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Hello, hello, hello! 
I unintentionally slept through my alarm this morning, so I’m already feeling behind the curve. Then I remind myself that I’m “at work” before most people are who have to travel to their jobs, so I relax a little. If I had it my way, I’d be up at 5am every morning starting work. However, staying up until 11 something the night before doesn’t exactly make waking up before the sun easy. I’ve got some “in studio” work to do this AM and then I’m hoping to head to a coffee shop to work on some computer stuff this afternoon. Apparently, it’s national coffee day, so maybe I’ll get some free drip coffee out of it! 
I’m not so patiently awaiting the arrival of our headboard! It took me over a month to find one that I even liked and then it was supposed to be delivered Wednesday. Now, when I check the tracking information, it’s just sitting somewhere with Fedex with no update. Once I get this beauty in our home, the last thing left to do is the wall with our wedding photos! 
I just started listing to Malcolm Gladwell’s, Revisionist History podcast yesterday. I only listened to one episode, but I’m enjoying it!  
If you are a fan of chili and you haven’t tried this recipe, YOU MUST! I added celery and halved the recipe, which was the perfect amount for 6 servings. I can’t wait to make it again! Also, it pairs really well with this skillet cornbread, which is amazing. 
There are three new candle scents for Elisabeth Ashlie this week, did you hear? Vanilla Latte, Warm Tiramisu, and Cozy Cabin
I’m in the market for a new book and considering starting this one this weekend – I’ve heard so many good things!
My goal this weekend is to talk Mike into going to a pumpkin farm to get some pumpkins and apple cider donuts.  
Have a great weekend! 

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  1. 9.29.17

    If you like christian-romance novels, I just finished Love Story by Karen Kingsbury and it was really good! Definitely recommend!

  2. 9.29.17
    Jalie said:

    The Couple Next Door is a great page turner. Very thrilling. I am currently reading Dark Matter based off your recommendation. It is great!

  3. 9.29.17
    Whitney said:

    Which headboard did you get? I'm in the market for a new one as well!

    • 9.29.17

      I linked it in the post! (Once I get "this beauty" is the link ๐Ÿ˜‰ )

    • 10.4.17

      Your links don't really show up…is there a way to make the link text color contrast the regular text better? Thanks!

  4. 9.29.17

    Check out A Stranger in the House if you like thrillers. I really liked it!

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  5. 9.29.17

    I listened to revisionist history a while ago and really enjoyed it!

  6. 9.29.17
    Katie M. said:

    The apple cider donuts at Great Country Farms are deliciousssssss. Please buy a dozen. Enjoy! ๐Ÿ™‚

  7. 9.29.17

    Ahh thanks for the recommendation!

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  9. 9.29.17
    Kay R. said:

    Love the headboard! Have a great weekend!

  10. 9.30.17
    SageAnnie said:

    Your Cozy Cabin candle sounds amazing!

  11. 10.3.17

    I'm behind on my blog reading but The Apple House in Linden, VA is famous for the apple donuts and their BBQ makes it a perfect lunch spot if you are out for a country drive (also the wineries in that area is nice too). -Mary

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