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New Year’s Eve Bow Tie

Maybe I’ve been watching too many old movies lately, but I love when a man dresses up. There’s something about a crisp, white shirt, a tie, and the scent of Mennen Speed Stick that makes me weak in the knees. … Continue reading

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The Little Christmas Card That Never Was

Sometimes your first idea isn’t necessarily your best…

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I Want My RetroTV!

We’re having a little trouble letting go of Halloween at the Casa De Willceau. We had a lot of fun this year building Lloyd’s costume and taking him out on Halloween night. We got a lot of raves and a … Continue reading

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Zane of the Dead

The holiday candy and wrapping paper have been on the shelves of the local CVS for about a week now. Still, I’d like to keep the Halloween spirit alive for just a little longer. When I saw this photo of … Continue reading

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Turquoise, Red, and Green

I love turquoise jewelry in the summer, maybe because its color reminds me of pools. I had these turquoise beads in my bead box for a long time, and tried a few different pairings with various beads before settling on … Continue reading

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Earrings For Summer

Summer is here. You know the drill – it’s hot, so you put your hair up – until September! And if you’re doing that, you may as well make yourself some pretty earrings that dangle. I used faceted beads for this … Continue reading

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Rosin Up The Bow And Here We Go!

It’s concert time again, and the boy needed a new bow tie. I had a small scrap of fabric from Denyse Schmidt’s Flea Market Fancy Collection that was just enough for the task at hand. If you want to make … Continue reading

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