Memorial Day's real meaning

source My thoughts go out to the families who have lost loved ones (including innocent civilians), and my deep gratitude to those who have suffered the ultimate sacrifice.This is an excerpt from a fallen Marine's letter to his family.  He wrote this shortly before he was killed by a homemade bomb in Afghanistan:"There will be a child...

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I'm so excited!

I'm thrilled to announce that I won a gorgeous cuff bracelet giveaway from Andrea at Gypsy Yaya!  Check out her blog and her cool Etsy shop for fun, boho gif...

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The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

I can't wait to see this!  Fantastic cast (Judi Dench and Maggie Smith are my favorite actresses), Indian location, and bohemian fun galore....

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Plum Crazy

photos from various sources on Pinterest...

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books as handbags!

I squealed with glee (yes, really) when I saw these amazing handbags.  Made by the talented Karen at Novel Creations on Etsy, these are actual books upcycled into fantastic bags.  They were going to be thrown away at the used bookstore where she works, so this clever girl made something wonderful with them.  Below are some...

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NH Architectural Firm Bonin Architects Launches New Website

Bonin Architects & Associates, a residential and landscape architectural firm in New London, NH, announces the launch of their newly redesigned website, www.boninarchitects.com.  The new site highlights a new corporate image, details of services, and explains the approach to each individual project. “We are very excited about this...

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