tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75832329417422553162024-03-13T12:19:06.543-04:00A Lettered Life...making it personalLiz Snowdenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09526836399365363517noreply@blogger.comBlogger163125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7583232941742255316.post-71092045028003579412015-04-03T09:05:00.000-04:002015-04-03T09:05:02.474-04:00Friday Fashion Favorites...Graphic Tees<div style="text-align: center;">
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A graphic tee is a quick and easy addition and SO versatile!</div>
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We are loving graphic tees at M&M Monogramming. Here is one of our favorites:</div>
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Graphic in the front, party in the back! </div>
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A great way to show off another of this season's trends, a lacy bralette or bandeau!</div>
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This colorful aztec tank is fun, too. Here it is shown with denim shorts for a very casual look, but can't you see it with a skinny belt paired with a maxi? Love.</div>
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And of course, we are in Seminole country (Go Noles!). </div>
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Wear this one on game day or just to get in on the arrow trend. Love it either way. So cute paired with white jeans and a denim jacket. What about under a pair of shortalls for summer....so many ways to wear graphic tees!</div>
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Here is a great article from StyleCaster with some other super creative ideas. </div>
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Under a suit for work? With a formal skirt? </div>
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We love such unconventional combinations! </div>
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Be daring and share your style with us on Instagram and Facebook! Watch for new arrivals, too!</div>
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What do you think about the graphic tee trend? Are you in or out?</div>
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October is in full swing and the opportunities to get crafty this month are endless. One of our favorite festive treats is dipped in chocolate and filled with pumpkin cheesecake... need we say more? These mummy pops are so cute, it’s scary! And the best part? No baking required. We’ll show you how you can make your own and be the hit of any Halloween party dessert table.</div>
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<li class="li4">1¾ cup cinnamon graham cracker crumbs</li>
<li class="li4">¼ cup canned pumpkin</li>
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<li class="li4">¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon</li>
<li class="li4">⅛ teaspoon salt</li>
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1. Let’s get started! In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, canned pumpkin, powdered sugar, cinnamon, salt, and cream cheese. Mix together. Melt in ½ cup white chocolate chips.</div>
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Liz Snowdenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09526836399365363517noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7583232941742255316.post-12335134659382921482014-10-26T06:18:00.000-04:002014-10-26T06:18:10.709-04:00Nifty gifty....some of our favorite finds for your Christmas list!Yes, it's not even Halloween, but we are just two short months from Christmas...time to start making your list and checking it twice! <br />
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1. <a href="http://www.mmmonogramming.com/Monogrammed-Oatmeal-Heathered-Pullover_p_1749.html" target="_blank">Oatmeal heathered pullover</a>...monogrammed, of course!<br />
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2. <a href="http://coton-colors.com/happy-everything-original-neutral-platter" target="_blank">Coton Colors Neutral Happy Everything platter</a>....we love our friends over at coton colors and can't resist this fun platter. Perfect for celebrating every occasion or no occasion at all!<br />
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3. <a href="http://www.mmmonogramming.com/10-Monogram-sweatshirt-_p_1513.html" target="_blank">Big monogrammed sweatshirt</a></div>
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4. Tassel Bracelet</div>
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<a href="http://www.mmmonogramming.com/Silver-Plated-Toggle-Bracelet-with-Monogram-Charm-and-Tassel_p_2033.html" target="_blank">Silver</a> or <a href="http://www.mmmonogramming.com/Small-Omega-Bracelet-with-Monogram-Charm-and-Tassel_p_2032.html" target="_blank">gold</a>?? Decisions.....<img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WtiiqUZkpDw/VEZ-fdLSWOI/AAAAAAAAIcI/rXHONqWyVUc/s1600/bt07gme_20140409_1848293758.jpg" height="200" width="200" /><br />
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5. Nail polish wardrobe from <a href="http://www.julep.com/#." target="_blank">Julep</a>. I love their unique colors! (kiki, mahima and marla, left to right)</div>
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6. <a href="http://www.mmmonogramming.com/Necklaces_c_36.html" target="_blank">Acrylic monogram necklace</a></div>
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What's not to love? Now to decide on the color....tortoise and pearl are great neutrals, but maybe a pop of color would be fun?</div>
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7. <a href="http://www.mmmonogramming.com/Simply-Southern_c_173.html" target="_blank">Simply Southern Tees</a><br />
Short or long sleeve, I love wearing these all year. The designs are adorable. I need to add a few more to my collection!</div>
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8. Someone to pay for my <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.stitchfix.com/referral/4079120" target="_blank">Stitch Fix</a></span> addiction!</div>
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Have you heard of Stitch Fix? It's like Christmas every month (or how ever aften you schedule a "fix". Here's how it works: You sign up and fill out a detailed style profile. You link your account to you style Pinterest board if you have one so that your stylist gets to know your style up close and in person. Then...you schedule a fix! A fix is 5 clothing and/or accessory items tailored to your personal style preferences. When your fix is styled, you are charged a $20 styling fee, but then that $20 is applied to anything you keep from your box. It is so much fun and my stylist has done a great job so far...and who doesn't love to say they have a stylist, oh la la! <a href="https://www.stitchfix.com/referral/4079120" target="_blank">Check it out</a>, but it's addicting, don't say I didn't warn you!</div>
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With the temperates in Tallahassee dropping this past game day weekend, we not only gave our wardrobes an update, but our nails too! However, no one knows better than us Florida girls that fall takes it time getting here. So while we’re not quite ready to put on our oversized sweaters and Bean boots, we have to bid farewell to cut offs and flip flops. Enter the perfect fall transition outfit. It maintains summer’s bright, bold looks, while not seeming out of place in October. As for our nails, we’re keeping them neutral, but anything but dull. Here are the M&M Girls’ tips and tricks for creating a fresh new look that welcomes fall while still embracing that summer sparkle.</div>
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Seminole fans rejoice! Garnet just happens to be the “it” color this season! Universally flattering on all skin tones, it comes as no surprise we chose garnet as the main color for this outfit. A sleeveless dress in this gorgeous fall-friendly shade keeps us looking cool <i>and</i> feeling cool while the weather is still warm.</div>
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While you may think bright and bold are reserved for the summer months, dare to play up an outfit with a pop of color. And what better way to do so than with our favorite accessory: the scarf! It makes a great replacement for a statement necklace and the possibilities for styling are endless. For this look, we chose a brilliant blue pattern to really amp up the dress’s hue. Tip: tie knots at the ends of the scarf to polish up the look!</div>
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Truth be told: we rock cowboy boots all year long, but we love ‘em this season the best! You already know boots with a sundress is a winning combination, but pairing them with an outfit on the dressier side is a balance of country and chic that we just can’t resist!</div>
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You can’t have garnet without gold, so we opted for a thick stack of bangles to adorn this look. We’re not afraid of a little glitter here at M&M and for us, gold is as good of a neutral as black or tan. To complete our perfect fall transition outfit, we went with our favorite nail polish, Julep, in the color <a href="http://www.julep.com/shop/nail-polish.html?page=6">“Mahima.”</a> Gorgeous doesn’t even begin to describe this. An amber gold creme, it’s the quintessential autumn nail color for the girl who wants to stand out in a sea of dark manicures. We love Julep because not only do their polishes make our nails beautiful on the outside, their formulas are made to keep nails healthy too! Check out their wide range of colors and products on their website, <a href="http://julep.com/"><span class="s1">http://julep.com</span></a></div>
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With the temperatures dropping, the leaves changing color, and college football Saturdays, what could be better than Tallahassee in the fall? Here at M&M Monogramming, dressing for the season is our favorite part! Fall fashion is all about being cute <i>and</i> comfortable, which is why Piko tops and dresses are an absolute staple in our wardrobe this time of year. With a wide variety of colors and material as soft as you can imagine, Piko tops are loose and tight in all the right places, making them incredibly versatile and universally flattering. To put it simply, you’ll want to wear yours everyday!</div>
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Piko tops and dresses can be dressed up <i>or</i> down, so whether you’re running errands, brunching with friends, or cheering on our Noles at a tailgate, all you need is the right accessories and you’re ready to go.</div>
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Check out how the girls at M&M styled our favorite Piko (and Piko-inspired) fall looks!</div>
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1. It wouldn’t be a fall blog post without a tailgating outfit and this Piko dress ($29) in “wine” is the perfect color to root for our Seminole boys in. Cooler weather means new accessories, so opt for a gold infinity scarf ($16) instead of a necklace on a chillier game day. Psst... you can even have it monogrammed!</div>
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2. Go green this season! Like Lilly Pulitzer, we love to embrace bright colors all year round in Florida, but this dark green is the ideal way to welcome autumn into your wardrobe. Our Piko top in olive green looks gorgeous with any skin tone and hair color. Give it a feminine touch with some statement jewelry, like this bold white necklace ($40).</div>
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3. Can you tell we love scarves? Tassels are all the rage right now and they make this beautiful blue scarf ($24) hard to resist. The pop of color brings a little bit of summer into fall and contrasted with a simple striped Piko-inspired top ($24), makes for the perfect balance of casual and trendy.</div>
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4. Didn’t know you could be comfy <i>and</i> chic? Then you’ve never tried on a black Piko dress ($29)! It goes with everything and the fit and color look stunning on. Style it with an ornate statement necklace for a dressier, but weather-appropriate look. This beaded garnet and gold one ($24) is one of our bestsellers this year and looks fabulous whether you’re in the stadium or out on the town.</div>
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College football season is back and whether you’re a longtime fan or just there for the cocktails, we’re here to make sure you’re the best dressed at the tailgate! Our Monogram Queens all have different styles, so we’ve got a little something for everyone. And what better way to figure out your ideal game day outfit than looking for inspiration for your favorite monogram?</div>
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1. <b>Master Circle</b> ladies are the perfect mix of classy and sassy, just like this outfit! Comfy and versatile, Piko dresses ($29) are a must-have for fall. Dress one up with a fierce faux fur vest ($49) and a pop of color, like this monogrammed cuff ($32), for style that says you can drink beer with the boys <i>and</i> look fabulous doing it.</div>
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Liz Snowdenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09526836399365363517noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7583232941742255316.post-79320148041163739502014-05-05T20:00:00.000-04:002014-05-05T20:45:23.735-04:00Introducing Amy Butler...and a little monogram Monday!<span style="font-size: large;">Last Friday we got the BEST box from the cute guy in the brown suit....a box full of goodies by the uber talented Amy Butler! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Amy's story is a simple one. She grew up in the midwest where got her love of design from her mother and grandmother. She went to art school, fell in love, married and moved back to the midwest and started a business. She has been wildly successful and she and her husband advocate living simply and giving back as part of their business philosophy...we love that!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Our Caroline 3 letter <a href="http://www.mmmonogramming.com/Applique_c_121.html" target="_blank">applique</a> really dresses up a white beach towel. This one was the perfect birthday gift for a special 13 year old!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">On a more serious note, we had some great custom stuff going for an anniversary surprise and some school spirit items....I really liked how both of these turned out. The feather was actually digitized from some original art.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">And to wrap it up...somebody is going to be a big sister! Isn't this a cute way to announce a new arrival? Pinterest project come to life! (which reminds me, don't forget to follow us on pinterest. We pin some cool stuff!)</span><br />
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<br />Liz Snowdenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09526836399365363517noreply@blogger.com02030 Thomasville Road, Tallahassee, FL 32308, USA30.468301 -84.267992999999994.9462665 -125.57658699999999 55.9903355 -42.959398999999991tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7583232941742255316.post-53192429567234413562014-04-23T11:57:00.000-04:002014-04-23T12:00:35.049-04:00You gotta wear (monogrammed) shades....enter to win!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">So...one of our favorite new arrivals for summer is our monogrammed sunglasses! </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Wayfarer style in either black or tortoise, they are so retro 80's and yet so now! Wouldn't you like to sport a pair at the beach?</span><br />
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Yes...it's true...like so many that blog, we fell off the face of the earth for a while, but we are back and ready to share so much creative goodness. Give us another chance, won't you...we promise not to disappoint or you can break up with us for real.<br />
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So.....while we were gone we have been reading other people's blogs. OMG, there are so many talented, creative and downright HILARIOUS people blogging. Check out some of my faves and let me know what you think!<br />
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First up, my soul sister in ADD: <a href="http://victoriaelizabethbarnes.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: purple;">Victoria Elizabeth Barnes</span></a><br />
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I really think her "about me" picture sums it up pretty well. I discovered this blog through my husband (long suffering..I am sure he relates to Victoria's Paul like they are long lost brothers) who sent me the link to her "Kingdom Mirror" post because it was "so me". Hmmm, ok, maybe I see that. Anyway, check her out. She is hilarious and her house is gorgeous. <br />
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Next up: <a href="http://www.scarymommy.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: purple;">Scary Mommy</span></a>.<br />
Yes, she's a big one and I am probably late to the party. But seriously, if at the end of the day your kids have driven you to drink, pour yourself a glass of wine and read her blog. It may just make you feel like you are not alone and possibly prevent you from doing serious harm to yourself or others.<br />
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On to food, one of my favorite subjects. I love to eat and I totally LOVE the concept of cooking...actually doing it, not so much...but when and if I have time to cook, <a href="http://www.plainchicken.com/" style="background-color: white;" target="_blank"><span style="color: purple;">Plain Chicken</span></a> http://www.plainchicken.com/ is THE place for inspiration and yummy, easy recipes.<br />
How can you go wrong with<span style="color: purple;"> <a href="http://www.plainchicken.com/2012/08/brownie-pan-pizza-with-homemade-pizza.html,%20yum!" target="_blank"><span style="color: purple;">Brownie Pan Pizza</span></a></span><br />
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As far as "fashion"...I love <a href="http://www.thesmallthingsblog.com/" style="background-color: white;" target="_blank"><span style="color: purple;">The Small Things</span></a>. I have been following her since before she was "big". Love her hair and makeup tips...and really love that she (and her life and house) look "REAL"...so many bloggers just look too perfect, you know? <br />
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And on a personal note, my friend and former business partner, Missy, just moved her whole family to London from San Diego. (The school uniforms alone would have sold me on moving)<br />
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Wow, what an adventure (said the girl who loves to travel with a bit of envy in her voice)...I love seeing what is happening "across the pond" and how a busy, crazy American family is adjusting to life in London. Check out <a href="http://asoutherngirlmovestolondon.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: purple;">A Southern Girl moves to London</span></a> for all their latest adventures!<br />
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So, those are some of my favorites. What about you? Are there any blogs you read on a regular basis? Any that are your "go to's" for handy tips or recipes? Please share!<br />
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<br />Liz Snowdenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09526836399365363517noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7583232941742255316.post-30256732744147746412013-07-23T07:04:00.000-04:002013-07-23T07:04:10.878-04:00It's a Boy!<span style="font-size: large;">Yes, the world is buzzing with the birth of a new royal. Although we do not yet know his name; we do know that he will probably be one of the best dressed young men in the world. I wonder if Kate likes monograms? We think his Royal Highness definitely needs some of the basics, like handsome monogrammed loafers...</span><br />
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Liz Snowdenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09526836399365363517noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7583232941742255316.post-75646141594241042412013-04-22T06:30:00.000-04:002013-04-22T06:30:06.449-04:00This Week We're Loving......<span style="font-size: large;">ANCHORS!! The go-to icon of summer fun, anchors have been showing up everywhere for some time now. </span><br />
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<br />Liz Snowdenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09526836399365363517noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7583232941742255316.post-88430808789642138352013-04-17T00:00:00.000-04:002013-04-17T00:00:14.185-04:00You're Invited....<span style="font-size: large;">Another wedding season is upon us. I just read somewhere last week that the average couple has 2.5 wedding showers. Not sure where the .5 comes from....Who exactly is having one half of a wedding shower? Do you get double points if it's a couple's shower? I dunno.</span><br />
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Liz Snowdenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09526836399365363517noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7583232941742255316.post-14486613977495820052013-04-15T00:00:00.000-04:002013-04-15T00:00:16.681-04:00What We're Loving<span style="font-size: large;">The Scallop(Shell) pattern is turning up everywhere, and we sure do LOVE it!! We're seeing it in clothing; like this skirt and short from Lilly Pulitzer....</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Not the type to plan that far in advance? We also like a spa wrap with a spa gift card and a coupon for babysitting or cleaning, or whatever other motherly duties would prevent her from redeeming the spa gift card....</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Lilly Pulitzer Rousseau was an </span><span style="font-size: large;">American</span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;">socialite,</span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;">fashion designer, and style icon</span><span style="font-size: large;">. She founded <b>Lilly Pulitzer, Inc.</b>, which produces clothing and other such wares featuring bright, colorful, floral prints. As the brand is popular with </span><span style="font-size: large;">high society</span><span style="font-size: large;">, she was called the "Queen of </span><span style="font-size: large;">Prep</span><span style="font-size: large;">".<sup> </sup></span><span style="font-size: large;">In the course of working at the juice stand, she started using the fruit from her husband's citrus groves, Lilly found that squeezing juice made a mess of her clothes. Seeking to camouflage the juice stains, she designed a sleeveless shift </span><span style="font-size: large;">dress</span><span style="font-size: large;"> made of bright, colorful printed cotton. She found that customers loved her dress, so she produced more in order to sell them at her juice stand. Eventually, she was selling more dresses than juice, and decided to focus on designing and selling what had become known as her "Lillys".</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Margaret Thatcher, "the Iron Lady" was a British politician who was </span><span style="font-size: large;">Prime Minister of the United Kingdom</span><span style="font-size: large;"> from 1979 to 1990. She was the longest-serving British Prime Minister of the 20th century and is the only woman to have held the office. Thatcher has been credited with England's huge economic recovery in the 80's, where she brought the country back from high unemployment and poverty. <em>"</em><span class="bqQuoteLink"><em>Disciplining yourself to do what you know is right and important, although difficult, is the highroad to pride, self-esteem, and personal satisfaction."</em> -Margaret Thatcher</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Annette Funicello was an American actress and singer. Beginning her professional career as a </span><span style="font-size: large;">child performer</span><span style="font-size: large;"> at the age of twelve, Funicello rose to prominence as one of the most popular "Mouseketeers" on the original <i>Mickey Mouse Club</i>. As a teenager, she transitioned to a successful career as a singer as well as establishing herself as a film actress,during the mid-1960s. In 1993, she opened the Annette Funicello Fund for Neurological Disorders at the California Community Foundation after announcing that she had been suffering from Multiple Sclerosis for years.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Three great women, each doing what they love and leaving their mark on our world. Food for thought on this Wednesday....How can I use the things I love to leave my mark on those around me?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Lookin' good, don't ya' think? Wanna try it out? You can find the recipe at Vintage Revival.com, or just click on the picture to go straight there.</span></div>
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And here are a few recommendations from Lifeguard Press:<br />
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<li>Use the patterned monthly divider pages as unique scrap-booking paper or decoupage paper.</li>
<li>Cut out and frame the monthly "Lillisms" (sayings, rhymes and quotes on each monthly page) for cute and clever artwork.</li>
<li>Use the decorative pages as wrapping paper for small gifts.</li>
<li>Cut or tear the patterned pages into a variety of geometric shapes and create a collage by gluing them to a piece of paper, then slip that into the exterior clear insert sleeve of a ring-binder to create a Lilly-patterned binder.</li>
<li>Cut out dress-shapes from the patterned sheets (being sure to include tabs at the shoulders and around the waist) to create Lilly-patterned paper doll dresses.</li>
<li>Cut the agenda's patterned sheets into squares and use as unique Lilly-patterned origami paper.</li>
<li>Make rolled paper beads from the more colorful pages of the agenda and create unique jewelry, hair accessories, or even a beaded curtain.</li>
<li>Glue or mod-podge your favorite patterns or pages to blank ceramic tiles and then coat them with polyurethane for DIY coasters.</li>
<li>Using a variety of sizes of hole-punchers, punch out small circles or shapes to create Lilly Pulitzer confetti!</li>
<li>Re-purpose your favorite pages into note cards or gift tags</li>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Want more? I'll be pinning these ideas and more over on our Pinterest page! </span><br />
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Liz Snowdenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09526836399365363517noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7583232941742255316.post-67409134245812691532013-04-03T00:00:00.000-04:002013-04-03T00:00:16.477-04:00Here Comes the Sun<span style="font-size: large;">Despite the Groundhog's mistaken predictions, things are FINALLY starting to heat up around here. Here are our picks for summer's must have monograms....</span><br />
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these nifty sand spikes keep your drinks, keys, phone and more out of the beach sand</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">We love this <a href="http://mmmonogramming.com/item_1866/Island-Clutch--Green.htm" target="_blank">clutch</a> for tucking away the necessities without the</span> <span style="font-size: small;">bulk of a bag</span>.</span></div>
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Liz Snowdenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09526836399365363517noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7583232941742255316.post-49998391761884188552013-04-01T00:00:00.000-04:002013-04-01T00:00:00.654-04:00It's No Joke<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">I know, I know, you can hardly believe your eyes....a post from us! I'll admit, it's been awhile. Busy is good in the world of retail; so I'm not complaining, but WOW has it been busy!! But, with Spring comes a time of new beginnings, and so we shall, begin again to blog! Look forward to seeing some of our favorite ideas for monogramming, cooking, crafting, and well, just life in general!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And that's NO APRIL FOOL'S JOKE!!!</span></div>
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