Lisa

  • Lilly for Target

    If you went anywhere near social media yesterday, you probably heard about the Lilly for Target craziness. Personally, I like Lilly Pulitzer’s stuff, but I’m not obsessed. Lilly’s bright prints and lightweight fabrics are great for vacations, but I’m way too cheap to buy anything full price. I tend to buy on their final sale because…

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  • Spring cleaning

    Considering it snowed 3 inches last night, I don’t know if spring is fully here in Colorado. I’m a big fan of spring cleaning, if only because it signals the fresh start of a new season and I wind up with a clean house. I’m not a fan of the actual cleaning aspect. My main…

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  • Remembering April 16th

    8 years. It’s been 8 years since April 16th, 2007. I’ve now spent more April 16ths away from Blacksburg than I spent there. Though the years go by, the emotions of the day never change. The lovely Kate from A Thought and A Half texted me yesterday to ask about writing about April 16th. I’m…

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  • Life lately

    I rewatched seasons 1-4 of Game of Thrones, meaning I watched as many hours of TV in a week as people work. The Rains of Castamere is on repeat in my head. I replaced the screen protector on my phone with a tempered glass one. It is glorious, and everyone should buy one today. I’ve been…

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  • Wives’ coffee themes

    The wives’ group in Mac’s new unit is hosting a taco-themed coffee this weekend. Most groups started out as coffee get-togethers; these days, a lot meet for dinner. I’m going to sign up to host one in the near future and have been thinking about themes. I hosted a pumpkin carving party at Fort Bragg, and, aside…

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