744644731noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926693259891960139.post-40821731904385023422023-08-31T10:22:00.001-07:002023-08-31T10:22:24.443-07:00End of Summer Backyard Party<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMPRaB0m-tnxv5B_xBcIM5VCRman846-iI7JeTg2h4PYalabjDy8rkkpnbda88OhpsN_fQVjy3WwQxrCCHw6IkCRgPpTIg5s8F7sP1Ed98m4G7YkbljjAm9YjSG3961FljhPqWroWbp3wkUY_cHTM8nQ644zZtncC5qvP_zg8e_uEhGUBcp8DtkHr_8oAl/s1120/IMG_4728.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1120" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMPRaB0m-tnxv5B_xBcIM5VCRman846-iI7JeTg2h4PYalabjDy8rkkpnbda88OhpsN_fQVjy3WwQxrCCHw6IkCRgPpTIg5s8F7sP1Ed98m4G7YkbljjAm9YjSG3961FljhPqWroWbp3wkUY_cHTM8nQ644zZtncC5qvP_zg8e_uEhGUBcp8DtkHr_8oAl/s16000/IMG_4728.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This summer our son Hunter and his family</div><div style="text-align: center;">moved back here to Southern California from Austin Texas!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Almost three years minus one month they were gone.</div><div style="text-align: center;">When I heard they were coming back</div><div style="text-align: center;">it sounded so much</div><div style="text-align: center;"> too good to be true</div><div style="text-align: center;">I never even let myself get excited.</div><div style="text-align: center;">It was such a huge answered prayer!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">They are actually back now and I couldn't be happier about it!</div><div style="text-align: center;">So I wanted to throw them </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">a summer</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Welcome Back Party!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I wanted a fun gathering of our family and his wife Megan's sweet family!</div><div style="text-align: center;">It had been since before they left for Texas</div><div style="text-align: center;">that we'd all been together.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiehBxE_l-z2HNCVGSjnKlClhMTRblWXNurwCMaJT4UHT1HoJZXY2YrxwE3khwrNzfU6xE2_t7d4TvsgVuK3gwScseKXtO8tFtTkuD-8I9mESFtf8DxvxwMS0cNx5El0mtbC500bbYUO_4ZkVflpP2zmaRX3lg6dUqzhsk29yjbYODb5uHA6sF9X_O8HPaX/s840/IMG_3742.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="630" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiehBxE_l-z2HNCVGSjnKlClhMTRblWXNurwCMaJT4UHT1HoJZXY2YrxwE3khwrNzfU6xE2_t7d4TvsgVuK3gwScseKXtO8tFtTkuD-8I9mESFtf8DxvxwMS0cNx5El0mtbC500bbYUO_4ZkVflpP2zmaRX3lg6dUqzhsk29yjbYODb5uHA6sF9X_O8HPaX/s16000/IMG_3742.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I started planning for the </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">End of Summer Party</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">3 weeks before the event.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My lush cutting garden of Shasta daisies were the beginning inspiration!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I wanted the party to be fun and colorful</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">with a nod to a childlike spirit</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">after all our adorable grandchildren would be here!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I wanted to do a party that all four generations would enjoy!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQvM9HvkuIDLFnlLmK2iI80hAZ0Pc_-x5REnteRcR8kbaVMYpZKGeU6qvD70-ySBpABhHx-gXWll5mCLzbDLERdKn51iO2vtAYSOhy-aFv8vX1aGaZVbOWr689635F7oz-BeGGaOCulw3zDX_4TMqWbUSGzdp74UmnHbsTX_g1Pz5rR-IJrIoFnUK7fLzI/s840/IMG_4733.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="676" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQvM9HvkuIDLFnlLmK2iI80hAZ0Pc_-x5REnteRcR8kbaVMYpZKGeU6qvD70-ySBpABhHx-gXWll5mCLzbDLERdKn51iO2vtAYSOhy-aFv8vX1aGaZVbOWr689635F7oz-BeGGaOCulw3zDX_4TMqWbUSGzdp74UmnHbsTX_g1Pz5rR-IJrIoFnUK7fLzI/s16000/IMG_4733.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have adored the Topo Chico glass water bottles for years</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Iv'e always wanted a chance to repurpose them somehow.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This was just the party to use them!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I knew I could run almost 2 dozen </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Recycled Glass Bottles for Vases</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">down the length of our alfresco farm table!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">They would be perfect to highlight my Shasta daisies from my cutting garden!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">**( By the time of the party my daisies were on their way out so I used flowers I bought)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4XwB1cF50nt23cpyb9eHng4H-Yjw2q7zmiuXRRcr30UYUVW3HHxkB3GqnJSlI7LieDEOnfDPKDtm_k5Pr46TUXtx-uYe7WVK_hK5pvMEZZ37Q05aexH5iQ2iPF45nGQlqT7K7FqvFwfx_jqBHB2vnwNrzQomiSGeXRlvRswVSfEwA2vpotlAowMgGryXA/s840/IMG_4768.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="586" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4XwB1cF50nt23cpyb9eHng4H-Yjw2q7zmiuXRRcr30UYUVW3HHxkB3GqnJSlI7LieDEOnfDPKDtm_k5Pr46TUXtx-uYe7WVK_hK5pvMEZZ37Q05aexH5iQ2iPF45nGQlqT7K7FqvFwfx_jqBHB2vnwNrzQomiSGeXRlvRswVSfEwA2vpotlAowMgGryXA/s16000/IMG_4768.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitwevgrXpQ3fEUPL4Wg7QNrzXbDCFoyq5kaho6QYo0-yu-dM0RokRC4rmkt1SDTXT5s8aKvTXZTO4GaRe616muHP8BmY2QHvnMiEkBuAs7EG3IaVKgJZ_5HwEzVMWlyjO4Fd2MyHFtkH1V8TIULKGdDMHmOBBQZoOIQT5zLQHtWSx6LKe13sbWy5PaOIP7/s840/IMG_4744.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="630" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitwevgrXpQ3fEUPL4Wg7QNrzXbDCFoyq5kaho6QYo0-yu-dM0RokRC4rmkt1SDTXT5s8aKvTXZTO4GaRe616muHP8BmY2QHvnMiEkBuAs7EG3IaVKgJZ_5HwEzVMWlyjO4Fd2MyHFtkH1V8TIULKGdDMHmOBBQZoOIQT5zLQHtWSx6LKe13sbWy5PaOIP7/s16000/IMG_4744.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I set several tables the same way with my </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Colorful Plate Collections</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">and</div><div style="text-align: center;">daisies in the colorful bottles.</div><div style="text-align: center;">This colorful palette played perfectly off of my blue and white summer color scheme I do though out my house in the summer.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpdITl22IzAO_03vDKh4Km0Hx-DR3diZAX0k0dBSeIQSO9chOqtU_I2IelPzGFC999mta6BgUIdK20UVEPIXQsMUEwbvERoAxR8-NZu4XHdskaP_4czqrev8sEqSqh4YWYVxGpsc5IsImgd-96RVkn8FfJSLd1aWcXWSEAKGgQGotGhYsxq9EWi-y77QcX/s840/IMG_4758.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="630" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpdITl22IzAO_03vDKh4Km0Hx-DR3diZAX0k0dBSeIQSO9chOqtU_I2IelPzGFC999mta6BgUIdK20UVEPIXQsMUEwbvERoAxR8-NZu4XHdskaP_4czqrev8sEqSqh4YWYVxGpsc5IsImgd-96RVkn8FfJSLd1aWcXWSEAKGgQGotGhYsxq9EWi-y77QcX/s16000/IMG_4758.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">To add even more outdoor color and a feeling of playfulness</div><div style="text-align: center;">I used my collection of </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-large;">Fabric Pennants</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"> clothes pinned to my backyard 'greenery walls'.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFrigo7LIxa8Ig-30CUyCSYHrHpkOz3317aLteDNV8c0WzYpLReAFPFX87FcOt-wA15iFxZ8gDoZqff4WIKR2QaVsoA--Rkd2SHtzTIIr9vSD0Y3Xfw598p1OVmV2OGclHdHYPwGc1ZaQ_Dkc8iyV4dbQLAsE_oyYDlvjZQyuQPJ0O1EVZHxqfq0qASHuH/s840/IMG_4840.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="658" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFrigo7LIxa8Ig-30CUyCSYHrHpkOz3317aLteDNV8c0WzYpLReAFPFX87FcOt-wA15iFxZ8gDoZqff4WIKR2QaVsoA--Rkd2SHtzTIIr9vSD0Y3Xfw598p1OVmV2OGclHdHYPwGc1ZaQ_Dkc8iyV4dbQLAsE_oyYDlvjZQyuQPJ0O1EVZHxqfq0qASHuH/s16000/IMG_4840.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Such an easy and sustainable way</div><div style="text-align: center;"> to make use of old clothes or even fabric scraps around the house.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Simple cloth triangles folded over and hot glued to jute twine.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmVh9bL94cLg56SShDkOBx3GkznxflBGqiLJVRsiGkvRZ-2Dm6r-jW4ao4WESh16QFaAKl7pPcGvxamJHMjV-fe3g9vNa3mftbO30ZvTHGptLnbRiBER9XwFpVEBo07zYQI8MByJIs7RrxrF3YZTHxc5QoVKPqa2u0urHckapJqcz4Ri0jZPIGlZodHpU2/s840/IMG_5009.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="594" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmVh9bL94cLg56SShDkOBx3GkznxflBGqiLJVRsiGkvRZ-2Dm6r-jW4ao4WESh16QFaAKl7pPcGvxamJHMjV-fe3g9vNa3mftbO30ZvTHGptLnbRiBER9XwFpVEBo07zYQI8MByJIs7RrxrF3YZTHxc5QoVKPqa2u0urHckapJqcz4Ri0jZPIGlZodHpU2/s16000/IMG_5009.png" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I even used some old tea towels that had come to the end of their time.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I simply cut out the parts I liked</div><div style="text-align: center;">hot glued them onto triangles of denim</div><div style="text-align: center;">folded them over and hot glued them once again to some jute twine!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Such a simple project with results that can be reused for years!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;">that I probably will continue to add to my collection!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Such a fun way to add personal memories to gatherings!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi87NzqQPpi7T92HC7ZDSgm6l1quhwMRgZE8gPMGDe57KGUhEbF-0kHk20bHsoA3SJkSLOqeCSvplHw4FOGi5rGZA4NOsV199v5xgXTPKdX10EXiDYY4FLqLneErwBPKhnQM-z7xOjNKlf6pgqN76U7LCL_wVJpbGah4M8V1R5sbwkDsKCGNY86el9qLIbP/s840/IMG_4746%20(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="595" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi87NzqQPpi7T92HC7ZDSgm6l1quhwMRgZE8gPMGDe57KGUhEbF-0kHk20bHsoA3SJkSLOqeCSvplHw4FOGi5rGZA4NOsV199v5xgXTPKdX10EXiDYY4FLqLneErwBPKhnQM-z7xOjNKlf6pgqN76U7LCL_wVJpbGah4M8V1R5sbwkDsKCGNY86el9qLIbP/s16000/IMG_4746%20(1).jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The next colorful party element I added were</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Beach Balls!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">And lots of them!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfWjSOascecnPsGXkvontlFdl8h0QhdtT81COM1grgm0WLG7Tz6pzeyJc57uVBd2yhOiy59v3ALTyptbIHrgekN3dIBpU5d1DiIbQ3Urca_WWtsszuBw_iyyYhSJr5G1jkTzzw7OeZtgefAH5Zh8tGWZ8e6g62FkE77JmQBKHI5v5Kzck7GysK1evKyGII/s840/IMG_4731.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="699" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfWjSOascecnPsGXkvontlFdl8h0QhdtT81COM1grgm0WLG7Tz6pzeyJc57uVBd2yhOiy59v3ALTyptbIHrgekN3dIBpU5d1DiIbQ3Urca_WWtsszuBw_iyyYhSJr5G1jkTzzw7OeZtgefAH5Zh8tGWZ8e6g62FkE77JmQBKHI5v5Kzck7GysK1evKyGII/s16000/IMG_4731.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I ordered three sizes in multiples</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> all from Amazon.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I opted for the classic color palette as it reinforced my primary color way for this party.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The beach balls ended up to be even more fun than I anticipated!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I used them everywhere!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I even used them in a big wooden tray for a focal point upon entry to the backyard!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRI6qDLV-abXFN8eq8Bmtoqw7jGUYF1IwXkrn29tPqkUbdSZhc8WIyAqamlk-YZlfoZplE-1eQ5-gDG1oo7kLEjYXphqE1HnVqFl0bjxChUR5VHxGjYEY31MYhaz_VkbLlgoIVUBNqn_LYZv7_ROeJDcJfmDYaOsWdVFE-MTlej7L1vCdtvxU4FndVNhnq/s1223/IMG_4665.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1223" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRI6qDLV-abXFN8eq8Bmtoqw7jGUYF1IwXkrn29tPqkUbdSZhc8WIyAqamlk-YZlfoZplE-1eQ5-gDG1oo7kLEjYXphqE1HnVqFl0bjxChUR5VHxGjYEY31MYhaz_VkbLlgoIVUBNqn_LYZv7_ROeJDcJfmDYaOsWdVFE-MTlej7L1vCdtvxU4FndVNhnq/s16000/IMG_4665.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I had them all over the backyard grass as well.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEPc6ncdpqJ46qMN38PjUcGvQOcuEnFIreEEXpAs899TFX8it8FoaUl8PXmNCnU6dxjdlsmFnuXAzTFtTUzCr5SH8cyts4e7kHv68hDyj0hQonH86xTHAvLm3V45jZO4Bx2E1UtBmt9i9Ydfh549u2oAjRwa1mhMFNBHKmHxZK9tyX7VxiuJKnAOmtiiU_/s840/IMG_4686.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="830" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEPc6ncdpqJ46qMN38PjUcGvQOcuEnFIreEEXpAs899TFX8it8FoaUl8PXmNCnU6dxjdlsmFnuXAzTFtTUzCr5SH8cyts4e7kHv68hDyj0hQonH86xTHAvLm3V45jZO4Bx2E1UtBmt9i9Ydfh549u2oAjRwa1mhMFNBHKmHxZK9tyX7VxiuJKnAOmtiiU_/s16000/IMG_4686.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The beach balls just say playful and fun</div><div style="text-align: center;">which is exactly what I was going for in my party decor!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">My very favorite part of using them</div><div style="text-align: center;">was the happiness on the faces of our grandchildren!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Pure delight!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1120" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5j5M6vDDx8QYXYfonAyuoI58fjOskqeJea3cm1e1sg8dUbMxvW5XGZHWq5GnQblzh_u6qNSdykZzGKhxLi8PHiDw___StLGFpPlNz2gnUYKnuRcW2e8FGMYoXCwn7KR77Rw2Dr_-M9iNBiTTEeq7Pvxv6EJn3q2VUYUwAfJPNUpNGWq-ksgNwdYaU5Ljd/s16000/IMG_4712.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwxk9Bbc2T9fAFewsILrfZunx-mutWUiGQ8E3pyQS_1uCLzpfq_tuKl9SPnpjgI9Jx5M9xIYi4-e9cTnk_xIf0fT-maY1KXtfPKv2rPP_XpwPosyzPvJHRffPU2KxDOgEaIfIzHSvNcvwfsEyzFyRBkbYwdPo43F2p3IgtzES1kZ-PtzcjQMMAaCz85XPP/s840/IMG_4682.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="494" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwxk9Bbc2T9fAFewsILrfZunx-mutWUiGQ8E3pyQS_1uCLzpfq_tuKl9SPnpjgI9Jx5M9xIYi4-e9cTnk_xIf0fT-maY1KXtfPKv2rPP_XpwPosyzPvJHRffPU2KxDOgEaIfIzHSvNcvwfsEyzFyRBkbYwdPo43F2p3IgtzES1kZ-PtzcjQMMAaCz85XPP/s16000/IMG_4682.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">So much fun to be had from such a simple toy</div><div style="text-align: center;">which made for the best party props!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin692dJ7HGpObk2ApWgM-VKXMOUK_jRRocSUkHfZXNU1wB5koQ4X_b0kkpgD_c7qz73sapPWDO5Dc3yASysxm0U-CCflxVvjfgi57A1tx8WPhtQ_-pJk5WnWl8Jqn5-FhAB-EDv2hNt-VJePwvbZCUL24N1vHDlCUjyURp0wx9o1EiSYqm61RWu87fwO6I/s840/IMG_4716.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="642" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin692dJ7HGpObk2ApWgM-VKXMOUK_jRRocSUkHfZXNU1wB5koQ4X_b0kkpgD_c7qz73sapPWDO5Dc3yASysxm0U-CCflxVvjfgi57A1tx8WPhtQ_-pJk5WnWl8Jqn5-FhAB-EDv2hNt-VJePwvbZCUL24N1vHDlCUjyURp0wx9o1EiSYqm61RWu87fwO6I/s16000/IMG_4716.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">They were fun in our waterfall!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA1AK4vbCk4YNMyCMYge8nRtRRvTJBMdI0H2H8Ri6APDH0ipuQVGody_loUnIYEuL2z5YRSP-KWkUabAp_ixBdOlHj_W_HtvSRqBT4qks1KWZ2U8TFE-4pQODiqWlo9b2wCvoG9psdGIaWet0n6Mjlyxx_sI6jmM30YH7hCI6lbuPFzooMQMN-CBLuLDds/s840/IMG_4695.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="610" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA1AK4vbCk4YNMyCMYge8nRtRRvTJBMdI0H2H8Ri6APDH0ipuQVGody_loUnIYEuL2z5YRSP-KWkUabAp_ixBdOlHj_W_HtvSRqBT4qks1KWZ2U8TFE-4pQODiqWlo9b2wCvoG9psdGIaWet0n6Mjlyxx_sI6jmM30YH7hCI6lbuPFzooMQMN-CBLuLDds/s16000/IMG_4695.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Easily filled this summer's inflatable pool!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEoZqLApBewnmFHeoRNoS1j9URbALTL3oCHbsz_Lf0hz-wBcKGywN9OhxNqtl32W1c3mDGEqk9_w3lw6NLhZWRIViyqyx32Vu0UsWMS-3EBxxZbuhuxtG03viz0Ga7YEaoj-ZBDVPXrMbgeADcvu9cNOsilzyKsv2j-CBGJPXTqaaEc25SEJxfTy9qSUr7/s840/IMG_4696%20(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="630" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEoZqLApBewnmFHeoRNoS1j9URbALTL3oCHbsz_Lf0hz-wBcKGywN9OhxNqtl32W1c3mDGEqk9_w3lw6NLhZWRIViyqyx32Vu0UsWMS-3EBxxZbuhuxtG03viz0Ga7YEaoj-ZBDVPXrMbgeADcvu9cNOsilzyKsv2j-CBGJPXTqaaEc25SEJxfTy9qSUr7/s16000/IMG_4696%20(1).jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">When I design and style a party I always like to have things done several days in advance.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I've learned this trick over the years.</div><div style="text-align: center;">For me, it keeps things stress free, creative and enjoyable.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I simply wash all the dish ware again on the day of.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This party was no exception</div><div style="text-align: center;">which meant it was all set up a few days before </div><div style="text-align: center;">when we had Hunter and his family over for a family dinner.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I am so glad I did!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Because it ended up that this was the only day the party props were used</div><div style="text-align: center;">in the way they were designed!</div><div style="text-align: center;">(I was also grateful I took photos early on)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here in Southern California we literally never, ever get rain in August</div><div style="text-align: center;">but this year we had a Tropical Storm arrive not just the day of the party</div><div style="text-align: center;">but it was projected to hit during the party.</div><div style="text-align: center;">so of course a quick plan B was put into place.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8X_j1FjHfe7LgO2nJQW3d4MIkKezHaLvwiVj5SDbnLtdz56NNQ1j5OJt1IJPSKLDISW-_3aXyNPejSn0XhnQjO5YpeALWAI6iddx3Gqo4EaL6YgGPJho6Gp5TOeSFB7dOY-AFeNGb_FNFT7YLc4kJIce--bW-IRNDbZ5CB15ezNzwZJPk9Biv5btGm3U4/s840/IMG_4848.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="534" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8X_j1FjHfe7LgO2nJQW3d4MIkKezHaLvwiVj5SDbnLtdz56NNQ1j5OJt1IJPSKLDISW-_3aXyNPejSn0XhnQjO5YpeALWAI6iddx3Gqo4EaL6YgGPJho6Gp5TOeSFB7dOY-AFeNGb_FNFT7YLc4kJIce--bW-IRNDbZ5CB15ezNzwZJPk9Biv5btGm3U4/s16000/IMG_4848.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Our little living room was rearranged to accommodate plenty of seating.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I brought in some of the banners and beach balls.</div><div style="text-align: center;">We even changed our menu last minute.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="630" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO2ggfu2UgDMqwHgajf54FWxyX0OZg8ks5ny2erEZPeSw41dDkTLq1KEG-Q0py5DF_hhj4bAK4szGe-zgN6uI6pAFGQnf4o51LBRX1OPtiB7qu8ClfQ5dVhdhM5jxMEqBNsj3BJOIthorRI2qhSZd4grzfFkqqBG8UnK7GEzaXUAYCrtFrMaCy8RkH29bI/s16000/IMG_4844.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I set up the </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Cutest Coloring Station</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">We added a sheet of thin wood over the coffee table</div><div style="text-align: center;">I had coloring sheets and plenty of colors and colored pencils.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I styled it with attractive holders using glass jars, cans and some small ceramic buckets.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I set them all in my long narrow tray filled with rice.</div><div style="text-align: center;">A small bouquet in a recycled glass jar finished off the coloring station!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6qpzB8MR9ryHY1ZJHvf8_I9Ojp71e6tyHPOrgCYUpDimkHyWRiMhjuD5zH6rXRfKNW9rtvz-wrzwrftWznxJ8otu3QFWEgZm5-VL9H1418DvjYwxNVNczI4x6XEYDXwNchDXUeb5YKWhdlAaimerCl0labCVlZdZMAbqJHfE8r-21Wb5uyzqaWaWi6AcF/s995/IMG_4924.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="995" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6qpzB8MR9ryHY1ZJHvf8_I9Ojp71e6tyHPOrgCYUpDimkHyWRiMhjuD5zH6rXRfKNW9rtvz-wrzwrftWznxJ8otu3QFWEgZm5-VL9H1418DvjYwxNVNczI4x6XEYDXwNchDXUeb5YKWhdlAaimerCl0labCVlZdZMAbqJHfE8r-21Wb5uyzqaWaWi6AcF/s16000/IMG_4924.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">When I was younger I would have been upset that the party had to be reset</div><div style="text-align: center;">from my original vision.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Luckily, I have grown up.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I know these days </div><div style="text-align: center;">without a doubt</div><div style="text-align: center;">any party is really</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">all about people coming together</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I take entertaining seriously</div><div style="text-align: center;">I am always so grateful for people taking the time to come together.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Loosing both of my parents in the last few years</div><div style="text-align: center;">as sad as it is</div><div style="text-align: center;">gives me the most gratitude and love</div><div style="text-align: center;">when getting together with people I care about.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I never, ever take togetherness for granted.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Especially when it comes to the the true miracle that are grandchildren.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">What a gift to be on the planet at the same time.</div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFJL_gM4bmh2nyWKNHy7WywTl9LO12fGyHcNMn5GYtdO8YDVdXNE-Xng7p4TEx2UMYMkEKmwzHfu4infB1wkbrBLPrplp0ij8HIceUDDmpTRT7Jilq1DXvOhVJKnc6YOP-5QMZ2gToye8OGOe2WUQPWkyDQh7MGz-SN80Jl8rcHtjAb4c1FvPSuNSYPleL/s840/IMG_4798.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="630" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFJL_gM4bmh2nyWKNHy7WywTl9LO12fGyHcNMn5GYtdO8YDVdXNE-Xng7p4TEx2UMYMkEKmwzHfu4infB1wkbrBLPrplp0ij8HIceUDDmpTRT7Jilq1DXvOhVJKnc6YOP-5QMZ2gToye8OGOe2WUQPWkyDQh7MGz-SN80Jl8rcHtjAb4c1FvPSuNSYPleL/s16000/IMG_4798.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">As always my friends</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">I wish you love and joy </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">as you style your life</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Tamera Beardsleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00855427513744644731noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926693259891960139.post-43476818062041379712023-08-03T10:24:00.008-07:002023-08-21T16:10:33.673-07:00Navy and White Summer Wear<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqEeIKD-oK2vNFXdp3StNriowOHDpSnnayeaV9Eoe-w_MpR2eJKGg5v3k-dSzJA80Ri3t8bqWXm_arBaQHGbNXgTCbX4kzyWcAMPdDnY8r6xlpx3b62wNk4Z_YXG7naQjVubNano1z-NrFZwxcAp8RaD3dJrphKO4fIUfJleN8JkoND4s1q-vPOpiAgDgN/s840/IMG_3439.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="672" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqEeIKD-oK2vNFXdp3StNriowOHDpSnnayeaV9Eoe-w_MpR2eJKGg5v3k-dSzJA80Ri3t8bqWXm_arBaQHGbNXgTCbX4kzyWcAMPdDnY8r6xlpx3b62wNk4Z_YXG7naQjVubNano1z-NrFZwxcAp8RaD3dJrphKO4fIUfJleN8JkoND4s1q-vPOpiAgDgN/s16000/IMG_3439.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div>I finished writing this post</div><div>only to come back and see it published </div><div>with absolutely none of my words!</div><div><br /></div><div>Maybe it's for the best.</div><div>It's definitely a simple little post</div><div>about a few </div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;">High Summer </span></div><div>decor elements I've added in recently</div><div>to break up what feels like the dog days of summer.</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHuVjR07J5PngYEnVy7T3Y3uVg2PZYK8jiNyDxthKFJpLn72OhaVuOOnhhBtiDugcdFu8PjVXlxE2bTznvPaD__NsPzXXqLbPKMKWf1yvFhA6m_MmdcCWJVqPkddGlXjoBcK0PUGXxGg34sA4Urrbqa9ErNOkWLDFXnSRezBMzfjJmuGLnaybysj-4dIp7/s840/IMG_3465.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="736" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHuVjR07J5PngYEnVy7T3Y3uVg2PZYK8jiNyDxthKFJpLn72OhaVuOOnhhBtiDugcdFu8PjVXlxE2bTznvPaD__NsPzXXqLbPKMKWf1yvFhA6m_MmdcCWJVqPkddGlXjoBcK0PUGXxGg34sA4Urrbqa9ErNOkWLDFXnSRezBMzfjJmuGLnaybysj-4dIp7/s16000/IMG_3465.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Simply put</div><div style="text-align: center;">it's lemons in shells</div><div style="text-align: center;">using shells instead of flowers for the most part.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Tamera Beardsleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00855427513744644731noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926693259891960139.post-60955183977306093922023-06-23T09:42:00.000-07:002023-06-23T09:42:00.040-07:00Rare Society Friday Date Night<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmEFvZr5YTi5R2od4fYQmCQUc8K-0UJ6xr6iqqGA2YP6k9-hfWGPkl_91ggvZ8-GWp_fvCqvcNAzN6ZYPcaPOWPzu8ynBkMvO7Xj5ONc-bMjmoc6Cwgw9od3HnjOlxj0cAVTxssrmF6CxHhsqX1z59yuEvJBgnem8zZV1Cim_jyVoF6Q6VJrRUfh5ak0cS/s847/IMG_2673.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="847" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmEFvZr5YTi5R2od4fYQmCQUc8K-0UJ6xr6iqqGA2YP6k9-hfWGPkl_91ggvZ8-GWp_fvCqvcNAzN6ZYPcaPOWPzu8ynBkMvO7Xj5ONc-bMjmoc6Cwgw9od3HnjOlxj0cAVTxssrmF6CxHhsqX1z59yuEvJBgnem8zZV1Cim_jyVoF6Q6VJrRUfh5ak0cS/s16000/IMG_2673.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm back today with a quick</div><div style="text-align: center;">Friday Date Night Post.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3Sfpx7KuR8XgX1MNUufnkV4dNhwAw36ry_fgOc_Io-l7HtkcZxGRWrlfETMmiu0Q_PQE7cnxClWaJ36xXsE-cG6cxQO-qtESjEH3KKhd6QJ_IHvpMelfjbWY6DXU1Y3ixc4_kHUakzTTK4nHOcx9TkUMyiPULCB_21FQfJhmVc7g8a7gCZjWZ3b2MgxOv/s1120/IMG_2713.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1120" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3Sfpx7KuR8XgX1MNUufnkV4dNhwAw36ry_fgOc_Io-l7HtkcZxGRWrlfETMmiu0Q_PQE7cnxClWaJ36xXsE-cG6cxQO-qtESjEH3KKhd6QJ_IHvpMelfjbWY6DXU1Y3ixc4_kHUakzTTK4nHOcx9TkUMyiPULCB_21FQfJhmVc7g8a7gCZjWZ3b2MgxOv/s16000/IMG_2713.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I wanted some fun drama for our evening out </div><div style="text-align: center;">at a brand new restaurant in San Clemente.</div><div style="text-align: center;">So I went for a printed maxi</div><div style="text-align: center;">but made it less fancy with a cotton blouse and straw bag.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I was going for some </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Down to Earth Glamour</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">some glam meets beachy.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib3NCZIBiGfmOtRO-Y55yvriV_9XQIVAo8EYCHWjlfLI4cv4ElKGQ1XtQcZaBbxH1UNtabvHuAqfMrX-ogRsb-quKQKaPk587IDP24b89ynnTw2uMGrJ_-8HZZmZKfDC4aMdjWrjGUgA3yLXVS5eDJanm1wRXUA701kdzSNIIdjQthwc7SsLAaTyo8sSbp/s846/IMG_2695.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="846" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib3NCZIBiGfmOtRO-Y55yvriV_9XQIVAo8EYCHWjlfLI4cv4ElKGQ1XtQcZaBbxH1UNtabvHuAqfMrX-ogRsb-quKQKaPk587IDP24b89ynnTw2uMGrJ_-8HZZmZKfDC4aMdjWrjGUgA3yLXVS5eDJanm1wRXUA701kdzSNIIdjQthwc7SsLAaTyo8sSbp/s16000/IMG_2695.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">A white platform sandal brought a modern edge</div><div style="text-align: center;">to the ball skirt I've had for years.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I find a fashion forward shoe the quickest way to update</div><div style="text-align: center;">my beloved pieces.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I spend a lot of time curating my wardrobe</div><div style="text-align: center;">with pieces I continue to love</div><div style="text-align: center;">and </div><div style="text-align: center;">still making my outfits fresh and personal.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn85M9idrXIoE5Z--A3UbZ4NeaqK_jnqtqyOoZDTCOA7f3RgW6lEQ4OtyAQAJyOuZO4qdWTDkUxbwMdZMH3wssU79qp0qaP_2rJ50rBnKT3jGTv51sWMCuCLWiLYuSx39ZUepfwC0zYPASDvpSHiSUKuCylaf24u0MwnGE_KlURUrBoqJI9SFV28w1eZrd/s1120/IMG_2626.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1120" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn85M9idrXIoE5Z--A3UbZ4NeaqK_jnqtqyOoZDTCOA7f3RgW6lEQ4OtyAQAJyOuZO4qdWTDkUxbwMdZMH3wssU79qp0qaP_2rJ50rBnKT3jGTv51sWMCuCLWiLYuSx39ZUepfwC0zYPASDvpSHiSUKuCylaf24u0MwnGE_KlURUrBoqJI9SFV28w1eZrd/s16000/IMG_2626.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Our Friday Date Night destination</div><div style="text-align: center;">was a new kid in town</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://raresociety.com/"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Rare Society</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">which just opened a fifth location in beautiful San Clemente.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Part of the Trust Restaurant Group of San Diego</div><div style="text-align: center;">it's helmed by the infamous Chef Brad Wise !</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;">An outdoor patio that feel sophisticated beachy</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">while taking advantage of our SoCal weather.</div><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggeC4JXXtziCepdhXe_Ws7wQ9Ieh2YX-AIXiaABP_X-oeBW5lP7BIzx34AVf6zBMlA-QlwUOldYfz-vukvT8-HTHONtnmXJxDAPAsKIdmkke-BmYNQ-Wh6v9A7KgcrRJe46sk5coDJgprEWTbnl11YlnkA46RgJbyaOutSSBJHrribmMmdzOWXe3rxzJVr/s840/IMG_2694.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="675" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggeC4JXXtziCepdhXe_Ws7wQ9Ieh2YX-AIXiaABP_X-oeBW5lP7BIzx34AVf6zBMlA-QlwUOldYfz-vukvT8-HTHONtnmXJxDAPAsKIdmkke-BmYNQ-Wh6v9A7KgcrRJe46sk5coDJgprEWTbnl11YlnkA46RgJbyaOutSSBJHrribmMmdzOWXe3rxzJVr/s16000/IMG_2694.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">The entire restaurant design fits perfectly in San Clemente's aesthetic </div><div style="text-align: center;">while bringing it a bit of glamour!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The service, cocktails and food amazing!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I highly recommend and can't wait to return!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">If you decide to visit be sure to make reservations!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Or if you just want to be at the bar</div><div style="text-align: center;">get there before the 5:00 opening.</div><div style="text-align: center;">The bar is small and if you miss the first bar seating</div><div style="text-align: center;">the wait is long!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Jeff and I got their 10 minutes early and we were so glad we did!</div><div style="text-align: center;">It made for a most lovely </div><div style="text-align: center;">Friday Date Night</div><div style="text-align: center;">at</div><div style="text-align: center;">San Clemente's</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://raresociety.com/"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Rare Society!</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtPGcN2tmi81FhfXunlX8G-t7-73UJJn5XQg_-dnipwcbVjSR5WJ4mO17vpP_ZuUpElPt59A4FCDOjCGJuB8D57eKZoeUDP6NMqa34yZr_ev6dlo3oEOeFRwZ-Hm7bsu5VyehNx6G5w9_33XHywaEjsxNhyu47Vyot6Dr3aCWWnmo2xErOzoeTcXaWKVUT/s840/IMG_2681.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="630" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtPGcN2tmi81FhfXunlX8G-t7-73UJJn5XQg_-dnipwcbVjSR5WJ4mO17vpP_ZuUpElPt59A4FCDOjCGJuB8D57eKZoeUDP6NMqa34yZr_ev6dlo3oEOeFRwZ-Hm7bsu5VyehNx6G5w9_33XHywaEjsxNhyu47Vyot6Dr3aCWWnmo2xErOzoeTcXaWKVUT/s16000/IMG_2681.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;">As always my friends</p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">I wish you love and joy</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">as you style your life</span></div><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Tamera Beardsleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00855427513744644731noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926693259891960139.post-60530890054680093752023-06-12T06:25:00.004-07:002023-06-12T06:30:14.479-07:00Hello Monday ... Hello Gratitude<p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiowWqXzKRS_PPBz4-e7h8Y4Cj09otPXlIKLYEygOSYpYij_vbhwuVShs1cQssZJwW26urvyjYjP0gtIIn-W6nsyitJytrvFIBu8H5I9YaYerJlsSqQQgjD4pz85Nn6wiPHvcIxtSS74FgFq3Y18rr3ABzRNAiq3LlbI378jyvqTWs7yeO-oPjJTfUrYg/s840/IMG_2068%20(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="706" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiowWqXzKRS_PPBz4-e7h8Y4Cj09otPXlIKLYEygOSYpYij_vbhwuVShs1cQssZJwW26urvyjYjP0gtIIn-W6nsyitJytrvFIBu8H5I9YaYerJlsSqQQgjD4pz85Nn6wiPHvcIxtSS74FgFq3Y18rr3ABzRNAiq3LlbI378jyvqTWs7yeO-oPjJTfUrYg/s16000/IMG_2068%20(1).jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="text-align: center;">I am such a big believer in</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Gratitude</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">Over the years it has helped transform </div><div style="text-align: center;">my outlook on life.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">I practice gratitude daily.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I write my goals for the day</div><div style="text-align: center;">and </div><div style="text-align: center;">then make my </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Gratitude list.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Some days I can feel the Gratitude deeply</div><div style="text-align: center;">some days it feels a little further removed.</div><div style="text-align: center;">But on those days when it feels like it's escaping my heart</div><div style="text-align: center;">I still write my list because </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">the practice of</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Intentional Gratitude</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">works best with consistency.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The more effort I put into finding the magic in my life</div><div style="text-align: center;">the more magic there is in my life.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">At night when I have trouble sleeping</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">I go through my day</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">and </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">make note of all of the magical moments</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">and </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">what I did well that day.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">Trust me</div><div style="text-align: center;">it's a much better way to prepare for sleep than entertaining </div><div style="text-align: center;">every fear and worry.</div><div style="text-align: center;">For me sometimes it feels like such a mentally vulnerable state</div><div style="text-align: center;">laying in bed waiting for sleep</div><div style="text-align: center;">I have learned to train my focus on </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Gratitude</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">and</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"> Prayer.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This past week has been filled with much </div><div style="text-align: center;">gratitude.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUMra8xUPmr-3NHEaF1uHTNzfnZ1heDHpdaS5C-zpo4lLc5TBLdG4acZEraqk-Bsc7o5DwF-vMqSCrZR_0b8dy2KrYknH2qsAHuAP9TNX6gc8Xea1xAXuT7dOMmGl4fKhvoa9G-T4AzmGszBjUjyK2MblHHB3Urp39NfvdVRn7wimtnBsTdMJdgxwCXg/s1575/IMG_2464.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1575" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUMra8xUPmr-3NHEaF1uHTNzfnZ1heDHpdaS5C-zpo4lLc5TBLdG4acZEraqk-Bsc7o5DwF-vMqSCrZR_0b8dy2KrYknH2qsAHuAP9TNX6gc8Xea1xAXuT7dOMmGl4fKhvoa9G-T4AzmGszBjUjyK2MblHHB3Urp39NfvdVRn7wimtnBsTdMJdgxwCXg/s16000/IMG_2464.png" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">From huge gratitudes</div><div style="text-align: center;">for my son and his family selling their Texas house</div><div style="text-align: center;">to move back locally.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Talk about answered prayers.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div>I am exceedingly grateful </div><div>Jeff and I got to see our grandchildren</div><div>while they were out here visiting SoCal this week.</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizWB5gS2g08Ub0l8UzQgQbr2nU_ke8IyEM9mb7hLqa1kRljOpWu9uDgU7loToUsDtcvESQtaTO2ZynOMoeLBcEsjaSvWx4WMbP0MULxBVgRyUk_K3UAk7didpQYyfPIJQW2yAiSK88HOMwRtqJ9xvXkkeSKpPhI0keQ7BPwwqx3XOz1nRi5zVjJ65uJQ/s1013/IMG_2520.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1013" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizWB5gS2g08Ub0l8UzQgQbr2nU_ke8IyEM9mb7hLqa1kRljOpWu9uDgU7loToUsDtcvESQtaTO2ZynOMoeLBcEsjaSvWx4WMbP0MULxBVgRyUk_K3UAk7didpQYyfPIJQW2yAiSK88HOMwRtqJ9xvXkkeSKpPhI0keQ7BPwwqx3XOz1nRi5zVjJ65uJQ/s16000/IMG_2520.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I am also grateful Jeff and I got to go down to San Diego </div><div style="text-align: center;">to help our darling daughter set up for a popup at </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://youandyours.com/">You and Your's</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">Working on projects with her and her husband always fills my heart so full!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU5gxJRD9IqHZiv9UJKj5vEFRGdEtidXOb7UwY3pJQD4DcCgEkj5QjFJ03qhJYJ1e9ziLxJzukNRAirFCR3oa_fjhwHyowAlulgMvdfJ3rQ7Ex95K8yBthUHcdaeR3UcGCV9g6lGd1lrdXKv7HQUstG0FIVQ1l-GGIyHCPIe_NwGY9XnwQCVgJo24vEw/s840/IMG_2543.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="630" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU5gxJRD9IqHZiv9UJKj5vEFRGdEtidXOb7UwY3pJQD4DcCgEkj5QjFJ03qhJYJ1e9ziLxJzukNRAirFCR3oa_fjhwHyowAlulgMvdfJ3rQ7Ex95K8yBthUHcdaeR3UcGCV9g6lGd1lrdXKv7HQUstG0FIVQ1l-GGIyHCPIe_NwGY9XnwQCVgJo24vEw/s16000/IMG_2543.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I got to meet up with a sweet Instagram follower</div><div style="text-align: center;">who was visiting in San Diego from Philadelphia </div><div style="text-align: center;">That always warms my heart!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Instagram is such a wonderful community!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9hoFrONTZW1wdTG4PGdTnx-Lk80QOSEdjnwTPZmxg6kAZBydlje0nKWcKHhkNqGx4hPlHbXLK87417KwroudruVWHSjVUNAqzyqEPIYEaNAT5KQmGd3_s50ENo1yaYkFvXqpcVm06f2huD6-MF7q_6Xy9PBMRtoc7qOiHnYiEZ5NeZ4mFvPSD03MpxQ/s840/IMG_2535.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="674" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9hoFrONTZW1wdTG4PGdTnx-Lk80QOSEdjnwTPZmxg6kAZBydlje0nKWcKHhkNqGx4hPlHbXLK87417KwroudruVWHSjVUNAqzyqEPIYEaNAT5KQmGd3_s50ENo1yaYkFvXqpcVm06f2huD6-MF7q_6Xy9PBMRtoc7qOiHnYiEZ5NeZ4mFvPSD03MpxQ/s16000/IMG_2535.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Jeff an I were in the area of one of my Mother's favorite restaurants</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.balihairestaurant.com/"><span style="font-size: large;">the Bali Hai on Shelter Island.</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Since it was her birthday</div><div style="text-align: center;">we decided to stop for a tribute cocktail.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I can't believe it's been 5 years since she died.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5WDVpI5Ou6CFnrPhf6TOr_bBpjcarnm5eTuxHZG0BSdNYN_vP14mHsAIjH07PjTB_LH4ALtjBY8-px0-B47ovrVm883bmZ348F1BvkuvbqYGs_7f51UzsaA1SDLyoj95UR7CErav2STN9MWJrF-aCT8bldQCMonknIb_pZlcWc5ubKV-sORoBBaGtfQ/s1066/IMG_2536.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1066" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5WDVpI5Ou6CFnrPhf6TOr_bBpjcarnm5eTuxHZG0BSdNYN_vP14mHsAIjH07PjTB_LH4ALtjBY8-px0-B47ovrVm883bmZ348F1BvkuvbqYGs_7f51UzsaA1SDLyoj95UR7CErav2STN9MWJrF-aCT8bldQCMonknIb_pZlcWc5ubKV-sORoBBaGtfQ/s16000/IMG_2536.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">We had a beautiful young waitress</div><div style="text-align: center;">who my heart was telling me needed some encouragement.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I sometimes get those intuitive feelings.</div><div style="text-align: center;">It often is a whole back and forth in my own head</div><div style="text-align: center;">to try to resist saying anything</div><div style="text-align: center;">especially because she was the kind of beautiful</div><div style="text-align: center;">that you wouldn't think needed reminding.</div><div style="text-align: center;">But if I feel it strongly my heart overrides my head.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">When she came back to bring us the check</div><div style="text-align: center;">I told her I hope she knows how truly beautiful she is.</div><div style="text-align: center;">She took the compliment with a look of surprise and then </div><div style="text-align: center;">some happiness crossed her face</div><div style="text-align: center;">and</div><div style="text-align: center;"> a glow from within seemed to rise up.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I thought it was a lovely moment and was happy that I had given</div><div style="text-align: center;"> her a kind and loving compliment.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">We were preparing to leave</div><div style="text-align: center;">when she came back to say </div><div style="text-align: center;">how much she appreciated the compliment</div><div style="text-align: center;">and </div><div style="text-align: center;">had really needed to hear that today</div><div style="text-align: center;">and </div><div style="text-align: center;">then she began to cry.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I hugged the beautiful young waitress</div><div style="text-align: center;">telling her sometimes life can be hard on us all</div><div style="text-align: center;">but to always remember her own beauty and worth which brought</div><div style="text-align: center;">even harder tears.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I gave her a harder hug.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I will never no why this beautiful young women </div><div style="text-align: center;">needed that encouragement</div><div style="text-align: center;">or </div><div style="text-align: center;">why my heart was so touched to make sure she heard it</div><div style="text-align: center;">but that my friends</div><div style="text-align: center;">is a moment that touched My Heart.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">We just never know what people are going through.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Or how the words of a stranger can be impactful.</div><div style="text-align: center;">But trust me they really can.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I've been on both sides of that scenario</div><div style="text-align: center;">And kind words really do matter.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I remember in I was in high school when it happened to me for the first time.</div><div style="text-align: center;">It was a simple hello form someone I admired (a lot)</div><div style="text-align: center;">It was just a kind and respectful hello </div><div style="text-align: center;">during a time I felt neither of about myself.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The simple hello felt like a bolt of lightening of hope</div><div style="text-align: center;">I knew then and there</div><div style="text-align: center;">someday I wanted to be able make people feel the same.</div><div style="text-align: center;">To reflect back others own goodness and light.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Isn't it ironic how our lives can be influenced by such small moments</div><div style="text-align: center;">that are etched in our soul forever.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I bet Bo will never know how a simple hello could have such a profound and lasting impression.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">So I leave you with this message.</div><div style="text-align: center;">If you have the opportunity to even smile and say hello. to a stranger</div><div style="text-align: center;">Do it!</div><div style="text-align: center;">You really don't know who really needs the boost of simple kindness.</div><div style="text-align: center;">But I do know we all do at one time or another.</div><div style="text-align: center;">So I for one will always </div><div style="text-align: center;">go out of my way to be kind.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Because I have really needed it so many times in my own life.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLw2bwGYUkixyoQA5GZ97-zes6SnSI1LZSx8bRjRiKiisv9kkGnoJlfKdtZZKlwfHAuHM7D7Zid0XRK7_D4QOpKdzDOfuBe_2MjyauOEVV4N03Ppmtt8Zir17mryoIDVlr3-eZryOkXmFV4luDVNiUc7avhBOR2hVM-q-Rj2IQdreHmhvHEshiHlrV_A/s840/IMG_2054.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="630" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLw2bwGYUkixyoQA5GZ97-zes6SnSI1LZSx8bRjRiKiisv9kkGnoJlfKdtZZKlwfHAuHM7D7Zid0XRK7_D4QOpKdzDOfuBe_2MjyauOEVV4N03Ppmtt8Zir17mryoIDVlr3-eZryOkXmFV4luDVNiUc7avhBOR2hVM-q-Rj2IQdreHmhvHEshiHlrV_A/s16000/IMG_2054.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">As always my friends</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">I wish you love and joy </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">as you style your life</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Tamera Beardsleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00855427513744644731noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926693259891960139.post-76388837967220624282023-06-06T11:37:00.006-07:002023-06-09T11:53:59.002-07:00Beautiful Backyard Bridal Shower ... Sharing All My Tips<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZz3W-rA-_cRGP2yFfmJu8ojpDCzWXyupxHz20aCMpe6_ycN5uTZvv9_e6x2jqJv-ZWXcIgQZ2I-5A0MQzBHKv0wrYcvJ1Bq47FizZ3B7Gm7jnSy9PQei6Zkv7DL1AmVnEvVJT83ZuK9pHtUM2tJ2D0N3Z2Hj0easalQtEJOhHLSvd-pNtfle5VXqPnA/s846/IMG_2299%202%20(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="846" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZz3W-rA-_cRGP2yFfmJu8ojpDCzWXyupxHz20aCMpe6_ycN5uTZvv9_e6x2jqJv-ZWXcIgQZ2I-5A0MQzBHKv0wrYcvJ1Bq47FizZ3B7Gm7jnSy9PQei6Zkv7DL1AmVnEvVJT83ZuK9pHtUM2tJ2D0N3Z2Hj0easalQtEJOhHLSvd-pNtfle5VXqPnA/s16000/IMG_2299%202%20(1).jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I had the honor of hosting a </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Backyard Bridal Shower</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">for the daughter of a dear friend!</div><div style="text-align: center;">I've literally watched the beautiful bride to be</div><div style="text-align: center;">grow up since before she was even born.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGGZPDVOyJ0KX2budfq5c6iRrGWpOtA77l9RAFqZgiz8AGmTO3uDEJ47ZasgSa4pt554nTOad5g742RcDIb0CEvJ-W-WozAbz96eU98tLw2NO0xmYpFJrl_KADo96LFMwkSuoPGhCUUFSI3pj2gxHnGXvOXQV-XdlkWFTAaxNcxEeEsFqfQzcPXCR7aQ/s1120/IMG_2298.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1120" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGGZPDVOyJ0KX2budfq5c6iRrGWpOtA77l9RAFqZgiz8AGmTO3uDEJ47ZasgSa4pt554nTOad5g742RcDIb0CEvJ-W-WozAbz96eU98tLw2NO0xmYpFJrl_KADo96LFMwkSuoPGhCUUFSI3pj2gxHnGXvOXQV-XdlkWFTAaxNcxEeEsFqfQzcPXCR7aQ/s16000/IMG_2298.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">With my three children not only</div><div style="text-align: center;">Grown and Flown</div><div style="text-align: center;">but married as well</div><div style="text-align: center;">I jumped at an opportunity to host </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">A Beautiful Backyard Bridal Shower </span></div><div style="text-align: center;">at our home</div><div style="text-align: center;">because I know what lovely lifetime memories can be made</div><div style="text-align: center;">with family and friends</div><div style="text-align: center;">celebrating the union of two people in love!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFnGueBSNMLAB1Shvy3Bx6_X6Kb7f41LJW91tYJ_g227oBldLYS8drunEgVYIyTg_lqma8my7qlAQEf0v3dtz6ijHXVxcwcNcQZdvDpJEl1hU1swIp0BsoBKfXWBgSSD8MV2WK1egXiaRGad5P2pTtTDVmD3EZAhlZwyMHyzJqoJ-_hesyhlackqsOjQ/s840/IMG_2297.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="824" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFnGueBSNMLAB1Shvy3Bx6_X6Kb7f41LJW91tYJ_g227oBldLYS8drunEgVYIyTg_lqma8my7qlAQEf0v3dtz6ijHXVxcwcNcQZdvDpJEl1hU1swIp0BsoBKfXWBgSSD8MV2WK1egXiaRGad5P2pTtTDVmD3EZAhlZwyMHyzJqoJ-_hesyhlackqsOjQ/s16000/IMG_2297.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I also remember how overwhelming and emotional</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">all the wedding activities can be</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">so it was </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">my intention</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">to create a lovely afternoon</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"></span><span style="font-size: large;">where not only </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">the bride to be </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">could be celebrated </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">but her mother as well.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv6SRPOMo2XNzxwGTjcFjB92x9oWlJ0ATr9zG9rmBoBgQVm7v4PxLy3hxMNCKxmbW-00aRGo8H8sWGDkFfi18pIqUsfsCsFVK6G_j_qF3HSiqPkIiahMW-CuDccW7ZK7DvDIf3MQVsKE4ag1jJfS5tg7eudHq_gO8NAK-ufemaAchhG83TAWX-1utbHw/s840/IMG_2053.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="630" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv6SRPOMo2XNzxwGTjcFjB92x9oWlJ0ATr9zG9rmBoBgQVm7v4PxLy3hxMNCKxmbW-00aRGo8H8sWGDkFfi18pIqUsfsCsFVK6G_j_qF3HSiqPkIiahMW-CuDccW7ZK7DvDIf3MQVsKE4ag1jJfS5tg7eudHq_gO8NAK-ufemaAchhG83TAWX-1utbHw/s16000/IMG_2053.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hosting such an important event </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">was also the perfect impetus I needed</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">for Jeff and I to get our house and gardens </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">in tip top entertaining shape.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">With a ten week lead time</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">my to do list was long </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">so my working timeline kept us busy the last couple of months</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">to be sure!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">There is nothing like </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">wanting to give people a memorable afternoon</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">celebrating love and friendship</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">to keep home project motivation running high!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfHrW-Oo1L61Www_WO79bRXxIwMwosWcUlHLhx-kra37bH_o-iUhqD50sXj8VRS89Zpco0a5lR0OBsH_ZSrLlzGKb710DPtc3K_sBARfHOSscNAcgsK8_rchP0VTqlO2EX2W5a0VBVZ-Rfql6Kw90yzruVkWfSGqcimltzpzj5YzVscNp-2kFO2tPTZQ/s840/IMG_2173.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="630" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfHrW-Oo1L61Www_WO79bRXxIwMwosWcUlHLhx-kra37bH_o-iUhqD50sXj8VRS89Zpco0a5lR0OBsH_ZSrLlzGKb710DPtc3K_sBARfHOSscNAcgsK8_rchP0VTqlO2EX2W5a0VBVZ-Rfql6Kw90yzruVkWfSGqcimltzpzj5YzVscNp-2kFO2tPTZQ/s16000/IMG_2173.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The last couple of months I have kept </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">3 project lists going</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> after for years feeling like I had way too much time on my hands</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">it's felt exhilerating!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have decided to un retire and relaunch </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">my Fashion Accessory business.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This idea and goal </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> has felt so daunting at times</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(read huge procrastination blocks)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">but having a firm deadline</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">of a party and the necessary preparation as a must</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">it actually helped unblock my business progress!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The old adage of </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">'if you want something done , give it to a busy person'</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">still works!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My three project list of</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Business</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">House and Garden Projects</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">and </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Bridal Shower Prep</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">kept me motivated and accomplished!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAl1yRyF-un49tFVxrdF3V02b5rOxsWFScoDs_rER47B2eXKQrtqg4rkhOkUhKcL5lCkz_OD4CAEamQTQ3vFF-5hLKwdY_Sr_1MS0DE1GuX1qL24Lz1VJSJkzYi0OL1Y-GnN40aopwb2OEH0sx2K5uuemaAfEiQml9iIb4hGoXqMoQKFZFxpOAauLvcw/s840/IMG_2179.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="665" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAl1yRyF-un49tFVxrdF3V02b5rOxsWFScoDs_rER47B2eXKQrtqg4rkhOkUhKcL5lCkz_OD4CAEamQTQ3vFF-5hLKwdY_Sr_1MS0DE1GuX1qL24Lz1VJSJkzYi0OL1Y-GnN40aopwb2OEH0sx2K5uuemaAfEiQml9iIb4hGoXqMoQKFZFxpOAauLvcw/s16000/IMG_2179.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have entertained for decades now</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">so I feel very comfortable and organized.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The outlier and uncontrolled factor for this party</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">was our weather.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here in Southern California we have two months of </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">May Gray and June Gloom</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">in which drizzle and wetness can be an almost constant.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So for the bridal shower</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I had to be able to transition </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The Garden Party Theme</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">inside if need be.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I decided I could easily embrace the cold and wet</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">even in June </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">with a fire in the fireplace and an abundance of candles</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">always reminding myself</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">of the most important part of any party</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">How you make your guests feel!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Decorations and Food are always just supporting players.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We actually go So Lucky with </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">the party weather</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">it ended up to be </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">a picture perfect sunny afternoon!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc7-ioMsDTyi7j5BLIbdmbjlfqr6CBqWtH6aaEu6pkd5FaVjpXLEUOa3TlCj0gXLFfbDXb9Q01Ab7QtBuj8VEtvMSxWZT3thPOefPv3LVPGdC_yJY-URnZuwpfcaJZ3Tm5EF0HE3ndA0IwBdyIqN6sF3KdWAoUJo6aKhDlo0ziSzQncIl3xpKk1-okGg/s1347/IMG_2285.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1347" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc7-ioMsDTyi7j5BLIbdmbjlfqr6CBqWtH6aaEu6pkd5FaVjpXLEUOa3TlCj0gXLFfbDXb9Q01Ab7QtBuj8VEtvMSxWZT3thPOefPv3LVPGdC_yJY-URnZuwpfcaJZ3Tm5EF0HE3ndA0IwBdyIqN6sF3KdWAoUJo6aKhDlo0ziSzQncIl3xpKk1-okGg/s16000/IMG_2285.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Before I go further with the party prep</div><div style="text-align: center;">a note about what I wore</div><div style="text-align: center;">and </div><div style="text-align: center;">just how important an outfit I love is to me</div><div style="text-align: center;"> when it comes too entertaining.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">To have an outfit I am already familiar with</div><div style="text-align: center;">is comfortable</div><div style="text-align: center;">moves easily </div><div style="text-align: center;">but with enough substance and drama</div><div style="text-align: center;">that make me happy to be me</div><div style="text-align: center;">is always one of my key entertaining boxes to be checked.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Pockets ... always a big happy bonus!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvpT94kqQ0OKnlrLrD4cLajdg8Ihn05VU9LkJTfVTFr1l5j56ghj6wq1N9TvAkeaYnPlb3tIXqAFR9--BIEj1lDgKT9Un9g4MCkIrwVDPQY8BJbKix3qGcftsTGdiqP_-kD1Ree4StkYwUAxPGz2rxVGQYAXkW7_QkbEZYDLvyc3lYZQudmuE7cEtqGQ/s1093/IMG_2288.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1093" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvpT94kqQ0OKnlrLrD4cLajdg8Ihn05VU9LkJTfVTFr1l5j56ghj6wq1N9TvAkeaYnPlb3tIXqAFR9--BIEj1lDgKT9Un9g4MCkIrwVDPQY8BJbKix3qGcftsTGdiqP_-kD1Ree4StkYwUAxPGz2rxVGQYAXkW7_QkbEZYDLvyc3lYZQudmuE7cEtqGQ/s16000/IMG_2288.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">And of course a great shoe!</div><div style="text-align: center;">My cream wooden clogs</div><div style="text-align: center;">fit the bill.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Comfortable for backyard entertaining</div><div style="text-align: center;">yet still stylish and fun with my outfit!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">For me </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">an entertaining outfit </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">that I love</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">gives me joy and confidence</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">so once my guests arrive</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">I can put all of my focus on them!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I always believe</div><div style="text-align: center;">the better we feel about ourselves</div><div style="text-align: center;">the more we have to give to others.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9VebfNmYOIe_6YCuqOfYb-g0v9LNK1pSrdW4WM6AmddvRcL6A6JWAGBrygrPV0Y7rFF50EWn0ZV8hhbzvcVaga4uCc56D3czypB6riWzfSpT0526FA3wLAXYIdB-31bWOsnmPbK8jOwQR6NzjhgqJ2PcpdpdUJlGalu0rxzMamB6-PMb3_40lIB_3JA/s840/IMG_2222.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="793" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9VebfNmYOIe_6YCuqOfYb-g0v9LNK1pSrdW4WM6AmddvRcL6A6JWAGBrygrPV0Y7rFF50EWn0ZV8hhbzvcVaga4uCc56D3czypB6riWzfSpT0526FA3wLAXYIdB-31bWOsnmPbK8jOwQR6NzjhgqJ2PcpdpdUJlGalu0rxzMamB6-PMb3_40lIB_3JA/s16000/IMG_2222.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Now to the actual </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Backyard Bridal Shower</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">It started with</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">A Welcome Table</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">Our house is small and compact</div><div style="text-align: center;">but I never have wanted that to limit my entertaining.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I enjoy the challenge of getting my spaces to expand</div><div style="text-align: center;">to accommodate entertaining many.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">To do so we moved our dining table back against the wall</div><div style="text-align: center;">to create a better flow to our gorgeous backyard.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Upon arrival each guest was warmly greeted </div><div style="text-align: center;">and</div><div style="text-align: center;"> then asked for their preference of drink</div><div style="text-align: center;">and </div><div style="text-align: center;">then welcomed into the backyard.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I know as a party guest</div><div style="text-align: center;">I often come with a bit of nerves</div><div style="text-align: center;">so I always so appreciate not only a warm greeting</div><div style="text-align: center;">but also a glass</div><div style="text-align: center;">it's an immediate way to feel connected and a part of the gathering.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiseKnyZ3MydIfpukv5okLer5HkcoBxhr4-y1ytmi9xafFXQ_uShTRKExKziOAmp0hPBUeWMOEkYMhlTHTa6q0BWZbhwVWvW_fZczMJl2ENM987Tjb9WzOPEC-Xl3o_xdMpA8rgj3tUUg6xEdw77U2eYlSOr-amX14lWH--5v7WRiLjG4objx38EwqQPQ/s840/IMG_2266.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="656" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiseKnyZ3MydIfpukv5okLer5HkcoBxhr4-y1ytmi9xafFXQ_uShTRKExKziOAmp0hPBUeWMOEkYMhlTHTa6q0BWZbhwVWvW_fZczMJl2ENM987Tjb9WzOPEC-Xl3o_xdMpA8rgj3tUUg6xEdw77U2eYlSOr-amX14lWH--5v7WRiLjG4objx38EwqQPQ/s16000/IMG_2266.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I also always appreciate a glass, glass as well.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Our welcome table was simple</div><div style="text-align: center;">with choices of champagne, mimosas, sparking lemonades</div><div style="text-align: center;">and sparkling waters.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRTNeOa3zrd_zV3ICjmWcVezM0JYXDgjLqTLnFvI8VkE3xkZb3bz8bhIKDDQiy0QM_12Y1cQdw8N8vqsSV6JsGBhnjDHHDhAwc_hnnFbyB-IfU3jRDwDcRyhYlNrDzFM-njfuwX99BmWTObC8FOhzJVdPdiSSVe93NcNPU5iyyII8qg6rrljNPYta0-w/s950/IMG_2432.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="950" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRTNeOa3zrd_zV3ICjmWcVezM0JYXDgjLqTLnFvI8VkE3xkZb3bz8bhIKDDQiy0QM_12Y1cQdw8N8vqsSV6JsGBhnjDHHDhAwc_hnnFbyB-IfU3jRDwDcRyhYlNrDzFM-njfuwX99BmWTObC8FOhzJVdPdiSSVe93NcNPU5iyyII8qg6rrljNPYta0-w/s16000/IMG_2432.png" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">A wedding ring charm finished the champagne glass.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG5fzYgb6xbe3RxzcISc6JFaW8hXa9w4wPUaUF_atoDqLh4wm2IAPsfWjPkam5IAQcy3CjXEtdOx5wdRiD4r5eTEwUAO6UtXQAy6dBV7ozEHcXcWDVr2QZhJdHg0fKJqRCgOYoDhooEDzJA61Nuj1d3rHfPKWyQqGzNtotGv7vsqPoe0eKYRcFJHjUWQ/s840/IMG_2151.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="630" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG5fzYgb6xbe3RxzcISc6JFaW8hXa9w4wPUaUF_atoDqLh4wm2IAPsfWjPkam5IAQcy3CjXEtdOx5wdRiD4r5eTEwUAO6UtXQAy6dBV7ozEHcXcWDVr2QZhJdHg0fKJqRCgOYoDhooEDzJA61Nuj1d3rHfPKWyQqGzNtotGv7vsqPoe0eKYRcFJHjUWQ/s16000/IMG_2151.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">The Welcome Table</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">needed to be a focal point for the celebration</div><div style="text-align: center;">so I needed an extra large arrangement.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">So to help keep the party on my budget</div><div style="text-align: center;">I started with a very large potted plant.</div><div style="text-align: center;">This beautiful potted dahlia was a Mother's Day gift</div><div style="text-align: center;">from my gorgeous girl!</div><div style="text-align: center;">I loved it so much it's been my dining room centerpiece for weeks!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRrcvXZsnoLSSJbq5invawPcPyEF6gUq7BO7nPAba8EpZaGV9XoSuEs4e6ItZLG6QwfRKkiFW2RCm9_yBzHyT7JG7uAtDz5gMZFI-kXOcNI_-malemsb34OQxrYL15ijojhYIqhw83hDypsFyoQzwaC00g_vc-lKe56ezh3hsUacmeUHIl2diBaTMO_A/s948/IMG_2222%20(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="948" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRrcvXZsnoLSSJbq5invawPcPyEF6gUq7BO7nPAba8EpZaGV9XoSuEs4e6ItZLG6QwfRKkiFW2RCm9_yBzHyT7JG7uAtDz5gMZFI-kXOcNI_-malemsb34OQxrYL15ijojhYIqhw83hDypsFyoQzwaC00g_vc-lKe56ezh3hsUacmeUHIl2diBaTMO_A/s16000/IMG_2222%20(1).jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">But it was getting to it's blooming end</div><div style="text-align: center;">so to fluff it for the party</div><div style="text-align: center;">I just tucked in vases of fresh flowers!</div><div style="text-align: center;">I used vases of large white mums and white peonies </div><div style="text-align: center;">I was so happy with the level of party drama it created!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I will certainly be adding</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">using potted plants</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">with vases of fresh flowers</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">to my entertaining styling ideas!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">I always enjoy getting the most bang for my buck</div><div style="text-align: center;">whether it be what I wear or how I decorate!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Now that the party is over</div><div style="text-align: center;">the potted dahlias are planted in my garden </div><div style="text-align: center;">in a place of honor!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkF8VmSGdCo_A7gGdCHHBME6qj3XbFbCyz58fhi69AQHQqR-GMqU4PLXZ_1o-nwkk-JWRCOOKcvgwpKCINxmwqmP_E5FK8FbeATCOG0NhkZkfHDq4XkJuevL6dH5XdjXwFzb2VchH3f8TfgrG3ExlhdYBU19NXxRGkxy1LnsAwK9HQGtWOol0l0QIliQ/s840/IMG_2263.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="546" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkF8VmSGdCo_A7gGdCHHBME6qj3XbFbCyz58fhi69AQHQqR-GMqU4PLXZ_1o-nwkk-JWRCOOKcvgwpKCINxmwqmP_E5FK8FbeATCOG0NhkZkfHDq4XkJuevL6dH5XdjXwFzb2VchH3f8TfgrG3ExlhdYBU19NXxRGkxy1LnsAwK9HQGtWOol0l0QIliQ/s16000/IMG_2263.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Speaking of bang for my buck</div><div style="text-align: center;">I ordered Papel Picado banners </div><div style="text-align: center;">also known as</div><div style="text-align: center;"> Mexican Wedding banners, from Amazon </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NHZJB4C?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>HERE</b></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">to carry out my </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Bridal Garden Party Shower Theme.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">For the table I just laid them out for a contemporary feel</div><div style="text-align: center;">against my primitive hand crafted dining table.</div><div style="text-align: center;">A blue antique folding screen behind the floral arrangement</div><div style="text-align: center;">kept the eye from traveling back to the wall</div><div style="text-align: center;">so the focal points remained just where I wanted them</div><div style="text-align: center;">on the welcome trays and flowers.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivKai5EvhuoQE79eubiLolF48ktKK6oaiXfR52nHa84BIlf_dhXwAwVWEAE8HIgLlF0B6I5rL_QKeuSvI3xcTVcOjkamM3McAg6aO8jZ25kk5oBZ0gU6Pr8HqOnMloYHMTEhqfILK-TUbKr1K3KwvdDlTx5Sms27yrJ4u5Q5gYxHBHIb3NfkvyOxnF-w/s840/IMG_2355.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="749" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivKai5EvhuoQE79eubiLolF48ktKK6oaiXfR52nHa84BIlf_dhXwAwVWEAE8HIgLlF0B6I5rL_QKeuSvI3xcTVcOjkamM3McAg6aO8jZ25kk5oBZ0gU6Pr8HqOnMloYHMTEhqfILK-TUbKr1K3KwvdDlTx5Sms27yrJ4u5Q5gYxHBHIb3NfkvyOxnF-w/s16000/IMG_2355.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">For the</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"> Backyard Garden Party Theme</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">I pulled all of my colors from</div><div style="text-align: center;">these sweet invites I had printed from </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Minted <a href="https://www.minted.com/product/bridal-shower-invitations/MIN-Z9A-BSI/spring-blooms?color=A&org=photo&shape=default"><b>HERE</b></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">I chose the invites because they encapsulated the </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">gathered garden feeling </span></div><div style="text-align: center;">I was going for.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I am a big believer in old school </div><div style="text-align: center;">mailed invites</div><div style="text-align: center;">as a perfect way to set a tone and excitement </div><div style="text-align: center;">for any event.</div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg9jr1LKP4jk0F-RokQTvnFXu8XDF6V-eVHjtT0Ntmd0e87RnTRlEXlaDNoezAoukgAdByf4fWOkKw3M5N7fafQOn_VuvzuML7dssM5VQWd5V3OIODfJceikRHNnv7Kwkp4m7OwmGUkA_LIIz5msl4ZPgC9dwWDYlCRvSVd4KM33wU2hG8NfXTQYuqjw/s840/IMG_2226.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="556" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg9jr1LKP4jk0F-RokQTvnFXu8XDF6V-eVHjtT0Ntmd0e87RnTRlEXlaDNoezAoukgAdByf4fWOkKw3M5N7fafQOn_VuvzuML7dssM5VQWd5V3OIODfJceikRHNnv7Kwkp4m7OwmGUkA_LIIz5msl4ZPgC9dwWDYlCRvSVd4KM33wU2hG8NfXTQYuqjw/s16000/IMG_2226.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I also got really lucky at Trader Joe's </div><div style="text-align: center;">for all of my flowers!</div><div style="text-align: center;">I was at ours first thing Friday morning</div><div style="text-align: center;">when they get their floral shipment in.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSI_C4lYxlLUiBUGWzOKA5LHBqYedKFu2bW_pMFl-YGz62vU7cLcdFGtsJCZfgxZUfmae3tGMskh4IUbgz7-3BWR9NZfxveUkqQqbCAMK2XXcH4Hw-96HAcOkuiHnIVKbc6T_LDJYTdtui9bCrvo-YYso0Eo_IxmY8hsQqLBV091QW_JOrfKHxo4nZ1A/s840/IMG_2238.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="630" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSI_C4lYxlLUiBUGWzOKA5LHBqYedKFu2bW_pMFl-YGz62vU7cLcdFGtsJCZfgxZUfmae3tGMskh4IUbgz7-3BWR9NZfxveUkqQqbCAMK2XXcH4Hw-96HAcOkuiHnIVKbc6T_LDJYTdtui9bCrvo-YYso0Eo_IxmY8hsQqLBV091QW_JOrfKHxo4nZ1A/s16000/IMG_2238.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">To make these simple arrangements </div><div style="text-align: center;">I started with flowering privet I harvested from my courtyard.</div><div style="text-align: center;">The greenery provides a perfect framework</div><div style="text-align: center;">to build the petite bouquets.</div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0v4TVjnkhOLdNubkydqBODAWQq-QW7ZGFUEbwwwUoYTjKpoMn1CAPGuUbMcWxVzzq7-TdSSfTNCk2-NRL6IJVxzsTvy4EZci9Gh7EhMmLB-OdAwmy8YgHQKc_xyk9awQULEIcce67FyarhO2BixryczplmaZWSM14R3v9vLfcWgpcmltTEj0K7JDFMg/s840/IMG_2277%20(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0v4TVjnkhOLdNubkydqBODAWQq-QW7ZGFUEbwwwUoYTjKpoMn1CAPGuUbMcWxVzzq7-TdSSfTNCk2-NRL6IJVxzsTvy4EZci9Gh7EhMmLB-OdAwmy8YgHQKc_xyk9awQULEIcce67FyarhO2BixryczplmaZWSM14R3v9vLfcWgpcmltTEj0K7JDFMg/s16000/IMG_2277%20(1).jpg" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Our backyard farm table is over 10 feet long</div><div style="text-align: center;">so running small arrangements down the length</div><div style="text-align: center;">makes for a feeling of simple abundance and luxury.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">You can see how much </div><div style="text-align: center;">Bridal Shower punch</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NHZJB4C?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details"><span style="font-size: large;"><b> the Mexican Wedding Banners add</b></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">We also had them in the front</div><div style="text-align: center;">arched between trees for a dramatic</div><div style="text-align: center;">'the parties here' feel.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq1YKMkDNrWiOPS2CEDmQ5RhGjPIXQODs4BXNORaDGAcAhsRbBY1rAjpj7Xv8UHF51aRmJ3O9xfTHpqu67JghqfPv9gP1cw53ZVEBmacVtQ2hgRzp8akPJeCqkPof9A65-UJJ-mYkfrStrCdVEO_n0xecYLPLgUk7PtVih90Lsc9_G-yzktOBpXRTw1g/s985/IMG_2279.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="985" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq1YKMkDNrWiOPS2CEDmQ5RhGjPIXQODs4BXNORaDGAcAhsRbBY1rAjpj7Xv8UHF51aRmJ3O9xfTHpqu67JghqfPv9gP1cw53ZVEBmacVtQ2hgRzp8akPJeCqkPof9A65-UJJ-mYkfrStrCdVEO_n0xecYLPLgUk7PtVih90Lsc9_G-yzktOBpXRTw1g/s16000/IMG_2279.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Then I added photos of the Bride to Be</div><div style="text-align: center;">from over the years.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Her mother had collected the black and white pictures</div><div style="text-align: center;">the last couple of months for this project.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">It ended up to be such a personal touch</div><div style="text-align: center;">and </div><div style="text-align: center;">was such a fun talking point for guests as they arrived in the backyard.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I purposely put it in the far back corner</div><div style="text-align: center;">to help pull people further out into the yard</div><div style="text-align: center;">and </div><div style="text-align: center;">it worked really well!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYh5WTUR4oXQMDDU1HOvvFGBE6umQQrpwFxiQi2--SHYUh5DiQXtsKTF35P2muJpywPPdqpArRx1xw-dKqYLr_G_Mb9p8Wqrv9cZzLYoP65ZBqPrQ9AjAYS0WLNq3x94KeB6tYj78Za83DET4rGR2n6EoYaMVRy06ayA8YcIJKH0LtoPfipCq3NVGCNQ/s840/IMG_2258.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="412" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYh5WTUR4oXQMDDU1HOvvFGBE6umQQrpwFxiQi2--SHYUh5DiQXtsKTF35P2muJpywPPdqpArRx1xw-dKqYLr_G_Mb9p8Wqrv9cZzLYoP65ZBqPrQ9AjAYS0WLNq3x94KeB6tYj78Za83DET4rGR2n6EoYaMVRy06ayA8YcIJKH0LtoPfipCq3NVGCNQ/s16000/IMG_2258.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">For a gift table I simply draped a blanket over our vintage cart.</div><div style="text-align: center;">It also helped pull people out and didn't take away from any decor</div><div style="text-align: center;">instead it created another fun focal point</div><div style="text-align: center;">once all the presents were there!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="695" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj23wM1ecYeXLxNAAHHBYxDNQvNVFs9zf3s_bnsZAcAYIilQweleUphEixRE4YQnv_62UEtgiKV1AA0tgsstBdpNYi0kpWah-e2Hspss6tIaejaj1OCFCPJq2s5k9ydmAnJ2FwXwFz7PaacfcPKZeOjDXRMHR9ADVWoRJF0jAxNF5AL4WO-8Hwb_OxtDw/s16000/IMG_2269.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">All of the food was beautifully made by </div><div style="text-align: center;">my amazing husband!</div><div style="text-align: center;">In our family Jeff has always been the chef!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQLFFenncYuK3UnFkeecq1qqaGnvmb1QtFOy9Guecarfb0gF9K2ldQbi9iO_5xt0Bmvt2uCkhtY8gbg0Gp8TwY-sELtvD7p28tCTQ-UgycRULNfAvGXnSYGlCzbntQu94fQtxG3SBM7rdziV-YCx2u5q1g-gpE86KCFl8Dr3F-S24DFDXzmfH-LQmWIw/s840/IMG_2317.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="630" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQLFFenncYuK3UnFkeecq1qqaGnvmb1QtFOy9Guecarfb0gF9K2ldQbi9iO_5xt0Bmvt2uCkhtY8gbg0Gp8TwY-sELtvD7p28tCTQ-UgycRULNfAvGXnSYGlCzbntQu94fQtxG3SBM7rdziV-YCx2u5q1g-gpE86KCFl8Dr3F-S24DFDXzmfH-LQmWIw/s16000/IMG_2317.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">In line with the gathered garden theme</div><div style="text-align: center;">the light lunch consisted of a spring pasta salad ...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrw8FlAsWEtsfb4d5460quEh0yMMtq61yxw247YonZHLQB93TAMIv8jRU3TGhCHHqRRkOuPZOUHtfrqqEwBUMf57tSWhp_IG5OxL8e0gtIRPhNK7mPB4eMYJuEMlcKgcLxq6ehGaXWJWudiQwn5XBKOu209-aChfei4OT0j8MPsC3dsyA5GqrvmwgLZA/s840/IMG_2318.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="630" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrw8FlAsWEtsfb4d5460quEh0yMMtq61yxw247YonZHLQB93TAMIv8jRU3TGhCHHqRRkOuPZOUHtfrqqEwBUMf57tSWhp_IG5OxL8e0gtIRPhNK7mPB4eMYJuEMlcKgcLxq6ehGaXWJWudiQwn5XBKOu209-aChfei4OT0j8MPsC3dsyA5GqrvmwgLZA/s16000/IMG_2318.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Homemade hummus with roasted vegetables, naan bread and pita chips.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHLgozmHSUOuw0WqElN8aTAFY38TkZPIWlFSNI7jTI-2qw6yRN3bD6EqPFi153GFYvhxgv2KkVVUFs4rB8ybRxHbh4SxU2IzIq4jxFjGLdLpn3B5p_vu_4Z-7y_fn93xy9_vjsCs0444cReKcBhceBBBX7Lim6ZtqvMCTkFKHTsEYEHPErVV_wS3Ocvw/s1168/IMG_2330.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;">The beautiful Bride to Be, Bria</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">her lovely mother, Triana!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJw9EhApvj4d0AUJpsMbM5Y9hCuMfTeTo4648wdcYVV-413M4rGaz5qXoPMy-OKjbuUNvQNe_jTuPxneFgFIh7AUIiJUkmCQ4ERU_FZ_AM1Y3DUrrloDeOpcK7oDAEtk2C-E6daZLyAbl6zui6hp57j7LSS23E-wsPLphCc2tA5K6tYncuvYIk6-7jLQ/s901/IMG_2433%20(1).png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="901" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJw9EhApvj4d0AUJpsMbM5Y9hCuMfTeTo4648wdcYVV-413M4rGaz5qXoPMy-OKjbuUNvQNe_jTuPxneFgFIh7AUIiJUkmCQ4ERU_FZ_AM1Y3DUrrloDeOpcK7oDAEtk2C-E6daZLyAbl6zui6hp57j7LSS23E-wsPLphCc2tA5K6tYncuvYIk6-7jLQ/s16000/IMG_2433%20(1).png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Our kids grew up together on the street.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So it was such a lovely opportunity to bring </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">friends and old neighbors together</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">to celebrate the upcoming nuptials!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD207N202818v3sw9wKEqX6Gj02ocjzsZhmJvts67YWlWp9tEdaYLAZcpHRk2YiuAeQ3GZZtVPM17Z0d3nd4D4BV-7Qeow54UHfBzWnI5FEb632KQKlWFFUMQ3hSH1TaSiMKTqpJVkGIobKbq5rxhCUu9wCFP5COHhoz1ce-JBd4O2P2EQ1yM1ziMsXQ/s840/IMG_2243.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Tamera Beardsleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00855427513744644731noreply@blogger.com18