My favorite books of 2017 & how I organize them

Living

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Jan 5

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One of the best things I did for myself in 2017 was to pursue reading again. A lifelong bibliophile, I find that I feel happiest when I can sink into a book, and I’m on a major library binge (hello, all the free books I can devour!).  I’m primarily a fiction fan, although I’ve been […]

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Master Bedroom Update: New Closets!

Our House

www.pencilshavingsstudio.com - Master Bedroom Update - New Metrie doors installed - #whitebedroom #masterbedroom #whitepaintcolors
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www.pencilshavingsstudio.com - Master Bedroom Update - New Metrie doors installed - #whitebedroom #masterbedroom #whitepaintcolors

Jan 3

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Sponsored by Metrie Internet, you or may not remember in the past how I talked about our master bedroom closet situation. When we bought the house nearly 10 years ago(!), the original closets had been removed and a new closet added on to the house. But the original closets were these weird little holes just […]

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Washi Tape & My Planner – plus a sale alert!

Living

What to do with washi tape. Pencil Shavings Studio washi tape used in my day planner - www.pencilshavingsstudio.com
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What to do with washi tape. Pencil Shavings Studio washi tape used in my day planner - www.pencilshavingsstudio.com

Mar 31

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  With a clearly marked obsession for washi tape as evidenced numerous times on this blog, I always love finding different ways to use it, especially now that I have my very own washi tape designs to play around with.  When I was a kid, I always hoarded stickers, notepads, and favorite paper goods to […]

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O, Russell+Hazel, how do I love thee

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Jun 30

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Let me count the ways … I have this fantasy where I have somewhere around 50 of these Russell + Hazel binders on a gorgeous bookshelf or two (ahem – Mom, you know which ones I’m talkin’ about – ha!) in my office. I would have binders in a variety of colors and I would […]

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