tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-76592882868241949572024-03-12T23:08:04.671-04:00Gracefully AnnaAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09588242388818124262noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7659288286824194957.post-61973284811889558222016-01-20T12:05:00.002-05:002016-01-20T12:05:41.139-05:00Winter Staples Part 1<div style="text-align: center;">
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Hey, ya'll! I am here today with the first part of a three part series! This series will be about my three favorite closet staples for the winter. These staples would absolutely be great in the fall too! These are my go-to pieces when I don't have time to put much thought into an outfit so they are great for last minute plans. They are all great for a casual look and can easily be dressed up for something more formal. Let's get started!</div>
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Part One: Scarves</h3>
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My two favorite varieties of scarves are an infinity scarf and a blanket scarf. Both types of scarves are SO warm! I always wore them in the freezing temperatures in Boone. </div>
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My favorite infinity scarves are this green one, featured in <a href="http://gracefullyanna.blogspot.com/2015/11/thanksgiving-outfit-idea.html%20Done">this post</a>, and this red one pictured below. The exact green one is from last year and no longer available. I could not find my red one online (purchased in store at Belk) but I found some very cute, very similar options, all listed below! </div>
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<a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/bp-heritage-cable-knit-infinity-scarf/4005846?origin=keywordsearch-personalizedsort&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=Navy&resultback=616">Here</a> <i>(only $11!),</i> </div>
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<a href="http://www.target.com/p/women-s-knit-infinity-scarf/-/A-50272059?lnk=rec|pdp|search_bought|slph1">Here</a> <i>(only $12!),</i></div>
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<a href="http://www.target.com/p/chunky-knit-snood/-/A-17348443#prodSlot=medium_1_56&term=infinity+scarf">Here</a> <i>(most similar to my red one) &</i></div>
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<a href="http://www.target.com/p/women-s-chunky-knit-infinity-winter-scarf/-/A-49168793#prodSlot=medium_1_21&term=infinity+scarf">Here</a> <i>(most similar to my green one)!</i></div>
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I have purchased several blanket scarves over the years because they really are so warm. If you're taking a road trip in the cold weather they are great to take off and throw over your legs if you get a little chilly in the car! I love them for so many reasons. They are all so soft and come in such fun colors. Because I have purchased mine at all different places I will just link a few that I love and link a couple of websites that have a ton of different colors! My favorite is this simple <a href="http://us.asos.com/ASOS-Oversized-Grid-Check-Square-Scarf/14kr0p/?iid=4521101&clr=White&SearchQuery=Oversized+Scarf&pgesize=36&pge=1&totalstyles=163&gridsize=4&gridrow=3&gridcolumn=2&mporgp=L2Fzb3MvYXNvcy1vdmVyc2l6ZWQtZ3JpZC1jaGVjay1zcXVhcmUtc2NhcmYvcHJvZC8.">black and white check</a> that I got last season from ASOS. I wear it with so many different outfits.</div>
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Black and white check one: <a href="http://us.asos.com/ASOS-Oversized-Grid-Check-Square-Scarf/14kr0p/?iid=4521101&clr=White&SearchQuery=Oversized+Scarf&pgesize=36&pge=1&totalstyles=163&gridsize=4&gridrow=3&gridcolumn=2&mporgp=L2Fzb3MvYXNvcy1vdmVyc2l6ZWQtZ3JpZC1jaGVjay1zcXVhcmUtc2NhcmYvcHJvZC8.">here</a></div>
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<a href="http://us.asos.com/ASOS-Oversized-Square-Scarf-In-White-Based-Check/175egy/?iid=5267276&clr=White&SearchQuery=Oversized+Scarf&pgesize=36&pge=1&totalstyles=163&gridsize=4&gridrow=1&gridcolumn=1&mporgp=L2Fzb3MvYXNvcy1vdmVyc2l6ZWQtc3F1YXJlLXNjYXJmLWluLXdoaXRlLWJhc2VkLWNoZWNrL3Byb2Qv">Here</a> <i>(perfect for Christmas outfits next year!)</i></div>
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Multiple prints and colors <a href="http://www.target.com/s?searchTerm=blanket+scarf&category=0%7CAll%7Cmatchallpartial%7Call+categories&lnk=snav_sbox_blanket+scarf">here</a>!</div>
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Other super cute (and tons of) options <a href="http://www.purpleperidot.com/scarves-1/?sort=featured&page=1">here</a></div>
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Stay tuned next week for my next winter closet staple! Let me know what your favorite pieces are for the winter in the comments below!<br />
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Gracefully,<br />
Anna</div>
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Hello friends! I hope you are all having a lovely week so far. I can't believe it is already Christmas Eve! Where has 2015 gone?! Today I wanted to share some pictures from our home to show you what Christmas looks like at the Littlejohn's. </div>
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I also wanted to take a quick minute to thank you all for reading my blog and supporting me in this new journey. I hope to make 2016 a great year for this little space of mine and I hope you'll join me for that journey. I also just wanted to take a second out of my busy day to remind ya'll (and myself, really) what this season is about.</div>
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It is so easy to get wrapped up in the activities and gifts of this season that we forget what it is really all about. We need to take a minute to stop and think about God sending His son to this world to save us all from our sins. The perfect, unblemished, Holy and blameless child of God was sent to us to bear our sins so that we may live in eternity with our God. WOW. Take a minute to soak that all in and realize that God loves you <u>that much</u>! </div>
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So here is a sneak peak into the Littlejohn house this time of year. If you have any questions about decor please comment or shoot me an email and I'll be glad to tell you! </div>
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This tree is at the end of the hall upstairs. It has mainly blue, pink, and purple ornaments with some red snowflakes to really brighten it up!</div>
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This little set up is on the counter in our hall bath that my mom and I share.</div>
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I LOVE our Christmas dishes. Mom has had them for years and they are so simple but so beautiful.</div>
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These are the little things we have placed on the stereo speakers right next to our fireplace.</div>
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Our big Christmas tree. I love it because although it isn't real, some of its branches look like they are real. </div>
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(Dad is allergic to real trees so we can't have one in the house)</div>
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This is our white tree downstairs. It is adorned with all gold or clear ornaments and gold ribbon. Out faux fur tree skirt is new this year and I LOVE IT!</div>
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Our fireplace with stockings hung by the chimney with care! And an up-close of the greenery on the mantle.</div>
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And finally, our dining room table. My mom says she's no good at decorating but clearly that is not a bit true!</div>
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I wish you all a very Merry Christmas! I pray God blesses you with lots of love and laughter with your friends and family! And I pray for safe travels for anyone traveling during this busy holiday season! </div>
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Thanks for stopping by!</div>
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Hello and happy Monday, ya'll! I hope you all had a great weekend. I am so excited for this week because Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. I love being able to gather with family and friends to remember everything we have to be thankful for.</div>
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I wanted to put together a casual outfit that is cute and comfortable for Thanksgiving Day. This <a href="http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=1036987&vid=1&pid=597147032">top</a> is probably one of the softest things I own. I have it in the red wine vinegar color as well. I love it because it is a tad oversized, which makes it perfect for eating lots of good food.</div>
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I have had these <a href="http://www.levi.com/US/en_US/womens-jeans/p/188810008?brand=Levis">Levi's</a> for probably 5 years now. They are so stretchy and comfortable. Again, perfect for all of your Thanksgiving meals. I just added this knit scarf for a pop of color. And the <a href="http://www.target.com/p/women-s-marlo-riding-boots-merona/-/A-17411913#prodSlot=_1_4">riding boots</a> were an easy pick to complete the look. </div>
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I actually wore this exact outfit last week when I went to the Southern Christmas Show. It was great for a day full of walking around.</div>
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(The scarf was from last year so I linked a few similar ones at different prices!)</div>
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<a href="http://www.target.com/p/women-s-marlo-riding-boots-merona/-/A-17411913#prodSlot=_1_4">Boots</a> (in color Cognac) // Similar <a href="http://www.levi.com/US/en_US/womens-jeans/p/188810008?brand=Levis">Jeans</a> // Similar scarves <a href="http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=85612&vid=1&pid=596330032">here</a>, <a href="http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=85612&vid=1&pid=596330032">here</a>, & <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/-/4224894?origin=keywordsearch">here</a> // <a href="http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=1036987&vid=1&pid=597147032">Top</a> </div>
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If you're looking for more fall outfit inspiration check previous posts : <a href="http://gracefullyanna.blogspot.com/2015/09/fall-trends-part-1_10.html">Plaids</a> & <a href="http://gracefullyanna.blogspot.com/2015/09/shadesofgreen.html">Greens</a></div>
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Speaking of being thankful, I am so thankful to have this space as a creative outlet. I am thankful for all of you for reading and thankful for your support. I am thankful for my family, friends, and faith. I hope you all enjoy your Thanksgiving.</div>
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Happy Monday ya'll! It's a rainy, dreary day here in Locust. I hope this recipe will warm you right up!<br />
Today I have my Mom's famous homemade hot chocolate recipe to share with ya'll. This hot chocolate is better than any you can buy in the store, at least in my opinion. The best part is it only has 4 ingredients! My sweet Mom makes it every year around this time and keeps some for us at home and occasionally gives it as a gift. </div>
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One of my fondest memories from freshman year of college was sharing a cup of hot chocolate with my roommate, Molly. It was such a comfort that reminded me of home. Molly LOVED this stuff. Those were some good times. So here's the recipe friends! I hope you love it as much as I do!</div>
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I decided to doctor mine up a little by adding just a little bit of Bailey's and topping it with whipped cream and chocolate syrup! I have to give my brother, Josh, some credit, the Bailey's and the deliciousness on top were all his idea!<br />
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P.s. If you're looking for a great blog to read, my brother is pretty good at writing. Check him out <a href="http://joshualittlejohn.com/">here</a>!</div>
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I am so excited to be brining your 3 super easy recipes. If I haven't already said it, I love fall. So naturally I love most pumpkin recipes. Today I have a pumpkin spice cookie recipe, a super easy iced mocha recipe, and a homemade pumpkin pie spice recipe for you guys.</div>
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These were probably the easiest things I have ever made. </div>
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Let's dive right into these cookies. Guess what ya'll! There's only 3 ingredients! So, so easy!</div>
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** So when I went to look in the spice cabinet for all of these spices I had all of them except ground allspice. So I put that on my grocery list. When I got home I started taking my pictures and realized I ended up buying more ground nutmeg. Ha! So I ended up just putting a handful or so of whole allspice in the spice/coffee grinder and grinding it up in there. It worked out perfectly!</div>
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It smells heavenly!</div>
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I hope ya'll enjoy all of these recipes! Comment to let me know if you try any of them!<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09588242388818124262noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7659288286824194957.post-21415469736731885152015-10-08T14:49:00.005-04:002015-10-08T15:11:45.752-04:00Fall Wreath DIY<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hey there! I am so excited about this post. I had so much fun writing it and making the wreaths. I was inspired one afternoon to brighten up our front doors for the fall season. So naturally I went to Pinterest and looked at a ton of wreaths. I found one on there and loved it so much I had to recreate it for myself! I absolutely loved how it turned out and if ya'll try this at home I hope you love it too! </div>
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I ended up mixing the colors "Buttermilk" and "Pure Pumpkin" together to achieve the orange for the "L." I think any of these orange colors would have looked great. I went with orange as opposed to a shade of red because I thought it would stand out more against the wreath and our black front doors.</div>
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To attach the "L" to the wreath I chose where I wanted it on the opposite side of the other decor. Then I twisted floral wire around it to attach it to the vines.</div>
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I am so pleased with how they turned out! I was worried you wouldn't be able to see them very well from the road but you can and I think they look great! I can't wait to make other wreaths for seasons and holidays to come. </div>
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Hello everyone and happy Thursday! It is almost the weekend! I don't know about ya'll but I am so excited for Friday. I get to go to Boone this weekend to celebrate my first homecoming as an alumna of Appalachian State University.</div>
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This is the final part of my Fall Trends series. This post is a week late, I'm sorry ya'll! I was super busy with school last week. I think this might be my favorite trend. This week is all about the '70s! </div>
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So I focused on a few main things you'll see this fall when it comes to the '70s trend. I focused on fringe, flare denim, bell sleeves, and a-line skirts. I am having a really tough time picking out a favorite from the pieces I've put together here. The best thing about these pieces is that the majority of them are $50 OR LESS. So with that being said my favorite piece is the flare denim from <a href="http://us.riverisland.com/women/sale/jeans/bright-mid-blue-wash-brooke-flare-jeans-670757">River Island</a>. They are a little pricey but I believe in investment denim. If you invest, they will likely last you for years. They do come in a total of 6 colors. The color shown in the product photo is on sale for $40! My other favorite is the <a href="https://www.victoriassecret.com/clothing/dresses-c/embroidered-fringe-top?ProductID=221838&CatalogueType=OLS&cm_mmc=polyvore-_-cpc-_-tops">black top</a>, which is only $39 (and comes in 3 colors)! I love these 2 pieces together. They'd be great paired with either of the fringe bags.<br />
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Happy Tuesday, ya'll! I hope you had a great weekend. I was able to celebrate my boyfriend's sweet sister by helping to throw her a baby shower. It was so nice! Sunday I came up to the mountains to visit Bryce at Appalachian. When I arrived Sunday evening there was a perfect chill in the air. It definitely felt like an early fall evening. I can't wait for the temperature to continue to drop.<br />
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I really had a hard time picking which of these pieces were my favorite. But I think I'm leaning towards the cardigan (only $24). You can't go wrong with layering a cardigan, scarf, leggings, and boots in the fall. </div>
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The tie waist dress is another great piece! I would wear it with booties!<br />
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Every year after Labor Day weekend I get so excited for Fall. I had my first pumpkin spice latte this week. I'm starting to rearrange my closet to move my fall clothes to the front. I am looking online for inspiration for fall style, fall home decor, and even warmer hair colors for the fall. Fall is by far my FAVORITE time of year. I love the colors, the leaves, the chill in the air, football, bonfires, and all things pumpkin.</div>
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So this week I decided to start a 3 part series about my favorite trends for the fall. This week will be about all things plaid. Plaid is my go to for the fall. You can do so many things with plaid. You can dress it up or down and mix it with other patterns. Basically, it's the best. <br />
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I love all of these pieces. Most of them are under $50! You can click the images above to shop! </div>
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The blue and red draw string dress (only $30) also comes in black and white! I think the blue and green plaid top would look great with leggings and riding boots or booties. My favorite of these items is the blue and orange plaid top! It would be so cute with jeans and boots! The red plaid top (comes in 6 colors) would like great with a fur vest like this <a href="http://www.forever21.com/Product/Product.aspx?BR=f21&Category=promo-boho-breeze&ProductID=2000143018&VariantID=">one</a>!</div>
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Please comment to let me know which of these is your favorite!</div>
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"Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall."</div>
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So this week my mom and I signed up to make two pound cakes that we would be donating to a fundraiser for a woman in the community who is battling cancer. We wanted to try to make a cake that would keep well and something that people might not always think to make to have a little bit of variety. </div>
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So we dove into our church's re-print of their very first cookbook and found a recipe for a Nestle Quik Pound Cake. The second recipe came from the cook book that my mom made for myself, my brother, and my grandma this past Christmas.<br />
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Nestle Quik Pound Cake Recipe</h3>
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3 cups sugar<br />5 eggs<br />1 teaspoon vanilla<br />3 cups cake flour<br />
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<b style="text-align: left;">¼</b> teaspoon salt <br />1 cup milk<br />8 tablespoons Nestle Quik (Chocolate or Strawberry)</div>
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Cream together Crisco, sugar, eggs, and vanilla</div>
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Mix until smooth</div>
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Pour into a tube pan</div>
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Bake at 325<b style="text-align: left;">°</b> for <span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">1</span><b style="text-align: left;">½</b><span style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: 12pt; text-align: left;"> </span><span style="text-align: left;">hours</span></div>
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Cream together Crisco, sugar, eggs, and vanilla</div>
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Add cake flour, salt, milk, and Nestle Quik</div>
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Pour into a tube pan</div>
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Bake for <span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">1</span><b style="text-align: left;">½</b><span style="font-family: Cambria;"> </span>hours</div>
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*For a plain vanilla cake, leave out any Nestle Quick and add 2 teaspoons vanilla and 1 teaspoon lemon flavoring</div>
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1 box Duncan Hines Butter Golden Cake mix</div>
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1 cup sour cream</div>
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<b style="text-align: left;">¼ </b><span style="text-align: left;">cup</span><b style="text-align: left;"> </b><span style="text-align: left;">sugar</span></div>
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Sprinkle filling over batter in the pan<br />
Pour remaining batter on top of filling<br />
Bake for 45-55 minutes<br />
(You can check to see if the cake is done by lightly touching it, if it springs back, take it out!)<br />
Cool for about 25 minutes then remove from pan<br />
Blend powdered sugar and milk in a small bowl<br />
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Hello Everyone! I know it has been almost two whole weeks since I have posted. For that, I am sorry! Since just recently moving all of my stuff back home and settling in I have been trying to be more involved with my church again. </div>
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Last Sunday, August 9, my church celebrated our 100th Anniversary Homecoming. It was great. My mom was on the committee to help plan and prepare for the big day so I helped her with some of that stuff. Also last week we had our annual Vacation Bible School. I ended up also volunteering for that last minute so I was really busy with that and preparing to start school again today.</div>
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Since all of those things kept me pretty busy last week I never got around to posting. But I am kind of glad. It gave me a week to reflect on what God is doing in my life at the moment and what He will be doing in the coming year as I am at home again. </div>
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I have been looking forward to moving back home for quite some time so I can get involved in our church again! So far it has been great. I ended up helping with crafts for the kiddos during VBS and I loved it. All of the kids were just so sweet and it's so exciting to be involved in helping to grow their faith. I also really loved getting to work with the other craft teachers. We shared lots of laughs over the week!</div>
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I am in this odd transitional part of my life where I have become part of the "boomerang" generation. That is those of us who graduate from college with a 4 year degree and move back home with mom and dad. I'm hoping to be accepted into 1 of 2 Radiology programs I have applied for in Fall 2016. </div>
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I am taking classes at a local community college in order to fulfill some admission requirements for those programs. I have really been questioning what my future will hold. But then I heard the message Dr.Denise Honeycutt delivered on Homecoming Sunday about God's "Wild, Extravagant Hope" for me. </div>
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Her message reminded me that no matter what I've done in the past, no matter my sins, my failures, or my shortcomings, God has wild, extravagant hope for me. And God has that same hope for YOU. In her message she quoted Jeremiah 29:11. I have been reading this verse daily since then. It helps me to remember that though my future may not be clear to me at the moment, God knows what it holds. God has a plan for me. God will use me. And God will show me those plans in His time. </div>
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I hope you had an amazing weekend. Mine was less than exciting. I had to finish moving out of my college apartment and get it all cleaned up. I hope you all had a little more fun than I did!</div>
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Today I'll be talking about looks you can wear to a couples shower and a wedding!</div>
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In my opinion, these are two of the most fun events you can attend if you're involved in a wedding! I love the couples shower because it gives you the opportunity to hang out with the guys and the gals together to celebrate your sweet friends that are getting married! </div>
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The couples showers I have been to have been pretty casual so I chose to go with a more casual look for ya'll today! This look could easily be dressed up with some wedges and bold jewelry!</div>
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I love this tank as much as I love these shorts! The back is so cute. The straps are adjustable which is perfect since the back is a little low. This tank comes in 5 patterns. I wish I had gotten the tan pattern as well. I really had a hard time choosing between them but the day I was shopping I was gravitating towards all things blue! </div>
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So let's get down to business here! When it comes to picking an outfit for a summer wedding I usually consider these 3 things:</div>
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If I know I am attending a wedding that is indoors with an indoor reception, I usually go for something with a little more volume to it. Meaning, if I am going to be outside for several hours for the wedding and reception, I'll usually pick something a little lighter that flows more. I also think about shoe choice when I'm considering the location!</div>
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Weather is a huge factor to consider. If there is even the slightest chance of rain, I go for a maxi dress. I don't know why. I'm not even sure that makes sense because a maxi is more likely to drag the ground just a little. But I always feel more comfortable in a maxi if it is raining. I think I'm the only person that thinks that! Am I weird?!</div>
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And finally, I consider the occasion. If I am attending a wedding at a barn or a vineyard, that's a little more of a casual look. If it's a church wedding or a wedding in a hotel ballroom, I'll definitely dress it up a little. These changes can be made easily with accessories! </div>
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This dress is actually a few years old but it has just been another one of those staples in my closet. I love the blue color. You can do so many different things with it. I chose this maxi because it is very comfortable and easy to move in. When I'm at a wedding, I want to be able to dance! </div>
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Similar dress <a href="http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?vid=2&pid=432456012">here</a> | Similar denim jacket <a href="http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?vid=1&pid=170960002">here</a> | <a href="http://www.sunglasshut.com/us/8053672251241">Sunglasses</a> | <a href="http://www.fossil.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=12052&langId=-1&catalogId=25005&categoryId=390084&cm_vc=390084&pn=&productId=22436393&imagePath=AM4482">Watch</a> | Similar necklace <a href="http://www.charmingcharlie.com/rani-layered-necklace.html#color=gold">here</a> | Similar <a href="http://www.target.com/p/women-s-esma-braided-sandals/-/A-16586552#prodSlot=_1_2">sandals</a></div>
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* You can't see my shoes, but they were flat sandals that sold out at Target so I'll link similar ones!</div>
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** At Old Navy you can get an extra 25% off your order through Wednesday, 8/5! (Use code MATH)</div>
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If you're anything like me, you likely have a few weddings to attend each summer. With all these weddings comes many fun activities. Maybe you'll be attending a bridal shower, a bachelorette party, a couple's shower, and of course the wedding itself this summer. I have written this post to give you some ideas for what to wear for each event!<br />
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I love bridal showers! They are such a fun way to celebrate your friends and give them gifts to start their new lives. First and foremost when picking an outfit for any wedding festivity, ALWAYS avoid white. Also try to avoid anything that is mostly white even if it has a print on it. Even if you don't think the bride will always wear white to every event, avoid it just to be safe.</div>
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For bridal showers, I tend to go for flirty, feminine looks. I usually wear a dress to bridal showers but sometimes I mix it up and wear a skirt. Look for something that has a nice, light feel to it. You could go for a pretty floral print or a nice solid and pick great accessories!<br />
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This dress is one of my favorites. I lucked into it because my cousin purchased it for herself and ended up not wanting it so she gave it to me! She's the sweetest! It is so comfortable. It can easily be worn for many different things. I wore it to a bridal shower just yesterday and it was great. My favorite part of the dress would definitely have to be the back! I love that ruffle detail. Unfortunately, the dress sold out online so I have linked some similar ones!</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Bachelorette parties are often one of the most fun wedding events you can go to. There's nothing more fun than getting together with a great group of girls to celebrate one of your very best friends.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">What to wear to a bachelorette party will really depend on the plans. You probably will not want to wear the same thing for a night out on the town as you would for a day at the spa. As far as colors you can wear for the bachelorette party, that will also depend on what your plans are, specifically with the bride. If the bride wants to wear white and have her girls wear all black, then go with black! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I love this outfit! This skirt is from a couple of years ago from Banana Republic but it has lasted me this long and I love it! It's a great staple for your closet. It is a little on the short side so I typically don't wear it unless I am going out for something special like a bachelorette party. This tank is another closet staple! You can't go wrong with these two pieces that can really be worn so many different ways. I loved adding a bright pop of color with my jewelry and this clutch! These wedges are so comfortable, perfect for a night of dancing with the girls! I also happen to have this clutch in the tote style as well! They're both so fun!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Similar skirts <a href="http://bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=87834&vid=1&pid=185058002">here</a> & <a href="http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=1011458&vid=1&pid=487216022">here</a> // <a href="https://factory.jcrew.com/womens-clothing/shirts_tops/sleeveless/PRDOVR~58877/58877.jsp?color_name=black">Tank</a> // <a href="http://www.toms.com/women/black-canvas-cork-womens-strappy-wedges">Wedges</a> // <a href="http://www.target.com/p/women-s-striped-oversized-pouch-with-beaded-tassels-pink/-/A-16845940">Clutch</a> // Similar ear rings <a href="http://www.bijuju.com/10009680/">here</a> // Watch (old) similar <a href="http://www.fossil.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=12052&langId=-1&catalogId=25005&categoryId=390084&cm_vc=390084&pn=&productId=22436393&imagePath=AM4482">here</a></span></div>
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So before I close out this post, I just have to brag about my AMAZING friend, Kaitlyn Yow! She was sweet enough to do my makeup and take these amazing pictures today. She's the best! Check out her blog at <a href="https://kyowspeaks.wordpress.com/">kyowspeaks</a>! </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09588242388818124262noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7659288286824194957.post-89097390237487050672015-07-23T23:40:00.002-04:002015-07-24T00:24:01.489-04:00Hey Ya'll!<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I have decided to start a blog to express my love for food, fashion, and DIY projects. I'm likely to talk about more than just those eventually because let's be real, if you know me, you know I LOVE to talk ;). This is just my first post, I am definitely a newbie at this so PLEASE bear with me. I will definitely have to get use to it. I hope this blog will be an outlet for me and an inspiration for you! I plan to start out only posting about once a week until I get the hang of things. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">"Great things never came from comfort zones."</span><br />
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