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November 28, 2015

My Everyday Life: Week 48

Here’s what My Everyday Life: Week 48 looked like:

Teaching Cooper about light & shadows.

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We set up a few shots and took pictures.

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These were my Grandma’s glasses. They make me happy.

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I make my own cranberry sauce. It’s so satisfying.

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The yellow one.

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We have a new tradition of playing Bananagrams & having tea. All three of us.

 

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A little riff off of this recipe…but with kale & eggs.

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Look at this guy.

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I’m starting to really like the spiky ones.

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A leaf stuck to a white car.

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Making my Thanksgiving place cards.

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Volunteering at school.

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My Thanksgiving TO DO list.

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Introvert time…..

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Means going on a walk and taking picture of flowers.

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Before everyone arrived.

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Getting my serving pieces organized.

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Appetizer spread.

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CLOSEUP.

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Table….

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WINE. A lot of it.

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DIG IN.

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Leftovers.

 

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Waiting.

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When we’re waiting, I edit photos and he helps me.

He looks like a different kid here.

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Collaborative effort.

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From another angle.

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Cousins.

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Day after Thanksgiving breakfast. Mmmmm cheddar jalapeño biscuits. 

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Downtown.

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Cooper asked for paper at a restaurant. Hmmmm?

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Putting up our Christmas tree with a little sparkling wine last night.

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Noodle steam.

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A picture of health.

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Sunbather.

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Haze.

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A space in between…. in our house.

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I totally dropped this on the floor after I roasted them…. UGH.

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Reminds me of cornflakes.

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The yellow at the very bottom.

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My first trip to the dump.

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So cool to watch how it all works.

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Sorry…I’m frying sage again. Can’t stop.

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A holiday recipe coming soon.

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Feeling grateful for friends, family, good health and YOU this week.

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have a great weekend!

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Week 48 in 2012

Week 48 in 2011

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November 27, 2015

I love Lists Friday!

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Welcome to I Love Lists Friday. Let’s surf the internet together!

  1. I LOVE YOU, ADELE.
  2. Choose Gratitude.
  3. What do you do for houseguests? 
  4. GIMME these burgers.
  5. We need more models of female friendships that end.
  6. I love these Behind the Scenes photos of nature photographers.
  7. These Introvert Doodles are hilarious.
  8. This is my idea of fun.
  9. MMMMMMulled wine! 
  10. It’s not easy to be authentic & genuine in our society.
  11. I loved reading this post about Friendsgiving.
  12. On the wish list: this mug / this planter / these converse / this plate / this print
  13. Important Texts of 2014.
  14. I appreciate posh food, but I know that simple food can be just as good.
  15. Kids!! They’re the best.
  16. It’s Going to be OK – this was touching
  17. Passive Aggressive Notes are kinda my favorite.
  18. My current favorite dress is now 50% off.
  19. You should make some candy cane vodka this season!
  20. LET’S ALL MAKE STUFFING WAFFLES TODAY!!!

Hey! I was on the This Week for Dinner Podcast with my friend Jane Check out my episode! 

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November 26, 2015

Happy Thanksgiving!!

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To those of you that celebrate Thanksgiving, I hope you are filled with friends, family, laughter and GOOD FOOD today. To all of you introverts, lock yourself in the bathroom for a few extra minutes and take a deep breath!  I wanted to take this time to thank  all of you that support my creative endeavors by coming here to Shutterbean. I am so grateful for your love and support. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

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November 23, 2015

Last Minute Thanksgiving Ideas

Last Minute Thanksgiving Ideas to help you prepare for the big day! You'll find a good collection at Shutterbean.com!

Thanksgiving. Oof. It’s this week. Are we ready?? I just wrote out my TO-DO list and thankfully it’s not as bad because I got older/wiser and decided to divvy up responsibilities. I’ve got turkey, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, dinner roll & gravy duty this year. Oh and I’m gonna add a few appetizers as well and maybe make a pie. If you’re looking for some fail-proof/no fuss Last Minute Thanksgiving Ideas, then worry not!  I dug into my archives for you.

Thanksgiving, WE GOT YOU!

CONTINUE READING

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November 22, 2015

And I Quote:

Here are a few gems I found for my And I Quote series this week:

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I love finding unexpected messages.

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November 21, 2015

My Everyday Life: Week 47

Here’s what My Everyday Life Week 47 looked like:

The space in between.

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Life needs more reflection.

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Beans.

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Kale.

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More kale.

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I asked the woman at the Farmer’s Market if I could take a picture and she told me that it was not a problem. She then told me how she’s been involved a few Skype chats before with other customers. Oh boy.

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I love that Wild Arugula sign.

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My fall color story found at a shop.

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Dry shampoo mornings.

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Into it.

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I can’t not take a picture of a peony.

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Finding light wherever we can.

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CONTINUE READING

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November 20, 2015

I love lists Friday!

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  1. Can reading make you happier?
  2. Dude. That’s a lot of money you spent on a psychic….
  3. This is me.
  4. The Secret Life of 40 year olds.
  5. All the heart eye emojis for this jacket, this dress  this scarf & these boots
  6. What a cool design for an apartment building.
  7. How to Handle Your Upper Limit Problem
  8. I loved reading these Dinner Party Tips
  9. I freaking love teachers.
  10. Tweets that sum up being a woman.
  11. I’d really like to make these meatballs for Thanksgiving appetizers.
  12. Behind the Scenes Secrets of Firefighters – whoa #6
  13. This pumpkin pie parfait situation is vegan & GF and it looks amazing.
  14. My favorite mantle arrangement is the third one down.
  15. Laura’s 6 Natural Beauty Products for Fall
  16. Chai Tea Popcorn? I’d eat the whole batch.
  17. And then I’d follow it with Pumpkin Spice Doughnuts.
  18. I love how my friend Andrea sees the world. Here’s her trip to SF. 
  19. Love these totes my friend Kristin is making!
  20. What a beautiful floral wreath. I want to make one now.
  21. How to Tap into Your Deep Creativity – YES