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Where Bloggers Live: A Few of My Favorite Winter Things
Welcome back to the monthly edition of Where Bloggers Live! I am lucky to have joined a terrific group of bloggers who give a peek into the places and spaces where they spend their time. Today's topic is...My Favorite Things about Winter...and I decided that I would approach the theme differently from usual. Instead of brainstorming a list, I decided to take investigate this as a modern detective might by looking at the photographs on my phone for evidence. Some months ago
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1 day ago


Minnesota Snow from a Southern US Perspective
I am fortunate to have joined a talented group of bloggers for the Global Writing Challenge. Each month, we write about a very broadly defined topic, and the responses are quite varied. The group include s Deb’s World , Marsha in the Middle , MK’s Adventures , Rosie Amber , Suzy Turner , Women Over 50 Living Well , and now me. This month, I selected the topic of "Snow" because cold, snowy winter weather is the defining feature of January in Minnesota. My fellow blogge
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2 days ago


Strange September Birding for Global Writing Challenge
I am fortunate to have joined a talented group of bloggers for the Global Writing Challenge. Each month, we write about a very broadly...
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Sep 11, 2025


A Dusky Pink and Orange Outfit for Spring + DIY Paper Beads
Today I am sharing a recent outfit that I created with a new dusky pink tank that I purchased last August. I was happy to find this new...
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May 12, 2025


How to Create an Outfit Starting with a Print for the Good Buy Book: Rainy Days
The April theme for the Good Buy Book was Rainy Days as shared in Shelbee's post and Nancy's post . With spring well underway in...
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Apr 25, 2025


Where Bloggers Live: My Bead Storage and Bead Organization Method
Welcome back to the monthly edition of Where Bloggers Live! I am lucky to have joined a terrific group of bloggers who give a peek into...
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Mar 14, 2025


Where Bloggers Live: Movie Date Nights and DIY Valentine's Day Jewelry
Welcome back to the monthly edition of Where Bloggers Live! I am lucky to have joined a terrific group of bloggers who give a peek into...
sallyinstpaul
Feb 14, 2025


Winter Outfit with Teal Pants + Denim Jacket and DIY Paper Beads
As I described in my post about my 2025 clothing no buy year (shopping break), I have fallen behind on blogging about new wardrobe...
sallyinstpaul
Jan 17, 2025


Birthday Beads, DIY Pearl/Rhinestone Necklace, and Circus Striped Winter Outfit
Welcome to 2025! After a holiday blogging break that I didn't plan for but should have anticipated, I'm back today with some beady...
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Jan 8, 2025


Where Bloggers Live: 2024 Birthday Gifts
Welcome back to the monthly edition of Where Bloggers Live! I am lucky to have joined a terrific group of bloggers who give a peek into...
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Dec 13, 2024


Soft Pink Color Combos for Fall/Winter Outfits Using Color Formulas: Black
Today I'm continuing my soft pink color combo series with black, an ubiquitous neutral that is even more popular than usual in the winter...
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Dec 10, 2024


Soft Pink Color Combos for Fall/Winter Outfits Using Color Formulas: Brown
Fall fashion is dominated by the deep, warm tones associated with autumn foliage in mustard, orange, rust, maroon/burgundy, dark green,...
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Dec 6, 2024


Can Google Images (aka Google Lens) Identify Flower Photos?
I love taking photographs of flowers but I am terrible at identifying them. I usually rely on knowledgeable readers like Dame Eleanor to...
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Aug 23, 2024


Mississippi River Running High in St Paul
At the end of June, the Mississippi River here in St Paul, Minnesota was running high after we had a lot of rain. Although this was...
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Jul 9, 2024


Where Bloggers Live: Nature Friday Vacation Days
Welcome back to the monthly edition of Where Bloggers Live! I am lucky to have joined a terrific group of bloggers who give a peek into...
sallyinstpaul
Jun 14, 2024


How to Wear a Black Column with Neutrals in Spring and Family Resemblance Matching
Although we are clearly past the original time frame for my fall/winter capsule wardrobe based on a 7-color palette, I have continued to...
sallyinstpaul
May 17, 2024


Spring Sweater Outfits + DIY Paper Beads and Jewelry
I have fallen behind on sharing my outfits from my fall/winter capsule wardrobe since the seasonal change from winter to spring, but...
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May 3, 2024


Where Bloggers Live: My Favorite Season
Welcome back to the monthly edition of Where Bloggers Live! I am lucky to have joined a terrific group of bloggers who give a peek into...
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Apr 12, 2024


Dress and Utility Jacket Outfit Formula for Spring + DIY Paper Beads and Jewelry
Today I am sharing an outfit from my fall/winter capsule wardrobe that I had previously (accidentally) skipped over. It dates from...
sallyinstpaul
Apr 3, 2024


Bright Pink Outfits with Bug-Themed Scarves and Mary Janes + DIY Earrings
Today I am sharing two outfits from my fall/winter capsule wardrobe that feature bright pink garments along with black and white items...
sallyinstpaul
Mar 15, 2024
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