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Pillows, Flip Flops, Owls, Oh My!

August 7, 2011 by Cassie 16 Comments

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I wanted to take the chance to thank some people!

First of all, I won a giveaway for 3 pillow covers from Tara at Lauren Lane Decor!  They arrived last week, and even though we will be packing up and leaving this house in less than 2 weeks, I couldn’t resist setting them up and enjoying them for now.  One is an awesome pink and white that Emmy was excited to have for her room!

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The other two are a navy and white stripe which have a nice nautical flair to them.  I love the bold graphic element they add to my otherwise pretty neutral seating area!  Even Charlie has positioned himself to be able to see the new pillows!

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If you haevn’t visited Tara’s blog, check it out!  She is very talented in the furniture biz.  And did I mention gorgeous.  See here:

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 And her gorgeous work…

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I also want to thank Ali of My Third True Love.  Ali has quickly become one of my bloggy bff’s who will soon become a bff in real life when we meet in September!  She remembered my birthday which is coming this week, and sent me a couple awesome gifts!  I am a flip flop gal- it’s all I wear in the summer, besides my clothes of course.  She sent me this fabulous pair of silver Cali-chic flip flops so I painted my toe nails to match. πŸ™‚

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 And look how cute they are without my stinky feet in them!

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 And yes, you can see that I have big feet.  Disregard the numbers and just admire the peacock feather design.  Ali also sent me this adorable owl!  He looks so perfect in my family room for now!  I have named him Oliver which must be pronounced with a British accent.

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Ali is also very talented and just refinished her own dining set, which is GORGEOUS.  See?

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 My amazing and thoughtful friend, Allison also sent me a beautiful handmade card with a gorgeous sunflower photo.  She knows I love sunflowers!  I know many of you out there know Allison, and she is just the nicest- always has the best most thoughtful comments.  I am hoping to arrange a time to see her in September as well!  We are working on it!  Thank you so much, Allison, for remembering my birthday!

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And in other moving related news, one of my best friends, Sandie (we have been friends since the 6th grade) read yesterday on my blog that I was sad about leaving my dogs at the kennel for an indefinite time.  She is a dog lover, and loves my doggies.  She has her own sweet dog, Stashu.  She told me not to board them and that she will take them.  So the plan is for us to board them for one week while we are closing on the house, etc, and then I will drive up to Boston Saturday the 26th and drive home the Sunday after.  I don’t know how I will ever thank her enough.  She is an amazing woman with a huge heart.  And if you knew the rest of her story you would be even more impressed.  She is a cancer survivor turned marathon runner.  She’s a complete inspiration.  She also happens to be the friend of mine that I would trust most with my children if I were to need someone to watch them for an extended period of time, so I know Charlie and Jake will be in good hands.  Heck, they might not even want to come back to us! πŸ™‚

As of now we still don’t have a house to move into, but I will be keeping you posted and you will know as soon as we do!  The kids are very excited about going to live with Gramma and Papa for a few weeks time, and my parents are even going to allow me to work a little in their basement.  They are the best, and I am thankful that my kids get to spend their temporary housing time at one of their happiest places!

Happy Sunday!

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  1. Katie says

    August 7, 2011 at 6:52 pm

    Oh my gosh! Oliver is so stinking cute!! You’re definately surrounded by some awesome friends! That’s great your pups don’t have to board the entire time!!

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  2. Rene says

    August 7, 2011 at 7:17 pm

    Um, we have the same foot size, so whenever you tire of those cute flip-flops – you have my address πŸ™‚
    Your friend sounds amazing and if we lived closer I would totally offer to take your pups in for a few weeks. They are your babies too πŸ™‚

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  3. Noelle says

    August 7, 2011 at 7:55 pm

    Love the pillows and the flip flops, and the nail polish!!!

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  4. [email protected] says

    August 7, 2011 at 8:10 pm

    Aw! Great news all around! Love the pillows, flips and owl! So glad your friend is taking the dogs..free for you and fun for them. You’ll find THE house soon!

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  5. Ali Richardson says

    August 7, 2011 at 8:42 pm

    Yippeeee!! It’s almost b-day time! Are that the fancy result of your “Awkward” toe nail painting party you had the other day!!?? ha ha! SO glad you love the flops & the owl! That sunflower pic is gorgeous!! WHAT!? You were the one who won those pillows! SO SO jealous!! Well, I am not an animal person myself, but I do how much people love their pets. Your friend sounds like an amazing person and I’m sl glad your fur babies will be well taken care of during your transition πŸ™‚
    XOXO

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  6. jandjhome says

    August 7, 2011 at 9:09 pm

    Love the pillows. The pink one looks fabulous with the flower pillow. You have lots going on my friend. Good luck and glad to hear your doggies will be getting love.

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  7. Yanet @ 3 Sun Kissed Boys says

    August 7, 2011 at 10:53 pm

    You know I’m a sucker for rosette pillows (rosette anything really). I love those. So cute. I also like the Japanese lights on top.

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  8. mapleandmagnolia.com says

    August 7, 2011 at 11:31 pm

    I just had to pop in to ask if you are Irish??? πŸ˜‰ I swear, you win MORE giveaways! Plus, you sold your house lightning fast! Lucky, lucky girl! How’s the packing going? I still have a basement full of boxes to unpack! πŸ™‚

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  9. Jamie says

    August 8, 2011 at 12:40 am

    Praying you find the perfect house and everything goes smoothly! I love that owl πŸ™‚

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  10. Andi @ Jane of all crafts says

    August 8, 2011 at 1:20 am

    So we can call that the awkward nail color from now on πŸ˜‰ Love all the goodies! I actually like that ikat pillow! And that is so awesome that the puppies won’t have to be boarded!!!!!!!!!! I know that is a big weight off your shoulders!

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  11. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    August 8, 2011 at 1:34 am

    Sandie sounds like a wonderful friend! And I’m sure your parents will love having you all spend some time together while you wait for just the right house to come along. It’s out there. You just haven’t met yet!

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  12. Suzy www.savedbysuzy.blogspot.com says

    August 8, 2011 at 3:23 am

    The pink pillow on your daughter’s bed looks darling! I’m happy that you’ve been blessed with so many wonderful friends…makes the stressful times in life so much more bearable.

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  13. Megan says

    August 8, 2011 at 10:27 am

    Those pillows are darling! Love them! So glad you don’t have to board your pups, what a great friend you have!!

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  14. [email protected] says

    August 8, 2011 at 5:16 pm

    Great stuff! I’m so glad you don’t have to board them too. I’m sure they’ll be so much happier with your friend πŸ™‚

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  15. Sixty-Fifth Avenue says

    August 9, 2011 at 1:50 am

    Adorable pillows and flips! I have the tan lines on my feet to prove I live in them all summer too. The funny part is when I was on vacation on Maui before we were married there, everyone wore flip flops…even out at a club. I hated them and never thought I would love them so much. Happy early birthday Cassie!

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  16. Aubrey {All Things Bright and Beautiful} says

    August 9, 2011 at 3:16 am

    Girl, you are seriously blessed in the friends department, what sweet women! But I definitely can see why they love you so much, you are quite the sweetie yourself! Good luck with everything over the next month or so, sounds busy and hectic! Just keep smiling (c:

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