Closet Haul

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I decided it was time to do a little Spring closet cleaning.  Ugh.  I’ve slowly been picking up those “velvet” hangers and getting rid of all of the other ones in the house.  They really do save room and your clothes don’t fall off of em.  Closet cleaning is such a feat, you really have to be in the right mood to tackle it, right?  It obviously meant loads of clothes to Goodwill…and the fun task of color-coding my shirts.  Hmmmm…now that I’m looking at this pic, it’s kind of bugging me that the hangers aren’t the same color.  What is wrong with me?

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I remember when I first moved to Florida, I saw one of my friend’s closets and she had an entire section of tank tops.  Coming from Chicago, I maybe had a handful, so this was crazy to me.  Now I’m that person….and this doesn’t even count the 2 drawers of casual tanks.  Hot & humid weather issues will do that….

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I came across this thin sweatshirt that I don’t think I’ve ever worn.  I’m pretty sure I bought it at one of those teeny-bopper stores like PacSun, in the sale section for around $12.  Well, it was a tad too tight, so I grabbed my pinking shears and cut off the neck and arms.  LOVE it now!  Dirty Dancing in the house.

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I was motivated from my closet haul, so I finally put together the garment rack that’s been sitting in my almost-finished “dressing room”.  If you haven’t been following it, check out the progress HERE, HERE and HERE.  Not much left to do–just a few things to find places for, but I’m excited to have an easy access spot to “plan” outfits on.

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I had bought two awesome pieces of art to put over the garment rack, but didn’t realize it would be so tall (which is actually good for all of my long dresses).  Hmmm…not sure what I’ll do with the walls on that side of the room now.

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It feels amazing to de-clutter.  Wonder how long I can keep the color-coordination looking good….

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Color Splash

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As I was doing laundry today, I took a step back and realized that the clothes hanging on the door were my STYLE at the moment.

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I’m always wearing royal blues and blacks.

Neon greens and pinks are my new favs.

Ya can’t go wrong with grays and creams.

Orange prints makes me smile.

It’s funny how you (or, at least I) gravitate towards certain colors and design schemes in fashion…and also in decor at the same time.

Color Me Happy For Spring!

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Outback Memories

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Haaaaappy Neeeeew Yeeeeear!!!  Today was the Outback Bowl here in Tampa and it was gorgeous out.  Upper 70s.  We didn’t go this year, but have gone to FOUR in the past…..only when they matter to us though haha.  I thought I’d take you down memory lane of the past Outback Bowls that we’ve been to.

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Most recently was in 2011 for Gators-Penn State.  This was perfect, since the boys are obviously rooting for the Gators and Ellen went to Penn State, so of course we were making this game happen.

I got us leis….

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CW got us wristbands.  Wonder-twin powers…..activate!

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The family that plays together-stays together.

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That’s not very hard for us.  We have so much fun together.  Ellen and I go to Gainsville to support the boys…these trips were back in the day!

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I even went to the “Gator Club” here…

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In 2009 we went to the bowl game because the Hawks were in it.  Yee-haw!  It was Iowa vs. South Carolina and Jeff and Ellen were good sports and donned Iowa gear for me.

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I had Hawkeye gear for all…

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The boys thought they were in the band…

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We had actually gone back to Iowa City in 2008 for a second wedding reception with all of my family (since we got married in the mountains and not everyone was able to make it).  It just so happened that Iowa was playing Penn State the weekend we were there.  CW’s whole family flew there with us, including his Ma.  Ah…miss her.  CW got these amazing Hawkeye striped overalls.  What a trooper.  We saved them and ended up wearing them for that 2009 Outback Bowl.

In front of the Old Capitol.

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E&J cheering for Penn State…

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Steichen and Jason came in from Chicago.  It was COLD, but a blast.

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I love any reason for a stocking hat.

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The very first Outback Bowl we went to after I moved here, Iowa was in it (those Hawk fans LOVE to travel for Bowls–especially to Florida).  It was Gators vs. Iowa in 2004 (we won) and again in 2006 (they won), so we were appropriately wearing our own teams for each game.  This was before I had a digital camera, so I only have this pic–that I took a pic from a framed picture—from 2006.  I’ll have to dig up the 2004 ones.  I remember there was a sign that said Gators ths way –> and Hawkeyes this way  <– and we took a photo by it.

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I’ve been pretty lucky that the Hawks (and Gators) have been in so many Outback Bowl games here.  That’s pretty awesome if you think about it.  Wishing you the best in 2013 my friends!

Bundle Up

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I am not a coffee drinker.  Actually I’ve never even had a sip–in my life.  I hate the smell.

Diet Coke is my drink of choice.

I only get hot tea (plain) or hot chocolate (no whipped cream) at Starbucks.

I only go to Starbucks when it’s cold outside (only a couple months of the year).

I met CW after his shift this morning.  It was 42 degrees.

I love hats.

I love vests.

I love half gloves.

He loves coffee.  No fancy pants coffee, just the straight-up plain, bold kind.

We were the only ones sitting outside.

We were imagining we were in the mountains.

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Chillin on the patio with his pups.  Wrigs is not a morning person either….she looks so sleeeeeepy.

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Hey girl….good morning sunshine!

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