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Mama is conquering her new four wheeler. And Valen-Tino ❤️🐾 is Boss in his new Buddyride bike seat.
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#myheros #myloves #coolmom #badasspuppy #poweroffamily #cheerstolife #ruffpost #caregiverlife #happytimestogether #mauzer #caregiverchronicles #caregivergratitude #caregiverstressrelief #bicyclerider #seniorcaregiver #rolator #buddyrider #caregivers #toughmom #maskedlife #savannahga #destinationhappy #caregiverlove #visitsavannah #webad #tinobarton #happygreatday😊

We bad! 👊😂
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Mama is conquering her new four wheeler. And Valen-Tino ❤️🐾 is Boss in his new Buddyride bike seat.
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#myheros #myloves #coolmom #badasspuppy #poweroffamily #cheerstolife #ruffpost #caregiverlife #happytimestogether #mauzer #caregiverchronicles #caregivergratitude #caregiverstressrelief #bicyclerider #seniorcaregiver #rolator #buddyrider #caregivers #toughmom #maskedlife #savannahga #destinationhappy #caregiverlove #visitsavannah #webad #tinobarton #happygreatday😊

Jaws drop when people learn that Mom, my husband, Puppy Valen-Tino, and I live in a 649 SF tiny home.
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The best part of our small life together? BIG puppy kisses! ♥️🐾
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#earbiter #senseofhumorisamust #pawprintsonmyheart #puppykissesarethebest #tinyhomeliving #tinyhomeadventure #happytimestogether #familypuppy #sweetmemories #happygreatday #happytimesahead #tinyhomebigliving #rufflife #dogsofthesouth #tinobarton #tinyhomeholidays #tinyhomesimpleliving #iamnotoldnews #tinyhomemovement #caregiverlife #mauzer #thisisourfamily #thingsthatmakemehappy #dogpeople #joyfulmama #happygreatday😊

Jaws drop when people learn that Mom, my husband, Puppy Valen-Tino, and I live in a 649 SF tiny home.
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The best part of our small life together? BIG puppy kisses! ♥️🐾
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#earbiter #senseofhumorisamust #pawprintsonmyheart #puppykissesarethebest #tinyhomeliving #tinyhomeadventure #happytimestogether #familypuppy #sweetmemories #happygreatday #happytimesahead #tinyhomebigliving #rufflife #dogsofthesouth #tinobarton #tinyhomeholidays #tinyhomesimpleliving #iamnotoldnews #tinyhomemovement #caregiverlife #mauzer #thisisourfamily #thingsthatmakemehappy #dogpeople #joyfulmama #happygreatday😊

I’ve been in hiding in real life as well as on Instagram lately because, as they say in the south, I’ve been “up to my ears in alligators.” Not complaining, just explaining that I’ll be taking more time off from posting before coming back stronger than ever. 👊✨✨✨
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In the meantime, I’d like to leave a few thoughts about things I’m grateful for:
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💖 The baking soda in our refrigerator — my new hero! and literally why I’m still alive. 🙏 We had a kitchen fire last week, and I grabbed baking soda because it was a faster reach than the fire extinguisher. Christmas trees will be here soon. Keep your friend baking soda handy. 💁‍♀️
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💖 I’m grateful I just learned it’s easy to overuse whitening strips, before I destroyed my tooth enamel. My dentist told me I should try peroxide or my buddy baking soda instead.

💖 My husband’s sweet disposition and tendency to forgive mistakes is such a blessing. I will be forever mortified that I completely forgot his birthday this week. To say that my mind has been overloaded is no excuse.
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💖 Some people may look down on three people living in 649 square feet. But I’m grateful for all the love in our cozy, little home. 🍀🏡
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💖 This photo was taken a few blocks from where we live. Another thing I am grateful for is our beautiful neighborhood. Walks around downtown Savannah, Georgia are a glorious, pure joy. ✨✨✨
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#bakingsodaismynewhero #mystoryisnotoveryet #colormehappy #flowersmakemesmile #socialmediabreak #unplug #happymindhappylife #healthymindset #successfulmindset #takingabreak #doingwelldaily #keepgoingforward #maketodaycount #positivefocus #overcomingobstacles #personalgrowthjourney #alittlebeautyeveryday #lookahead #happycolors #lawofabundance #forsythpark #visitsavannah #myhometown

I’ve been in hiding in real life as well as on Instagram lately because, as they say in the south, I’ve been “up to my ears in alligators.” Not complaining, just explaining that I’ll be taking more time off from posting before coming back stronger than ever. 👊✨✨✨
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In the meantime, I’d like to leave a few thoughts about things I’m grateful for:
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💖 The baking soda in our refrigerator — my new hero! and literally why I’m still alive. 🙏 We had a kitchen fire last week, and I grabbed baking soda because it was a faster reach than the fire extinguisher. Christmas trees will be here soon. Keep your friend baking soda handy. 💁‍♀️
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💖 I’m grateful I just learned it’s easy to overuse whitening strips, before I destroyed my tooth enamel. My dentist told me I should try peroxide or my buddy baking soda instead.

💖 My husband’s sweet disposition and tendency to forgive mistakes is such a blessing. I will be forever mortified that I completely forgot his birthday this week. To say that my mind has been overloaded is no excuse.
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💖 Some people may look down on three people living in 649 square feet. But I’m grateful for all the love in our cozy, little home. 🍀🏡
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💖 This photo was taken a few blocks from where we live. Another thing I am grateful for is our beautiful neighborhood. Walks around downtown Savannah, Georgia are a glorious, pure joy. ✨✨✨
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#bakingsodaismynewhero #mystoryisnotoveryet #colormehappy #flowersmakemesmile #socialmediabreak #unplug #happymindhappylife #healthymindset #successfulmindset #takingabreak #doingwelldaily #keepgoingforward #maketodaycount #positivefocus #overcomingobstacles #personalgrowthjourney #alittlebeautyeveryday #lookahead #happycolors #lawofabundance #forsythpark #visitsavannah #myhometown

It was a gorgeous day when we walked past the 1873 Hamilton Turner Inn Mansion, which was recently named “Georgia’s Most Historic Hotel” by Redbook Magazine (See Slide 3).
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And what’s going on in Slide 2? My husband likes to vote for himself in our “Who Wore It Best” Contests. 😂😂
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#hamiltonturnerinn #whoworeitbest #lessismorewardrobe #fashioncontest #weshareclothes #menshirt #functionalwardrobe #sharedwardrobe #sharedstyle #coupleswhodressalike #fashionmadeeasy #sharingfashion #savannahphotography #savannahstyle #sharingclothes #savannahfashionstyling #savannahfashion #minimalistwardrobechallenge #thriftyfashion #historicinns #mybestlife #realoutfit #couplesfashion #choosehappy #destinationhappy #happygreatday😊

It was a gorgeous day when we walked past the 1873 Hamilton Turner Inn Mansion, which was recently named “Georgia’s Most Historic Hotel” by Redbook Magazine (See Slide 3).
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And what’s going on in Slide 2? My husband likes to vote for himself in our “Who Wore It Best” Contests. 😂😂
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#hamiltonturnerinn #whoworeitbest #lessismorewardrobe #fashioncontest #weshareclothes #menshirt #functionalwardrobe #sharedwardrobe #sharedstyle #coupleswhodressalike #fashionmadeeasy #sharingfashion #savannahphotography #savannahstyle #sharingclothes #savannahfashionstyling #savannahfashion #minimalistwardrobechallenge #thriftyfashion #historicinns #mybestlife #realoutfit #couplesfashion #choosehappy #destinationhappy #happygreatday😊

My significant other turned art director prankster last year during this photo shoot: “Babe, move slightly to the left. Now just an inch to the right. THIS is the perfect light. YES! That’s a wrap. We got this!” … “Why is he smirking? What am I missing?,” I quietly wondered… Aha! Slide forward to see what Tommy photographed growing out of my head 🙄😂.
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Mural by Drew Lord #tailgatebrewery #happinessblogger #myhoppyplace #hoppiness #stjohnstyle #hatlover #laughoutloud #fashionstyleblogger #travelfashionlifestyle #nashvillemural #nashvillewings #nashvilletn #nashvilleart #hatabouttown #laughtoday #nashvillethebeautiful #fashiontraveler #musiccitynashville #hatwearer #happytimesahead #creativethings #calledtobecreativee #destinationhappy #ilovewallart #hatcollector #hatlife #happydaytoyou #happygreatday😊

My significant other turned art director prankster last year during this photo shoot: “Babe, move slightly to the left. Now just an inch to the right. THIS is the perfect light. YES! That’s a wrap. We got this!” … “Why is he smirking? What am I missing?,” I quietly wondered… Aha! Slide forward to see what Tommy photographed growing out of my head 🙄😂.
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Mural by Drew Lord #tailgatebrewery #happinessblogger #myhoppyplace #hoppiness #stjohnstyle #hatlover #laughoutloud #fashionstyleblogger #travelfashionlifestyle #nashvillemural #nashvillewings #nashvilletn #nashvilleart #hatabouttown #laughtoday #nashvillethebeautiful #fashiontraveler #musiccitynashville #hatwearer #happytimesahead #creativethings #calledtobecreativee #destinationhappy #ilovewallart #hatcollector #hatlife #happydaytoyou #happygreatday😊

As a Caregiver for someone with extremely low immunity I’ve tried to be extra diligent about social distancing, and haven’t been out much recently. It’s been challenging to practice self care. (This photo of fancy tea on the town feels like it was taken a century ago.🍵) But life at a slower pace has it’s advantages — like more time to think about what really matters. For me that includes kind, funny, talented, smart, supportive girlfriends.💎🌻🎉 Thank you for thinking of me for the black and white #challengeaccepted @styleinthecity @christinegraeber @simplehealthnut @themiddleageddiva @lifebeginsafter50 @meadows_events @sixtyandthecity 🌹

As a Caregiver for someone with extremely low immunity I’ve tried to be extra diligent about social distancing, and haven’t been out much recently. It’s been challenging to practice self care. (This photo of fancy tea on the town feels like it was taken a century ago.🍵) But life at a slower pace has it’s advantages — like more time to think about what really matters. For me that includes kind, funny, talented, smart, supportive girlfriends.💎🌻🎉 Thank you for thinking of me for the black and white #challengeaccepted @styleinthecity @christinegraeber @simplehealthnut @themiddleageddiva @lifebeginsafter50 @meadows_events @sixtyandthecity 🌹

Big thank you to @dreamcatstudio in Savannah, Georgia for helping me keep a smile during uncertain times. Can’t wait to get back in the jewelry studio, but your virtual mentorship program has been amazing! 🦋💖✨✨✨
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#forevergrateful🙏 #dreamjewelry #whattodoinsavannah #creativeinspiration #bigsmileonmyface #passionproject #jewelryartist #creativeentrepreneurs #womenwithaplan #businessbydesign #makersandthinkers #arttherapyforcreatives #createandcultivate #creativecommunity #creativejourney #jewelrystyle #jewelrylover #creativeartstherapy #simplejoysoflife #itsthelittlethingsinlife #covidhairdontcare #overallsday #thankfulandblessed #jewelrydesigner #happygreatday😊

Big thank you to @dreamcatstudio in Savannah, Georgia for helping me keep a smile during uncertain times. Can’t wait to get back in the jewelry studio, but your virtual mentorship program has been amazing! 🦋💖✨✨✨
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#forevergrateful🙏 #dreamjewelry #whattodoinsavannah #creativeinspiration #bigsmileonmyface #passionproject #jewelryartist #creativeentrepreneurs #womenwithaplan #businessbydesign #makersandthinkers #arttherapyforcreatives #createandcultivate #creativecommunity #creativejourney #jewelrystyle #jewelrylover #creativeartstherapy #simplejoysoflife #itsthelittlethingsinlife #covidhairdontcare #overallsday #thankfulandblessed #jewelrydesigner #happygreatday😊

Who Wore It Best? We think Valen-Tino 🐾 took the patriotic prize! (Slide Right) ❤️🤍💙
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#patrioticfashion #fourthofjulyoutfit #whoworeitbest #fashioncontest #sharedstyle #fashionjourney #coupleswhodressalike #sharingfashion #patrioticoutfit #redhat #fourthofjulyfun #dressalike #redhatladies #twiceasnice #savannahfashion #ladylikefashion #themoststylish #coupleswhomatch #savannahfashionstyling #hatday #hatfashion #couplefashion #travelfashionlifestyle #resalefashion #destinationhappy #happygreatday😊

Who Wore It Best? We think Valen-Tino 🐾 took the patriotic prize! (Slide Right) ❤️🤍💙
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#patrioticfashion #fourthofjulyoutfit #whoworeitbest #fashioncontest #sharedstyle #fashionjourney #coupleswhodressalike #sharingfashion #patrioticoutfit #redhat #fourthofjulyfun #dressalike #redhatladies #twiceasnice #savannahfashion #ladylikefashion #themoststylish #coupleswhomatch #savannahfashionstyling #hatday #hatfashion #couplefashion #travelfashionlifestyle #resalefashion #destinationhappy #happygreatday😊

“Fivehead” (n.) The bit of your head that’s normally called the forehead, but when it’s so big it can fit five fingers on it instead of four.
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Tyra Banks called her bangs “a way to make her five-head look normal, concealing the massive dome above her eyebrows.” (Gotta love her! 👊💖✨✨✨)
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I’m building my self esteem by learning to love my natually big forehead. 😂😂
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#massiveforehead #heresmyface #foureyesarebetterthantwo #quarantinehair #growningoutbangs #laughterisgoodforthesoul #donttakeyourselfsoseriously #supermanglasses #fivehead #missmybangs #bigforeheadgang #bigforehead #laughingatmyself #embraceyourself #selflovewarrior #girlsinglasses #warbyparker #laughatyourself #happydaytoyou #happyattitude #decidetobehappy #laughtermakestheworldgoround #largeforhead #warbyparkerglasses

“Fivehead” (n.) The bit of your head that’s normally called the forehead, but when it’s so big it can fit five fingers on it instead of four.
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Tyra Banks called her bangs “a way to make her five-head look normal, concealing the massive dome above her eyebrows.” (Gotta love her! 👊💖✨✨✨)
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I’m building my self esteem by learning to love my natually big forehead. 😂😂
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#massiveforehead #heresmyface #foureyesarebetterthantwo #quarantinehair #growningoutbangs #laughterisgoodforthesoul #donttakeyourselfsoseriously #supermanglasses #fivehead #missmybangs #bigforeheadgang #bigforehead #laughingatmyself #embraceyourself #selflovewarrior #girlsinglasses #warbyparker #laughatyourself #happydaytoyou #happyattitude #decidetobehappy #laughtermakestheworldgoround #largeforhead #warbyparkerglasses

Link in bio⬆︎ to the editorial published yesterday by my husband @iamnotoldnews for the Savannah Morning News. Tommy’s column was a big ✨✨THANK YOU✨✨ to our amazing Mayor Van Johnson for leading a peaceful yet powerful civil rights protest after the horrible murder of George Floyd. .
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#thankyoumayorvanjohnson #blacklivesmatter

Link in bio⬆︎ to the editorial published yesterday by my husband @iamnotoldnews for the Savannah Morning News. Tommy’s column was a big ✨✨THANK YOU✨✨ to our amazing Mayor Van Johnson for leading a peaceful yet powerful civil rights protest after the horrible murder of George Floyd. .
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#thankyoumayorvanjohnson #blacklivesmatter

I’ve rarely mentioned being a Caregiver for my mom because that’s such a personal subject. But there’s power in prayer, and 🌈I would appreciate your prayers now. 💓🙏… After a radiologist recently told her doctor he thinks he sees cancer, I’ve worked harder at relaxing. These are uncertain times. The only thing I have control over is my response.
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Looking through old photos and recalling happy memories calms me down. (It’s always been my hope that something I share on this site can add sunshine to your day too.😘🌻🌻)
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When I got home after this picture was taken I noticed something crazy-fun in the background that I had previously missed (in another photo, taken from a different angle, with different light). Guess I was so mesmerized by the iconic dresses of Oscar de La Rente that I never noticed the hidden face in the painting behind me. (Slide 2 😲🤭✨✨✨) .
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I cut off the comments because I’m facing time management issues. But I wanted to say hello, and cheers to keeping our eyes open to the beautiful surprises that can make us smile.🦋
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Artwork: Michael Porten Nosebleed Glamour Shots b. 1982 Indianapolis, Indiana, Acrylic and spray-paint on panel 2010 SCAD Museum of Art Permanent Collection.
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Book: Oscar de La Renta, The Legendary World of Style by Andre Leon Talley. Foreward by Anna Wintour.

I’ve rarely mentioned being a Caregiver for my mom because that’s such a personal subject. But there’s power in prayer, and 🌈I would appreciate your prayers now. 💓🙏… After a radiologist recently told her doctor he thinks he sees cancer, I’ve worked harder at relaxing. These are uncertain times. The only thing I have control over is my response.
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Looking through old photos and recalling happy memories calms me down. (It’s always been my hope that something I share on this site can add sunshine to your day too.😘🌻🌻)
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When I got home after this picture was taken I noticed something crazy-fun in the background that I had previously missed (in another photo, taken from a different angle, with different light). Guess I was so mesmerized by the iconic dresses of Oscar de La Rente that I never noticed the hidden face in the painting behind me. (Slide 2 😲🤭✨✨✨) .
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I cut off the comments because I’m facing time management issues. But I wanted to say hello, and cheers to keeping our eyes open to the beautiful surprises that can make us smile.🦋
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Artwork: Michael Porten Nosebleed Glamour Shots b. 1982 Indianapolis, Indiana, Acrylic and spray-paint on panel 2010 SCAD Museum of Art Permanent Collection.
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Book: Oscar de La Renta, The Legendary World of Style by Andre Leon Talley. Foreward by Anna Wintour.

I’ve always had an interest in attending church services at off-the-beaten-path, charming, little chapels when travelling. Houses of worship in rural areas are especially fascinating. 💓💒
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The beautiful Church Of The Cross in Bluffton is still shuttered. But we enjoyed walking around the grounds. I’ve been trying to embrace a slower pace of life lately. Just being there felt nice. (Slide forward to see more of this pretty place. 🌺🌺)
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#churcharchitecture #oldtownbluffton #curchofthecross #bluffton #lowcountryliving #southcarolinanature #palmettostate #discoversc #churchofthecrossbluffton #southernblogger #blufftonsc

I’ve always had an interest in attending church services at off-the-beaten-path, charming, little chapels when travelling. Houses of worship in rural areas are especially fascinating. 💓💒
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The beautiful Church Of The Cross in Bluffton is still shuttered. But we enjoyed walking around the grounds. I’ve been trying to embrace a slower pace of life lately. Just being there felt nice. (Slide forward to see more of this pretty place. 🌺🌺)
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#churcharchitecture #oldtownbluffton #curchofthecross #bluffton #lowcountryliving #southcarolinanature #palmettostate #discoversc #churchofthecrossbluffton #southernblogger #blufftonsc

You can also find this post on the blog, for easy reference. Link in bio☝️:
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Coronavirus restrictions will be lightened soon in my home state of Georgia. But I plan to keep the tradition of saying this prayer before I start my day. It has brought me comfort and helped me keep worry at bay during our mandatory shut-in. I hope it can help you too. 🙏💓
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The story goes that a brigade of soldiers in WWI recited this very special passage first thing every morning. I read that after they started this prayer ritual they were involved in three of the bloodiest battles in WW1, yet not one of them died.
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✨✨PSALM 91 KING JAMES VERSION: “THE SOLDIERS’ PRAYER” 🙏✨✨
1 He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty… 2 I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in Him will I trust…. 3 Surely He shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence…. 4 He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under His wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler….5 Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that flieth by day;… 6 Nor for the pestilence that walketh in darkness; nor for the destruction that wasteth at noonday….7 A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; but it shall not come nigh thee…8 Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold…9 Because thou hast made the Lord, which is my refuge, even the most High, thy habitation;…10 There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling…11 For He shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways…12 They shall bear thee up in their hands, lest thou dash thy foot against a stone…13 Thou shalt tread upon the lion and adder: the young lion and the dragon shalt thou trample under feet…14 Because He hath set His love upon me, therefore will I deliver Him: I will set Him on high, because He hath known my name…15 He shall call upon me, and I will answer Him: I will be with Him in trouble; I will deliver Him, and Honour him…16 With long life will I satisfy Him, and shew Him my salvation.
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#prayerchangesthings #staycalm #t

You can also find this post on the blog, for easy reference. Link in bio☝️:
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Coronavirus restrictions will be lightened soon in my home state of Georgia. But I plan to keep the tradition of saying this prayer before I start my day. It has brought me comfort and helped me keep worry at bay during our mandatory shut-in. I hope it can help you too. 🙏💓
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The story goes that a brigade of soldiers in WWI recited this very special passage first thing every morning. I read that after they started this prayer ritual they were involved in three of the bloodiest battles in WW1, yet not one of them died.
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✨✨PSALM 91 KING JAMES VERSION: “THE SOLDIERS’ PRAYER” 🙏✨✨
1 He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty… 2 I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in Him will I trust…. 3 Surely He shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence…. 4 He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under His wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler….5 Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that flieth by day;… 6 Nor for the pestilence that walketh in darkness; nor for the destruction that wasteth at noonday….7 A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; but it shall not come nigh thee…8 Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold…9 Because thou hast made the Lord, which is my refuge, even the most High, thy habitation;…10 There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling…11 For He shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways…12 They shall bear thee up in their hands, lest thou dash thy foot against a stone…13 Thou shalt tread upon the lion and adder: the young lion and the dragon shalt thou trample under feet…14 Because He hath set His love upon me, therefore will I deliver Him: I will set Him on high, because He hath known my name…15 He shall call upon me, and I will answer Him: I will be with Him in trouble; I will deliver Him, and Honour him…16 With long life will I satisfy Him, and shew Him my salvation.
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#prayerchangesthings #staycalm #t

The Chuck Taylor All Star design has remained largely unchanged since its introduction in the 1920s. 🙌❤️
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Red Converse ⭐️ make me happy. .
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#chucktaylorallstar #happysneakers #retrofootwear #traveljoys #redconverse #redaddict #travelsneakers #redallstar #happysneakersday #luckykicks #funsneakers #happywednesdayvibes #conversestyle #fabuloussneakers #allstarconverse #converseallstars #oursimplelife #happykicks #conversechucktaylor #simplejoysoflife #converse1970s #sneakerpics #whatsonmyfeet #happyfeets #conversekicks #happyfeet😊

The Chuck Taylor All Star design has remained largely unchanged since its introduction in the 1920s. 🙌❤️
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Red Converse ⭐️ make me happy. .
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#chucktaylorallstar #happysneakers #retrofootwear #traveljoys #redconverse #redaddict #travelsneakers #redallstar #happysneakersday #luckykicks #funsneakers #happywednesdayvibes #conversestyle #fabuloussneakers #allstarconverse #converseallstars #oursimplelife #happykicks #conversechucktaylor #simplejoysoflife #converse1970s #sneakerpics #whatsonmyfeet #happyfeets #conversekicks #happyfeet😊

Thank you for all the sweet messages asking why I’ve been so quiet lately on social media. 💓💓 I tend to hide when I need to get stuff done, even if that stuff is heavy duty thinking about life. Yup. I know both of the close relatives I recently lost would want me to celebrate their lives, not grieve, but it’s still a lot to process. Both deaths happened suddenly and caught me off guard. .
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Maybe I’ll take the ferry boat over to Hutchinson Island for coffee later today? Breathing in fresh waterfront air always makes me stronger. 😊✨✨(Slide 2 for the amazing view looking back at River Street.)
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#happydaytoyou #maketodaycount #destinationhappy #enjoyingtheview #artisticlifestyle #onthewater #savannahriver #makeeverydayspecial #celebratelifeeveryday #gratefulthankfulblessed #countingmyblessings #happytimesahead #southernscenes #ferryboat #ferryride #myhometown #susiekingtaylor #savannahferry #exploresavannah #downtownsavannahga #visitsavannah #riverstreetsavannah #historicsavannah #whattodoinsavannah #oursimplelife #happiness😍

Thank you for all the sweet messages asking why I’ve been so quiet lately on social media. 💓💓 I tend to hide when I need to get stuff done, even if that stuff is heavy duty thinking about life. Yup. I know both of the close relatives I recently lost would want me to celebrate their lives, not grieve, but it’s still a lot to process. Both deaths happened suddenly and caught me off guard. .
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Maybe I’ll take the ferry boat over to Hutchinson Island for coffee later today? Breathing in fresh waterfront air always makes me stronger. 😊✨✨(Slide 2 for the amazing view looking back at River Street.)
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#happydaytoyou #maketodaycount #destinationhappy #enjoyingtheview #artisticlifestyle #onthewater #savannahriver #makeeverydayspecial #celebratelifeeveryday #gratefulthankfulblessed #countingmyblessings #happytimesahead #southernscenes #ferryboat #ferryride #myhometown #susiekingtaylor #savannahferry #exploresavannah #downtownsavannahga #visitsavannah #riverstreetsavannah #historicsavannah #whattodoinsavannah #oursimplelife #happiness😍

I’ve learned that when I look into the future and visualize happy times ahead I’m more likely to experience happy times ahead.✨✨✨🌹🔮
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#whatyouthinkaboutyoubringabout #futurefashion #seeitbelieveitachieveit #thefutureisbright #blackandwhitestripes #polkadotheadband #justhavingfun #predictingthefuture #blackandwhitefashion #youcreateyourownreality #blackandwhitestyle #powerfulimagination #lamejokes #creativevisualization #instajokes #dailylaugh #beingsilly #laughteristhebestmedicine #fortuneteller #crystalballphoto #happydaytoyou #fashionfun #predictsuccess #justforfun😜

I’ve learned that when I look into the future and visualize happy times ahead I’m more likely to experience happy times ahead.✨✨✨🌹🔮
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#whatyouthinkaboutyoubringabout #futurefashion #seeitbelieveitachieveit #thefutureisbright #blackandwhitestripes #polkadotheadband #justhavingfun #predictingthefuture #blackandwhitefashion #youcreateyourownreality #blackandwhitestyle #powerfulimagination #lamejokes #creativevisualization #instajokes #dailylaugh #beingsilly #laughteristhebestmedicine #fortuneteller #crystalballphoto #happydaytoyou #fashionfun #predictsuccess #justforfun😜

I’ve always said, “Sometimes ya gotta risk it for a homemade southern biscuit.” (I read about them and dream about them. 😂😂)
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Then much to my horror last week my doctor said, “You have high cholesterol, and I’m going to recommend medication unless you can immediately bring it down through a better diet and lifestyle changes.”😱… He proceeded to tell me that exercising 30 minutes a day can drop my cholesterol (?!) and that I need to lower my sugary, fatty, salty foods and eat more fiber and whole grains.
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Bye, bye biscuits. Hello oatmeal.🙈🙈
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#bluebicyclebooks #byebyebiscuits #hellooatmeal #eatmorewholegrains #eatmorefiber #loweringsugar #saynotosugar #healthylifestylechange #healthishappiness #doctorsorders #happychoice #livinghealthy #healthgoals2020 #healthyhappyhearts #healthychoicesmatter #newyearchallenge #healthyhappy #highcholesterol #cholesterolawareness #healthylifestylechanges #healthymatters #cholesterollowering #goodhealthandhappiness #healthyhappyliving #charlestonbookstore #happylifestyleblogger

I’ve always said, “Sometimes ya gotta risk it for a homemade southern biscuit.” (I read about them and dream about them. 😂😂)
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Then much to my horror last week my doctor said, “You have high cholesterol, and I’m going to recommend medication unless you can immediately bring it down through a better diet and lifestyle changes.”😱… He proceeded to tell me that exercising 30 minutes a day can drop my cholesterol (?!) and that I need to lower my sugary, fatty, salty foods and eat more fiber and whole grains.
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Bye, bye biscuits. Hello oatmeal.🙈🙈
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#bluebicyclebooks #byebyebiscuits #hellooatmeal #eatmorewholegrains #eatmorefiber #loweringsugar #saynotosugar #healthylifestylechange #healthishappiness #doctorsorders #happychoice #livinghealthy #healthgoals2020 #healthyhappyhearts #healthychoicesmatter #newyearchallenge #healthyhappy #highcholesterol #cholesterolawareness #healthylifestylechanges #healthymatters #cholesterollowering #goodhealthandhappiness #healthyhappyliving #charlestonbookstore #happylifestyleblogger

Why I do declare! Fancy gloves and sparkly handbag hangers are little details that make a gal feel downright southern. 🌺🌺
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Slide 2 for a closeup of my favorite handbag hook.✨✨✨💝
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#southerndetails #pinkhousesavannah #luxuryplace #stylishspaces #fancytimes #ladygloves #pursebling #pursehanger #lowcountryliving #ofsimplethings #southernscenes #wearinggloves #feellikeastar #statementaccessoreis #makeastatement #pursehooks #glamorouslife #happydetails #pursehook #magicdetails #purseaccessory #specialaccessories #accessorieslovers #creatinghappiness #happinesslifestyle #fashionandtravelblogger

Why I do declare! Fancy gloves and sparkly handbag hangers are little details that make a gal feel downright southern. 🌺🌺
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Slide 2 for a closeup of my favorite handbag hook.✨✨✨💝
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#southerndetails #pinkhousesavannah #luxuryplace #stylishspaces #fancytimes #ladygloves #pursebling #pursehanger #lowcountryliving #ofsimplethings #southernscenes #wearinggloves #feellikeastar #statementaccessoreis #makeastatement #pursehooks #glamorouslife #happydetails #pursehook #magicdetails #purseaccessory #specialaccessories #accessorieslovers #creatinghappiness #happinesslifestyle #fashionandtravelblogger

In one of my favorite IG moments @arianagrande clapped back at a hater who wrote, “I’m sick of that ponytail.” Grande’s two word reply? “I’m not.” .
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Sick of my blog posts yet? I’m not.😜 If the new article about looking back on a 10-year-old vision board inspires you please subscribe and leave me a comment to show you dropped by. (Link in bio👆)
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#arianagrandeponytail #statementstyle #goalgetters #thingsthatmakemehappy #extensionponytail #glamhairstyle #1minuteglam #highponytail #arianagrandehair #savannahfashion #findinghappy #savannahsights #savannahfashionblogger #savannahblogger #ahhsavannah #savannahbloggers #savannahdoors #leopardlove #fashionandtravelblogger #fashionjourney #travelfashionlifestyle #eastcoastbloggers #southernblogger #happydaytoyou #calledtobecreativee #functionalwardrobe

In one of my favorite IG moments @arianagrande clapped back at a hater who wrote, “I’m sick of that ponytail.” Grande’s two word reply? “I’m not.” .
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Sick of my blog posts yet? I’m not.😜 If the new article about looking back on a 10-year-old vision board inspires you please subscribe and leave me a comment to show you dropped by. (Link in bio👆)
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#arianagrandeponytail #statementstyle #goalgetters #thingsthatmakemehappy #extensionponytail #glamhairstyle #1minuteglam #highponytail #arianagrandehair #savannahfashion #findinghappy #savannahsights #savannahfashionblogger #savannahblogger #ahhsavannah #savannahbloggers #savannahdoors #leopardlove #fashionandtravelblogger #fashionjourney #travelfashionlifestyle #eastcoastbloggers #southernblogger #happydaytoyou #calledtobecreativee #functionalwardrobe

My husband and I are both strong personalites. We have a few friends in common, but we also gravitate toward different types of people. The following was a real conversation:✨✨
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Me: I’m working on a New Year’s Resolution to delete robot accounts from my instagram. I’m going to unfollow everyone who’s has never liked or commented on my posts. Have you done that yet?
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Tommy: Why? That’s a lot of work. 🙈
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Me: Because I want real friends.🙄
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Tommy: Think about it. You know some drama queens. Robot buddies might be better than some of your real friends. 😂😂
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Slide forward for a longshot of this beautiful work by #frankstella : Viewed @neworleansmuseumofart .
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#lifeunscripted #happyart #senseofhumorisamust #happycolors #happytimesarehere #everysquareastory #howihue #livecolorfully #colorfulllife #explorenoma #neworleansmuseumofart #onetimeinnola #NOLAart #alwaysneworleans #colorbright #colorhunters #popofcolor #simplehappylife #ilovecolor #findinghappy #colorlover #ihavethisthingforcolor #artsylife #simplejoys

My husband and I are both strong personalites. We have a few friends in common, but we also gravitate toward different types of people. The following was a real conversation:✨✨
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Me: I’m working on a New Year’s Resolution to delete robot accounts from my instagram. I’m going to unfollow everyone who’s has never liked or commented on my posts. Have you done that yet?
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Tommy: Why? That’s a lot of work. 🙈
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Me: Because I want real friends.🙄
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Tommy: Think about it. You know some drama queens. Robot buddies might be better than some of your real friends. 😂😂
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Slide forward for a longshot of this beautiful work by #frankstella : Viewed @neworleansmuseumofart .
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#lifeunscripted #happyart #senseofhumorisamust #happycolors #happytimesarehere #everysquareastory #howihue #livecolorfully #colorfulllife #explorenoma #neworleansmuseumofart #onetimeinnola #NOLAart #alwaysneworleans #colorbright #colorhunters #popofcolor #simplehappylife #ilovecolor #findinghappy #colorlover #ihavethisthingforcolor #artsylife #simplejoys

Valen-Tino🐾 was super chill in his modeling debut because we told him beforehand that, “ @savannahmagazine is going to be the star of this photo, buddy, NOT YOU!” 😂😂 — It was a BIG honor to do an advertisement for the 30 year anniversary!🥂🎉🎉🎉 🥳✨✨
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#savannahmagazine #whatweread #inourhome #thefamilyissue #30yearanniversary #modelingdebut #whatanhonor #usandthedog #familymoments #travelsavannah #savannahlife #exploresavannah #coastalstyle #happygreatday #mysavannah #savannahga #hostesscity #lowcountryliving #coastallife #subscribetosavannahmagazine #georgiaonmymind #visitsavannah #savannahbloggers #savannahfashionblogger #tinobarton #happygreatday😊

Valen-Tino🐾 was super chill in his modeling debut because we told him beforehand that, “ @savannahmagazine is going to be the star of this photo, buddy, NOT YOU!” 😂😂 — It was a BIG honor to do an advertisement for the 30 year anniversary!🥂🎉🎉🎉 🥳✨✨
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#savannahmagazine #whatweread #inourhome #thefamilyissue #30yearanniversary #modelingdebut #whatanhonor #usandthedog #familymoments #travelsavannah #savannahlife #exploresavannah #coastalstyle #happygreatday #mysavannah #savannahga #hostesscity #lowcountryliving #coastallife #subscribetosavannahmagazine #georgiaonmymind #visitsavannah #savannahbloggers #savannahfashionblogger #tinobarton #happygreatday😊

When a tenant slid his rent check under the door, I felt like a schmuck asking for a replacement. But Valen-Tino chewed off the account number.🙈 Cheers to keeping your sense of humor during the holidays.🥂🐾 .
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#landlordissues #senseofhumorisamust #puppykisses #pawprintsonmyheart #forgivenessiskey #chickmagnet #puppymischief #rufflife #dogmomforlife #mauzer #lifeisgood #snugglebug #happydoglife #myfurbaby #puppyissues #misbehavingdog #baddog #irresistablepup #fluffydoggy #oursimplelife #dogsofthesouth #puplife #savannahdogs #puppytales #happypup #tinobarton #valentinolove❤️

When a tenant slid his rent check under the door, I felt like a schmuck asking for a replacement. But Valen-Tino chewed off the account number.🙈 Cheers to keeping your sense of humor during the holidays.🥂🐾 .
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#landlordissues #senseofhumorisamust #puppykisses #pawprintsonmyheart #forgivenessiskey #chickmagnet #puppymischief #rufflife #dogmomforlife #mauzer #lifeisgood #snugglebug #happydoglife #myfurbaby #puppyissues #misbehavingdog #baddog #irresistablepup #fluffydoggy #oursimplelife #dogsofthesouth #puplife #savannahdogs #puppytales #happypup #tinobarton #valentinolove❤️

🌈Hey, Universe. Please bring all my friends here good health 💪, good luck🍀 and lots and lots of love for the holidays! ♥️💚✨✨✨XoXo… Suzana
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#iappreciateyou #thanksforbeingthere #happydaytoyou #blessmyfriends #greatdayahead #thankfulforyou #yourock #todaywillbegreat #happyattitude #creatinghappiness #happythoughts #gratefulandblessed #happinessboost #hopetoseeyousoon #happygreatday #goodfriendscommunity #countingmyblessings #maketodaygreat #maketodaycount #todayisyourday #thanksforbeingyou #gratefulforyou #youmakemelaugh #youmakemethink #youmakemehappy #happygreatday😊 Royalty Free Music from www.bensound.com

🌈Hey, Universe. Please bring all my friends here good health 💪, good luck🍀 and lots and lots of love for the holidays! ♥️💚✨✨✨XoXo… Suzana
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#iappreciateyou #thanksforbeingthere #happydaytoyou #blessmyfriends #greatdayahead #thankfulforyou #yourock #todaywillbegreat #happyattitude #creatinghappiness #happythoughts #gratefulandblessed #happinessboost #hopetoseeyousoon #happygreatday #goodfriendscommunity #countingmyblessings #maketodaygreat #maketodaycount #todayisyourday #thanksforbeingyou #gratefulforyou #youmakemelaugh #youmakemethink #youmakemehappy #happygreatday😊 Royalty Free Music from www.bensound.com

I try to make it a practice to focus my brain like a camera on things that make me feel grateful. On that note, slides 1 and 2 are old sailing ships I photographed on daily walks around my beautiful downtown Savannah. It’s nice to call such a visually enchanting place home… What makes me grateful in slide 3? I appreciate the comfort Valen-Tino usually gives me. He’s a registered emotional support dog, but on the day pictured he got to the Christmas presents before we did. (Nobody’s perfect. 😂♥️🐾)
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#thingsthatmakemegrateful #focusonthegoodstuff #happytimesahead #oldsailingships #mindsetreset #whatiamgratefulfor #sayingthankyou #simplehappylife #storyofsurvival #emotionalsupportdog #overcomedepression #overcomeanxiety #overcomefear #healingvibrations #happymindhappylife #findinghappy #findyourhappy #positivemindsets #dailyhappiness #happinessplanner #feelhappy #findinghappy #feelbetterlivemore #mindsettips #feelinggratefulandblessed #visitsavannah

I try to make it a practice to focus my brain like a camera on things that make me feel grateful. On that note, slides 1 and 2 are old sailing ships I photographed on daily walks around my beautiful downtown Savannah. It’s nice to call such a visually enchanting place home… What makes me grateful in slide 3? I appreciate the comfort Valen-Tino usually gives me. He’s a registered emotional support dog, but on the day pictured he got to the Christmas presents before we did. (Nobody’s perfect. 😂♥️🐾)
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#thingsthatmakemegrateful #focusonthegoodstuff #happytimesahead #oldsailingships #mindsetreset #whatiamgratefulfor #sayingthankyou #simplehappylife #storyofsurvival #emotionalsupportdog #overcomedepression #overcomeanxiety #overcomefear #healingvibrations #happymindhappylife #findinghappy #findyourhappy #positivemindsets #dailyhappiness #happinessplanner #feelhappy #findinghappy #feelbetterlivemore #mindsettips #feelinggratefulandblessed #visitsavannah

my apologies to real poets 😆😆
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Oh you think I’m silly? A 90210 hillbilly? It's true that I’m no rhyme hero, and my poetry skill is zero. 😜 But look through this loop and you too will see✨✨ the magic power of positivity. For in this circle I have found that laughter makes the world go round.~ X⭕️X⭕️ Suzana Barton
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Sculpture by Artist Carol Bove commissioned by the city of Beverly HIlls. 📸@iamnotoldnews
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#carolbove #laughtermakestheworldgoround #roundphot0 #senseofhumorisamust #smileandshine #glasshalffull #livemoremagic #innerchildishappy #whatihavelearned #insearchofjoy #theartoflaughter #becometheart #havefuntoday #lovebevhills #oursimplelife #fashiontravelblogger #artsygirl #sillytimes #experienceseekers #consciousnessshift #thisjoyfulmoment #circleart #createyourhappy #maketimeforart #creativeliving #i❤️art

my apologies to real poets 😆😆
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Oh you think I’m silly? A 90210 hillbilly? It's true that I’m no rhyme hero, and my poetry skill is zero. 😜 But look through this loop and you too will see✨✨ the magic power of positivity. For in this circle I have found that laughter makes the world go round.~ X⭕️X⭕️ Suzana Barton
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Sculpture by Artist Carol Bove commissioned by the city of Beverly HIlls. 📸@iamnotoldnews
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#carolbove #laughtermakestheworldgoround #roundphot0 #senseofhumorisamust #smileandshine #glasshalffull #livemoremagic #innerchildishappy #whatihavelearned #insearchofjoy #theartoflaughter #becometheart #havefuntoday #lovebevhills #oursimplelife #fashiontravelblogger #artsygirl #sillytimes #experienceseekers #consciousnessshift #thisjoyfulmoment #circleart #createyourhappy #maketimeforart #creativeliving #i❤️art

A serious faced museum docent @scadmoa told me the marble “Infiniti Chair” by @_pedro_reyes_ is “about creating a sense of community and making it easy and interesting to take a seat and talk to your neighbor.” I sat in silence for a bit enjoying all the swirly shadows this magnificent sculpture creates before asking, “Are you also saying the most important thing about art is that it is an individual experience, subject to my own interpretation?” 👀🤓🧐 .
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The serious faced docent burst into laughter and happily replied, “EXACTLY!” .
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The magical chair worked. 😂😂🙌💖
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#pedroreyes #conceptualartist #thelovechair #creatinghappiness #theartoflaughter #makingpeoplesmile #communicationdesign #visualcommunication #artactivism #inspiredart #chairsculpture #functionandform #takeaseat #happyart #thingsthatmakemehappy #beautifulfunctionaldesign #loveartwork #happinessresearch #hatlife #savannahfashion #savannahfashionblogger #savannahblogger #happinesslifestyle #bighats #happinessblogger #sittingpretty💋

A serious faced museum docent @scadmoa told me the marble “Infiniti Chair” by @_pedro_reyes_ is “about creating a sense of community and making it easy and interesting to take a seat and talk to your neighbor.” I sat in silence for a bit enjoying all the swirly shadows this magnificent sculpture creates before asking, “Are you also saying the most important thing about art is that it is an individual experience, subject to my own interpretation?” 👀🤓🧐 .
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The serious faced docent burst into laughter and happily replied, “EXACTLY!” .
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The magical chair worked. 😂😂🙌💖
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#pedroreyes #conceptualartist #thelovechair #creatinghappiness #theartoflaughter #makingpeoplesmile #communicationdesign #visualcommunication #artactivism #inspiredart #chairsculpture #functionandform #takeaseat #happyart #thingsthatmakemehappy #beautifulfunctionaldesign #loveartwork #happinessresearch #hatlife #savannahfashion #savannahfashionblogger #savannahblogger #happinesslifestyle #bighats #happinessblogger #sittingpretty💋

Husband: “Remember how much fun we had crate digging at @amoebahollywood ?💘🎶 Too bad your limp-fish-looking-hand messed up this otherwise great photo for the blog.”
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Me: “Excuuuuse Meeee, Mr. Too Cool For School.🙄😳 My elbow was leaning on a railing! Hey, at least I wasn’t wearing a bunch of record albums for shorts.”
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Slide forward to see if you agree with me 😜. And btw, the link to Too Cool For School’s new blog commentary on my recent weight gain is still in the bio.☝️
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#sarcastichusband #iwasjustkidding #cratediggers #happydayinhollywood #happinessblogger #adventureblogger #happinessresearch #mykeeper #stillgivesmebutterflies #recordstores #discoverla #amoebahollywood #musicadventure #70spop #amoebamusic #colorvinyl #musiclover🎶 #funnyhusband #sunsetblvd #luckydaymon #southerncali #midlifeadventures #happyonpurpose #makeeachdaycount #amoeba #livinmybestlife #happymonday😊

Husband: “Remember how much fun we had crate digging at @amoebahollywood ?💘🎶 Too bad your limp-fish-looking-hand messed up this otherwise great photo for the blog.”
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Me: “Excuuuuse Meeee, Mr. Too Cool For School.🙄😳 My elbow was leaning on a railing! Hey, at least I wasn’t wearing a bunch of record albums for shorts.”
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#sarcastichusband #iwasjustkidding #cratediggers #happydayinhollywood #happinessblogger #adventureblogger #happinessresearch #mykeeper #stillgivesmebutterflies #recordstores #discoverla #amoebahollywood #musicadventure #70spop #amoebamusic #colorvinyl #musiclover🎶 #funnyhusband #sunsetblvd #luckydaymon #southerncali #midlifeadventures #happyonpurpose #makeeachdaycount #amoeba #livinmybestlife #happymonday😊

It’s been a while since I introduced myself. My name is Suzana Barton. I write about ideas to have a more joyful, exciting, and luxurious Happy Great Day®.👠💛🚐🧡 .
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The companion blog to mine is written by my husband @iamnotoldnews . Tommy was an editor for the city of Savannah’s newspaper before he recently reinvented himself as a travel and food photojournalist. I never dreamed we would start a business together, but everything instantly changed after he suffered a stroke… If there’s a silver lining to hardship, it’s that the stroke brought us closer. 💍👰🤵🏻 Plus, how lucky am I that ever since he’s been working from home he’s been cooking? On that note, Hubby’s been adding strawberries to our desserts and smoothies recently, so we shared a smile when we saw this Savannah building (an empty former restaurant). Slide forward to see my guy’s self proclaimed “famous” green, strawberrry drink.👨‍🍳🍓 The recipe is in his newest blog article. (Link in bio.👆)
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#menwhocookaresexy #wellnesswarriors #midlifebloggers #lifeafterastroke #strawberryhouse #chefhusband #tryingtobehealthy #wellnessgoals #overcomingstruggle #storyofsurvival #healthyvibes #whatwelearned #wellnessblogger #husbandcooking #greensmoothiesforlife #keepingithealthy #greensmoothierecipe #strokerecovery #strokewarrior #busylivinglife #strawberrylover #husbandchef #livingyourbestlife gettinghealthytogether #greenstrawberrysmoothie #mencooking

It’s been a while since I introduced myself. My name is Suzana Barton. I write about ideas to have a more joyful, exciting, and luxurious Happy Great Day®.👠💛🚐🧡 .
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The companion blog to mine is written by my husband @iamnotoldnews . Tommy was an editor for the city of Savannah’s newspaper before he recently reinvented himself as a travel and food photojournalist. I never dreamed we would start a business together, but everything instantly changed after he suffered a stroke… If there’s a silver lining to hardship, it’s that the stroke brought us closer. 💍👰🤵🏻 Plus, how lucky am I that ever since he’s been working from home he’s been cooking? On that note, Hubby’s been adding strawberries to our desserts and smoothies recently, so we shared a smile when we saw this Savannah building (an empty former restaurant). Slide forward to see my guy’s self proclaimed “famous” green, strawberrry drink.👨‍🍳🍓 The recipe is in his newest blog article. (Link in bio.👆)
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#menwhocookaresexy #wellnesswarriors #midlifebloggers #lifeafterastroke #strawberryhouse #chefhusband #tryingtobehealthy #wellnessgoals #overcomingstruggle #storyofsurvival #healthyvibes #whatwelearned #wellnessblogger #husbandcooking #greensmoothiesforlife #keepingithealthy #greensmoothierecipe #strokerecovery #strokewarrior #busylivinglife #strawberrylover #husbandchef #livingyourbestlife gettinghealthytogether #greenstrawberrysmoothie #mencooking

For instant happiness, I suggest macarons. 🎀🦋🌟😋✨✨✨
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#tastehappy #haveasweetday #frenchpastrylove #tinydesserts #ofwhimsicalmoments #mytrickortreat #sweettoothheaven #cheatfood #sugarfix #canthavejustone #yummytimes #fashionablefood #prettyfoodmakesmehappy #decadentdesserts #colorfulpastry #macaronart #sweettreats #dessertheaven #ilovemacarons #colorfood #macaronlovers #happinesssecret #littletreats #tastejoy #lemacaronfrenchpastriessavannah #happywednesday😘

For instant happiness, I suggest macarons. 🎀🦋🌟😋✨✨✨
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#tastehappy #haveasweetday #frenchpastrylove #tinydesserts #ofwhimsicalmoments #mytrickortreat #sweettoothheaven #cheatfood #sugarfix #canthavejustone #yummytimes #fashionablefood #prettyfoodmakesmehappy #decadentdesserts #colorfulpastry #macaronart #sweettreats #dessertheaven #ilovemacarons #colorfood #macaronlovers #happinesssecret #littletreats #tastejoy #lemacaronfrenchpastriessavannah #happywednesday😘

I’ve just published a second article about the culture of Beverly Hills and Los Angeles, California.✨✨💖 (Photo taken at the Louis Vuitton X exhibition in Beverly Hills, which runs through November 10, 2019.) .
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Please take a moment and head over to the blog. Link in bio.☝️
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#lovebevhills #disoverla #fashionandtravelblogger #travelfashionlifestyle #happytravels #happinessblogger #lalifestyle #laliving #californialiving #fashionbeverlyhills #onlyinbeverlyhills #louisvuittonx #louisvuittonx #louisvuittonexhibition #becometheart #laliving #publicartlosangeles #visitla #lamagviews #fashionjourney #travelblogger #happymidlife #la #findinghappy #happinessresearch #findinghappy #happygreatday😊

I’ve just published a second article about the culture of Beverly Hills and Los Angeles, California.✨✨💖 (Photo taken at the Louis Vuitton X exhibition in Beverly Hills, which runs through November 10, 2019.) .
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Please take a moment and head over to the blog. Link in bio.☝️
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#lovebevhills #disoverla #fashionandtravelblogger #travelfashionlifestyle #happytravels #happinessblogger #lalifestyle #laliving #californialiving #fashionbeverlyhills #onlyinbeverlyhills #louisvuittonx #louisvuittonx #louisvuittonexhibition #becometheart #laliving #publicartlosangeles #visitla #lamagviews #fashionjourney #travelblogger #happymidlife #la #findinghappy #happinessresearch #findinghappy #happygreatday😊

Busy collecting memories, not things. (Also just wanted to be able to say I'd played guitar in Nashville.👊😂)
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#collectingmemoriesnotthings #findinghappy #colortherapy #ilikebrightcolors #colormehappy #lifeisadventure #travelover #explorenewplaces #happydaytoyou #casualday #westernhat #westerninspired #colorfun #iplayguitar #urbanvibescommunity #orangeaesthetic #colorcrush #nashvilletennessee #downtownnashville #visitmusiccity #visitnashville #nashvilletn #htcnashville #honkytonkcentral #orangebuilding #happycolor

Busy collecting memories, not things. (Also just wanted to be able to say I'd played guitar in Nashville.👊😂)
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#collectingmemoriesnotthings #findinghappy #colortherapy #ilikebrightcolors #colormehappy #lifeisadventure #travelover #explorenewplaces #happydaytoyou #casualday #westernhat #westerninspired #colorfun #iplayguitar #urbanvibescommunity #orangeaesthetic #colorcrush #nashvilletennessee #downtownnashville #visitmusiccity #visitnashville #nashvilletn #htcnashville #honkytonkcentral #orangebuilding #happycolor

I’ve been thinking about a lipstick update and have heard more than one person say Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution in Red Carpet Red is a hot ticket 🎟 for that gorgeous old Hollywood look. 💄🤩🤩 Certainly Red 740 by Revlon has been my signature favorite lipstick for over a decade. It’s creamy. It stays put. And most importantly, I hate change 😳😱. I’ll be testing out this new makeup for the stars while wearing my Converse Allstars. 😂🙌
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Happy weekend! 💋💋 .
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#thinkhappy #thegrovelosangeles #smalljoys #happinessinatube #lipstickstar #lipstickloyalty #charlottetilbury #starmakeup #lipstickexperiment #starshoes #whatsonmyfeet #findinghappy #chucktaylorallstar #converselover #conversehightops #chucktaylorallstar #blackhightops #thegrove #conversestyle #imnotfancy #showmeyourshoes #findyourhappiness #grovela #happyweekend💕

I’ve been thinking about a lipstick update and have heard more than one person say Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution in Red Carpet Red is a hot ticket 🎟 for that gorgeous old Hollywood look. 💄🤩🤩 Certainly Red 740 by Revlon has been my signature favorite lipstick for over a decade. It’s creamy. It stays put. And most importantly, I hate change 😳😱. I’ll be testing out this new makeup for the stars while wearing my Converse Allstars. 😂🙌
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Happy weekend! 💋💋 .
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#thinkhappy #thegrovelosangeles #smalljoys #happinessinatube #lipstickstar #lipstickloyalty #charlottetilbury #starmakeup #lipstickexperiment #starshoes #whatsonmyfeet #findinghappy #chucktaylorallstar #converselover #conversehightops #chucktaylorallstar #blackhightops #thegrove #conversestyle #imnotfancy #showmeyourshoes #findyourhappiness #grovela #happyweekend💕

Short walks around our neighborhood help me keep my spirits high. There are so many pretty places around downtown Savannah. 🙏💐Remember that movie scene from “Something To Talk About” in which the Julia Roberts character stood in the street in her nightgown and confronted her cheating husband, played by Dennis Quaid? That was filmed here, at Savannah’s Six Pence Pub. 🎥🎞
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#moviecity #sixpencepubsavannah #redphonebooth #ilikebighatsicannotlie #sixpencepub #savannahrestaurants #redtelephonebox #redphonebox #fancyhat #savannahfashion #savannahstyle #bighats #southernfashion #redcolors #brightcolorsmakemehappy #fashiontravellifestyle #bighatdays #hatlover #hatlife #southernscenes #fashionjourney #hatfashion #travelfashionlifestyle #happydaytoyou #downtownsavannah #visitsavannah

Short walks around our neighborhood help me keep my spirits high. There are so many pretty places around downtown Savannah. 🙏💐Remember that movie scene from “Something To Talk About” in which the Julia Roberts character stood in the street in her nightgown and confronted her cheating husband, played by Dennis Quaid? That was filmed here, at Savannah’s Six Pence Pub. 🎥🎞
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#moviecity #sixpencepubsavannah #redphonebooth #ilikebighatsicannotlie #sixpencepub #savannahrestaurants #redtelephonebox #redphonebox #fancyhat #savannahfashion #savannahstyle #bighats #southernfashion #redcolors #brightcolorsmakemehappy #fashiontravellifestyle #bighatdays #hatlover #hatlife #southernscenes #fashionjourney #hatfashion #travelfashionlifestyle #happydaytoyou #downtownsavannah #visitsavannah

“The Price Of Anything Is The Amount Of Life You Exchange For It.”
~ Henry David Thoreau 🌹🌹🌺
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Prior to taking a break last week I was spending over 2 hours a day on IG.😱 It’s ironic that I blog and create online content about ways to feel happy, because overdosing on social media was making me miserable! 🤷‍♀️ .
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🦋 From now on I aim to limit my instagram use to 4 hours a week.🦋 Cutting my time online in half means I will need to like and comment more purposefully.🦋 ✨✨Friendships here matter to me. I hope you will be supportive.💓💪✨✨✨ .
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#goalswithsoul #selfcompassion #liveonpurpose #instagramaddiction #thisgirlmeansbusiness #9tothrive #productivityhabits #healthyboundaries #digitalminimalism #timemanagement #getunstuck #setboundaries #copingskills #innerjourney #mindfulnesspractice #emotionalwellbeing #socialmediaaddiction #phoneaddiction #timesuck #personalgrowthjourney #selfvalue #brainhealth #mentalhealth #visualcontentmarketing #selfawarenessjourney #happygreatday😊

“The Price Of Anything Is The Amount Of Life You Exchange For It.”
~ Henry David Thoreau 🌹🌹🌺
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Prior to taking a break last week I was spending over 2 hours a day on IG.😱 It’s ironic that I blog and create online content about ways to feel happy, because overdosing on social media was making me miserable! 🤷‍♀️ .
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🦋 From now on I aim to limit my instagram use to 4 hours a week.🦋 Cutting my time online in half means I will need to like and comment more purposefully.🦋 ✨✨Friendships here matter to me. I hope you will be supportive.💓💪✨✨✨ .
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#goalswithsoul #selfcompassion #liveonpurpose #instagramaddiction #thisgirlmeansbusiness #9tothrive #productivityhabits #healthyboundaries #digitalminimalism #timemanagement #getunstuck #setboundaries #copingskills #innerjourney #mindfulnesspractice #emotionalwellbeing #socialmediaaddiction #phoneaddiction #timesuck #personalgrowthjourney #selfvalue #brainhealth #mentalhealth #visualcontentmarketing #selfawarenessjourney #happygreatday😊

Zoom in and you’ll see a lady of leisure on a balcony in Venice Beach, California. Too bad that’s not me! 🙂🙃🥴. Dorian is expected to hit Savannah, Georgia as a category 3 hurricane, hence I will be taking an IG break for a few days. ✨✨Thank you for your sweet messages. 💓💓 I’m in my hometown, where my family has come through storms before. We’ll be fine! ✨✨— Have a great week. 🌻🌻

Zoom in and you’ll see a lady of leisure on a balcony in Venice Beach, California. Too bad that’s not me! 🙂🙃🥴. Dorian is expected to hit Savannah, Georgia as a category 3 hurricane, hence I will be taking an IG break for a few days. ✨✨Thank you for your sweet messages. 💓💓 I’m in my hometown, where my family has come through storms before. We’ll be fine! ✨✨— Have a great week. 🌻🌻

Looking up can change the way we experience the world. It’s nice to stop and appreciate starry nights 🌟💫 as well as dreamy blue skies. 💙… The alley outside @threebrotherscoffee in #nashville had mesmerizing colors and textures.🤩🤩 (Slide 2) .
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🎨:@juvenilesuccess .
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#happydaytoyou #happyresearch #happinessblogger #happinessisaninsidejob #findinghappy #perspectiveshift #creatinghappy #thingsthatmakemehappy #collectmemoriesnotthings #seeingbeauty #cowboyhat #changeyourworld #blackandwhite #lookuptothesky #fashiontravelblogger #travelfashionblogger #lifeisanadventure #seizethemoment #choosetobehappy #happymidlife #hatlife #westernhat #becometheart #threebrotherscoffee #happygreatday😊

Looking up can change the way we experience the world. It’s nice to stop and appreciate starry nights 🌟💫 as well as dreamy blue skies. 💙… The alley outside @threebrotherscoffee in #nashville had mesmerizing colors and textures.🤩🤩 (Slide 2) .
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🎨:@juvenilesuccess .
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#happydaytoyou #happyresearch #happinessblogger #happinessisaninsidejob #findinghappy #perspectiveshift #creatinghappy #thingsthatmakemehappy #collectmemoriesnotthings #seeingbeauty #cowboyhat #changeyourworld #blackandwhite #lookuptothesky #fashiontravelblogger #travelfashionblogger #lifeisanadventure #seizethemoment #choosetobehappy #happymidlife #hatlife #westernhat #becometheart #threebrotherscoffee #happygreatday😊

I’ve been toying with the idea of changing my hair color for the upcoming season back to this bright red I had 20 years ago.
We’ve all read about hair color stereotypes: By no stretch of the imagination do I feel like a “dumb blonde.” And I don’t know that going blonde made me have more fun. What I do know for sure is that I felt more fiery 🔥🔥 as a redhead. — Does your hair color affect your self image❓
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photo: teryl jackson #decisionsdecisions ##personalchange #redhairlove #redhairdays #colorlovers #hairpersonality #fiery #brightred #vibrantcolor #hellored #colourexplosion #helloredhair #colorfulllife #easychanges #fallhairideas #ilovecolor #redshesaid #maybeiwill #mindsetchange #personalityhair #redcolor #ihavethisthingforcolor #justbehue

I’ve been toying with the idea of changing my hair color for the upcoming season back to this bright red I had 20 years ago.
We’ve all read about hair color stereotypes: By no stretch of the imagination do I feel like a “dumb blonde.” And I don’t know that going blonde made me have more fun. What I do know for sure is that I felt more fiery 🔥🔥 as a redhead. — Does your hair color affect your self image❓
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photo: teryl jackson #decisionsdecisions ##personalchange #redhairlove #redhairdays #colorlovers #hairpersonality #fiery #brightred #vibrantcolor #hellored #colourexplosion #helloredhair #colorfulllife #easychanges #fallhairideas #ilovecolor #redshesaid #maybeiwill #mindsetchange #personalityhair #redcolor #ihavethisthingforcolor #justbehue

I still can’t believe Renowned Designer and Creative Director, Karl Lagerfeld, is really gone. 😢 …Just after viewing prints from his “Menagerie de Verre” series last month 🤩🤩 I read again what is one of the most heart felt reasons I’ve ever heard to love fashion, from Vogue Editor-In-Chief Anna Wintour.🌹❤️…
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“…Putting on his exquisite dresses or perfect suits made me feel close to him, and secure in crucial moments in the comfort of a friend. What helps me now is knowing I’ll still find him there when he’s gone…”
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Has there been someone special who influenced your sense of fashion and style?💃👗👠💐✨✨
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#scadmoa #karllagerfeldparis #foreverinourhearts #annawintour #designerfashion #fashioninfluencers #signaturestyle #museumvisit #passionforfashion #fiercefashion #fashionideas #styleaddicted #mesmerized #reflecting #seeingbeauty #exhibitionphotography #highenddesign #luxuryfashionstyle #artisticexpression #eyeforfashion #statementstyle #fashionexhibit #beautifulmemories #fashionandtravel #southernblogger #viewingartwithahaton

I still can’t believe Renowned Designer and Creative Director, Karl Lagerfeld, is really gone. 😢 …Just after viewing prints from his “Menagerie de Verre” series last month 🤩🤩 I read again what is one of the most heart felt reasons I’ve ever heard to love fashion, from Vogue Editor-In-Chief Anna Wintour.🌹❤️…
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“…Putting on his exquisite dresses or perfect suits made me feel close to him, and secure in crucial moments in the comfort of a friend. What helps me now is knowing I’ll still find him there when he’s gone…”
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Has there been someone special who influenced your sense of fashion and style?💃👗👠💐✨✨
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#scadmoa #karllagerfeldparis #foreverinourhearts #annawintour #designerfashion #fashioninfluencers #signaturestyle #museumvisit #passionforfashion #fiercefashion #fashionideas #styleaddicted #mesmerized #reflecting #seeingbeauty #exhibitionphotography #highenddesign #luxuryfashionstyle #artisticexpression #eyeforfashion #statementstyle #fashionexhibit #beautifulmemories #fashionandtravel #southernblogger #viewingartwithahaton

I thought this street art was a beautiful statement @thebayouweho… Proud of our little @visittybee for having an 🌈Equality Fest✨✨✨ through Sunday, August 25th .
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#equalityforall #diversity #globalunity #bekindtoall #befair #weho #tybeeisland

I thought this street art was a beautiful statement @thebayouweho… Proud of our little @visittybee for having an 🌈Equality Fest✨✨✨ through Sunday, August 25th .
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#equalityforall #diversity #globalunity #bekindtoall #befair #weho #tybeeisland

We’ll be saying goodbye to summer soon. But I’m still in denial about spring being over!😂🙈🙈 Spring is my favorite time of year in Savannah because that’s when our azaleas bloom. 🌸🌸🌸
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In a recent blog I mentioned a two minute meditation exercise in which I relax by noticing every detail as I imagine myself coming down the escalator of the Grove outdoor shopping mall in Los Angeles, California… Lately I’ve also taken my little meditations back to a cool breeze just before sunset, here, at Forsyth Park. I like to close my eyes and remember springtime, when the azaleas are in full bloom. 🌺🌺🌺🤩 .
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#takeaseat #seeingthepretty #lawofabundance #momentstoremember #insearchofjoy #naturelovers #fullbloom #collectmemoriesnotthings #hellocolor #alittlebeautyeveryday #travelbloggerlife #colormehappy#happinessisachoiceimake #flowersmakemehappy #historicsavannah #happycolors #floralphotography #flowerperfection #beautifulblooms #flowersmakemesmile #purehappiness #springinsavannah #exploregeorgia #forsythpark #myhometown #visitsavannah

We’ll be saying goodbye to summer soon. But I’m still in denial about spring being over!😂🙈🙈 Spring is my favorite time of year in Savannah because that’s when our azaleas bloom. 🌸🌸🌸
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In a recent blog I mentioned a two minute meditation exercise in which I relax by noticing every detail as I imagine myself coming down the escalator of the Grove outdoor shopping mall in Los Angeles, California… Lately I’ve also taken my little meditations back to a cool breeze just before sunset, here, at Forsyth Park. I like to close my eyes and remember springtime, when the azaleas are in full bloom. 🌺🌺🌺🤩 .
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#takeaseat #seeingthepretty #lawofabundance #momentstoremember #insearchofjoy #naturelovers #fullbloom #collectmemoriesnotthings #hellocolor #alittlebeautyeveryday #travelbloggerlife #colormehappy#happinessisachoiceimake #flowersmakemehappy #historicsavannah #happycolors #floralphotography #flowerperfection #beautifulblooms #flowersmakemesmile #purehappiness #springinsavannah #exploregeorgia #forsythpark #myhometown #visitsavannah

Valen-Tino recognizes the sound of my car coming down the street 🚘😲, which blows my mind. There have been plenty of times when I saw him on the curb near the house on his way back from being walked at the park. When this guy hears me driving up he stands on his hind legs and starts howling loudly (as if it’s his goal to break ear drums 🎶🎵😱). Most of the time I’ll stay parked for a minute before I get out of the car, and my husband will often throw the little stinker in the passenger’s seat to greet me. Puppy immediately gets as still as a stone pillar, waiting for a pat on his head — as well as one of the Pupperoni pieces I carry in my purse.❤️🐾
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#chickmagnet #dogbribes #valentinolove #woofwoof #spoiledpuppy #whosagoodboy #senseofhumorisamust #laughteristhebestmedicine #gratefulforthisguy #thingsthatmakemehappy #pupperoni #rewardsystem #dogtreats #mauzer #lovethisdog #southerndog #happydoglife #puppymonday #oursimplelife #dogpeople #puppylove #puppytime #dogsareawesome #itsalovelylife #iamnotoldnews #valentinolove❤️

Valen-Tino recognizes the sound of my car coming down the street 🚘😲, which blows my mind. There have been plenty of times when I saw him on the curb near the house on his way back from being walked at the park. When this guy hears me driving up he stands on his hind legs and starts howling loudly (as if it’s his goal to break ear drums 🎶🎵😱). Most of the time I’ll stay parked for a minute before I get out of the car, and my husband will often throw the little stinker in the passenger’s seat to greet me. Puppy immediately gets as still as a stone pillar, waiting for a pat on his head — as well as one of the Pupperoni pieces I carry in my purse.❤️🐾
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#chickmagnet #dogbribes #valentinolove #woofwoof #spoiledpuppy #whosagoodboy #senseofhumorisamust #laughteristhebestmedicine #gratefulforthisguy #thingsthatmakemehappy #pupperoni #rewardsystem #dogtreats #mauzer #lovethisdog #southerndog #happydoglife #puppymonday #oursimplelife #dogpeople #puppylove #puppytime #dogsareawesome #itsalovelylife #iamnotoldnews #valentinolove❤️

When I saw the word “FEEL” on this neon sign, which was part of a larger exhibit, I said to myself, ✨✨”I want to feel HAPPY.”✨✨ …After facing back-to-back curveballs in life a few years ago I had a routine surgery and should have healed in a couple months, but instead spent most of the next seven months bed ridden. Doctors all agreed my lack of ability to get well was caused by stress (and that I had Post Traumatic Stress Disorder). I was literally on my back in bed in a life or death situation when I spent hundreds of hours researching ways to outrun nasty flashbacks, anxiety, and depression. My company’s name Happy Great Day® was no accident. 😉 .
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Please read my new blog post, “8 Ways To Feel Happier In A Few Minutes.” It's my sincere hope that at least one of these simple ideas can help you have a better day today too. Link in bio.
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Slide forward for photograph of entire work. Art: Azikiwe Mohammed from the “Blackest Night: A Survey In Blackness.” For information on this brilliant artist’s exhibit and mission statement, see #azikiwemohammed and @scadmoa for more information. .
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#feelhappy #happinesshabits #takeyourlifeback #mentalskills #lifebydesign #createthelifeyoulove #stressreduction #ptsdrecovery #ptsdwarrior #ownyourlife #stressmanagment #mindbodyconnection #mindsetmonday #wellnesscommunity #chooseyourlife #takecontrolofyourlife #stepoutsideyourcomfortzone #liveyourpurpose #liveonpurpose #inspiredlife #reducestress #simplehappylife #livebig #happymind #happygreatday😊

When I saw the word “FEEL” on this neon sign, which was part of a larger exhibit, I said to myself, ✨✨”I want to feel HAPPY.”✨✨ …After facing back-to-back curveballs in life a few years ago I had a routine surgery and should have healed in a couple months, but instead spent most of the next seven months bed ridden. Doctors all agreed my lack of ability to get well was caused by stress (and that I had Post Traumatic Stress Disorder). I was literally on my back in bed in a life or death situation when I spent hundreds of hours researching ways to outrun nasty flashbacks, anxiety, and depression. My company’s name Happy Great Day® was no accident. 😉 .
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Please read my new blog post, “8 Ways To Feel Happier In A Few Minutes.” It's my sincere hope that at least one of these simple ideas can help you have a better day today too. Link in bio.
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Slide forward for photograph of entire work. Art: Azikiwe Mohammed from the “Blackest Night: A Survey In Blackness.” For information on this brilliant artist’s exhibit and mission statement, see #azikiwemohammed and @scadmoa for more information. .
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#feelhappy #happinesshabits #takeyourlifeback #mentalskills #lifebydesign #createthelifeyoulove #stressreduction #ptsdrecovery #ptsdwarrior #ownyourlife #stressmanagment #mindbodyconnection #mindsetmonday #wellnesscommunity #chooseyourlife #takecontrolofyourlife #stepoutsideyourcomfortzone #liveyourpurpose #liveonpurpose #inspiredlife #reducestress #simplehappylife #livebig #happymind #happygreatday😊

I was told by a docent that Fashion Designer Carla Fernández had this exhibit specially made for @scadmoa with floral pieces by Flores Cosmos, Mexico City. 🇲🇽 High five to the “Think Twice” show 🙌, but I would suggest not getting too close to the moss! (If you haven’t already, please read my blog post entitled “Spanish Moss, Chiggers, and Nail Polish.” Link in bio.)
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Experiencing art is a happiness activity! 🌈💓 Slide forward for complete listing of Community, Technique, Artisan, and Composition. Left fashion is #3. Right is #7. .
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Don’t hesitate to see the “Think Twice” show by Carla Fernández and life partner Pedro Reyes, because it’s only in town through September 1. ✨✨✨ .
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#carlafernandezmx #carlafernandez #clothingdesigner #florescosmosmexicocity #fashionexhibit #exhibitionphotography #spanishmoss #visitsavannah #ilikebighatsicannotlie #hatlife #blackandwhitefashion #fashiondiaries #thingsthatmakemehappy

I was told by a docent that Fashion Designer Carla Fernández had this exhibit specially made for @scadmoa with floral pieces by Flores Cosmos, Mexico City. 🇲🇽 High five to the “Think Twice” show 🙌, but I would suggest not getting too close to the moss! (If you haven’t already, please read my blog post entitled “Spanish Moss, Chiggers, and Nail Polish.” Link in bio.)
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Experiencing art is a happiness activity! 🌈💓 Slide forward for complete listing of Community, Technique, Artisan, and Composition. Left fashion is #3. Right is #7. .
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Don’t hesitate to see the “Think Twice” show by Carla Fernández and life partner Pedro Reyes, because it’s only in town through September 1. ✨✨✨ .
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#carlafernandezmx #carlafernandez #clothingdesigner #florescosmosmexicocity #fashionexhibit #exhibitionphotography #spanishmoss #visitsavannah #ilikebighatsicannotlie #hatlife #blackandwhitefashion #fashiondiaries #thingsthatmakemehappy

Jack Johnson was the first African American world heavyweight boxing champion (1878-1946). Zoom in, and you’ll see that I’m holding up a trophy to honor both the legacy of Johnson and local Savannah artist @maggiehayesart. I’ve never met this beautiful soul in person, but I’m a fan of her work.🥊🏆 .
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James Earl Jones played Johnson in the movie, “The Great White Hope,” and Jane Alexander played his love interest. Both were nominated for Oscars. They also won Tonys for their roles in the original stage play.✨✨✨
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✩ Location: 1930 Montgomery Street ✩ Hair: Heather Harris, Appearances Salon ✩ .
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#maggiehayesart #courageart #jackjohnsonboxer #atributetojackjohnson #artfromtheheart #emotionallart #urbanvibescommunity #creativesouls #worldchampion #boxinglegend #inspiredart #colorfulart #artexpression #streetartphoto #sportsmural #hellocolor #publicartwork

Jack Johnson was the first African American world heavyweight boxing champion (1878-1946). Zoom in, and you’ll see that I’m holding up a trophy to honor both the legacy of Johnson and local Savannah artist @maggiehayesart. I’ve never met this beautiful soul in person, but I’m a fan of her work.🥊🏆 .
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James Earl Jones played Johnson in the movie, “The Great White Hope,” and Jane Alexander played his love interest. Both were nominated for Oscars. They also won Tonys for their roles in the original stage play.✨✨✨
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✩ Location: 1930 Montgomery Street ✩ Hair: Heather Harris, Appearances Salon ✩ .
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#maggiehayesart #courageart #jackjohnsonboxer #atributetojackjohnson #artfromtheheart #emotionallart #urbanvibescommunity #creativesouls #worldchampion #boxinglegend #inspiredart #colorfulart #artexpression #streetartphoto #sportsmural #hellocolor #publicartwork

Hubby and I are a “He-Said-She-Said” Newbie Blogger Team. 🥳🥂🚀 If you haven’t already, please tap on above bio link to read my article comparing the magical LA and Beverly Hills, California to enchanting Savannah, Georgia. Tommy wrote his take on our recent trip @discoverla too. And after reading my beloved’s side of the story, frankly, I’m hoping for flowers! 🤣💐💐 (The link to why is in his bio @iamnotoldnews). .
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I’ll be circling back to write a part 2 that covers more fashion and shopping. But for now, here’s a delicious taste of @lovebevhills. ✨✨CLOSE YOUR EYES ✨ ✨ then take an imaginary bite of this super delicate, dark chocolate ribbon that says, “Chanel.” YUMMMM — You just committed “Fashion Blasphemy!” 🤣🤣🙌
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Pastry Chef and Cake Designer Nahid, Owner of La Patisserie Artistique on N. Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills, is cuter than her hand crafted Tiffany & Co lemon truffles. (Scroll forward to see more of Nahid’s scrumptious creations). And please don’t forget to drop us a comment on the blogs. ✨✨✨💖
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#lovebevhills #chanelcakesxoxo #tiffanycake #montblanccake #deliciousfashion #fashionyum #fashionablefood #tasteoffashion #fashiontravelblogger #fashionandtravelblogger #travelfashionlife #chaneltaste #tiffanyco #southernblogger #fashioneats #chanellove #chanelbox #tiffanys #travelfashionblogger #newblogger #travelfashion #fashioncake #iamnotoldnews #fashionfood #travelfashionfood

Hubby and I are a “He-Said-She-Said” Newbie Blogger Team. 🥳🥂🚀 If you haven’t already, please tap on above bio link to read my article comparing the magical LA and Beverly Hills, California to enchanting Savannah, Georgia. Tommy wrote his take on our recent trip @discoverla too. And after reading my beloved’s side of the story, frankly, I’m hoping for flowers! 🤣💐💐 (The link to why is in his bio @iamnotoldnews). .
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I’ll be circling back to write a part 2 that covers more fashion and shopping. But for now, here’s a delicious taste of @lovebevhills. ✨✨CLOSE YOUR EYES ✨ ✨ then take an imaginary bite of this super delicate, dark chocolate ribbon that says, “Chanel.” YUMMMM — You just committed “Fashion Blasphemy!” 🤣🤣🙌
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Pastry Chef and Cake Designer Nahid, Owner of La Patisserie Artistique on N. Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills, is cuter than her hand crafted Tiffany & Co lemon truffles. (Scroll forward to see more of Nahid’s scrumptious creations). And please don’t forget to drop us a comment on the blogs. ✨✨✨💖
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The mission of my blog is to research fashion, travel, and simple ideas to put a smile on your face. 👠💛🚐🧡✈️ — Readers frequently ask, “Which city do you like better? Beverly Hills, California and Los Angeles or Savannah, Georgia?” 😳🤔 Both places feel like “Home.” 🙌 I hope you’ll read the new blog article, which compares lifestyles of these two dramatically different cultures on opposite coasts of the United States. (Link in bio.) ✨✨✨❤️
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Photo: “Urban Light” in Los Angeles✨✨✨💛
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For more information on visiting Savannah, Los Angeles, and Beverly Hills, follow @savannahmagazine @visitsavannah @lamag @discoverla @lovebevhills
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#happinessblogger #happinessresearch #happinessstudy #happinessplanner #happytravels #happinessishere #findinghappy #creatinghappy #happythoughts #happinessmatters #happinessisachoice #choosetobehappy #happinessjourney #happytimes❤️ #happiness #happinessisthekey #happymode #happygolucky #happymood #happyblogger #happyresearch #happymidlife #urbanlights #discoverla #publicartlosangeles #happygreatday😊

The mission of my blog is to research fashion, travel, and simple ideas to put a smile on your face. 👠💛🚐🧡✈️ — Readers frequently ask, “Which city do you like better? Beverly Hills, California and Los Angeles or Savannah, Georgia?” 😳🤔 Both places feel like “Home.” 🙌 I hope you’ll read the new blog article, which compares lifestyles of these two dramatically different cultures on opposite coasts of the United States. (Link in bio.) ✨✨✨❤️
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Photo: “Urban Light” in Los Angeles✨✨✨💛
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For more information on visiting Savannah, Los Angeles, and Beverly Hills, follow @savannahmagazine @visitsavannah @lamag @discoverla @lovebevhills
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#happinessblogger #happinessresearch #happinessstudy #happinessplanner #happytravels #happinessishere #findinghappy #creatinghappy #happythoughts #happinessmatters #happinessisachoice #choosetobehappy #happinessjourney #happytimes❤️ #happiness #happinessisthekey #happymode #happygolucky #happymood #happyblogger #happyresearch #happymidlife #urbanlights #discoverla #publicartlosangeles #happygreatday😊

This dreamy Savannah wall painting was on my mind when I wrote the new blog post, “Spanish Moss and Surprise Uses For Clear Nail Polish.” (That’s exactly what you were thinking too when you saw this mural, amiright? 😂😂) The new post is only a two minute read. Sure hope you’ll take a look.✨✨Link in bio.✨✨
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Wall Painting: @joseraysay ✩ @savartwalls ✩ Location: 40th and Drayton Streets. ✩ Hair: Heather Harris, Appearances Salon. (Slide right for long shot.)
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#livecolorfully #becometheart #spanishmoss #readingnook #hatlove #artsylife #eastcoastfashion #selfcareisnotselfish #joyofreading #simplejoys #lostinabook #fancyhat #happydaytoyou #dreamgirl #relaxmood #bluehat #readingjoy #savannahfashion #fashionandtravelblogger #savannahstyle #savannahfashionblogger #choosejoy #calledtobecreativee #liveoak #visitsavannah #happygreatday😊

This dreamy Savannah wall painting was on my mind when I wrote the new blog post, “Spanish Moss and Surprise Uses For Clear Nail Polish.” (That’s exactly what you were thinking too when you saw this mural, amiright? 😂😂) The new post is only a two minute read. Sure hope you’ll take a look.✨✨Link in bio.✨✨
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Wall Painting: @joseraysay ✩ @savartwalls ✩ Location: 40th and Drayton Streets. ✩ Hair: Heather Harris, Appearances Salon. (Slide right for long shot.)
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#livecolorfully #becometheart #spanishmoss #readingnook #hatlove #artsylife #eastcoastfashion #selfcareisnotselfish #joyofreading #simplejoys #lostinabook #fancyhat #happydaytoyou #dreamgirl #relaxmood #bluehat #readingjoy #savannahfashion #fashionandtravelblogger #savannahstyle #savannahfashionblogger #choosejoy #calledtobecreativee #liveoak #visitsavannah #happygreatday😊

My original purpose in starting IG was to outsmart depression. I wanted to focus on and photograph more joyful experiences. — I had lost my Dad, Mama’s health was fragile, and Hubs was suffering from post stroke symptoms. All my closest friends were across the country back in Los Angeles, where I had also left my career, and every posession I owned, save what I packed in a Jeep Wrangler to drive back to Savannah. I was in a dark mental place and wanted My Happy back. — Insert Iggy Pop singing “Here Comes Success and the Rocky Balboa theme song. 💪🦋. Then scroll back from that first post to today to literally see this girl waking up to happiness. 🤛💓🤜
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… It would mean a lot if you would please read and leave a comment on my latest blog post “Color Me Happy.”💐💐 I’m new to fashion-travel writing. But you have to start somewhere.🙄🎉🎉 It’s a 2 minute read. (Link in bio.) .
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#savannahblogger #ilikebighatsicannotlie #happydaytoyou #savannahfashion #culturedlife #wardrobestrategy #fashiontravellifestyle #ladyclothing #humidityhairdontcare #destinationhappy #bighatdays #hatlife #fashionjourney #daintyfashion #humiditylifestyle #savannahstyle #bighats #midlifetravel #southernscenes #southernstyle #savannahstyle #savannahfashionblogger #wardrobecolorpalette #southernfashion #savannahbloggers #midlifefashionista

My original purpose in starting IG was to outsmart depression. I wanted to focus on and photograph more joyful experiences. — I had lost my Dad, Mama’s health was fragile, and Hubs was suffering from post stroke symptoms. All my closest friends were across the country back in Los Angeles, where I had also left my career, and every posession I owned, save what I packed in a Jeep Wrangler to drive back to Savannah. I was in a dark mental place and wanted My Happy back. — Insert Iggy Pop singing “Here Comes Success and the Rocky Balboa theme song. 💪🦋. Then scroll back from that first post to today to literally see this girl waking up to happiness. 🤛💓🤜
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… It would mean a lot if you would please read and leave a comment on my latest blog post “Color Me Happy.”💐💐 I’m new to fashion-travel writing. But you have to start somewhere.🙄🎉🎉 It’s a 2 minute read. (Link in bio.) .
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#savannahblogger #ilikebighatsicannotlie #happydaytoyou #savannahfashion #culturedlife #wardrobestrategy #fashiontravellifestyle #ladyclothing #humidityhairdontcare #destinationhappy #bighatdays #hatlife #fashionjourney #daintyfashion #humiditylifestyle #savannahstyle #bighats #midlifetravel #southernscenes #southernstyle #savannahstyle #savannahfashionblogger #wardrobecolorpalette #southernfashion #savannahbloggers #midlifefashionista

Hollywood Stars and Converse All-Stars! 😂😂🙌 .
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#jennyfromtheblock #i❤️jlo #starshoes #hollywoodwalkoffame #streetartgallery #converseallstars #travelsneakers #whatsonmyfeet #losangelesneakers #happydayinhollywood #colorfulcouples #mysneakermatch #chucktaylorallstar #matchingconverse #converse #yellowconverse #walkoffame #conversestyle #happyfeet😊 #fabuloussneakers #matchingsneakers #allstarconverse #hollywoodblvd #walkoffamehollywood #hollywoodstars #happygreatday😊

Hollywood Stars and Converse All-Stars! 😂😂🙌 .
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#jennyfromtheblock #i❤️jlo #starshoes #hollywoodwalkoffame #streetartgallery #converseallstars #travelsneakers #whatsonmyfeet #losangelesneakers #happydayinhollywood #colorfulcouples #mysneakermatch #chucktaylorallstar #matchingconverse #converse #yellowconverse #walkoffame #conversestyle #happyfeet😊 #fabuloussneakers #matchingsneakers #allstarconverse #hollywoodblvd #walkoffamehollywood #hollywoodstars #happygreatday😊

The pink wall at Paul Smith on Melrose gets so much attention. I thought it was time to show this Los Angeles (Silverlake) purple wall some love. 💜💜 .
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What’s your favorite art wall? .
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#purplewall #purpleglasses #jamesdeantshirt #destinationhappy #wallsofla #artsylife #acolorstory #fashiontravel #embraceeverydayjoyfully #packlighttravelfar #travelmoreworryless #tshirtlover #tshirtmodel #blacktee #shetravels #travellifestyle #vintagetees #silverlakecalifornia #colorfulwalls #streetvibe #artsygirl #happytimesahead #purplewalls #teeshirtstyle #purplewallselfie #ilovepurple💜 #happygreatday😊

The pink wall at Paul Smith on Melrose gets so much attention. I thought it was time to show this Los Angeles (Silverlake) purple wall some love. 💜💜 .
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What’s your favorite art wall? .
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#purplewall #purpleglasses #jamesdeantshirt #destinationhappy #wallsofla #artsylife #acolorstory #fashiontravel #embraceeverydayjoyfully #packlighttravelfar #travelmoreworryless #tshirtlover #tshirtmodel #blacktee #shetravels #travellifestyle #vintagetees #silverlakecalifornia #colorfulwalls #streetvibe #artsygirl #happytimesahead #purplewalls #teeshirtstyle #purplewallselfie #ilovepurple💜 #happygreatday😊

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