tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11009702839284533892024-03-19T15:43:58.396-07:00With Lucy & RubyChristina Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15534438956810541702noreply@blogger.comBlogger87125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100970283928453389.post-20186818487096100732013-06-28T13:54:00.003-07:002013-06-28T13:54:32.503-07:00Happy Canada Day <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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And for us Canadians, it's the start to our long weekend :)</div>
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Rachel and I are so excited to road-trip it north to visit our sister </div>
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Melissa and her fiance Chad this weekend. </div>
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There will be outdoor picnics, beach time, and nights out on the town, </div>
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it's going to be fab!</div>
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Monday we'll be back at home celebrating Canada Day with friends and fireworks.</div>
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We hope you have a lovely weekend!</div>
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PS- Here's a song to kick off the weekend!</div>
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It's a bit random, but it's got cartoons ;)</div>
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Christina Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15534438956810541702noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100970283928453389.post-81267113373771649512013-06-25T22:36:00.001-07:002013-06-25T22:36:37.408-07:00Girl on the go<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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As you may know, Rachel and I have some traveling adventures in store this summer.</div>
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And we couldn't be more excited :)</div>
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Because such said adventures will be on the more "rugged" end of things.</div>
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Meaning...</div>
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*Backpacking* </div>
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We're planning to pair down our beauty routines and embrace a more relaxed care-free vibe. </div>
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With this in mind, I thought it might be fun to highlight some of my favorite go-to </div>
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hair styles in a series called a<i><b> Girl on the Go</b></i>.</div>
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First up...</div>
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<i><u> Milk Maid Braids</u></i></h4>
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Thanks to Liz of,<a href="http://www.lateafternoonblog.com/" target="_blank"> Late Afternoon</a>, here is an easy <a href="http://www.lateafternoonblog.com/2011/08/how-to-do-milkmaid-braid-in-5-minutes.html" target="_blank">5 minute milk maid braid</a> for those of us who want to embrace our inner Heidi {minus the alps of course} :)</div>
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Cute, simple, fast, and fresh. </div>
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Just what you need when you only have moments to assemble a cute do, while on the road. </div>
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<i>"And now that you don't have to be perfect, you can be good."</i></div>
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Photographs via <i><a href="http://www.theroadishome.com/the-sling-diaries-delight/" target="_blank">the road is home</a>. </i>One of the most mesmerizing photography blogs!</div>
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Rachie Rubyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02744789050864716502noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100970283928453389.post-41550624938962470952013-06-21T11:49:00.001-07:002013-06-23T12:15:25.928-07:00The beginning<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Happy first day of Summer!</div>
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Christina Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15534438956810541702noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100970283928453389.post-16563510907856220082013-06-14T14:19:00.000-07:002013-06-14T14:19:39.972-07:00Time to dance!<br />
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And because everyone needs to do a little happy dance when Friday comes, </div>
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<i>“I believe in pink. I believe that laughing is the best calorie burner. I believe in kissing, kissing a lot. I believe in being strong when everything seems to be going wrong. I believe that happy girls are the prettiest girls. I believe that tomorrow is another day and I believe in miracles.”</i></div>
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Rachie Rubyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02744789050864716502noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100970283928453389.post-28850610680640237742013-06-12T12:38:00.001-07:002013-06-12T12:38:45.594-07:00Hello friend<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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To our lovely readers, yes, we have been away for a while.</div>
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Life has been full, in the best way possible.</div>
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Weekend adventures to the cabin, outdoor concerts, catching up with long-lost friends,</div>
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Yes, indeed, it has been good.</div>
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It's less than 10 days till summer solstice and the beginning of a wonderful season filled with adventure.</div>
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Here's to Monday, and another week closer to summer ;)</div>
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Christina Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15534438956810541702noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100970283928453389.post-34958961241459252982013-05-24T12:54:00.000-07:002013-05-24T12:54:19.037-07:00A pocket full of daisies?<div style="text-align: center;">
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Do you have a favorite flower? Or do you fancy a few ;)<br />
It's rather difficult to narrow it down to just one isn't it?<br />
There's just so many to love!<br />
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Blushing peonies, classic red roses, exotic orchids, or colorful dahlias,<br />
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One of my favorite moments in <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0128853/" target="_blank">You've Got Mail</a>, </div>
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Yes, Meg, my thoughts exactly.</div>
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I do however; I have one flower that stands out from the rest.</div>
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They recall to mind, memories of my Mummu's {Finnish for Grandma} house.<br />
Freshly cut from the garden, their scent wafting lazily in the air.<br />
I'm transported to a time long long ago.<br />
Delicious...<br />
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<b>So tell me, do you have a favorite?</b><br />
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Have a fabulous weekend!!!<br />
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xoxo<br />
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P.S. I received a surprise bouquet of flowers yesterday, and it was delightful :)<br />
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Christina Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15534438956810541702noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100970283928453389.post-78284981202896309652013-05-23T10:47:00.002-07:002013-05-23T10:47:37.185-07:00<br />
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Christina Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15534438956810541702noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100970283928453389.post-27582992556268661552013-05-17T13:18:00.000-07:002013-05-17T13:18:00.318-07:00Rain, rain, come to play<div style="text-align: center;">
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I don't know about you, but I adore Spring and her unpredictable temperament. </div>
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She's feisty and gloriously spontaneous.</div>
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Just the other night, after a long stretch of sun filled days (12 days to be exact), the heavens opened and we were greeted with a sweet spring time showering. </div>
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We're right up there with the Londoners and our neighbors to the south in Seattle. </div>
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Because of this, I consider myself a bit of an expert. </div>
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And in my opinion, nothing, beats a spring time shower.</div>
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Something about the mixture of warm muggy temperatures and a cooling rain fall, is just delightful.</div>
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As I walked along on Monday evening I was glad I was appropriately clad in my favorite red rain jacket and rubber boots.<br />
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And of course jumped in a puddle or two ;)<br />
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How cool is that?<br />
I wish I could see it in person!<br />
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Wishing you a lovely weekend!<br />
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Life as a nanny in the city is largely spent walking with the babes. Oh, the places we walk.<br />
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When I'm with the littlest one, we spend our walks chatting about the most random things known to man. Whether it be about the monsters that live in the garage, endless observations and questions about those passing by, booby traps we're sure to encounter, or debating the soonest possible opportunity for yet another sweet treat. "Isn't it a special day Rachel? Couldn't we have a treat?" Cute boy.<br />
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But when we've picked up his lovely sister from school and we're walking home, we like to play a game. "If you could, would you live here, or there?"<br />
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It's the same game my sisters and I played as girls, riding our bikes after dinner, exploring new neighborhoods as the sun faded into evening. "I'd live here!" Each of us would call out as we passed charming home after charming home. Even still, we catch ourselves playing the very same game, however many years later. It's fun to see what draws someone to a home; almost as if specific features of the desired home illustrate parts of that person.<br />
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<i>"Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength </i><i>that will endure as long as life lasts. There is symbolic as well as actual beauty </i><i>in the migration of the birds, the ebb and flow of the tides, the folded bud ready for spring. </i><i>There is something infinitely healing in the repeated refrains of nature... </i><i>The assurance that dawn comes after night, and spring after the winter."</i></div>
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<br />Christina Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15534438956810541702noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100970283928453389.post-12964884701538400192013-05-07T11:05:00.000-07:002013-05-07T11:05:48.495-07:00For you and for me<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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May you all know how truly beautiful and uniquely remarkable you are.</div>
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<i>"Sister. She is your mirror, shining back at you with a world of possibilities. </i><i>She is you witness, who sees you at your worst and best, and loves you anyway. She is your partner in crime, your midnight companion, someone who knows when you are smiling, even in the dark. She is your teacher, your defense attorney, your personal press agent, even your shrink. Some days, she's the reason you wish you were an only child."</i><br />
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Oh, how true that is ;)<br />
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Fortunately for me, I have two.<br />
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Two conspirators,<br />
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soul-mates,<br />
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and best friends.<br />
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We're like the original <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0092086/" target="_blank">three amigos</a>.<br />
Only cuter!<br />
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*wink*<br />
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We're about to embark on our own little adventure,<br />
a weekend away at the family cabin.<br />
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Hooray!<br />
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There will be copious amounts of vino, fire-side chats, late night movie marathons,<br />
and delicious food, courtesy of my lovely sister Mel.<br />
{She's a whiz with whipping up gourmet food}<br />
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I'm so excited!<br />
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There really isn't anything better than a girls weekend away :)<br />
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So my lovelies, what are your plans for this weekend?<br />
Anything fun?<br />
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xoxo<br />
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it's a perfect recipe for summer-time loveliness.<br />
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And because we tend to have a song for most posts these days, I thought I'd pass along this treat<br />
from <a href="http://thelumineers.com/" target="_blank">The Lumineers</a>...<br />
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So,<br />
I'd love to know...<br />
Would you wear flowers in your hair?<br />
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Have a gorgeous day!<br />
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xoxo<br />
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Christina Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15534438956810541702noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100970283928453389.post-8490903392359840192013-04-29T13:38:00.001-07:002013-04-29T13:39:29.662-07:00A bit of green<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<i style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 1.4em; word-spacing: 2px;">"Do you know what I need? To escape into the mountains, surrounded by tall trees, I will lay on the moss, and breathe in the scent of mushrooms, flowers and wet soil."</i></div>
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Christina Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15534438956810541702noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100970283928453389.post-85239010392669180722013-04-26T15:51:00.001-07:002013-04-26T15:52:31.091-07:00Because it's Friday!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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And this is how I feel when Friday finally rolls around ;)</div>
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<i>"If you want your life to be a magnificent story, </i></div>
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Christina Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15534438956810541702noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100970283928453389.post-89289595068273567292013-04-25T14:34:00.002-07:002013-04-25T21:27:21.302-07:00Skirts for Spring<div style="text-align: center;">
With golden days and warmer temperatures, there are few things I love wearing more than a gorgeous skirt.<br />
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So girlish, delicate and feminine.<br />
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I love these midi length skirts for weekend brunches and spring weddings. But that cobalt coloured full midi skirt and the floral midi skirt with the slit would be <i>stunning</i> for an evening date! </div>
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For casual day wear or a sexy night out, I adore the <i>sass </i>of a shorter skirt. :)</div>
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Lastly, I am kind of obsessed with maxi length skirts. Not only are they effortless to wear, but they elongate the body in a wonderful way.<br />
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They will also forever remind me of my Mama, and maybe that's why I love them so. Growing up, she was always wearing the<i> Laura Ashley</i> full-length skirts that were so popular in the 90's.<br />
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Do you have a favorite item in your spring wardrobe, my dears?<br />
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All these beauties are from <a href="http://www.asos.com/Women/" target="_blank">ASOS</a>.<br />
It's taking everything in me not to break my <a href="http://withlucyandruby.blogspot.ca/2013/04/cash-diet.html" target="_blank">cash diet</a> and purchase one myself!<br />
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<a href="http://www.asos.com/ASOS/ASOS-Midi-Skirt-in-Floral-Jewel-Print/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=2823889&cid=2639&sh=0&pge=9&pgesize=20&sort=-1&clr=Multi" target="_blank">ASOS Midi Skirt in Floral Jewel Print</a>, <a href="http://www.asos.com/ASOS/ASOS-Midi-Skirt-in-Statement-Floral-Print/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=2794610&cid=2639&sh=0&pge=6&pgesize=20&sort=-1&clr=Multi" target="_blank">ASOS Midi Skirt in Statement Floral Print</a>, </div>
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<a href="http://www.asos.com/ASOS/ASOS-Full-Midi-Skirt-in-Scuba/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=2923105&cid=2639&sh=0&pge=0&pgesize=20&sort=-1&clr=Cobalt" target="_blank">ASOS Full Midi Skirt in Scuba</a>, <a href="http://www.asos.com/ASOS/ASOS-Full-Midi-Circle-Skirt-with-Pockets/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=2730429&cid=2639&sh=0&pge=7&pgesize=20&sort=-1&clr=Orange" target="_blank">ASOS Full Midi Circle Skirt with Pockets</a>,</div>
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<a href="http://www.asos.com/ASOS/ASOS-Pencil-Skirt-in-Floral-Jacquard/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=2788208&cid=2639&sh=0&pge=3&pgesize=20&sort=-1&clr=Multi" target="_blank">ASOS Pencil Skirt in Floral Jacquard</a>, <a href="http://www.asos.com/Oh-My-Love/Oh-My-Love-Floral-Midi-Skirt/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=2942540&cid=2639&sh=0&pge=6&pgesize=20&sort=-1&clr=Multi" target="_blank">Oh My Love Floral Midi Skirt</a>, </div>
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<a href="http://www.asos.com/ASOS/ASOS-Skater-Skirt-in-Baroque-Print/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=2841050&cid=2639&sh=0&pge=0&pgesize=20&sort=-1&clr=Multi" target="_blank">ASOS Skater Skirt in Baroque Print</a>, <a href="http://www.asos.com/ASOS/ASOS-Mini-Skirt-with-Colour-Block-Detail/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=2837622&cid=2639&sh=0&pge=6&pgesize=20&sort=-1&clr=Taupe" target="_blank">ASOS Mini Skirt with Colour Block Detail</a>, </div>
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<a href="http://www.asos.com/River-Island/River-Island-Heart-Printed-Skater-Skirt/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=2903157&cid=2639&sh=0&pge=6&pgesize=20&sort=-1&clr=Pink" target="_blank">River Island Heart Printed Skater Skirt</a>, <a href="http://www.asos.com/Frock-and-Frill/Frock-and-Frill-Scallop-Edge-Skirt-with-Sequin-Embellishment/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=2762936&cid=2639&sh=0&pge=13&pgesize=20&sort=-1&clr=Blush" target="_blank">Frock and Frill Scallop Edge Skirt</a>, </div>
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<a href="http://www.asos.com/ASOS/ASOS-Skater-Skirt-in-Rib/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=2819216&cid=2639&sh=0&pge=3&pgesize=20&sort=-1&clr=Green" target="_blank">ASOS Skater Skirt in Rib</a>, <a href="http://www.asos.com/ASOS-Curve/ASOS-CURVE-Skater-Skirt-In-Pansy-Print/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=2925331&cid=2639&sh=0&pge=5&pgesize=20&sort=-1&clr=Multi" target="_blank">ASOS CURVE Skater Skirt in Pansy Print</a>, </div>
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<a href="http://www.asos.com/ASOS/ASOS-Skater-Skirt-in-Paisley-Print/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=2866952&cid=2639&sh=0&pge=5&pgesize=20&sort=-1&clr=Multi%2fpurple" target="_blank">ASOS Skater Skirt in Paisley Print</a>, <a href="http://www.asos.com/Mango/Mango-Print-Skater-Skirt/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=2742538&cid=2639&sh=0&pge=7&pgesize=20&sort=-1&clr=Navy" target="_blank">Mango Print Skater Skirt</a>, </div>
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<a href="http://www.asos.com/Vero-Moda/Vero-Moda-Mini-Skirt-With-Mesh-Overlay/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=2852344&cid=2639&sh=0&pge=6&pgesize=20&sort=-1&clr=Black" target="_blank">Vero Moda Mini Skirt with Mesh Overlay</a>, <a href="http://www.asos.com/Warehouse/Warehouse-Scribble-Print-Maxi-Skirt/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=2849005&cid=2639&sh=0&pge=13&pgesize=20&sort=-1&clr=Black+%26+white" target="_blank">Warehouse Scribble Print Maxi Skirt</a>, </div>
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<a href="http://www.asos.com/ASOS/ASOS-Maxi-Skirt-in-Linen/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=2761836&cid=2639&sh=0&pge=6&pgesize=20&sort=-1&clr=White" target="_blank">ASOS Maxi Skirt in Linen</a>, <a href="http://www.asos.com/Warehouse/Warehouse-Tie-Dye-Maxi-Skirt/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=2932095&cid=2639&sh=0&pge=3&pgesize=20&sort=-1&clr=Blue+print" target="_blank">Warehouse Tie Dye Maxi Skirt</a>, </div>
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<a href="http://www.asos.com/ASOS/ASOS-Maxi-Skirt-in-Aztec-Print/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=2866987&cid=2639&sh=0&pge=1&pgesize=20&sort=-1&clr=Multi" target="_blank">ASOS Maxi Skirt in Aztec Print</a>, <a href="http://www.asos.com/River-Island/River-Island-Border-Print-Maxi-Skirt/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=2906009&cid=2639&sh=0&pge=4&pgesize=20&sort=-1&clr=Multi" target="_blank">River Island Border Print Maxi Skirt</a>,</div>
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<a href="http://www.asos.com/River-Island/River-Island-Drape-Side-Maxi-Skirt/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=2712771&cid=2639&sh=0&pge=18&pgesize=20&sort=-1&clr=Black" target="_blank">River Island Drape Side Maxi Skirt</a>, <a href="http://www.asos.com/Love/Love-Maxi-Skirt-In-Dip-Dye/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=2934936&cid=2639&sh=0&pge=3&pgesize=20&sort=-1&clr=Multi" target="_blank">Love Maxi Skirt in Dip Dye</a></div>
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Hey Lovelies, it's Wednesday!</div>
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You know what that means :)</div>
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Half-way through the work-week.</div>
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Wahoo!</div>
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In continuation of our series,<a href="http://withlucyandruby.blogspot.com/2013/03/take-pleasure-in-this-life.html" target="_blank"> take pleasure in this life</a>,</div>
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I thought I'd let you in on my work-day mojo maker.<br />
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I've been logging a lot of time at my desk recently, and taken on a few extra responsibilities. </div>
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My mountain of paper work is slowly mounting each day, and there are many t's to cross and i's to dot. </div>
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Sometimes it's easy for me to get bogged down with the meticulous nature of it all, </div>
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and I desperately need something to spice it up.</div>
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Enter in,</div>
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French music....<br />
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Instantly I'm transported to a Parisian cafe and cobblestone streets,</div>
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and miraculously the stress in my shoulder blades begins to melt. </div>
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My thoughts clear, and my attention to detail is enhanced. </div>
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Work actually becomes quite enjoyable.</div>
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{Yes I just said that}</div>
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I've been a long time fan of such artists as <a href="http://carlabruni.artiste.universalmusic.fr/" target="_blank">Carla Bruni</a> and <a href="http://madeleinepeyroux.com/" target="_blank">Madeleine Peyroux</a>.</div>
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And of course I love the quintessential La vie en rose, by <span style="background-color: white; color: #444444;"><a href="http://worldmusic.about.com/od/bandsartistsaz/p/EdithPiaf.htm" target="_blank">Édith Piaf</a>.</span></div>
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My love of French music has even extended itself to hip-hop and rap.</div>
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And on the recommendation of my good friend, I've been listening to a lot of <a href="http://www.europesgreatest.com/Djs/350/Passi" target="_blank">Passi</a> and <a href="http://www.myspace.com/laarso" target="_blank">Mc Solaar</a>.</div>
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Some of my colleagues have raised an eye brow or two, but then before you know it, </div>
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P.S. Did any of you recognize that last song from <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYc072SRDfI" target="_blank">somewhere</a>? ;)</div>
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Christina Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15534438956810541702noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100970283928453389.post-87348793507546796062013-04-23T13:12:00.000-07:002013-04-23T13:12:52.952-07:00Cash diet.<div style="text-align: center;">
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Since Christina and I are both planning on traveling for one month this summer and are quickly remembering how <b>expensive</b> travel can be, we've been inspired to get financially organized. </div>
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We've been budgeting, scrimping, and saving.</div>
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And the weirdest thing, is that I've been enjoying the process, an <i>insane</i> amount.</div>
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Creating and adjusting a budget for myself has been making me giddy. What???</div>
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Part of this grand scheme, has been starting a cash diet. Everyone always says that cash is harder to part with than plastic, and it's also easier to visualize and realize the amount being spent as the cash pile dwindles.</div>
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Generally, every paycheck I divide my income between: </div>
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bills {rent, mobile, visa}, </div>
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expenses {transit, gas}, </div>
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savings {both for travel and long-term}, </div>
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and then I give myself a portion of cash for everyday life that has to last until the next paycheck.</div>
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Before I started this project, I almost never carried cash. I also barely saved, because I figured it was more important to pay down debt {credit card & student loans} than to put money aside. </div>
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A financial advice article I read a short time ago set me straight. So, I'm saving, even if it's just small amounts every paycheck. </div>
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My dear friend Katie put it best, "You have to pay yourself too!" </div>
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And carrying cash and limiting myself to it, has been a surprisingly empowering experience.</div>
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Ah, the things we are capable of. :)</div>
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Plus, saving isn't so hard to do when dreaming of the adventures that will come because of it.</div>
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P.S. This <a href="http://www.gailvazoxlade.com/resources/guide_to_building_budget.html" target="_blank">expert's advice</a> has been so helpful throughout the process. She offers a number of helpful resources and financial tips at her <a href="http://www.gailvazoxlade.com/" target="_blank">website and blog</a>.</div>
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