rest and relaxation

It is that time of year my friends. My favorite time of year - vacation time! We are down in Florida enjoying some quality beach time, family time and most likely some thrifting time as well. Follow along on <a href="http://instagram.com/littleblackdoor/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> to get all the latest.<br /><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_jucARt4og1qRQN7nQ1luSPeEWaVhxSWzjZ93ytH8uQPZfsnj0aamYiPHVcGm0p47ttQP6dcXwWChinM2RuLxG5Ay1iF-F1PGjAam2qbUgR6wJjWqmYaJlclUL8MrK_mhNHpOzGfbUvGD/s1600/b5c62f09edcf3c9255609898cd2c4c1a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="624" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_jucARt4og1qRQN7nQ1luSPeEWaVhxSWzjZ93ytH8uQPZfsnj0aamYiPHVcGm0p47ttQP6dcXwWChinM2RuLxG5Ay1iF-F1PGjAam2qbUgR6wJjWqmYaJlclUL8MrK_mhNHpOzGfbUvGD/s1600/b5c62f09edcf3c9255609898cd2c4c1a.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/246923992043478114/" target="_blank">via</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br />See ya in two weeks!!<br /><br /><br />

rest and relaxation

It is that time of year my friends. My favorite time of year - vacation time! We are down in Florida enjoying some quality beach time, famil...

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back in the swing of things

Happy Tuesday/Monday all. I hope all of those that had one were able to enjoy the long holiday weekend. Between vacation last week and then the holiday weekend this week I don't know what time OR day it is. I'm completely out of whack. Anybody else feel like this as well?<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5GP1v8oZ0nMnfHmyIzFnPwkuvLZ4XrZTiUuv6KDgF7rb1SfDjL5T2_lBUfXZyP-B9TwrmJ_7i7BpZ1QdGGcyUK88gND3miuTS_BFIXoQ9RsH-4cs7w-CmeYFffPuBq2i3G4y5XuXHZCLy/s1600/sedona.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="350" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5GP1v8oZ0nMnfHmyIzFnPwkuvLZ4XrZTiUuv6KDgF7rb1SfDjL5T2_lBUfXZyP-B9TwrmJ_7i7BpZ1QdGGcyUK88gND3miuTS_BFIXoQ9RsH-4cs7w-CmeYFffPuBq2i3G4y5XuXHZCLy/s1600/sedona.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Speaking of vacation, the hubs and I had a beyond wonderful time. We spent time in Sedona, AZ as well as a resort/spa in the desert south of Phoenix. It was spa, pool, hike, pool, explore, spa, pool, spa for five glorious days. I discovered the bliss of an amazing facial and we have made a pact to vacation without the girls at least once a year from now on. A damn good way to celebrate 14 years of marriage to this guy.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoh8XBlM_gU3p_dlR8t8UXekMR5DUjOKNKaVYvfwpoYedhoLSk_RWbZImUX4os4RcBOZMsBA6pWjzzbDfjEprDbOMaPWqjILVpWrJB_i5H6b3dkGsigtQcc6i9ywddQyLcoshpnqWzhGPZ/s1600/honeymooninza.tiff" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="316" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoh8XBlM_gU3p_dlR8t8UXekMR5DUjOKNKaVYvfwpoYedhoLSk_RWbZImUX4os4RcBOZMsBA6pWjzzbDfjEprDbOMaPWqjILVpWrJB_i5H6b3dkGsigtQcc6i9ywddQyLcoshpnqWzhGPZ/s1600/honeymooninza.tiff" width="320" /></a></div><br />Now its back to the real world. Work, the last five days of school, and a mountain of laundry that I've been neglecting. Where <i>is</i> that maid I keep wishing for?! Be sure to check in tomorrow as I have a BIG announcement to share, aka exciting news.<br /><br />So spill it. How was your weekend? Spend anytime at the pool? Why have you never told me how wonderful facials are??!!<br /><br />

back in the swing of things

Happy Tuesday/Monday all. I hope all of those that had one were able to enjoy the long holiday weekend. Between vacation last week and then ...

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rest and relaxation

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Do I sound really far away? I feel really far away.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTjNmJLvbS6JbiRfW36jTthn7OPDyvZX8tyQ4rT7dv6t6g57T1E7HMGYK3grqsVMbBaLdn0FF-NG4kAJZr3RBuBifq65gFu1nFGF17s_tL8gNNLa2aFjTutAKGUwQ5AjkOMvLiL9QOUIma/s1600/tumblr_liyip352K01qa5yk4o1_1280.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTjNmJLvbS6JbiRfW36jTthn7OPDyvZX8tyQ4rT7dv6t6g57T1E7HMGYK3grqsVMbBaLdn0FF-NG4kAJZr3RBuBifq65gFu1nFGF17s_tL8gNNLa2aFjTutAKGUwQ5AjkOMvLiL9QOUIma/s1600/tumblr_liyip352K01qa5yk4o1_1280.jpg" width="510" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://trendytraveler.tumblr.com/post/5660066180" target="_blank">via</a></td></tr></tbody></table>The hubs and I have escaped to the desert for some quality spa and pool time and anniversary fun. I'll be back on Thursday but in the meantime, see what I'm discovering about the desert by following me on <a href="http://instagram.com/littleblackdoor/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>.<br /><br />Cheers!

rest and relaxation

Do I sound really far away? I feel really far away. via The hubs and I have escaped to the desert for some quality spa and pool time and ann...

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where do you want to go

Good gracious y'all!! Thank you so much for your response to the <a href="http://thelittleblackdoor.blogspot.com/2013/11/one-room-challenge-week-6-aka-reveal.html" target="_blank">One Room Challenge</a>. Not only am I grateful for all of you, but I had such a great time looking thru all of the fabulous rooms of the other ladies as well as all the amazing linking party participants.  There is some serious talent out there, and I was thrilled to be apart of it. I'll be back on Wednesday with details and sources on the room.<br /><br />And if you follow me on <a href="http://instagram.com/littleblackdoor/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> (which you totally should by the way) then you know on top of the ORC excitement, I had some other big stuff going on as well. More on that as soon as I can share.<br /><br />So all of this action has left me exhausted and hankering for a trip somewhere. I was raised a traveler. I've been to each of the lower 48, all by car thank you very much, so I've gotten to see so many great places. And maybe it is coming down from a stressful few weeks, or the fact that winter is approaching and I'm getting ready to hibernate, but I want to hit the road.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiihEsa64Scu1ZBFC6WPL0QbOvGhxId7h4UiaGljYxLMdIwxIaxO3oYQWZRSJpIJmGkvassxILhX0oq2xQxA4zP0y05BoVLdU3nIIcPyMt0hLoCUMEMX4qnPPeHMpy7r_rTu24l8iwxHEfp/s1600/12d514d5f5a0b85769a290ae44b4fd39.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiihEsa64Scu1ZBFC6WPL0QbOvGhxId7h4UiaGljYxLMdIwxIaxO3oYQWZRSJpIJmGkvassxILhX0oq2xQxA4zP0y05BoVLdU3nIIcPyMt0hLoCUMEMX4qnPPeHMpy7r_rTu24l8iwxHEfp/s640/12d514d5f5a0b85769a290ae44b4fd39.jpg" width="422" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/474989091919570977/" target="_blank">Maine</a></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAzaMJGLuR2qS1tq0YNKAfS_ZU08jJYV3G4bHvwSZY2gRAwd_KOwlIdyPs3JaQwJ9U9D4PDSoXPhygO-uvS4Z497Drkq3KpD9D4BbIwxcMc1EZBN168lED8DiTQVnXhF9CXTkqe1hs48lV/s1600/086d6fcae37c645661fa788373a34b4c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAzaMJGLuR2qS1tq0YNKAfS_ZU08jJYV3G4bHvwSZY2gRAwd_KOwlIdyPs3JaQwJ9U9D4PDSoXPhygO-uvS4Z497Drkq3KpD9D4BbIwxcMc1EZBN168lED8DiTQVnXhF9CXTkqe1hs48lV/s640/086d6fcae37c645661fa788373a34b4c.jpg" width="440" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/192880796514143899/" target="_blank">Charleston, SC</a></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjry_7S3ny8q18YuZ3mFd32tN2EDsCuJQxEFTbYKUz0YzovRgpQs0YrXvnLNmCA1IAmA3NoEtUpJVu7XkSq1FTAKtcbBbkxOVae2kp6HbSnVPC4B3ph-vJL7ic_h3qQdLH8IZ7GqNwRK0kC/s1600/a7209eca4f3509ccd47e8bcf26587639.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjry_7S3ny8q18YuZ3mFd32tN2EDsCuJQxEFTbYKUz0YzovRgpQs0YrXvnLNmCA1IAmA3NoEtUpJVu7XkSq1FTAKtcbBbkxOVae2kp6HbSnVPC4B3ph-vJL7ic_h3qQdLH8IZ7GqNwRK0kC/s640/a7209eca4f3509ccd47e8bcf26587639.jpg" width="522" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/86905467782321436/" target="_blank">California Redwoods</a></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIcA0YYJwwVVRMEEASgyxqz6iBcYsN0N1uysCBxCc8KcuZn7oPuV5O4vQGkKjGmZj6DnsT2ZRpayKTcpCfmBexr_bqUGkKFWPhTFQ4mVeBfcNU4UsIGjUiXfvSRocixQpOQEeDmNlkI7gW/s1600/79e3aafb6a4439f6400b725053dcd68e.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIcA0YYJwwVVRMEEASgyxqz6iBcYsN0N1uysCBxCc8KcuZn7oPuV5O4vQGkKjGmZj6DnsT2ZRpayKTcpCfmBexr_bqUGkKFWPhTFQ4mVeBfcNU4UsIGjUiXfvSRocixQpOQEeDmNlkI7gW/s640/79e3aafb6a4439f6400b725053dcd68e.jpg" width="426" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/451626668853026496/" target="_blank">Breckenridge, CO</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCQh9XgNH4p8dksU-3WUEgVI7ozSX7iPO_7azBgVc1rxJDAp_c0vTfHngRDd6CAWAHzPLecKfZF2cwTgGEW32W2-gxtMmHEbs4wYQBEkmr00hMkvoF6FOxJJk7BfIOcsX925lL_GB9HhZ9/s1600/girlsatthebeach.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCQh9XgNH4p8dksU-3WUEgVI7ozSX7iPO_7azBgVc1rxJDAp_c0vTfHngRDd6CAWAHzPLecKfZF2cwTgGEW32W2-gxtMmHEbs4wYQBEkmr00hMkvoF6FOxJJk7BfIOcsX925lL_GB9HhZ9/s640/girlsatthebeach.jpg" width="478" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">my girls on the beach in Sarasota</td></tr></tbody></table><br />Where do you want to go? Where is your favorite place to travel? Who wants to go on a road trip?<br /><br />

where do you want to go

Good gracious y'all!! Thank you so much for your response to the One Room Challenge . Not only am I grateful for all of you, but I had s...

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