tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57326761748789468022024-03-12T19:35:46.813-04:00thirty duoAllison (thirty duo)http://www.blogger.com/profile/01208797360862323193noreply@blogger.comBlogger358125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5732676174878946802.post-32529839176773128632012-08-15T21:30:00.001-04:002012-08-15T21:30:24.393-04:00wedding wednesday : save the dates<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">That right there's our save the dates. I totally love how they turned out. Luxurious duplexed letterpress on Crane paper tucked into a </span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">sleeve </span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">sewn out of a beautiful handmade, dyed paper ... and I thiiink Duncan is impressed. He is saying "Totes, the bomb!" And I never say this, but that 'ish is my property, so if you post the images, please link back to me<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">.</span></span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"></span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> Thank you, kindly!</span></span>Allison (thirty duo)http://www.blogger.com/profile/01208797360862323193noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5732676174878946802.post-2317632885048225622012-08-13T18:50:00.000-04:002012-08-13T18:51:23.220-04:00weekend recap<div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Ya'll I had the BEST weekend in Nashville. Had I any emotional or physical energy left on Sunday night, I would have cried myself to sleep because it was over. But, I didn't. Instead, I passed out.</span></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">1. The perfect trunk contents. Luggage, bachelorette's gift, cowboy hat.</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">4. Broadway Street - so much character</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">3. When I got home, it turned out I wasn't the only one who had a few late nights!</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Also, I hardly ever post about music, but ya'll (there it is again), we saw the River City Gang, Sam Hayes' band, both nights. He/they rock, literally. If you're into country music, check 'em out!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">I mean, c'mon! I can't say any more. Chris is already asking about my country boyfriend ;)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">So, you guys. If you're reading this any time after around noon on Friday, I'm probably laying by a pool in Nashville for my friend's bachelorette. ((serious happy dance!))</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">The happy dance probably looks a little like <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E0kMUTm_iDc">this</a>. Me 'n' all my frannns might do that together. Fo' realsies.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">(Duncan LOVES chevron.) Have a great weekend!</span>Allison (thirty duo)http://www.blogger.com/profile/01208797360862323193noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5732676174878946802.post-58216668039006508722012-08-08T06:00:00.000-04:002012-08-08T06:00:11.504-04:00wedding wednesday : drink dispensers<div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">As I mentioned before, I want to create a comfortable vibe at our wedding reception. We want guests to feel compelled to kick off their shoes and make themselves at home... well, as at home as we're allowed to be in an art museum! I thought one nice way to do that would be self-serve water with citrus, tea, etc. in some modern drink dispensers. I don't want it to look country-chic, so we opted for numero 3, whose shape I just love!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">It was important that the dispenser be sturdy and have a spot to hang a tag (out goes number 1!) I got three and I'm planning on having one monogrammed if all goes according to plan ;)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>4. <a href="http://www.potterybarn.com/products/square-glass-cork-drink-dispenser/?pkey=cserveware">Square Recycled</a> 5. <a href="http://www.potterybarn.com/products/lantern-glass-metal-drink-dispenser/?pkey=cserveware">Lantern</a></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">So this weekend I made quite possibly the creepiest gift ever. It was a gift for our favorite about to be two-year old's birthday party. Don't judge. He grabbed an eye as soon as we walked in the door ;)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">I had one of the best meals of my life with my family at <a href="http://www.cuminrestaurant.com/">Cumin</a>. Besides the lovely company, the food was the bomb-diggity. Yeah, I said it. I had the most delicious lobster and finished it off with a gourmet root beer float. So good. If you're in the 'Nati and you haven't been, ya should! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Saturday I went to <a href="http://www.amykirchen.com/">Amy Kirchen</a>, an adorable boutique with even more adorable clothes, with my sister . And today we prepped for our garage sale we're having in a few weeks! Gettin' ready for another manic Monday. Hope yours is splendid!</span></div>Allison (thirty duo)http://www.blogger.com/profile/01208797360862323193noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5732676174878946802.post-63529272430376516372012-08-01T21:42:00.001-04:002012-08-01T21:42:58.663-04:00wedding wednesday : sneak peek<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Hey ya'll. So our save the dates went out yesterday! And while I got mine today (that's right, I sent myself one), I don't want to spoil it in case others haven't yet received it. So for now, just a sneaky peeky.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">I haven't been the best at these Wedding Wednesday posts the past two weeks. You see, Chris and I started volunteering at a local no-kill dog shelter every Wednesday evening. Not the best timing on my part, but I. Will. Do. Bettahhhh. Anyway, looking to adopt a dog in the Cinci area? Check 'em out at <a href="http://www.staf.org/">Save the Animals Foundation</a>. You'll fall in love. They're the best.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Our ceremony will be held at my childhood church in my hometown and our reception will be a half-hour away at the <a href="http://www.taftmuseum.org/">Taft Museum of Art</a>. It's in downtown Cincinnati and has a beautiful, tented garden area where the reception will be held. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">I really want to create an enchanting, playful, comfortable vibe and I'm thinking some strand lights will really add to the ambiance, and hopefully distract from the metal bars of the structure. I've nearly ruled out the draping, thinking that the combo of the lights and the draping is a little too ... cheesy?? for me. Cheesy might not be the right word. It can be beautiful. Just not modern enough for me.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Now I just have to decide which lights to use: twinkle (Christmas light sized) or larger bulb-sized strands, or a combo. Then, how many to use and where exactly?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">My sis and I refinished a couple tables. It was our first attempt, and they didn't turn out too shabby! We followed this tutorial on <a href="http://www.the-brick-house.com/2010/09/refreshing-vintage-wood/">refreshing vintage wood</a> from <a href="http://www.the-brick-house.com/">The Brick House</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">I had lotsa cuddle time with the bestest.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">I indulged a bit. My sister brought donuts over on Sunday morning, and I devoured some deep fried Oreos at a church festival on Friday. One of my favorites. Love 'em. P.S. I'm so awkward when I take photos by myself. Poor Chris had to take 4 pics just to get this one.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">We went to visit and snap some pics of our reception venue. More to come on Wednesday! And we've begun a Sunday dinner tradition. This week we made Roasted Vegetable Baked Penne and Chicken Meatballs. I'm stuffed and ready for Monday!</span></div>Allison (thirty duo)http://www.blogger.com/profile/01208797360862323193noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5732676174878946802.post-87397644861409504752012-07-20T06:00:00.000-04:002012-07-20T06:00:02.279-04:00FFF<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Especially lurve number five. I've realized that to be a throw in our home, you must be machine-washable! It would be particularly wonderful if the material wasn't a Duncan-hair magnet, but I've yet to find it!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><i>1. <a href="http://www.zara.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product/us/en/zara-us-S2012-s/244904/630493/VINYL%2BSHOPPER">Vinyl Shopper</a> 2. <a href="http://www.zara.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product/us/en/zara-us-S2012-s/244904/807517/DIAMOND%2BPATTERN%2BEVENING%2BCLUTCH%2BBAG">Diamond Clutch</a> 3. <a href="http://www.katespade.com/cork-city-bangle/WBRU4486,default,pd.html?dwvar_WBRU4486_color=285&start=30&cgid=jewelry-bracelets">Cork Bangle</a></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;"><i>4. <a href="http://www.zara.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product/us/en/zara-us-S2012-s/244904/783035/PATCHWORK%2BCLUTCH%2BBAG">Patchwork Clutch</a> 5. <a href="http://www.cb2.com/hadley-mod-throw.-48wx76l/s279288">Throw</a> 6. <a href="http://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/accessories/funfinds/PRDOVR%7E25997/99102860239/ENE%7E1+2+3+22+4294967294+20%7E%7E%7E0%7E15%7Eall%7Emode+matchallany%7E%7E%7E%7E%7Eiphone/25997.jsp">iPhone Case</a></i></span></div>Allison (thirty duo)http://www.blogger.com/profile/01208797360862323193noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5732676174878946802.post-44378257179393649972012-07-19T20:50:00.000-04:002012-07-19T20:50:52.421-04:00blissfully dreamy<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">You guys. I finally figured out what I want to be when I grow up: Bailey, from <a href="http://www.peppermintbliss.com/">Peppermint Bliss</a>! Oh, no? Too creepy? Well, check out her casa (if you haven't already) and you, too, will want to be her ... or live with her, at the very least.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Gorg. Don't you agree? Probably my favorite house ever. Many more pics and the before-sies are on her loverly blog, <a href="http://www.peppermintbliss.com/">Peppermint Bliss</a>. And. In case you didn't already figure this, Bailey is the designer behind this dream home.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">images: <a href="http://www.peppermintbliss.com/">Peppermint Bliss</a></span></span></div>Allison (thirty duo)http://www.blogger.com/profile/01208797360862323193noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5732676174878946802.post-23842797959010022562012-07-17T20:08:00.000-04:002012-07-17T20:14:10.846-04:00Tasty Tuesdays : Smorgasbord<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Hey all! I thought I keep this Tasty Tuesdays post short and very sweet, and also savory. I'm going to share a few dishes I've made lately, all of which can be found on my <a href="http://pinterest.com/thirtyduo/good-lookin-food/">pinterest</a>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Double Broccoli Quinoa from <a href="http://www.101cookbooks.com/index.html">101 Cookbooks</a>. - Or Q-noa for you Bachelorette-watching folk ;) This has become a staple for me.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Crispy Brussels Sprouts with Garlic Aioli from <a href="http://annacostafood.wordpress.com/">Savoring Life with Anna Costa</a>. This aioli is delish, but for a healthier dipping sauce, I've mixed some thick greek yogurt with a squeeze of lemon juice and a healthy sprinkling of celery salt and garlic powder. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">And last but not least, Crispy Baked Zucchini Fries with Sriracha Lime Mayo from <a href="http://traceysculinaryadventures.blogspot.com/">Tracey's Culinary Adventures</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Last Monday I went to a girls night of pottery painting to celebrate a friend's birthday. I'll share the finished piece when I receive it!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">I finished sewing the sleeves for our save the dates! Props to my little sis for hole punching :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">I brought <a href="http://iowagirleats.com/">Iowa Girl Eats'</a> <a href="http://iowagirleats.com/recipes/?recipe_id=6025162">orzo with chili lime vinaigrette</a> to a cookout on Saturday evening. So good!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">We decided to have a garage sale, so I started organizing my office and going through loads of stuffs!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Have a great week, all!</span></div>Allison (thirty duo)http://www.blogger.com/profile/01208797360862323193noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5732676174878946802.post-89583825411801555982012-07-11T06:00:00.000-04:002012-07-11T06:00:04.284-04:00wedding wednesday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Hey all! I thought that if I started a Wedding Wednesday feature, following the lead of some wonderful bloggers, I would be much better about sharing my wedding happenin's. So this is a little taste of what we're doing for the wedding. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">A white base (chivari chairs, linens, dishware) with pops of lots of color through the stationery and flowers.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Elegant, but not stuffy - pies, drink dispensers, striped straws, lots of patterns. I want our guests to feel comfortable, and have FUN.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">I'm still undecided on a couple things, like the groomsmens' attire and the lighting/decor, which I'll be sharing in the next couple weeks! Hope you enjoy!</span></div>Allison (thirty duo)http://www.blogger.com/profile/01208797360862323193noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5732676174878946802.post-4543061827496377842012-07-10T06:00:00.000-04:002012-07-10T06:00:11.261-04:00Tasty Tuesdays : Scrumptious Salad<div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Tasty Tuesdays is back! I made this salad a couple weeks ago for lunches and loved it so much I had to share. The amount of each ingredient you include is totally up to you.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Balsamic </span><span style="font-size: x-small;">Vinaigrette dressing, I used <a href="http://www.marzetti.com/products/marzetti/salad-dressings/marzetti-organic-salad-dressing/marzetti-organic-balsamic-vinaigrette-12-oz.htm">Marzetti Organic Balsamic Vinaigrette</a>, which I love</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">It would be so delicious with some grilled chicken or candied walnuts. I just used what I had on hand!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">I hope you make it and I hope you love it!</span></div>Allison (thirty duo)http://www.blogger.com/profile/01208797360862323193noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5732676174878946802.post-19653547998486719782012-07-08T18:09:00.002-04:002012-07-08T18:09:38.364-04:00weekend recap<div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">We went to Duncan's happy place, my parents', on Fourth of July.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">I caught up (a little bit) on my mags. My side of the bed always looks like this!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">I watched a movie with the cuddliest.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">I started my first Wedding Wednesday blog post!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">I started the quest for groomsmen's attire (those are actually navy.)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">And, finally, I discovered the best book cover ever designed.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Hope you had a great weekend!</span></div>Allison (thirty duo)http://www.blogger.com/profile/01208797360862323193noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5732676174878946802.post-80377900948303307312012-07-06T18:58:00.000-04:002012-07-19T22:17:14.039-04:00fab friday finds<div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Oh, hey! I'm back! Thought it might be fun to share with you some items I'm totally lusting after! In saving for the wedding, I'm on a self-imposed spending freeze. Hopefully sharing here will scratch the itch to shop!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">It seems I'm in a mint and pinks mood. Love them all, but totally lusting after numero uno. How cute are those?!</span></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: xx-small;">1. <a href="http://www.shopfurbish.com/servlet/the-551/Mr.-and-Mrs.-Cocktail/Detail?category=wedding">Mr. and Mrs. Cocktail Glass Set</a> 2. <a href="http://peapodpaperandgifts.com/abigail-earrings.html">Abigail Earrings</a> 3. I<a href="http://www.shopfurbish.com/servlet/the-1609/Iris-Paper-Small-Lacquer/Detail?category=Home+Accessories#">ris Paper Lacquer Box</a></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i><span style="font-size: xx-small;">4. <a href="http://www.shopfurbish.com/servlet/the-846/Pink-Silk-Flamestitch-Lumbar/Detail?category=Home+Accessories">Pink Lumbar Pillow</a> 5. <a href="http://peapodpaperandgifts.com/quinn-earrings.html">Quinn Earrings</a> 6. <a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=24284481&navAction=jump&isProduct=true&parentid=MORE%20IDEAS&isProduct=true&cross-sell=true&guide-bn=true">Diamond Medallion Tapestry </a></span></i></span></div>Allison (thirty duo)http://www.blogger.com/profile/01208797360862323193noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5732676174878946802.post-17716192028473091622012-07-06T14:11:00.002-04:002012-07-06T14:11:50.882-04:00this weekend<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Have a good one! Lots to do!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Happy Fourth of July, everyone! I thought instead of doing a food or fashion-inspired red, white, and blue post, I'd do a room. My first moodboard! Here she is; I hope you like her!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">I would paint wood floors white and have dark, dusty-blue walls (Valspar's Magnat Dapple) The red would be incorporated through different shades of pinks and reds in the accessories. No room in our house is complete without a dog bed! That would be the British flag square laying so nicely on the floor - it's not a pouf. Let me tell you, this sucker took a long time! I had no idea. When I finished, I showed Chris and he said "It's kind of Austin Powers' looking." Hmmm...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">P.S. I'M IN LOVE WITH THAT RUG. It's 75% OFF RIGHT NOW!! YES, I'M YELLING AT YOU TO GO BUY IT </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">P.P.S. I just realized I'm using a British flag for my Fourth of July post. We're all friends, right? ;) </span></div>
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Saturday night we went to a bike race/street festival in our neighborhood. Obviously, Chris held a bird...<br />
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And Sunday night I grilled a colorful dinner...<br />
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Hopefully you all have work off on the 4th and are beginning a short week!Allison (thirty duo)http://www.blogger.com/profile/01208797360862323193noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5732676174878946802.post-73963464872384219562012-06-29T19:25:00.001-04:002012-06-29T19:34:49.604-04:00it's getting hot in here..<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Also, I meant to blog about this after Father's Day, but I forgot because I suck. The title was going to be "I accidentally got drunk on Father's Day" or maybe "I accidentally got my mom drunk on Father's Day." Either way, the point is <a href="http://www.fresh365online.com/recipes/2009/3/30/champagne-cocktail-with-mint-lemon-sorbet.html">this champagne cocktail</a> and the fact that it's stronger than I thought and my mom and I were the only ones enjoying it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">So, anyway, I do recommend it. I omitted the vodka for my second drink and quite liked it. You could scale back or take out the vodka if you don't want to accidentally get drunk at 2pm. Or maybe you do. I won't judge. Drink it this weekend.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Ya'll know about <a href="http://www.michellearmas.bigcartel.com/">Michelle Armas</a>, right? If not, well then you're in for a treat. And if so, everyone could always enjoy another look. G.O.R.G.E.O.U.S. artwork. Stunning. Totally what I lurve..</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">While I love them all, <a href="http://www.michellearmas.bigcartel.com/product/antonia-print">Antonia</a> is the one I purchased (in print form, of course) </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">I love it, but have yet to purchase a frame and find the perfect spot! I will share when I do. Michelle also has an awesome <a href="http://armasdesign.blogspot.com/">blog</a>. She is so raw and honest and says things on her blog that I would only dream of saying, like "this is me, fuckers." I mean. This is going to be hard for me to publish and I was just quotin'! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Oh, and P.S.! She has a big sale coming up on July 2. You have to sign up for her <a href="http://www.michellearmas.bigcartel.com/newsletter-sign-up">newsletter</a> to receive a code. Maybe I'll score another print.. but which one to choose? </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">images and fab artwork: <a href="http://www.michellearmas.bigcartel.com/">Michelle Armas</a></span></span></div>Allison (thirty duo)http://www.blogger.com/profile/01208797360862323193noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5732676174878946802.post-89074522627781985252012-06-27T21:15:00.000-04:002012-06-27T21:29:39.338-04:00Chicago Weekend<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">I had a very long, 5-day weekend for my cousin's wedding in Chicago last weekend. Here's a little peak:</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">We had brunch at <a href="http://www.heartlandcafe.com/master_hc.htm?http://www.heartlandcafe.com/hc_home.htm">The Heartland Cafe</a> on Thursday and Friday. So pretty and unique.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">I took a nice, long, windows-down, wind in your hair afternoon drive with my dad to see the areas where he grew up. Nothing like hearing stories of how your dad chipped his tooth riding a bike on a specific hill, spied on girls' slumber parties from specific woods, and went to the specific beach (above) in his youth. Cherish the memories. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">So I ordered this drink from<a href="http://ingrestaurant.com/"> iNG restaurant</a>, which my family stumbled upon while looking for a pub for burgers and beer. We knew from the word "orange acrylic chairs" that we had taken a different path. This. Drink. Was good. And complicated. Pour the shot into the center on top of the ... bitter balls?? Then put the powder on your tongue and wait for it to dissolve, Then suck the lime. And then ...you drink. I tried to get a good pic, but didn't have much success. Hopefully you can see okay!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">The wedding was absolutely the most personal and unique ceremony I've ever seen. It was held in a park overlooking the lake. I took video the whole time, so I don't have any pics of the beautiful couple.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">And finally, lots of family time!</span></div>Allison (thirty duo)http://www.blogger.com/profile/01208797360862323193noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5732676174878946802.post-6146724294270963372012-06-15T22:05:00.001-04:002012-06-19T12:01:27.640-04:00Taste it.We had the food tasting tonight for the wedding and paired it with some of the wines that will be served. So. Good. That is how it is possible that the only pic I took was during clean-up. Too distracted by the deliciousness. Hope you all have a great weekend and happy fathers day!<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">You guys, we had our engagement photo session a couple weeks ago and I truly could not be happier with the result. Care for a look or twenty? ;) REALLY hard to narrow down my favorites!</span></div>
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