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Summer Tranquility
During summer, my days are filled with melty popsicles, squirt guns, building forts and knee scrapes. If I'm not careful, I can easily get overwhelmed during those busiest of days. I yearn for simple...
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New Art + Our TV Gallery Wall Completed {for now}
A little over six months ago, I started putting together a TV gallery wall in our family room. I finally completed the wall this past week and I'm so excited to share it with you today. I wonder what...
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The Taste of Happiness
It was right before 6 o'clock on Saturday night. I was running late cooking dinner, sauteing chopped onion in olive oil and melted butter. I heard the sound of a lawn mower coming from a distance,...
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At Summer's End
We spent last weekend in Adirondacks, thanks to my mother- and father-in-laws who coordinated the entire trip. We hiked, ate good food, and enjoyed a scenic train ride, which my youngest son fondly...
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What I've Learned This Summer
When I wrote the previous post, I thought that would be my "what I learned" post for Augustbecause that pretty much summed up what I've learned this summer. I linked up to Emily's site as always do and...
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Why I Love All Things Handmade
I love anything handmade. My love for all things handmade runs deep in my blood as well as my childhood memories. As a little girl, I played with a doll that once belonged to my aunt. The doll came...
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How I Chose The Perfect Paint Color | Master Bedroom
I think choosing a right paint color is one of the hardest things to do when you're decorating your home. It's not just about which color you like. You need to understand how the light in the room...
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When I Need Inspiration
When I need inspiration,I createsomething, anything, without a goal or purpose in mind. Book page covered canvas + Japanese Magnolia | still in progressIt may not be necessarily fruitful, but it's...
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What I Learned in September
I can't believe it's already October. I haven't even put out a single pumpkin yet! That means it's time to share what I've learned over the past month. Here we go! 1. I have officially outgrown all of...
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One in a Million
I've had this pain on the left side of my chest for quite some time. The pain used to come and go, but it has become persistent over the past few days, spreading all over my left shoulder and arm. I...
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What I've been up to lately
Hello!It's been a while since I last posted, but I'm still here!Since I publicly announced my dreams and where my heart is right now in the previous post (am I the only person who does this?), I...
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I Believe
Hello everyone! While I was working on my blog profile, I came up with a list of things that I believe. Writing about myself has been a lot harder than I expected, and as you know, I've procrastinated...
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My First Mood Boards Ever!
Happy Tuesday! I tried something new over the weekend and I'm so excited that I couldn't wait to share it with you: I made my very first mood boards - three of them - using Photoshop for the first...
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What I Learned in October
Happy Halloween! What are your plans for today? Are you going trick-or-treating, going to a Halloween party, or perhaps staying at home watching a scary movie?I have a full day ahead of me today, and I...
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What Do You Think?
Hello everyone! Did you notice some of the changes I've made on the blog lately? This blog is currently undergoing a major overhaul. Okay, it's probably not that major, but it sure feels that way. I...
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Goodbye Fear
If you've been here for a while, you know I've dealt with my fair share of fear over the past year. The fear of becoming who I deeply am. The fear of expressing my true self and sharing it with the...
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Getting Ready to Open The Shop
Hello friends!I've been a busy bee preparing to open my Etsy shop. I'm literally spending my every awake moment painting like a mad woman, except when I'm with my boys, cooking, folding laundry, or...
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Have a lovely Thanksgiving weekend!
Happy Thanksgiving!This morning, we woke up to this...Winter has come a little early this year! My 3-year-old made this Thanksgiving craft at preschool. Isn't this adorable? I couldn't help but show it...
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One Year Blog-versary and Shop Announcement!
One year ago today, I started this blog. (Well, it was technically yesterday, because it's already passed midnight here - zoinks!) I titled this blog, northfield gate (the name of our street), as a...
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Studio Yuko Jones Grand Opening TODAY & Giveaway!
This day has come! Our Etsy shop, Studio Yuko Jones is officially open today!What can I say, it's been A LOT of work, and I'm honestly sleep deprived and on caffeine overload, but I'm so happy that...
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New in the Shop + Embroidery Hoops for Decorating
Happy Monday, everyone! I'm finally done uploading all the original artwork and art prints to my Etsy shop. It took me forever to do it, but I'm happy how my shop looks like now! I put the art prints...
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And The Winner is...
Congratulations, B'More Bungalow! B'More, I will email you shortly, so be sure to check your inbox! And if you didn't win or missed the giveaway, you can still use the coupon code GRANDOPENING at our...
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Getting Ready for Christmas - Decorating with Nature
Welcome to our home! I'm so glad you're here. I almost didn't decorate our home for Christmas this year. But I'm glad I did. Decorating for the season gives me the chance to pause and think what...
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Wishing you a very happy New Year!
I hope you had a great couple of days! We spent Christmas over at my in-laws, and we had a wonderful time opening presents and eating good food.Here are a few of my favorite Christmas presents from...
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Seven Years
Seven years ago today, I married my best friend at a small chapel of Star of the Sea Church in Hawaii,surrounded by close friends and family, who traveled across the ocean to celebrate our special day....
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