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I bought this plant on whim during a Whole Foods lunch outing and it has been my new responsibility for over a month. Who knew it would be so fun to try and keep a plant alive! I even have a foster dad that takes care of it when I am out of town! </div>
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My little Gerbera is kicking his Orchid's butt!</div>
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I have been eying this Rebecca Minkoff bag ever since I went to Des Moines a few months ago. I couldn't justify the price for such a small bag. HOWEVER, 3 months later when I STILL wanted it I decided it was probably meant to be ... so I bought it. And I do not regret it. It is the perfect size and goes with everything.<br />
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The one I got doesn't have the aztec design and was half the price but can't be found anymore. But, you can get this one <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/rebecca-minkoff-m-a-c-perforated-whipstitch-shoulder-bag/3281831?origin=PredictiveSearch&resultback=3174">here</a>.<br />
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<br />"Rebeckles" Crafty in Chicagohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10645225189095422152noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1826822856902238909.post-72223447045621583192012-03-04T20:20:00.003-06:002012-03-04T20:20:59.548-06:00Lamps and Blueberry PankcakesSo I decided it was time to upgrade all of my <b>lamps</b> this weekend. I started out at Pottery Barn and then went to Crate and Barrel. I didn't love anything. I then made a trip to Target for odds and ends and guess what I found!? The most adorable lamps and lamp shades ever. AND they were all on sale!<br />
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So after a long night of karaoke I woke up in the mood for <b>blueberry pancakes</b>. Here is the recipe. They are a real crowd pleaser!!<br />
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<li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient"> 3/4 cup skim milk</li>
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2 tablespoons white vinegar</li>
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1 cup whole wheat flour</li>
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2 tablespoons white sugar</li>
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1 teaspoon baking powder</li>
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda</li>
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1/2 teaspoon salt</li>
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1 egg </li>
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2 tablespoons butter, melted</li>
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Combine milk with vinegar in a medium bowl and set aside for 5 minutes to "sour".
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Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda,
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Heat a large skillet over medium heat, and coat with
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<li>ENJOY!! </li>
</ol>"Rebeckles" Crafty in Chicagohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10645225189095422152noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1826822856902238909.post-10401477991346189072012-02-28T21:43:00.002-06:002012-02-28T21:43:48.633-06:00Colorful Jeans and BirchboxSo I may have gone a little overboard with the colorful jeans lately (pic below) but I really can't get enough of them. They are so great for the color blocking look and wearing pants that bright are a guarantee to brighten your mood and grab some attention at the same time! Oh and beware, the Target ones run REALLY small. I am normally a 26 and I had to get a 7! A bit of a ding on the ego but it was worth it. <br />
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From Left to Right - <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/paige-denim-verdugo-stretch-denim-leggings-pixie-wash/3266396?origin=PredictiveSearch&resultback=1131">Paige</a>, <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/j-brand-skinny-stretch-jeans-lipstick-wash/3292605?origin=PredictiveSearch&resultback=0">J Brand</a>, <a href="http://www.target.com/p/Mossimo-Supply-Co-Juniors-Skinny-Denim-Assorted-Colors/-/A-13778875#?lnk=sc_qi_detaillink">Target</a></div>
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My second thing is Birchbox. It is basically a monthly sample delivery. But they deliver some of the coolest products and it's only 10/month. Its similar to a magazine subscription but with products that you can actually use. Every month I look forward to getting that little pink box. So what are you waiting for? Go subscribe now @ birchbox.com!</div>
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<br class="Apple-interchange-newline" />Skinny rings are so girly and delicate and I am just loving them. I am pretty simple when it come to accessorizing and tend to keep it classic. I just got this one in the mail today and I am loving it!<br />
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Here are a few more to check out.<br />
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Buy it here - <a href="http://www.gabrielaartigas.com/item/14k-rope-ring-rose/?category_id=34">Gabriella Artigas</a> </div>
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Buy it here - <a href="http://www.shoptigertree.com/collections/jewelry/products/sweetheart-ring">Tigertree</a></div>
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So up until now I have been satisfied with Kate Spade iPhone cases. That was until I stumbled upon an adorable customized case on Pinterest (below). It was a bit pricey at around $55 so I was hesitant.</div>
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You can find that one <a href="http://plumstreetprints.com/products/184205-cursive-chevron-custom-iphone-case">here</a> </div>
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That was until a fellow Pinterest friend sent me a link to a much cheaper version of the same thing for half the price. Thanks Jane! </div>
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<br /></div>"Rebeckles" Crafty in Chicagohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10645225189095422152noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1826822856902238909.post-90857773093919615332012-02-16T13:47:00.000-06:002012-02-16T14:49:32.315-06:00Leather and Lace<br />
So here is a new idea. Every week I am going to post 2 of my favorite things. I am no Oprah but I do like to shop and think I have decent taste :) So this week it is all about leather and lace.<br />
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I bought my first leather jacket (pic below) last week and now I am obsessed!<br />
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Here are a few more I think are just wonderful. I wish leather wasn't so expensive!<br />
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Buy it here - <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/veda-max-leather-jacket/3242058?origin=PredictiveSearch&resultback=3221">Veda</a></div>
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Buy it here - <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/hinge-waterfall-leather-jacket/3221868?origin=PredictiveSearch&resultback=2536">Hinge</a> </div>
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Lace tops are my absolute favorite thing right now. They are great under a blazer or alone. Here are a few of my favorites.<br />
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Dress - Zara (sold out - But similar dress found <a href="http://www.houseoffraser.co.uk/Pied+a+Terre+Lace+shift+dress/162679353,default,pd.html">here</a> or <a href="http://www1.bloomingdales.com/shop/product/diane-von-furstenberg-dress-sarita-flower-lace?ID=590508&amp;CategoryID=21683#fn=spp%253D92%2526ppp%253D96%2526sp%253D1%2526rid%253D61">here</a>)<br />
Short sleeve shirt - <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/frenchi-sheer-lace-swing-tee-juniors/3260952?origin=keywordsearch&resultback=3499">Nordstrom</a><br />
Coral long sleeve shirt- Forever 21 (sold out)<br />
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