Happy New Year 2012!

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Stop Complaining! Goodbye 2011!

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I am so tired of negativity. It seems that via all outlets of social media I subscribe to there are always those that use their voices to simply complain. I propose a challenge to those negative souls out there....STOP!!! Embrace the New Year with a spirit that is light because it carries no negativity with it. Stop the complaining and start doing something to make things better.

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Bring it on 2012

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Every year I make a list of resolutions that I do not follow. After having a year filled with surprises some wonderful and some not so great I have decided that the best way to approach the coming of 2012 is with a positive attitude. By being positive I mean being grateful for what I have and forgetting about what I could have. I want to make better use of my time, be wiser about my spending and embrace the things that really matter in life. It is inspiring to learn about people who are making a difference and in some small way I believe that I can make a difference as well. I am ready to take to take charge and stop playing the victim. I am ready to make decisions instead of doing what others think or want me to do. Bring it on 2012...I am ready!

Merry Christmas!

Wishing all of you a wonderful Christmas with all those you love and hold dear!

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Christmas Decorating

Well it is that time of year again. I am anxious to start my Christmas decorating. Have you started your decorating yet? Do you wait until after Thanksgiving? There are some wonderful ideas out there. Here is one of my favorites. Happy Weekend everyone!

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New Beginnings

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So tomorrow is my birthday and it is a BIG ONE. I am ready for a new beginning, a new outlook, a new perspective. NEGATIVITY....there is no room for you in my life so pack your bags and hit the road. I have missed my little blog and hope you have missed me too. I'm back and not going anywhere. Have a great weekend everyone and I'll see y'all Monday.

Vacation

I love a good getaway even if it is only for a few days. Where do you like to go? The beach, a vineyard? Would love to hear your thoughts. Do you want to getaway?

Do You Sparkle?

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Do you sparkle? Ok I don't mean if you wear sequins all the time. What I mean by sparkle is stand out, not necessarily by the way you look but by who you are and what you do. This past week as I watched Oprah's last episode and listening to her message of love I realized that I need to sparkle just a little more. I need to make my actions count and do all that I do full of love and gratitude. How sparkly are you?

Letters

There is nothing like receiving a letter in the mail. Take a moment a pen a note to someone you care about; make their day upon opening the mailbox.

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Where are you headed?

Where are you headed? Sometimes we lose direction; listen to your heart and let it's beat be your compass. It will get you where you need to go.

Loving my iPad

Happy belated Mother's day to me! Just received my iPad and am loving it. In fact this very blog post was created on my iPad with a great app called Blogsy. Now I can blog anywhere. Happy Friday everyone!

Blue Gingham

When I was a little girl I had a blue gingham dress I absolutely loved. Here are some finds for the little girl in me. In love with blue gingham.

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Courage

Sometimes life throws you a curveball. Keep your chin up and have courage, you are stronger than you think.

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Happy Mother's Day!

Wishing all the mother's out there a beautiful weekend!

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Celebrating You

Celebrate being yourself today. Your individuality makes you special.

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God Bless America

God Bless America!

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Madmen

Today is Sunday and hence Madmen should be on...I miss my favorite show. I cannot wait for the new season to start.

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Wedding Bliss

Cheers to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge!

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Owls

Just because I love owls so much. Enjoy these lovely pictures on a lovely Tuesday.

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Happy Easter

Have a wonderful Easter weekend everyone.

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A Few Words of Wisdom

Just a few words to inspire you. Enjoy!

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Matchbook Magazine

Recently I discovered a wonderful online magazine called matchbook. I am inspired by every last inch of it. You can check them out at www.matchbookmag.com

Are you a matchbook girl?

THE matchbook girl...

VIEWS THE WORLD THROUGH ROSE COLORED GLASSES • LOVES TO THROW DINNER PARTIES, BUT HAS BEEN KNOWN TO BURN THE ROAST • VALUES ECCENTRICITY OVER CONVENTION • IS THE FIRST TO LAUGH AT HER OWN BAD JOKES • KNOWS THE CHA-CHA, THE CHARLESTON, AND THE TANGO • PAINTS HER NAILS BRIGHT CORAL WHEN SHE'S FEELING BLUE • IS INFINITELY CURIOUS • COULD HAPPILY LIVE OFF OF RED VELVET CAKE • PENS HAND WRITTEN NOTES TO HER GRANDMOTHER • HAS A SIGNATURE SHADE OF LIPSTICK • SECRETLY THINKS SHE MAY BE BABE PALEY REINCARNATED • RECEIVED AN iPAD FOR HER BIRTHDAY, BUT WILL NEVER GIVE UP HER LIBRARY CARD • HAS A BUCKET LIST A MILE LONG AND DREAMS A DIME A DOZEN • IS SMART, BUT NEVER A SHOW-OFF • LISTENS TO THE DAY'S FORECAST, BUT TRUSTS HER OWN INTUITION • NEVER SAYS NO TO A SUNDAY MATINEE AT THE THEATER • IS QUICK TO BLUSH, BUT NEVER SHORT OF A WITTY REPLY • HAS A SKIP IN HER STEP AND A TWINKLE IN HER EYE •ALWAYS SHARES HER LAST PIECE OF GUM

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My New Favorites

Here are my latest and greatest beauty finds. Some of these I can't live without.

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Thank Heaven for Little Boys

My post today is dedicated to my sons Benjamin and Nicolas. They are the loves of my life. I truly "thank heaven for little boys".

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Cupcakes

Wouldn't it be nice to have some of these to go along with your morning cup of coffee?

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Good Morning

What a wonderful way to start the morning.

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Coming Soon

My new blog design is about to be revealed...stay tuned it's coming soon!

Be Happy

Smile and be happy.

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Orange Crush

Orange Crush by Lydia Correa-Gonzalez featuring cotton knit dresses

It was all Yellow

It was all Yellow by Lydia Correa-Gonzalez featuring bow jewelry

Bright and Cheery!

Pretty in Pink

Pretty in Pink by Lydia Correa-Gonzalez featuring crew neck tops

A few of my favorite pink things for Spring

March 18th A Day of Silence-For Japan With Love

I have decided to join other bloggers in showing my support for the people of Japan in light of their very harsh and dire situation. Oh My Blog will remain silent tomorrow in an act of solidarity and support for those affected by the earthquake, tsunami and nuclear threat in Japan. Fellow bloggers I ask you to support me and the blogger community in this endeavor.

A Quick Change of Attitude

I hate to put a damper on my otherwise cheerful postings but a heavy load lies upon my head as I wonder if it is possible to change your attitude simply because you want to. Is it that easy? How do you prevent the "negative" from taking over? I'm curious. How do you do it?

I Can't Wait

Change is on the horizon...I can't wait!

Happiness

Is being happy a choice? Do you choose happiness or does it choose you? What makes you happy?

On The Spot

Having some fun with Polka Dots. Here are some of my very favorites. Everything but the umbrella courtesy of Kate Spade.