MERRY CHRISTMAS

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> Wishing you all much peace, love and joy this Christmas! We're off for some much needed family time down in Jupiter, Florida for the week!<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6vJTs-YxSelubiaT_OudpIqbKa3aJif9hi_PzVeHXcy1pDmemTD7DB1w_f5VpGlRk_IgPdDOSWbOIHKeIGQeCoP1grX0Jcqk_qpdwvZ8hmDqTRvVo-7D7jsdKePCUh9ZbpI8wKOqsqCWl/s1600/DSC_1090+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="518" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6vJTs-YxSelubiaT_OudpIqbKa3aJif9hi_PzVeHXcy1pDmemTD7DB1w_f5VpGlRk_IgPdDOSWbOIHKeIGQeCoP1grX0Jcqk_qpdwvZ8hmDqTRvVo-7D7jsdKePCUh9ZbpI8wKOqsqCWl/s640/DSC_1090+copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="text-align: left;">Thank you for giving me the gift of an audience to share my daily adventures, it is such a joy!</span></div> <br /></div>

MERRY CHRISTMAS

Wishing you all much peace, love and joy this Christmas! We're off for some much needed family time down in Jupiter, Florida for the we...

THE BEST THING I'VE LEARNED ON PINTEREST :: CLEANING

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> OMG Y'all! A friend just told me about a cleaning trick she learned on Pinterest and it is so great I am actually writing a blog post on it.<br /> <br /> We had a dinner party on Friday night and I cooked a pork loin stuffed with apricots and prunes. Part of the recipe called for rubbing apricot preserve all over the loin (it was sooooo good, recipe to come for sure). Anyway, as delicious as it was it made such a mess of the pan because all the fat from the pork and sugars from the fruit dripped and hardened on the pan from baking which left <i>such</i> a mess. I was about to throw away the pan because the grease was so hard.<br /> <br /> Enter dryer sheet.<br /> <br /> When you're cleaning up from Christmas dinner, fill your greasiest pan with soap and water and pop a dryer sheet in. Leave it overnight and like magic, the grease comes completely off the pan! Pinterest, thank you!!!<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq2gJiZ-Gqwp6cHkMgmVYhsO94yHp-6c_Co4OsSZq6KrxdBuDY2qgMSsucbUUTqjOyRonVzBZ8HhUSft6GjOte42mrwibEDbh1z-iNFM0qUyBOuRqnGdocDo2I3830l6pHx-JS7p9S4tqB/s1600/08c65fba6b7611e3831d0e1516b1d75a_8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq2gJiZ-Gqwp6cHkMgmVYhsO94yHp-6c_Co4OsSZq6KrxdBuDY2qgMSsucbUUTqjOyRonVzBZ8HhUSft6GjOte42mrwibEDbh1z-iNFM0qUyBOuRqnGdocDo2I3830l6pHx-JS7p9S4tqB/s400/08c65fba6b7611e3831d0e1516b1d75a_8.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> </div>

THE BEST THING I'VE LEARNED ON PINTEREST :: CLEANING

OMG Y'all! A friend just told me about a cleaning trick she learned on Pinterest and it is so great I am actually writing a blog post o...

SEUL L'AMOUR

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div style="text-align: center;"> New print in the shop! </div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2GUZg9crBgvcrb12ys7WVJZ3I6m_KnO4DKT77jgBOk094K4P6MhBVmxg2Z5T3rVt-zcZsbUb5rOI3ySwHe7yngM_BUlDZbZs0Ai4UjDikxJpjwmtof_aN8vw5nNPJkbIXNlCds68kpwnr/s1600/seal+l'amour.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2GUZg9crBgvcrb12ys7WVJZ3I6m_KnO4DKT77jgBOk094K4P6MhBVmxg2Z5T3rVt-zcZsbUb5rOI3ySwHe7yngM_BUlDZbZs0Ai4UjDikxJpjwmtof_aN8vw5nNPJkbIXNlCds68kpwnr/s640/seal+l'amour.jpg" width="512" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjDyUv7hPInyGByPLajaHxqmtWZz81TmxRcZabdqFcoC9P-fsh_WJDKROwVddfkp-c9yYtGtD_4tUCY-g6WYfp-oCeMgMzC7xhDozviEQCI8xFQrroQO8tTOJ24WJ61-f5BYl2jnq2d9D6/s1600/DSC_1113.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="506" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjDyUv7hPInyGByPLajaHxqmtWZz81TmxRcZabdqFcoC9P-fsh_WJDKROwVddfkp-c9yYtGtD_4tUCY-g6WYfp-oCeMgMzC7xhDozviEQCI8xFQrroQO8tTOJ24WJ61-f5BYl2jnq2d9D6/s640/DSC_1113.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Purchase 20% <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/173587879/french-anchor-only-love-print?ref=shop_home_active">here</a> with code PUREJOYHOME :)</div> <br /></div>

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Winter at the Ocean House

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> For my birthday this year, Brian swept me away for a weekend at the Ocean House in Watch Hill, Rhode Island. It is such a beautiful and special place for us, as it was on the balcony of room 203 where we got engaged back in 2010. He reserved room 203 for our most recent trip and the whole 24 or hours or so that we spent there was heavenly. My parents watched Mister so we weren't worried about him at all and could enjoy our time, just the two of us :)<br /> <br /> I can't say enough about the Ocean House. It's the creme de la creme of New England and pristinely historical from it's recent restoration. As you enter the lobby you are immediately embraced by the warm staff and taken aback by it's coastal charm. You're offered a glass of champagne and are escorted to your room where you'll think you're in heaven for the rest of your stay.<br /> <br /> Once you step outside and look at the ocean, you're completely at peace. There is something so special about the ocean in the winter. It's so quiet so you can hear every little wave and the sky is so crisp and clear. You're bundled up with your sweetie and in awe of the vastness of nature's magical sea.<br /> <br /> Here are some pics of our trip :)<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgLLQLjtJoNsSljaUYTWlkc5J7dZwNDIHW8WAI75jfaWvwCtQU9qy4xRNBE3Mu0kC92DoVOzNav1A1qC8Hp8uAcWxaT_Jvh6HjbD46O0vZL-ox5ye-0PEmmHvf9ZAZx5xkH-K7PEk6I9EY/s1600/IMG_6143.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgLLQLjtJoNsSljaUYTWlkc5J7dZwNDIHW8WAI75jfaWvwCtQU9qy4xRNBE3Mu0kC92DoVOzNav1A1qC8Hp8uAcWxaT_Jvh6HjbD46O0vZL-ox5ye-0PEmmHvf9ZAZx5xkH-K7PEk6I9EY/s640/IMG_6143.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizpNNTdFvDhv0oABfG14-JPXgctGV_ckRlIAlShEvsRFH1nYlNsW6DSioQkMYRDWaVQeUdYQZhZq-5WKeCze5QFjoA6dQIflt7aWLbsmaU_duc2ojUnnfHAkI7WVo7VV60dzt8ibCMXkWG/s1600/IMG_6219.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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I think it's because it's so quiet with no crowds </div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsTQtiVSicHNvjHZkVXF3RNClECm-RMhVC9WX_B6CUta7ZbNYvL0GZxqhhGORagDRKs7657xV_Q5MbhwokdHhWURNcyWYg7up1RPAwHFn2rnRuYthhDELLK20cymPbWveP31MtDOJ-WXOt/s1600/IMG_6224.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsTQtiVSicHNvjHZkVXF3RNClECm-RMhVC9WX_B6CUta7ZbNYvL0GZxqhhGORagDRKs7657xV_Q5MbhwokdHhWURNcyWYg7up1RPAwHFn2rnRuYthhDELLK20cymPbWveP31MtDOJ-WXOt/s400/IMG_6224.JPG" width="297" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhagDO9pvOz9faxkIh1q4__SBVPRSHJB_tbPrC9AWgtkB9BeNXuuvZzrkySrlw5CMACiMVbOYxfYy5P-31HTePSpV_wq4h1vzC8X_5aB4JCXhHP4f-x_AqarCEfFue_szRRRDWBLmz-CZWx/s1600/IMG_6186.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhagDO9pvOz9faxkIh1q4__SBVPRSHJB_tbPrC9AWgtkB9BeNXuuvZzrkySrlw5CMACiMVbOYxfYy5P-31HTePSpV_wq4h1vzC8X_5aB4JCXhHP4f-x_AqarCEfFue_szRRRDWBLmz-CZWx/s640/IMG_6186.jpg" width="480" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglh9KBAyippNzDccp7nP2AqcQYGiHmcTh7n9dq6ZsBiWBb8kIc7zxSHKOVg3v56RL5uAtzg5gMTr4aqHrVqGb5mltyi7W3VKtjjY6benJ3Q-P8mmvrj6Po6OtcBqn8cAVxcUTpzKN83RV_/s1600/IMG_6200.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglh9KBAyippNzDccp7nP2AqcQYGiHmcTh7n9dq6ZsBiWBb8kIc7zxSHKOVg3v56RL5uAtzg5gMTr4aqHrVqGb5mltyi7W3VKtjjY6benJ3Q-P8mmvrj6Po6OtcBqn8cAVxcUTpzKN83RV_/s640/IMG_6200.jpg" width="480" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5dnBDhfk2w55mw_zOy6z-7IrzI0E0C9ikeSkHXE-w32YgBR2vB6R9WxJJM2RgLsJU4KHhtAt0DUur5wLSj0h2rGf6RxvdtKsrUtwd1CMMZY-R2XQn79Gnrg3MEEo4Ko721Q3yobF7-57L/s1600/IMG_6212.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5dnBDhfk2w55mw_zOy6z-7IrzI0E0C9ikeSkHXE-w32YgBR2vB6R9WxJJM2RgLsJU4KHhtAt0DUur5wLSj0h2rGf6RxvdtKsrUtwd1CMMZY-R2XQn79Gnrg3MEEo4Ko721Q3yobF7-57L/s640/IMG_6212.jpg" width="480" /></a><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> It's not cheap, but if you can swing it for a special occasion, go for it, you will not regret experiencing this incredible and luxurious New England gem.</div> <br /></div>

Winter at the Ocean House

For my birthday this year, Brian swept me away for a weekend at the Ocean House in Watch Hill, Rhode Island. It is such a beautiful and spe...

The Joy Bedroom

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> One of my favorite spots in our home is definitely our new super fluffy and comfy king bed. I am very particular when it comes to color and I knew I had to have a coral pink and mustard/gold/yellow scheme with something a touch indie in style to dress our stark white headboard. Also, a definite must for every bedroom is a sunburst mirror to hang above the headboard, it makes everything POP.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXi2dtqaoalO05gDHyWOf-Ly3LMc83emJvSC1BhPTb6lQ1tEpIoRbczIS5xCESqmC580EBBpPByGeTA1JWLwX1mxK7OT87-vE91qYbUiNMw3CKC5f9zcpnCFVsw_QJKQlXarYh15rjCvQe/s1600/DSC_1066.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXi2dtqaoalO05gDHyWOf-Ly3LMc83emJvSC1BhPTb6lQ1tEpIoRbczIS5xCESqmC580EBBpPByGeTA1JWLwX1mxK7OT87-vE91qYbUiNMw3CKC5f9zcpnCFVsw_QJKQlXarYh15rjCvQe/s640/DSC_1066.jpg" width="462" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> I chose:</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> The white headboard AND sunburst mirror were <a href="http://www.jossandmain.com/invite/ayx">Joss & Main</a> finds and both totaled under $500! </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> My bedding is the <a href="http://rstyle.me/~157y5">Jacquard Leaf Duvet in Lotus Pink from West Elm</a> with matching <a href="http://rstyle.me/~157y8">Euro Shams</a>.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> The yellow/gold throw pillows are from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/pillowflightpdx">Pillow Flight on Etsy</a> and the turquoise beaded block print pillow in front is from Target (discontinued).</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> That cute little baby is homemade :) </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Shop this room: </div> <br /> <div style="background: white; height: 195px; margin: 0px auto; width: 600px;"> <iframe frameborder="0" height="195px" scrolling="no" src="http://currentlyobsessed.me/api/v1/get_widget?wid=29&blog=Shorely%2BChic&product_ids=a6bd4bb6e084379e670f59ecaa65402b,46cf8221f5da5a71ddc28a818f38757a,4f6371d9d66c9626044589b4c2619952,542d55578983b14bf18e7a36e0fd0855,6e5110d812be603753fa2f9202954ce7,86879d8d7ab0118e00cccd485fcdb4df&rows=1&cols=5&brand=1&price=1&hover=0" width="600px"></iframe></div> </div>

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The Joy Bedroom

One of my favorite spots in our home is definitely our new super fluffy and comfy king bed. I am very particular when it comes to color and...

Vintage State Prints

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> Hello All!! I've always loved the kitschy look of state souvenirs and I am so excited to introduce vintage state maps to my Etsy shop!! I've been working on restoring all fifty states but for now I've put some of the most popular vacation states up for sale as holiday gift items.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWe1VWohEU499ehNTX1v-uVzIyGhX8Z7w5ENE6dRMAKB5a7wbWjHFeFXYlBk8zEM-ddBM1ViENNEw6gmJLOKlYiWCxA2uozGmmeBmsnSdXH5CA5eFKnJRyBrYSY85654_7V7q0-BDdW5ie/s1600/floridablog.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWe1VWohEU499ehNTX1v-uVzIyGhX8Z7w5ENE6dRMAKB5a7wbWjHFeFXYlBk8zEM-ddBM1ViENNEw6gmJLOKlYiWCxA2uozGmmeBmsnSdXH5CA5eFKnJRyBrYSY85654_7V7q0-BDdW5ie/s400/floridablog.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY7JpVMIyBFr_2Oj8QF3Wk1L5PEYsjOf35UhENbJxGUGbFJpPKRx1sYeg-OfTghyphenhyphen-4TtpAa5w3nKj4UUTnb9L1Qur-GWtPxhAHNU7XqvFa8GS6GgQHJkdMzX9M6-VL0FgFNNQVwN9V8GZ3/s1600/connecticut.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="397" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY7JpVMIyBFr_2Oj8QF3Wk1L5PEYsjOf35UhENbJxGUGbFJpPKRx1sYeg-OfTghyphenhyphen-4TtpAa5w3nKj4UUTnb9L1Qur-GWtPxhAHNU7XqvFa8GS6GgQHJkdMzX9M6-VL0FgFNNQVwN9V8GZ3/s400/connecticut.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEqFiKIrJsMkVx3_EpXV-R15giL-VV7aijAAruPtTFr8HkSAFJD8pKwLcywxN5ghTQzXoBIOwi52nznFa5ZqIMRrCG7xnyFdwNbwS9883t-sC-34I_ZhaPLjE13MJOF4aZ05utgQ-MTrCo/s1600/new+jerseyblog.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEqFiKIrJsMkVx3_EpXV-R15giL-VV7aijAAruPtTFr8HkSAFJD8pKwLcywxN5ghTQzXoBIOwi52nznFa5ZqIMRrCG7xnyFdwNbwS9883t-sC-34I_ZhaPLjE13MJOF4aZ05utgQ-MTrCo/s400/new+jerseyblog.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQJUlzQLtgZbkM-hJEZD1nE3S24fGb7wTXQ83fShWt2uk2MHH0v0eTwgOyIpM4iHa8hS7uuFG7G0-r8qtP4eAkailxm9DeUzZNe2DgAbQ2VwxK7O9qCf5W0MecI7tE1T74cUYT2ZyrdaKo/s1600/california+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQJUlzQLtgZbkM-hJEZD1nE3S24fGb7wTXQ83fShWt2uk2MHH0v0eTwgOyIpM4iHa8hS7uuFG7G0-r8qtP4eAkailxm9DeUzZNe2DgAbQ2VwxK7O9qCf5W0MecI7tE1T74cUYT2ZyrdaKo/s400/california+copy.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1Rc5WHiE_O55kDl2n9AJ20Gi5uI3cgflObqujkCWqGHbaZktUyjuGIvswBpCA7D6pY86MIQIGgoYdsWwMqzwfFAGJSb48eXWWxgZ86uMrIGnlFJMMpzYxaMb4RoegoRVURL11N-y6bMd5/s1600/new+york+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1Rc5WHiE_O55kDl2n9AJ20Gi5uI3cgflObqujkCWqGHbaZktUyjuGIvswBpCA7D6pY86MIQIGgoYdsWwMqzwfFAGJSb48eXWWxgZ86uMrIGnlFJMMpzYxaMb4RoegoRVURL11N-y6bMd5/s400/new+york+copy.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNe_VBNALs5f0r3TjODCxSLzd5r_RV4bAX0bSOfmBIBSnscGWDdJei7B7wJfe5kFdQLNVSnyCcgr39Hv0GUvJ31dpC13FJ0o_q1RgMQsMFdpG6RbaRh_efuW3UHueNBPsAZmPx2uMOAt5J/s1600/hawaii.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNe_VBNALs5f0r3TjODCxSLzd5r_RV4bAX0bSOfmBIBSnscGWDdJei7B7wJfe5kFdQLNVSnyCcgr39Hv0GUvJ31dpC13FJ0o_q1RgMQsMFdpG6RbaRh_efuW3UHueNBPsAZmPx2uMOAt5J/s400/hawaii.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> I'm kind of obsessed with this new project and hope you like them! </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> you can check out the whole selection <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/PureJoyPaperie?section_id=14637175">here</a> :)  </div> </div>

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Vintage State Prints

Hello All!! I've always loved the kitschy look of state souvenirs and I am so excited to introduce vintage state maps to my Etsy shop!!...

CYBER MONDAY - 30% OFF ETSY

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Hello Beauties!! I'm offering 30% all items in my <a href="http://purejoypaperie.etsy.com/">Etsy shop</a> today  :) </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOe4xAaxnkOULJzL64ZhoW9JQcgN9sBUdprMyxUaxly3rLymLMtSXdq50p8qlIh0QOF-TcDtcTVeAkSReCz6lqvaGl-XbNGzmkEUJqKFFcqGmYhCZKv49NRIgJXN_7PR1ppmc9iatkP-Qf/s1600/cyber+monday.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOe4xAaxnkOULJzL64ZhoW9JQcgN9sBUdprMyxUaxly3rLymLMtSXdq50p8qlIh0QOF-TcDtcTVeAkSReCz6lqvaGl-XbNGzmkEUJqKFFcqGmYhCZKv49NRIgJXN_7PR1ppmc9iatkP-Qf/s640/cyber+monday.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Happy Shopping!!</div> </div>

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CYBER MONDAY - 30% OFF ETSY

Hello Beauties!! I'm offering 30% all items in my Etsy shop today  :)  Happy Shopping!!