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Posts tagged "Life & Style"

Wedding Season: 14 Breakable Wedding Traditions

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‘Tis the season! Wedding Season! And it’s also #WeddingWednesday on Twitter! In celebration thereof, I give you this entry from the Archives … ~~~ If you’re getting married next spring or summer, you’re probably in the thick of wedding planning right now, which means you’re probably in the thick of feeling both excited and overwhelmed... Read more »
By FernRonay,
April 25, 2012 at 8:00 am
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Yesterday, I lost my sunglasses ...

And they were Fendi and they were beautiful and I loved them very much. Ironically, I was at Filene’s Basement bargain hunting when I lost them.  I retraced my steps from the dressing room and back but no luck.  I checked with customer service.  Nothing.  As the lady said, “No one’s going to turn those... Read more »
By FernRonay,
December 17, 2010 at 5:09 pm
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This morning, at the gym...

There was a young lady wearing a full face of makeup.  In the 7AM circuit training class.  Where you sweat.  A LOT. And, we’re not just talking lip balm and mascara.  She had on blush, lipstick, eyeliner,  eyeshadow and I’m pretty sure she primed with foundation or at least a tinted moisturizer. Today, I am... Read more »
By FernRonay,
October 20, 2010 at 11:37 am
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5 Ways to Cope with Halloween

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I never understood people who hate Halloween.  They’re the same grumpy people who hate weddings and New Year’s Eve.  CHEER UP!! But, to be fair, I suppose there are some onerous things about the holiday and I guess the best way to deal with it is to fake it.  Isn’t that what Halloween is all... Read more »
By FernRonay,
October 19, 2010 at 6:03 am
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Overheard at the nail salon

Manicurist (with accent): How long you been with your boyfriend? Girl next to me: Three and a half years. Manicurist: When you get married? Girl (after sighing): That’s a great question. Today, I’m grateful ~1/ That I never worried whether H would marry me. 2/ That it doesn’t bother me when, now that I’m married... Read more »
By FernRonay,
October 1, 2010 at 7:20 pm
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Little things...

Gotta love the Randolph Street Market Festival and 1/ hot apple cider 2/ old Polaroid cameras that only cost $35 and look cool on your window sill and 3/ decorating, in general. We’re finally making our home feel homey… Follow me and my yearlong project, Stop and Blog the Roses, on Twitter @fernronay... Read more »
By FernRonay,
September 25, 2010 at 4:02 pm
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I will now pick Ines Sainz' next outfit

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What are your thoughts on the Ines Sainz’ story? At Stop and Blog the Roses, we (meaning me) are of the opinion that in an ideal world, Sainz should be able to wear whatever she pleases and never hear a word or cat call about it. But, this is not an ideal world.  In the... Read more »
By FernRonay,
September 16, 2010 at 5:57 pm
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What's next? I'm going to cover my couch in plastic?

Ways in which I’ve become an old lady ~ 1/ I thought the music was too loud at the restaurant last night. 2/ After dinner, I wanted to go to Barnes & Noble, instead of a bar  (And, we did. And, I bought a Ladies’ Home Journal magazine. Kidding! I bought an InStyle magazine). 3/... Read more »
By FernRonay,
September 4, 2010 at 7:39 pm
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Little things...

Today, I am grateful ~ 1/ That my in-laws arrived safely today.  (And, I’m finally getting used to saying ‘in-laws’ and ‘husband.’) 2/ That H has already taken them to Oak Street Beach, the Sears Tower and Navy Pier. 3/ And, now we’re going for PIZZA. Follow me and my yearlong project, Stop and Blog... Read more »
By FernRonay,
August 13, 2010 at 5:53 pm
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Grandma watches Jersey Shore

You’ve probably seen this by now.  I love this woman.  Her name is Florence.   Today, I am grateful ~ 1/ For old people.  They say the darndest things. 2/ That, although I regret not recording my grandparents and their stories, at least I knew them. 3/ And, I do believe they are watching over me... Read more »
By FernRonay,
August 12, 2010 at 9:46 pm
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