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Category: Critique Corner

Critique Corner, Holidays

Happy New Year 2015!

December 31, 2014December 31, 2014 Jackie Yeager

Bring on 2015! Are you ready for it? I am so ready. I’m ready to say goodbye to the old and in with the new. As cliché as that sounds, it’s true. 2014 was a good year, but I’m a sap for new beginnings in any shape at all. That’s why I love January so… Continue reading Happy New Year 2015!

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Critique Corner, Holidays

Critique Corner Update

November 20, 2013March 13, 2014 Jackie Yeager

In honor of Thanksgiving, we won’t be holding a critique round in November. Instead, I’d like to turn the blog into a collection of thank you notes!Writing is a gift and that warrants an entire blog post, don’t you think?Starting today, you’ll have a chance to write about something or someone you’re thankful for. Whether… Continue reading Critique Corner Update

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Book Nook, Critique Corner

Are You a Bouque?

October 23, 2013March 13, 2014 Jackie Yeager

You just might be.  If you can't get enough of your favorite books... you know, if your nose is stuck in a book kind of a lot, then yup—you’re  a Bouque. So what’s a Bouque? The French word, Bouquiner means to read—or loosely translated, to have one’s nose stuck in a book.  So that’s what I… Continue reading Are You a Bouque?

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Critique Corner

Critique Corner is Open!

September 18, 2013March 13, 2014 Jackie Yeager

If you’ve written a story, here’s your chance to get it critiqued… So what ‘s a critique? A critique can be many things, but in this case a critique is when a person writes down their thoughts about another person’s story. Critique Corner is where we’ll hold our monthly critique rounds.  Writers can submit the… Continue reading Critique Corner is Open!

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Is your house overrun by books too? This pile is just one of many that made the move with us from our old house but have yet to find a permanent shelf. My new office shelves are not filled (yet!) but they’re already spoken for, so I think we better get going on our next project... adding bookshelves next to this couch. 🥰
These boots. I loved them when I first got them, but this is the only time I’ve ever worn them. They’re so cute, but just not ME. Someday I’ll probably look at this picture, the first one I had taken with my books altogether, and wonder whose boots I was wearing!
Ahhh another pretty place in Disney! This is one of my favorites. ❤️ Fun Fact: Almost 2 years ago, we were eating lunch in the Patisserie when we got the call from our realtor that our offer on our new house was accepted by the seller! So we basically bought a house while strolling through World Showcase! How magical is that?
Favorite castle & favorite girl! 💕 It’s been a month since our Disney trip and I’m ready for the next one already. I guess I’ll have to live vicariously through Danielle instead. Later this week she’ll be back there again.🌟 I’m so happy for her... and a little envious! Why do our kids get to have all the amazing adventures?
Progress! So much still to do in my office renovation but the bead board walls are finally finished! Swipe to see the before pics of one of them.
So. I have a few little thoughts on painting.

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