Author Archives: gracieed

Slimming down my wardrobe

Posted on December 8, 2014 by gracieed

While I’m the last person on the planet that leads a minimalist lifestyle, I’m completely enamored with people who are able to live abundant lives with less.  There are people who are able to live in tiny homes and when … Continue reading →

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Paws || Walk On – 11.30 – 12.13

Posted on December 7, 2014 by gracieed

Every now and then when I’m walking dogs, I will just stop, ask them to sit for about 30 seconds and then I will say “walk on”. That is there cue to start walking again. I do this for a … Continue reading →

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Saturday Snippets | December 6, 2014

Posted on December 6, 2014 by gracieed

Welcome to Saturday Snippets.  This is where I share links and odd bits of info from the past week. 1. In case you were wondering, Marsala is the Pantone Color for 2015.  You can now plan all your wardrobes.   … Continue reading →

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Passing the crafting baton to the next generation

Posted on December 4, 2014 by gracieed

I’ve always love crafting, as you know, but what I love even more is teaching others how to discover their love for crafting.  I’ve had the privilege of teaching knitting, sewing and paper crafting to people of all ages.  There … Continue reading →

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Today I’m Thankful for…

Posted on December 3, 2014 by gracieed

for my sewing machine. Oh the joy of putting two pieces of fabric together and creating something. for faithful friends. They all bring me such great joy. for my iPhone. It’s my camera, phone, calendar, timer, exercise tracker, access to … Continue reading →

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Quest46 has started

Posted on December 2, 2014 by gracieed

I turned 46 on November 24th, exactly 8 days ago.  And Quest46 began on that day.  If you’re new to my blog, Quest46 is a group of 46 goals I gave myself for the next 365 days (or 357 as … Continue reading →

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And the Grand Give-away Winner is… {30 Days of Christmas Ornaments}

Posted on December 1, 2014 by gracieed

I want to thank everyone who has taken part in the {30 Days of Christmas Ornaments} Give-away.  It’s been so much fun reading your responses, awarding the mini give-aways and connecting with the winners. So without any further adieu, it’s … Continue reading →

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Making Decisions

Posted on December 1, 2014 by gracieed

I don’t know about you, but I tend to mull over decisions.  I don’t arrive at them quickly or easily.  I weigh all my options, chew on ideas, make pro and con lists, try to think about the situation from … Continue reading →

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Christmas Movie List

Posted on November 30, 2014 by gracieed

In 2012, I watched 25 Christmas movies, one every night of December starting on December 1st.  I would have repeated the tradition in 2013, but my mom and I spent Christmas in England taking care of my grandpa that year … Continue reading →

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Paws || Walk On – 11.23 – 12.6

Posted on November 30, 2014 by gracieed

Every now and then when I’m walking dogs, I will just stop, ask them to sit for about 30 seconds and then I will say “walk on”. That is there cue to start walking again. I do this for a … Continue reading →

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