tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36292321782733668302024-03-12T23:41:10.165-04:00Makeshift MargaritasAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09962834058453193743noreply@blogger.comBlogger66125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3629232178273366830.post-14045366231748481042014-08-24T10:55:00.001-04:002014-08-25T07:22:06.740-04:00post #66 - Home Office Update<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">
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Hey y'all! Hoping everyone had a great weekend - I know I did! I left after work on Friday and went to Greenville to shop with friends. Then, I headed back to Columbia and spent a low-key Saturday night watching Breaking Bad with Jo. Is anyone else loving this show?<br />
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Sunday was spent working in the house. To provide an update, we've been a little slow getting things done in these parts. I've been waiting to unpack lots of things until I'm sure of the way I want them. I'm finally starting to hang things on the walls and unpack our "unnecessary" things.<br />
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Our study/home office has been especially slow on the unpacking front. I'm eager to get this room painted and set up! There are some major things we need here. Since we moved into our last house, I've been on the hunt for a desk lamp. I'm torn between a table lamp that will take up space on the table but look a bit more trendy, vs. a traditional desk lamp. We also need lots of throw pillows for this room. We have a couch and a window seat, which I can't wait to curl up in and read a book!<br />
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We'll plan on putting most of our framed Clemson prints in this room, so it will have lots of orange accents. We also are going to paint the room a darker grey/blue color. We've done the majority of the house in a very light grey, so we plan on finding something that will compliment the space outside the room. Pictures coming soon!<br />
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Here are a few of our priority purchases for this room. Although some of these things are <strike>a little </strike>a lot out of our price range, these are a few ideas.<br />
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I'd love to hear your thoughts - this is definitely not my forte, so I'd love to hear from those of you that are far craftier than me!<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09962834058453193743noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3629232178273366830.post-25701179154840550752014-06-09T06:55:00.000-04:002014-06-09T06:55:10.581-04:00post #65 - Still alive! And big news...<div style="text-align: center;">
Hey y'all! Once again...unplanned blogging hiatus. Things have been pretty busy in my world. Lots of work, friends, and just general life stuff.</div>
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You may be wondering what cheap spaghetti for dinner, paint colors, and lots + lots + lots of boxes have in common. Our big news is that we're closing on our first house on June 30! </div>
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We are so excited. We've started the packing process, but 1000 boxes later, I feel like we're only about 1/4 of the way done.</div>
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Hopefully this will encourage lots more posts and DIY on my end. Looking forward to finally living in a house that we can make a home...and having lots of extra space to entertain and fill with friends and family!</div>
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Here are some of my favorite ideas that I've spotted over the weekend:</div>
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This entire guest room is fantastic, but these prints are so handy and perfect!</div>
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I'll be doing lots of posts on house inspirations and blogging with updates on our decorating (and furniture purchasing!) process (on a budget, of course!!)... Feel free to follow along with my Pinterest house posts <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/makeshiftmargs/" target="_blank">here</a> or follow on Bloglovin <a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/8105291" target="_blank">here</a>!</div>
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Hi friends! Happy Friday! </div>
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I know I've been gone from blogging for a long. long. <i>long</i>. time. So much for that New Years Resolution (which was brought to my attention yesterday by a coworker.) Oops. Blogging has taken a backseat to a lot of other things recently, as it should. Things like work, sleep, and the return of some of my favorite TV shows (duh). </div>
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I spent the month of January going to the gym almost every day. Then there was the ice storm(s), and that dwindled a little. Then it dwindled a lot. Oops again. Another New Years Resolution down the drain.</div>
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But today's focus isn't on what I haven't been doing. It's on what I have been doing! Here are my five favorite things of the past few months...</div>
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<b><u>1. Girls Weekend #1</u></b></div>
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One of my best friends from college is moving across the country with her military husband to California. We've all loved going to her house in Beaufort, SC for the past several years and having girls weekends, where we eat, drink, and play in one of the cutest towns around. We decided to have one last hoorah before her big move. We're counting down the months until we plan a girls weekend in Cali! (Maybe the boys can come too. But probably not.)<br />
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I also got together in Charlotte with more besties for another girls weekend! We were celebrating the engagement of my friend Katie, and just enjoying being together - something that we don't get to do often enough since we're all in different cities. After an awesome weekend of wine, shopping, wine, mani-pedis, and more wine, we all left thinking life was great and couldn't get much better.</div>
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Then, I got a call a few weeks later from Meghan...she was engaged!! We couldn't be more excited for one of our favorite couples, and I'm thrilled for all of the wedding fun to come! I know that Katie and Meghan will be two of the prettiest brides!! 2015 is sure going to be a great year.</div>
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We had so much fun getting to spend time with another group of our college friends at a fabulous wedding in Greenville! Stacy was a beautiful bride and the couple was so sweet. We knew the wedding would be one to remember when the bride and groom were introduced at the reception and immediately started singing a top notch karaoke rendition of Journey's "Don't Stop Believing." Congrats to this sweet couple!</div>
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Makeshift Margaritashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03670153109961492796noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3629232178273366830.post-56966945730364907512014-01-02T21:48:00.001-05:002014-01-03T07:04:09.099-05:00post #63 - five resolutions for 2014Hey y'all! Happppppy New Year and happy Friday! Today, I'm going to open up a bit about my 5 resolutions for this year. I'd love to hear what you think, or see links to your resolutions, too. Keeping New Years resolutions is hard. I'm admittedly very bad at it. But, I hope by making this years goals attainable, I'll be more likely to keep them.<div><br></div><div>1. Stop holding grudges</div><div>After lots of life reflections recently, I realized that I hold grudges. Bad. So often, I let little mistakes, comments, or situations build and build until I either 1) hate someone or 2) think that someone hates me. This year, I'm going to make a conscious effort to let things go more easily, to forgive and forget, and stop dwelling on yesterday's happenings. I know I've changed and have made plenty of mistakes in my day, so I need to start giving the benefit of the doubt and stop being so quick to escalate.</div><div><br></div><div>2. Be a great friend</div><div>Whether this means more snail mail, catch up phone calls, being a better listener, or reaching out more often, I want to be more supportive of my friends. During law school, I wasn't a great friend. I had a lot on my plate and cared more about school and less about keeping in touch and what was going on in my friends' lives. Recently, I've realized that true, genuine friends are tough to come by. Somehow, I've been so blessed to have such amazing friends, both new and old. This year, I'm going to make up for lost time the past 3 years and be the best friend I can.</div><div><br></div><div>3. Be awesome at my job</div><div>I never want to look back in 5, 10, or 20 years and regret not throwing myself into my work while I had the opportunity during my first full year on the job. This year, I know I have fewer non work obligations than I probably ever will. I hope to work as hard as I possibly can and make the most impact possible so that I can feel proud of my work and what I'm doing.</div><div><br></div><div>4. Exercise 2x a week for 30 minutes</div><div>I'm pretty sure that last year, my resolution was to run a half marathon. I am pretty positive that I can't run half a mile right now and I've come nowhere close to a half marathon. Wanna know why? I hate distance running. Always have. With this resolution, I can walk, bike, jog... Whatever. Basically, get off my butt two nights a week. That's doable, right?</div><div><br></div><div>5. Blog twice a week... For me</div><div>I've had a ton of fun with this blog. It is crazy to look back at a previous post and remember exactly where I was when I wrote it. More importantly, I remember how I felt. Some of my greatest memories are in these posts. I also remember my anxiety during my bar studies, my happiness spent with friends and family, and all of the various celebrations since I started this blog in May. Reading these posts make me realize that I'm a pretty lucky girl - something that is all too easy to forget. I want to blog twice a week so that I can look back and remember the good and bad times. So, although I'll try to keep the content to stuff that you actually want to read, I need to make this blog for me and not for other people.</div><div><br></div><div>That being said, <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">I'd love to have you along for the ride in 2014! Follow along... It will be fun! And, I'd love to see your resolutions this year! Comment at the bottom if you're sharing yours today, too.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Xoxo, y'all. Cheers to making 2014 the best year yet. (Oh, and Clemson beating Ohio State tonight in our bowl game. You didn't think I'd forget about that, did you?)</span></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09962834058453193743noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3629232178273366830.post-55103525772699741872013-12-28T19:02:00.000-05:002013-12-30T08:31:03.865-05:00post #62 - Christmas Recap<div style="text-align: center;">
Merry belated Christmas, everyone! I hope you're all recovering from the hustle & bustle of the holiday.</div>
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I was so blessed to head to Philadelphia and West Virginia this year to be with my extended family. After splitting our 10 hour drive and spending the night in Richmond, we finally arrived in Philadelphia on Christmas Eve. We spent Christmas Eve playing games and eating with my cousins, aunt, and uncle.</div>
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It's been great to hang here and just be at home again. Even Milly fits right in!</div>
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Hi friends! So, I've officially been the most MIA from blogland that I've ever been. Once the 10.5 hour time difference hit me, I realized pretty quickly that any hope of blogging during my work trip was flying out the window.</div>
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Now that I'm back, I've been playing Christmas catch up! No matter how hard I try, I always find myself buying last minute gifts - especially for the guys in my life. Luckily, your worries are over - I have the perfect gift for you this year!<br />
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As many of you know, last year for Christmas I painted custom cornhole boards for Jordan. He loved them and we've used them tons of times this year! Cornhole is a great party game (many say you improve as you consume, but I'll neither deny or confirm that statement) and it gives us something to do during tailgates and spring/summer nights.<br />
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When I was approached awhile ago by Jarrod at <a href="http://customcorntoss.com/" target="_blank">Custom Corntoss</a> about reviewing custom cornhole bags, I absolutely couldn't wait to receive them! I couldn't be more pleased with the product I received. Although I haven't tossed them yet (due to it being December and spending very little time outside!), I can tell that they're durable. Most importantly, they look great. See for yourself!<br />
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Not only do they make custom cornhole bags, but they also make beautiful custom boards! Remember - this is also a great way to spend some of that Christmas cash that you may have received ;-). Check out their website <a href="http://customcorntoss.com/" target="_blank">here</a>, or like them on Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/customcorntoss" target="_blank">here</a> if you're not ready to buy today but want to stay updated on upcoming promotions! </div>
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I know it's a bit late to receive a custom item as a Christmas gift, but I know that all of you creative ladies could provide a pretty picture! Custom Corntoss also has gift certificates, available in many amounts <a href="http://customcorntoss.com/product-category/gift-certificates" target="_blank">here</a>. </div>
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Thanks again to the gentlemen at Custom Corntoss for providing these fun bags! I can't wait to use them!</div>
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<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Please note: This product was provided free of charge as a promotional item for review, but all opinions within this post are my own!</span></i></div>
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Happy Friday!! I hope you're all having a great wrap-up to the week! Here are my favorite things this Friday...</div>
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Delicious weeknight wine! In fact...one of my favorite things... (pun intended)</div>
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<b>2. The Sound of Music - Live!</b></div>
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This is bringing back so many memories! I'm a huge Carrie Underwood fan and she makes the most perfect Maria!</div>
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I got two of these minis from Jordan's mom last Christmas in my stocking. At first I was a little apprehensive because of the dark tints - I have them in Plum and Berry, and they were a little brighter & darker than what I normally wear on my lips. I've been wearing them every day recently and love the color and softness of them! I can't wait to add more of these to my collection. </div>
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Our Christmas cards are finally in! I can't wait to get them mailed out (before Sunday!) Stay tuned for a preview before Christmas!!</div>
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<b>5. A Saturday with N-o-t-h-i-n-g Planned!</b></div>
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I leave Sunday morning for my work trip, so Saturday is just going to be spent packing and snuggling with Jo & Milly. After my work division's Christmas party on Friday night, I can't wait to finally have a laid back Saturday!</div>
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Don't forget to follow along on Instagram over the next few weeks if you want to see pictures from my trip! My posts may be a little sporadic, but looking forward to airport-reading all of your fun posts! </div>
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The past few weekends have been so much fun! </div>
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Two weekends ago, I headed to Charlotte for one of my besties' surprise birthday party. Her boyfriend pulled it off flawlessly, and she was actually surprised!</div>
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The next week/weekend, we went to Seabrook Island for Thanksgiving. It was great getting to spend some time with Jordan's family! We were also able to get a little puppy/beach time in, and we took our Christmas card pictures (stay tuned!).</div>
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After that, we headed to watch the Clemson/South Carolina game with friends. There was only one happy camper when the day was over...our Auburn graduate! I still can't believe that game!</div>
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When we came home on Sunday, we went to get our Christmas tree. See the tree behind me in this picture? It's now in our living room - so. huge. Maybe next year, a 10 ft. tree won't be necessary. Oops! (Let's be serious...we love it!)</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09962834058453193743noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3629232178273366830.post-44412036170043776232013-12-02T19:49:00.001-05:002013-12-03T09:08:35.251-05:00post #58 - My Favorite Things - Under $100!<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">
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Happiest Tuesday! I've been MIA lately, but have been so busy with family time, getting ready for Christmas, and getting ready to leave the country! And we can all agree - that's more important than a silly blog, right?</div>
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I'm excited today to be participating in a fun Christmas Linkup with Elise at <a href="http://cheersyall-thehoustons.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Cheers, Y'all </a>and Jen at <a href="http://downwiththedearmores.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Down with the Dearmores</a>! I'm soaking up every little bit of Christmas cheer I can! Here are some of my very favorite goodies under $100!</div>
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<b>1. Lilly Pulitzer "Tusk in Sun" iPad Case with Keyboard</b><br />
I've been lusting over this for such a long time! My iPad is for work so I decided on something way more boring for my personal case, but I think it is pretty much the cutest iPad accessory that exists. Ever.<br />
{<a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/lilly-pulitzer-tusk-in-sun-ipad-keyboard-case/3589313?cm_cat=datafeed&cm_ite=lilly_pulitzer(r)_'tusk_in_sun'_ipad_keyboard_case:958868&cm_pla=small_leather_goods:women:cases_&_covers&cm_ven=Google_Product_Ads&mr:referralID=5e9bc370-5bb5-11e3-beb7-001b2166c2c0" target="_blank">buy it here for $80</a>}<br />
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<b>2. St. Germain</b><br />
I love this in my summer bubbles, but I think it would be just as yummy in a Christmas cocktail! Sugary rim, anyone?<br />
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<b>3. Mary Elizabeth Arts Four Seasons Glass Ornament</b><br />
Is this not one of the prettiest ornaments you've ever seen? I love collecting new ornaments - fancy, cute, sentimental, you name it. This would be a gorgeous edition to our tree!<br />
{<a href="http://www.ahalife.com/product/1037533/four-seasons-glass-ornament?utm_source=Hy3bqNL2jtQ_262774&utm_medium=P_Affiliate&utm_campaign=10&siteID=Hy3bqNL2jtQ-qTSuSFKlqgvZBWUlS32V3A" target="_blank">buy it here for $25</a>}<br />
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<b>4. Nora Fleming...Everything</b><br />
I received one of these platters as a wedding gift and got a napkin holder from my mom last Christmas. I have lots of minis for lots of occasions and have started really loving these pieces! They are fancy enough to include on a table with our china, but also look precious on a tailgate table.<br />
{<a href="http://norafleming.com/catalog/platters" target="_blank">buy the platter pictured here for $48. minis are $10-$12.50</a>}<br />
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<b>5. Glitter Coaster Set by Kate Spade New York</b><br />
These would make any cocktail party more fun, and I would love them on my coffee table or bar to add a little glitz!<br />
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<b>6. India Hicks Island Living - Spider Lily Lotion by Crabtree and Evelyn</b><br />
My college roommate got me this lotion and I've been obsessed with the scent ever since. I'm running a little low and it's definitely on my wish list again this year!<br />
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<b>7. Pure Home Luxe Moderne Double Old Fashioned Glasses </b><br />
We pretty much received all of our staple food and drink pieces as wedding gifts, but now I'm really enjoying adding some fun pieces to our collection. These glasses are so gorgeous - I would be over-the-moon about displaying this barware!<br />
{<a href="http://www.purehome.com/tastemaker/jealous-curator/luxe-moderne-double-old-fashioned-glasses-set-of-4" target="_blank">buy this set of 4 here for $72</a>}<br />
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I've been super, <i>super</i> good this year, Santa! *wink wink*<br />
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Come back tomorrow to see what I've been up to the past few weekends!<br />
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P.S. Did you catch my last two "Favorite Things" posts? Check out *<a href="http://makeshiftmargaritas.blogspot.com/2013/11/post-55-my-favorite-things-my-favorites.html" target="_blank">My Favorite Things Christmas Wish List</a>* and *<a href="http://makeshiftmargaritas.blogspot.com/2013/11/post-56-favorite-things-stocking.html" target="_blank">My Favorite Things - Stocking Stuffers!</a>*<br />
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Makeshift Margaritashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03670153109961492796noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3629232178273366830.post-67352047296889914992013-11-27T13:08:00.001-05:002013-11-27T13:08:50.743-05:00post #57 - New Blog Design is HERE!<br />
Hi Friends!!<br />
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Notice a change around here? My new blog design is <i>FINALLY</i> done! After waiting since September 14 (yes, you read that correctly), it's installed and ready to go. I have plenty to say about the process, but that's neither here nor there. All that matters is it's finally finished and I'm out of my boring old design.<br />
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I hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving with family and friends and eat lots of turkey! See you bright and early on Friday!<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09962834058453193743noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3629232178273366830.post-17927698383154366252013-11-26T07:00:00.000-05:002013-11-26T13:23:17.995-05:00post #56 - Favorite Things - Stocking Stuffers!<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">
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Today, I'm linking up with one of my favorite bloggers, Elise over at <a href="http://cheersyall-thehoustons.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Cheers Y'all</a>! She's doing a series on our favorite things this Christmas. Here are some of my favorite stocking stuffers to give and receive!</div>
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Follow Along on Bloglovin, Facebook, GFC, or Instagram to stay updated!!<br />
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Did you miss my post about my Christmas list this year? Check it out <a href="http://makeshiftmargaritas.blogspot.com/2013/11/post-55-my-favorite-things-my-favorites.html" target="_blank">here</a>!</div>
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Makeshift Margaritashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03670153109961492796noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3629232178273366830.post-69593392381299352002013-11-20T06:30:00.000-05:002013-11-20T07:49:33.210-05:00post #55 - My Favorite Things, "My Favorites" Edition<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">
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Happy Wednesday! Today (although a day late!) I'm linking up with my new blog friend Elise over at <a href="http://cheersyall-thehoustons.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Cheers, Y'all</a>! This girl is the sweetest and I am so excited for this fun link up!</div>
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<b><u>1. Folding Ray Bans </u></b>- These are awesome! Haven't seen them yet? They look like normal Wayfarers, but fold in the normal spot (obviously), in the middle, and on the sides! They are basically a little, tiny cube. Talk about convenience of travel! {<a href="http://www.ray-ban.com/usa/sunglasses/RB4105%20unisex%202-WAYFARER%20FOLDING%20CLASSIC-Havana/805289154624" target="_blank">buy them here</a>}<br />
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<u><b>2. South Carolina Necklace</b></u> - I've been wanting this for awhile, and it's still on my wish list! {<a href="http://www.neimanmarcus.com/GaugeNYC-Gold-State-Pendant-Necklaces/prod155380005/p.prod?ecid=NMALRFeed&ci_src=14110925&ci_sku=prod154180449skuSOUTHCAROLINA" target="_blank">buy it here</a>}<br />
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<b><u>3. NARS Blush</u></b> - Another thing I've been meaning to pick up for awhile, but haven't been able to commit yet. {<a href="http://www.sephora.com/blush-P2855?SKUID=248930&ci_src=17588969&ci_sku=248930&om_mmc=ppc-gg-pla" target="_blank">buy it here</a>}<br />
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<b><u>4. Cross Necklace </u></b>- I can't believe I don't have one of these yet! I do have one with a dove that I wear pretty frequently. I know this would become a fast staple piece. {<a href="http://www.bluenile.com/14k-yellow-gold-cross-pendant_20005?gclid=CMPuoKyw8roCFZMDOgodJnAAzw&click_id=251879451" target="_blank">buy a similar necklace here</a>}<br />
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<b><u>5. Dessert Plates</u></b> - I've been on the search for the perfect everyday dessert plates that will match with our bright white dishes. These are fantastic! {<a href="http://www.chapters.indigo.ca/house-and-home/gifts/bubbly-gold-dessert-plates-set/882709096405-item.html?ref=shop%3ahouse-and-home%3ahouse-and-home-main%3atrending-in-tabletop%3a16%3a" target="_blank">buy them here</a>}<br />
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<u><b>6. Beach Savings</b></u> - We're hoping to back to our paradise-like honeymoon spot this year, so we're mainly saving cash to help fund our trip.<br />
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<b><u>7. Lamps for our Guest Room </u></b>- Our guest room needs a ton of work. Unfortunately, it's been a little neglected. We really need some pretty lamps and end tables to make me get the ball rolling on my upholstery project! These are gorgeous - pricier than I would purchase (I'm more of a TJ Maxx & Home Goods girl!) but are exactly the type I'm looking for. {<a href="http://www.crateandbarrel.com/zak-table-lamp/s195068?aff=cj" target="_blank">buy them here</a>}</div>
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Can't wait for this fun link-up again next week, where I'll be discussing my favorite stocking stuffers, to give and to get! :-) Follow along on Bloglovin, Facebook, or GFC!</div>
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Xo - Morgan<br />
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P.S. In the market for a new purse this Christmas? <a href="http://makeshiftmargaritas.blogspot.com/2013/06/carrying-weight-of-worldin-gorgeous-bag.html" target="_blank">Check out this post!</a></div>
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P.S. Congrats to all of my Auburn fan readers, after pulling out one of the most exciting wins I've seen all season!</div>
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We had a great time, but want to see a football weekend I'd rather be at?? <a href="http://makeshiftmargaritas.blogspot.com/2013/09/weekend-review-tigers-bulldogs.html" target="_blank">See this post!</a></div>
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I hope you're as excited for the weekend as I am! This weekend, we have a few friends coming in town and *brace yourself* we are attending the South Carolina game! It's going to be difficult to wear garnet, but after a few cocktails I don't think I'll mind so much. </div>
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I got a text from a friend recently that sparked this post. She asked if I'd seen any cute long sleeved dresses for work - her boss had several, but they were all designer. Or sweater dresses (quite possibly the most unflattering thing I could ever wear). For those of us just starting out in the real world, it can be tough to wear stylish and professional clothes to work every day without repeating too frequently. I find this especially true in the winter, considering the only thing I want to wear in the morning is leggings and wool sweaters. Not exactly workwear.</div>
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I scoured the internet to find this week's Friday Five - Five dresses, winter and work appropriate, under $150. </div>
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1. Ann Taylor 3/4 Button Shift Dress - $149, currently 30% off {<a href="http://www.anntaylor.com/tall-3-4-button-sleeve-shift-dress/325927?CID=aff_2687457" target="_blank">buy it here</a>}</div>
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2. Ralph Lauren Suede Trim French Terry Dress - $129, on sale for $90 {<a href="http://www.ralphlauren.com/product/index.jsp?productId=24071536&SiteId=Hy3bqNL2jtQ-xh1iErAI6smBbWOVPVqYpw&utm_source=Affiliate&utm_medium=Hy3bqNL2jtQ" target="_blank">buy it here</a>}</div>
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3. Michael Kors Draped Wrap Effect Stretch Jersey Dress - $120 {<a href="http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/main/ProductDetail.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374306436538&PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524446614884&site_refer=AFF001&mid=13816&siteID=Hy3bqNL2jtQ-T9uP.enlM0p.705aU1dISA&LScreativeid=1&LSlinkid=10&LSoid=304450" target="_blank">buy it here</a>}</div>
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4. Zara Dress with Front Seams - $60 {<a href="http://www.zara.com/us/en/woman/dresses/trf/dress-with-front-seams-c498029p1614520.html" target="_blank">buy it here</a>}</div>
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5. Nanette Lepore Rabat Two-Tone Ponte Dress - $249, on sale for $148 {<a href="http://www.neimanmarcus.com/Nanette-Lepore-Rabat-Two-Tone-Ponte-Dress-Marine-Black/prod160100122/p.prod?ecid=NMALRFeed&ci_src=14110925&ci_sku=prod160100122skuCAMELBLACK" target="_blank">buy it here</a>}</div>
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Xo - Morgan</div>
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(P.S. In other exciting news, I think my blog design is finally almost ready! It took longer than I expected, but I'm so excited for the makeover! Get ready for a big reveal next week *crossing fingers*)</div>
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Makeshift Margaritashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03670153109961492796noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3629232178273366830.post-64496443973149323302013-11-12T09:30:00.000-05:002013-11-14T21:22:11.994-05:00post #52 - Chicken Salad Chick Review<div style="text-align: center;">
Hello bloggy friends! Hope you all had a great weekend and many of you had a long weekend like I did! Most importantly - Happy belated Veteran's Day! Eternal thanks to my military friends (and spouses) for your service to our country. </div>
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My weekend was actually extra long. I took Friday off work because I spent Thursday night through Sunday late afternoon in bed, feeling terrible! </div>
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I finally started feeling better on Sunday evening and felt good enough on Monday to do some early Christmas shopping! This is a little early for Christmas shopping, even for me. But, since I'll be spending most of the month of December halfway across the world on a work trip, I'm having to do my Christmas shopping a little earlier than normal. I convinced my husband to go to lunch and help me pick up some things for our family members. I may or may not have bribed him with Starbucks.</div>
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We started the day by having lunch at <a href="http://www.chickensaladchick.com/" target="_blank">Chicken Salad Chick</a>. This restaurant is brand new in Lexington/Columbia on Sunset Boulevard in the same shopping area as Target. After reading my friend <a href="http://www.thereedyreview.com/2013/09/chicken-salad-chick.html" target="_blank">Laura's post</a> about the new Greenville location, I couldn't wait until Chicken Salad Chick opened just a few miles from my house. </div>
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After trying a few samples, I decided on a scoop of the Sassy Scotty and a cup of their soup of the day - Loaded Baked Potato. Basically the same ingredients in a soup and chicken salad.</div>
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{sassy scotty - a zesty blend of ranch, bacon, & shredded cheddar cheese}</div>
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Jordan got the Original Chick - a sandwich or scoop, one side, pickle, and cookie. He decided on a Kickin Kay Lynne sandwich and pasta salad. His chicken salad was delicious - I can vouch! It was basically the same as mine with buffalo sauce & jalapenos. He said the pasta salad was pretty standard, but I didn't try it. And the cookie? Gooey and tasty.</div>
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{kickin kay lynne - combination of buffalo sauce, ranch, shredded cheddar cheese, and jalapenos all in one!}</div>
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At first glance, I was a little disappointed with the quantity of food. But, it was very filling and ended up being the perfect amount. We both really enjoyed it and can't wait to go back. This is definitely a great addition to Lexington and judging by the busy Monday lunch, I think it will do well!</div>
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Did you have a long weekend? And, are you checking items off your Christmas buying list yet?</div>
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Xo! </div>
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Happy Friday, friends! I hope your weeks are going a little better than mine. Unfortunately, I've been feeling <strike>like poo</strike> sick for the past day or two. This week, I'll keep my Friday Five short and sweet - these 5 things have been getting me through the week!</div>
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<u>1. <a href="http://evolutionofsmooth.com/">EOS Lip Balm</a></u><br />
I can't seem to get enough of this! Also, am I the only one who didn't know that EOS stands for Evolution of Smooth?<br />
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I've been wearing fuzzy, snuggly PJ's from the moment I get home until the very second before I have to get dressed for work and get out the door. #marriage<br />
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iPads are such a blessing. Internet browsing + Gossip Girl + Blog Reading, oh my! (Oh, and working, of course!)<br />
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Yesterday, I drank 8 cups of tea. Almost a whole box. Kind of sad, but it got me through the workday!<br />
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<u>5. Awesome Pillows</u><br />
When we got married, we decided to invest in nice pillows. It's amazing the difference that a higher end pillow makes, compared with the Target pillows I was used to! We purchased Therapedic Deluxe Memory Foam Pillows at Bed Bath and Beyond with wedding gift cards. They are unavailable for purchase online, but they should still have them in the store. I highly recommend them if you're in the process of registering or in the market for some new pillows!<br />
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<u>6. Free Makeup</u><br />
This is my actually my Friday 6. But really! I got a great text last night (thanks Tina!) letting me know that Bare Minerals is giving away a free eye color today only! Well, and yesterday. Anyway. Just follow them on Twitter, <a href="https://twitter.com/bareMinerals/status/398607281509519360">retweet this tweet</a>, take your phone to a store, and show them the tweet! Easy peasy! Now the question is, will I be able to lift myself out of bed to go to the mall?<br />
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Thanks for reading! And tell me - what gets you through the day when you're not feeling well? I need all the advice I can get!<br />
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P.S. - I'm close to 100 followers on BlogLovin! Not following along yet? What are you waiting for!?</div>
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Makeshift Margaritashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03670153109961492796noreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3629232178273366830.post-19002174860746327072013-11-06T21:19:00.000-05:002013-11-14T21:21:27.549-05:00post #50 - Washington, DC Review<div style="text-align: center;">
50 Posts!! Is this a milestone? I think so!</div>
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As I mentioned in post #49, I spent Wednesday-Sunday of last week in Washington, DC. I hadn't been there in many years, and when I found out that I was going for work Wednesday-Friday, I decided to stay the weekend and hang out with my college roommate. We had such a great time!</div>
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Went to an awesome tapas dinner, then drove around town.</div>
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Went for a walk through the awesome fall trees to Georgetown. We got coffee & a cupcake and chatted.</div>
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Check back tomorrow for my Five on Friday! Don't forget to follow along on Facebook, BlogLovin, GFC, etc! :-)</div>
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Hi sweet friends!!!</div>
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Did you think I disappeared? I practically have! It has been a <i>crazy</i> few weeks!</div>
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Remember on my last post (a week and a half ago) when I said I'd been super stressed? Well - it's because last Friday, we found out the Bar results! And guess what? I PASSED!! Friday was quite possibly the longest and most stressful day of my life. I was in panic mode all day, and was going on no sleep.</div>
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When I found out that I passed, we decided to head to the mountains with Jo's group of best guy friends. We had such a blast! I did a terrible job at taking pictures, but here is an idea of our trip...</div>
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Last Monday, we got a new car!!</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09962834058453193743noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3629232178273366830.post-31192728738511195382013-10-25T07:00:00.000-04:002013-11-14T21:24:15.619-05:00post #48 - F5: Gossip Girl, Waze, Office, Bubble Bath, & Blog Design!<div style="text-align: center;">
Happy Friday! The weekend is very welcomed after what has felt like the longest week! Here are 5 things getting me through the week:</div>
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In honor of my hubs finally converting to an iPhone yesterday (hooray!), I have to share one of my new favorite apps. I'm on the road a lot - for work and play - and this is really a lifesaver! It can serve as a navigation system (instead of Google maps), but that's not the exciting part. With this app, users can submit hazards, police, traffic, etc. You can also chat with other users - helpful if there is a wreck ahead and you're trying to figure out what's going on. And, lets be serious, everyone wants to know about those cops hiding behind the trees!</div>
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Today, I'm officially moving into an office! This is a big step up from my current situation, with much less noise! I went shopping last night and found a cute rug, but no lamp. The search continues - I'll keep y'all posted!</div>
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I got the first draft of my blog design this week! I can't wait to unveil the finished product soon, hopefully next week! Keep your eyes peeled and follow along to see my **major** upgrade!</div>
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Thanks for following along, friends! Stay updated on BlogLovin, Facebook, or GFC!<br />
And, thanks for all of your comments! I love reading them! ;-)</div>
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Happy, happy Hump Day!</div>
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I got some questions about the spaghetti squash I posted on Friday, so I figured I'd share the recipe with you. We have started making this almost every week - it's delicious and healthy! And, RIDICULOUSLY easy.</div>
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Happy Friday!!! What 5 things are making you smile this week?</div>
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<b><u>1. Breast Cancer Awareness</u></b></div>
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On Tuesday, I joined the main ladies in Jordan's life for a great event held here in Columbia - Women's Night Out. This event raises money and awareness for breast cancer. The night started with a silent auction and raffle. To make the raffle more exciting, everyone started with about 20 tickets (there were close to 30 different prizes, so you could distribute your tickets any way you wanted). Then, it was time for a delicious dinner. There was a fashion show with some <i>beautiful</i> cancer survivors and guest speakers - sisters who were separated at birth and later were brought together, and who both (along with their biological mother) suffered from breast cancer. I had such a fun night - although the figures are scary, it's so great to see so many strong women coming together for such a great cause. </div>
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I'm thinking about making Sangria for the game this weekend. Is this a terrible idea for an 8:00 game? Someone talk me out of this. I am surely going to regret it <strike>and fall asleep before the game</strike>. (just kidding. that wouldn't happen). I found this recipe for <a href="http://www.nerve.com/advice/drink-this-cocktail-fall-sangria">Apple Cider Sangria</a> (with hot sauce, I'm intrigued!)... I'm also considering this <a href="http://www.pink-parsley.com/2011/11/pomegranate-sangria.html">Pomegranate Sangria</a> and <a href="http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/honeycrisp-apple-sangria">Honeycrisp Apple Sangria</a>. </div>
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Tonight, we're hoping to head to Clemson a little early so that we can go out to eat and enjoy the Tigertown atmosphere. Weeknights are so tiring, so I'm really looking forward to a little down time! </div>
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This doesn't make me smile. This makes me frown, a lot!! Your comments make me so happy, and I try to respond to every single one! However, yesterday over half of my comments were from no-reply bloggers! I was so sad - I love email chatting with all of you! </div>
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Are you a no-reply comment blogger? I found <a href="http://storyofmylifetheblog.blogspot.com/2013/05/a-rant-about-blogger-comments-are-you.html">this tutorial </a>- it's a quick fix, and you can finally start chatting with your bloggy friends!</div>
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Hope y'all have a wonderful weekend! Throw some prayers up for no rain, the perfect level of Sangria-induced-happiness to be great at cornhole, and a huge Tiger win!</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09962834058453193743noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3629232178273366830.post-82526810885261701432013-10-17T07:28:00.000-04:002013-11-14T21:26:49.407-05:00post #45 - Halloween Decor<div style="text-align: center;">
I always loved holidays as a child, but as I've grown up, they have really given me something to look forward to. Whether it's seeing my family, a break from school/work/finals, or a fun party, a holiday is always something to gear up for. Loving holidays for me also means loving cute holiday decorations. It has been so much fun collecting my own and feeling like a real grown up as I decorate the house.</div>
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<u>Insert</u>: My Husband. He loves holidays. On the holiday itself. Not before. Not after. My husband does <b><i><u>not</u></i></b> love holiday decorations. Not a single bit. I'm not sure if this is a trend with all males, or just him. However, I'm pretty sure his head was about to explode when I made him come along to purchase our pumpkins at the end of September. (As my luck would have it, one of our pumpkins must have been bruised and is already beginning to rot. This is not helping my case.)</div>
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Anyways. Some of our biggest fights have been over my pre or post-season purchases of holiday decor. He can't understand why we should buy a Christmas tree stand in January (in his defense, we were moving soon and it was more stuff to lug around) or Easter decorations in May. Needless to say, he wasn't pleased with my Target/World Market haul last November after Halloween. However, I am loving the spooky touches, and it's a fun way to celebrate Halloween throughout the month since I'll be on a work trip over the 31st. <i>And</i> I waited for October to decorate - perfectly acceptable, right?</div>
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And, of course, my autumn table! (<a href="http://makeshiftmargaritas.blogspot.com/2013/09/its-friday-five-things-for-september-13.html">previously posted here</a>)</div>
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How far in advance do you decorate for holidays? And what's your favorite Halloween decoration this year?</div>
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xo - Morgan</div>
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P.S. I was so excited to be chosen as a <a href="http://www.krystalskitsch.com/">Krystal's Kitsch</a> Blog Crush last weekend! Did you miss my <a href="http://makeshiftmargaritas.blogspot.com/2013/10/working-womans-wardrobe-fall-dress_6.html">Working Woman's Wardrobe - Fall Dress Edition</a> post? Check it out here!</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09962834058453193743noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3629232178273366830.post-7884111519769783692013-10-15T07:25:00.000-04:002013-11-14T21:27:15.636-05:00post #44 - Weekend Review, Clemson v. Boston College<div style="text-align: center;">
Happy Tuesday! Hope y'all had a great weekend. </div>
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We spent Saturday in sunny Clemson. I knew going into Saturday that it was a high of 80 - unfortunately, I envisioned a breezy, beautiful 80; it ended up as a sweaty, feels-like-100-degrees kind of day. Our Tigers pulled it out, but it wasn't pretty.</div>
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After a terrible first half, I ended up meeting up with two of my besties from college. The boys went back into the game while we stayed out at the tailgate, <strike>drank wine</strike>, and caught up.</div>
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I've really been cherishing time spent with friends lately! It's so funny how you take the time spent with your friends while you're in school for granted. I was lucky to have such great groups of friends, both in undergrad and law school. Now that law school is over and most of my friends have moved to other cities, it's been an adjustment not being able to run across town to grab something from someone's apartment - or better yet, walk down the hall. Luckily, between football games, girls and/or couples nights, and frequent visits between us, I've been lucky to get to see my bffs fairly often! And, lets be honest, most days involve group texts/emails.</div>
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I can't help but think ahead to this weekend! Clemson is arguably playing it's biggest game that I can remember on Saturday. We have an 8:00 home game, complete with ESPN GameDay (yes, again!!) and a day full of tailgating, followed by a stressful football game.</div>
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Happy Friday, y'all! So glad the weekend has {almost} arrived!! 5 things for this Friday...</div>
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No recipe or picture needed. All you need to do is peel a few bananas (I used 3), freeze them, and blend them with 2 spoonfuls of peanut butter and a can of low-fat coconut milk (I used Trader Joe's). This might be my new favorite treat, and it's not <i>terribly</i> unhealthy, right?</div>
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Tuesday was <i>really </i>cold here in Columbia. That's not something you hear often, since Columbia, SC is quite possibly the hottest place on the planet. Or, at least in South Carolina. I was so excited to come home (after a day of getting shots, fainting at the doctor's office [a story for another day] and windy weather) to the smell of delicious soup cooking in the crock pot. I saw this recipe for chicken & black bean soup on my friend Paige's blog (<a href="http://champagneinmyboots.com/2013/10/01/crock-pot-spicy-black-bean-chicken-soup/" target="_blank">check it out here</a>) and decided to give it a try. The greek yogurt and avocado were the perfect toppings to this hearty, delicious soup. We added some extra chicken (because what are you supposed to do with that 3rd chicken breast when cooking for 2?) and the leftovers were just as tasty. Highly. recommend. Fall is officially here people.</div>
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Have you seen this show? If not, set your DVR right now. Best new show of the season, without a doubt!! I won't give any spoilers, but for those of you who like intense shows (Scandal fans out there?) it's just what the doctor ordered for a new fall TV show. Oh, and Elizabeth Keen is a <strike>badass</strike> crazy character. (P.S. There is no good substitution for the word badass. I tried <strike>kind of</strike>.)</div>
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This week, some little things have made me super happy. Things like getting a haircut (3 whole inches, wowie!) catching up with my old roommate over a (free!) wine tasting, wearing a sweater for the first time that i got on sale last spring, going to a nice-ish dinner at Cellar on Greene with my handsome hubby, having our next door neighbors show up at our door with an <i>entire smoked chicken</i>, etc. etc. Sometimes, I get so caught up in big things that I forget to appreciate all of the little things that are happening every day!</div>
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We're headed to Clemson tomorrow morning for our 3:30 game against Boston College. Is it time for Florida State yet? I'm also still counting the minutes until I receive the first draft of my new blog design! Any day now. Any day.</div>
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<b>Working Woman's Wardrobe - Fall Dress Edition</b><br />
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Happy Monday!! Thanks so much for being patient with me last week! I was so excited to receive texts on Friday asking where my Friday Five was! To be honest, I fell asleep the second I got home from work on Thursday (at 10pm) and didn't have time to plan a post. But, this week, I'll post 3 times, so get excited!</div>
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In my online browsing this weekend, I couldn't help but notice some of the cute work dresses floating around. While I can't afford most of these dresses, I do have one of them and it's definitely a staple! Can you guess which one?</div>
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I give you - my fictional wardrobe for the week!</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><u>Monday</u>: Kate Spade Benedicta Sheath Short Dress, <a href="http://www.neimanmarcus.com/kate-spade-new-york-benedicta-sheath-short-sleeve-dress/prod160330250/p.prod?ecid=NMALRFeedHy3bqNL2jtQ&ci_src=14110925&ci_sku=prod160330250skuBLACK">found here</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><u>Tuesday</u>: St. John Collection Fleck Tweed Knit Dress,<a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/st-john-collection-fleck-tweed-knit-dress/3561337?cm_cat=datafeed&cm_ite=st._john_collection_fleck_tweed_knit_dress:937155&cm_pla=dresses:women:dress&cm_ven=Linkshare&siteId=Hy3bqNL2jtQ-1YvpTzYXWFw0yrM3nR5ijg"> found here</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><u>Wednesday</u>: Theory Icon Shift Suit Sleeveless Dress, <a href="http://www.barneys.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-BNY-Site/default/Product-Show?pid=502935373&utm_source=Hy3bqNL2jtQ&utm_medium=affiliate&siteID=Hy3bqNL2jtQ-sY_jhdyKON5K4AlN.B7w8w">found here</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><u>Thursday</u>: J. Crew Peplum Dress, <a href="http://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/suiting/dresses/PRDOVR~25309/25309.jsp?srcCode=AFFI00001&siteId=Hy3bqNL2jtQ-yYotZgGEowKJCYBggmbQ8w">found here</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><u>Solid Orange Friday</u>: Ted Baker Payton Scallop Neckline Long Sleeved Shift Dress,<a href="http://www.johnlewis.com/ted-baker-payton-scallop-neckline-long-sleeve-shift-dress/p601318?colour=Deep%20Purple&s_afcid=af_92295&awc=1203_1381112021_3f90594eb3267cbc308842e4c281feb9"> found here</a></span><br />
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Have you found any precious work dresses lately? I'd love to hear about them!<br />
Don't forget to follow along on Facebook, Bloglovin, and GFC!<br />
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Xo - Morgan</div>
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