Simplybrookes

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• Birthday Traditions:

  

  43 grateful for my faithmy familymy friendsmy healthmy lifeam lucky enough to havegotten treated to a delightful lunchshared a prosecco with a lovely twist of... Read more

  Posted on 14 September 2011 SELF EXPRESSION

• Fitness Junkies Gather Around

  

  no,i doubt i will be able to blow drymy hair tomorrowbut i still want to tell you about my day today does this look familiar to anyone out there? Read more

  Posted on 08 September 2011 FITNESS

• See What Happens When You Say the "b" Word...

  

  it was the day after hurricane irene made her big arrival. the hoopla was over.clean up was underway... still a down day in the brookes abode,as irene was makin... Read more

  Posted on 01 September 2011 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Michael Kors i Love You...

  

  oh michael,how i love thee. love your new line.if only i had some 'event' to actually wherethis clothing.a girl can dream, right? Read more

  Posted on 31 August 2011 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Headbands and Feathers and Jewels, Oh My!

  

  what do you get when you add the weekend before school starts,a wide open saturday,and one trip to hoppy lobby.why new hair accessories,of course.check out... Read more

  Posted on 30 August 2011 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• 10th, 8th and 8th:

  

  not fair.why do they have to grow up on me like this.can't wait to hearall about their day.will be waiting to hear the days highlights.are you a crier on days... Read more

  Posted on 25 August 2011 SELF EXPRESSION

• What Pumps You Up?

  

  every get inspired by a photo?a quote?this is me gettingpumped as i set out to charlotte, ncwith the two wee onesto play in their first preseason u14 soccer... Read more

  Posted on 19 August 2011 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• 8 Weeks in Fayetteville

  

  we've been here in fayettevillejust shy of 8 week. now i understand it's nowashington dcor my beloved san diego.but here is my top 5 reasons whymy little... Read more

  Posted on 18 August 2011 SELF EXPRESSION

• Wardrobe Wednesday: Hello Stripes

  

  thought i forgot about wardrobe wednesday,did you?i didn't denim: gapstriped shirt: F21my new fave 24 inch silver chain with triple ring pendant: targ... Read more

  Posted on 17 August 2011 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• the Help: Dare i Say, Loved the Movie as Much as the Book...

  

  any book lovers out there?well i'm sure you've heard of very popular among book clubsin fact,i wrote about her book hereloved her book. loved the story. Read more

  Posted on 16 August 2011 SELF EXPRESSION

• 15, 13 and 13

  

  are we the luckiest ever?a sweet special someone delivered the most generous, wonderfullittle surprise in the mailthat would be a $$ filled envelope marked for... Read more

  Posted on 15 August 2011 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Friday Eye Candy: Mens Suiting

  

  do we not love our men in a suit?not sure about you,but my guy is either in his work uniform(go navy)or in his workout clothes,the fitness machine he is. but... Read more

  Posted on 12 August 2011 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Craigslist Tutorial

  

  we've heard about mr. craig and his list,however, not all of us are sold(pardon the pun)or familiar with his benefits and rewards i wanted to offer you a... Read more

  Posted on 10 August 2011 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Input Needed:

  

  asosladies and gents(are there any gents out there reading my dear old blog?)need your help here. been on the serious scavenger hunt for the perfect event... Read more

  Posted on 08 August 2011 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• First Official Dinner Guests

  

  we had our first official dinner guests. these guys. we were so happy to open our home.feed them.laugh with them.raise a glass with them.these guys are the king... Read more

  Posted on 03 August 2011 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Welcome Gallery Wall

  

  are you like me? you are invited to someone else's house.you check it out.love it.come homeand zjoush up your own spaces forthe upteenth kazillionth... Read more

  Posted on 01 August 2011 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Slightly Obsessed: Pinterest

  

  okay.i've known about this site for a while.never bothered to actually head over...but once i did.hello.slightly obsessed.you get to "pin" stuff you like:cool... Read more

  Posted on 26 July 2011 CREATIVITY, FASHION, INTERIOR DESIGN, SELF EXPRESSION

• Family Room Reveal: Take Two

  

  reworked a few things(I always do)here is living room:take twocheck out living room: take one here added slated wood chair added plantshello,... Read more

  Posted on 22 July 2011 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Hand Made Birthday Card

  

  am i the luckiest mom in the world?i have a build in hallmark factory right in my own home.i made one simple request:needed a little birthday card for a dear... Read more

  Posted on 21 July 2011 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Warning...unruly Wiring: Office Reveal

  

  office: take one lots of room for improvementstaking suggestions now.feel free to offer any. first problema:wiring...ugh.all you clever wire-hiders please... Read more

  Posted on 18 July 2011 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION