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And We’re Back!

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Whoa. I feel off the face of the earth for a while. Now that we’re practically halfway through January, I figured I should get my butt back in gear.

Not to bore you with a much belated new year post or anything, but this new year is going to get crazy, you guys. For those of you reading this who aren’t my mom, I’ll tell you that we weren’t planning on getting married until something like October 2016, but due to some unforeseen circumstances, we decided to move that date up to sometime mid-this year. So we’re living in the fast lane right now.

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That all being said, I hope you all don’t mind some wedding-related posts thrown in here and there. I’m sure I’ll be tackling a DIY or two (or a million). Until then, I’ll be browsing BHLDN.com like it’s my job.

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Wisconsin Humane Society Fundraiser

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Do you all have your Christmas shopping done? What about your wrapping? I’m crossing my fingers that you Milwaukee-area folks are last-minute shoppers because I’ll be wrapping gifts to raise money for the Wisconsin Humane Society this Monday at the Mayfair Barnes & Noble.

I adopted my cat Zara from the Wisconsin Humane Society eight years ago, and I’ve been volunteering as a cat socializer for the past three. WHS is a wonderful animal welfare organization with three locations in Milwaukee, Ozaukee and Racine Counties. I’ve seen first hand the good work they do and the wonderful people that care for the animals there. I can’t think of a better organization to receive your charitable contribution this holiday.

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So swing on by Monday morning and say hi, or come in anytime through Christmas Eve; there’ll be WHS volunteers there to wrap your gifts all week, and of course we’d appreciate your support!

And happy holidays from Zara and me! (She just loves Christmas.)

 

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First Snow of the Season

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I’m watching the first snow of the season right now and it’s a total dream. It’s a Sunday afternoon, I’m inside with my cat and I may or may not be watching Family Feud (don’t judge – it’s my lazy day and I’ll do what I want).

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That’s what I’m talking about. Snow perfection.

Also it’s time to break out these babies. These are seriously my favorite shoes. They are bulky and over-the-top, but they are also the warmest things I’ve ever put on my feet. And even though they don’t go with anything, that makes it alright to wear them with everything. I mean it when I say if you’ve got to deal with Wisconsin winters, you gotta get yourselves some Sorels.

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I hope all of you locals are inside staying warm and enjoying this pretty little dusting. And I won’t judge if you spend a few hours watching the Game Show Network.

 

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Hex, Drugs and Rock & Roll

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Just kidding. I went to work today so there was none of the above, but I am pretty proud of my American Horror Story: Coven getup.

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I’m having a very low key Halloween handing out candy but it doesn’t hurt to look badass doing it.

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Hello?

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Well, here I am world. Stepping into the world of personal/lifestyle/DIY/cat lady blogging unsteady as a baby fawn, but I’m here and that’s what counts. I’ve been daydreaming of blogging for a while now but really needed the kick in the pants of buying a house to make it a reality.

So here I am: in a cabin in the city.