tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17763883090492106032024-03-13T12:51:20.506-07:00Bookend DiariesKelly http://www.blogger.com/profile/17373757101173988590noreply@blogger.comBlogger207125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1776388309049210603.post-26702721876049914192020-05-04T20:01:00.000-07:002020-05-04T20:01:10.668-07:00Happy Birthday Audrey<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Kelly http://www.blogger.com/profile/17373757101173988590noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1776388309049210603.post-24728408191880204822018-07-05T09:43:00.000-07:002018-07-05T09:43:35.140-07:00Everything We Give by: Kerry Lonsdale<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b style="font-weight: 700;">From the author of <i style="font-style: italic;">Everything We Keep</i> comes the final novel in the Amazon Charts and <i style="font-style: italic;">Wall Street Journal</i> bestselling Everything Series. Brimming with suspense, mystery, and romance, <i style="font-style: italic;">Everything We Give</i> brings to a powerful close the gripping series of love, lies, and the secrets families keep.</b></div>
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Award-winning photographer Ian Collins made only one mistake in life, but it cost his mother her freedom and destroyed their family, leaving Ian to practically raise himself. For years he’s been estranged from his father, and his mother has lived off the grid. For just as long, he has searched for her.</div>
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Now, Ian seemingly has it all—national recognition for his photographs; his loving wife, Aimee; and their adoring daughter, Caty. Only two things elude him: a feature in <i style="font-style: italic;">National Geographic</i> and finding his mother. When the prized magazine offers him his dream project on the same day that Aimee’s ex-fiancé, James, returns bearing a message for Ian but putting a strain on his marriage, Ian must make a choice: chase after a coveted assignment or reconnect with a mysterious woman who might hold the key to putting his past to rest. But the stakes are high, because Ian could lose the one thing he holds most dear: his family.</div>
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This is a series of three books and makes for the ideal summer book reads. Everyone of these books is taken from a different characters perspective. After reading the first one you will have so much anticipation for the next one. I thought they were very well written and it was a great escape to get lost in the characters and their storylines. You won't be disappointed with all the twists and turns that these books have to offer. And, the good news is that the final one just came out, so you won't have to wait to read them all.Kelly http://www.blogger.com/profile/17373757101173988590noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1776388309049210603.post-78697410878844303332018-06-01T19:30:00.000-07:002018-06-01T19:30:26.668-07:00Box of Butterflies by: Roma Downey<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: transparent; color: #333333; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">Roma Downey—best known as the beloved angel on the TV show </span><i style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: transparent; color: #333333; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">Touched by an Angel—</i><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: transparent; color: #333333; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">has created a beautiful book filled with encouragement and hope, assuring us of God’s comforting presence in our lives.</span><br />
<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: transparent; color: #333333; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"></span><br style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: transparent; color: #333333; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 22.4px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;" /><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: transparent; color: #333333; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">Ever since she was a little girl, Roma has seen butterflies as a reminder of God’s presence. They have appeared to her in moments when she needed encouragement and reminded her she is not alone. In this deeply personal book, Roma shares stories from her life, alongside quotes, poems, scripture, and artwork that she prays will uplift you as they have her. Each grace-filled chapter of this beautiful full-color book covers topics such as courage, strength, gratitude, love, and kindness.</span><br style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: transparent; color: #333333; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 22.4px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;" /><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: transparent; color: #333333; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"> </span><br style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: transparent; color: #333333; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 22.4px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;" /><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: transparent; color: #333333; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"> Reminiscent of the message of her popular television series, </span><i style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: transparent; color: #333333; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">Touched by an Angel, </i><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: transparent; color: #333333; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">this book’s central theme is that there is a God, He loves you, and that even in your most difficult moments, He is by your side. That though you may feel alone, you are never truly alone. The subtle butterfly theme reminds us that the wonder of God’s love and kindness is sometimes reflected in the gentle whispers of his creation and that we all have the power to transform from simple caterpillars into exquisite butterflies.</span><br style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: transparent; color: #333333; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 22.4px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;" /><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: transparent; color: #333333; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"> </span><br style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: transparent; color: #333333; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 22.4px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;" /><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: transparent; color: #333333; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"> Written in a way that encourages you to “dip in and out” of its flowing content, this inspiring book invites you to return to its pages again and again, as life brings new challenges or you find yourself in need of new inspiration.</span><br />
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<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: transparent; color: #333333; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">This book is on the bestsellers list, and I can understand it completely. What a wonderful well written book full of inspiration and beautiful illustrations. I really enjoyed reading this book and taking time out of my day to reflect and be inspired by all the messages sprinkled throughout. I would highly suggest giving this book as a gift for anyone in your life. It will surely become a treasured addition to anyone's personal library. </span></div>
<br />Kelly http://www.blogger.com/profile/17373757101173988590noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1776388309049210603.post-12197080932113150102018-05-04T00:00:00.000-07:002018-05-03T22:10:35.369-07:00Happy Birthday Audrey Hepburn <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Happy Birthday to the late Audrey Hepburn. She will always be remembered, for her grace and style and works in film. She contributed so much to charity, especially by being an UNICEF Ambassador.Kelly http://www.blogger.com/profile/17373757101173988590noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1776388309049210603.post-23871103174698132802018-01-02T16:00:00.000-08:002018-01-02T16:00:03.105-08:00Victoria & Abdul By: Shrabani Basu<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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History’s most unlikely friendship—this is the astonishing story of Queen Victoria and her dearest companion, the young Indian Munshi Abdul Karim.<br /><br />In the twilight years of her reign, after the devastating deaths of hertwo great loves—Prince Albert and John Brown—Queen Victoria meets tall and handsome Abdul Karim, a humble servant from Agra waiting tables at her Golden Jubilee. The two form an unlikely bond and within a year Abdul becomes a powerful figure at court, the Queen’s teacher, her counsel on Urdu and Indian affairs, and a friend close to her heart. This marked the beginning of the most scandalous decade in Queen Victoria’s long reign. As the royal household roiled with resentment, Victoria and Abdul’s devotion grew in defiance. Drawn from secrets closely guarded for more than a century, <i>Victoria & Abdul</i> is an extraordinary and intimate history of the last years of the nineteenth-century English court and an unforgettable view onto the passions of an aging Queen.<br />
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This is a must read for anyone interested in Queen Victoria and her reign. She truly had an amazing life filled with so much responsibility placed on her when she was only eighteen years old. She was married to Albert who became the love of her life and had nine children together. Queen Victoria reigned for 63 years. She loved to write and she documented everything. There are so many wonderful books to explore about her. There are books just on her letters that she wrote to her love Albert. She was an excellent writer in her own right. Now the movie has just come out that ties into this book, I personally can't wait to see it. Kelly http://www.blogger.com/profile/17373757101173988590noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1776388309049210603.post-30590422494843381952017-12-23T18:23:00.002-08:002017-12-23T18:23:50.970-08:00Merry Christmas<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I just love this image of Santa Claus reading, "The Birth of Jesus." Wishing you all, "A Merry Christmas and Happy New Year." Kelly http://www.blogger.com/profile/17373757101173988590noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1776388309049210603.post-76700190338524223702017-12-08T01:30:00.002-08:002017-12-08T01:44:26.630-08:00Christmas Window Display <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I believe that even Audrey Hepburn would be dazzled by the holiday window at Tiffany & Company. It is amazing and so artistically done. There is not one detail that has been missed in this huge and wonderful display. All the hours of planning that were put into it, so that everyone could enjoy it during the hustle and bustle of the season. When I was a little girl my Mother & Father would pack us all into the car in our pajamas, robes, scarves, slippers, and mittens to look at all the window displays downtown. Everything was closed down except for the beautiful lite up displays in the windows that made up a magical city that unfolded in front of our very own eyes. Kelly http://www.blogger.com/profile/17373757101173988590noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1776388309049210603.post-30669203495945553172017-12-05T01:17:00.002-08:002017-12-05T01:18:08.463-08:00The Wisdom of Sundays: Life-Changing Insights from Super Soul Conversations By: Oprah Winfrey<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Oprah Winfrey says <i>Super Soul Sunday</i> is the television show she was <i>born to do</i>. “I see it as an offering,” she explains. “If you want to be more fully present and live your life with a wide-open heart, this is the place to come to.”<br />
Now, for the first time, the aha moments of inspiration and soul-expanding insight that have enlightened millions on the three-time Emmy Award-winning <i>Super Soul Sunday</i> are collected in <i>The Wisdom of Sundays, </i>a beautiful, cherishable, deeply-affecting book. <br />
Organized into ten chapters―each one representing a powerful step in Oprah’s own spiritual journey and introduced with an intimate, personal essay by Oprah herself―the <i>Wisdom of Sundays </i>features selections from the most meaningful conversations between Oprah and some of today’s most-admired thought-leaders. Visionaries like Tony Robbins, Arianna Huffington, and Shonda Rhimes share their lessons in finding purpose through mindfulness and intention. World renowned authors and teachers like Eckhart Tolle, Thich Nhat Hahn, Marianne Williamson and Wayne Dyer, explain our complex relationship with the ego and the healing powers of love and connection; and award-winning and bestselling writers like Cheryl Strayed, Elizabeth Gilbert, and Elizabeth Lesser explore the beauty of forgiveness and spirituality. <br />
Paired with beautiful photographs, including many from Oprah’s private property in California where each episode of <i>Super Soul Sunday</i> is filmed, <i>The Wisdom of Sundays</i> promises to be a timeless keepsake that will help readers awaken to life’s wondrous possibilities and discover a deeper connection to the natural world around them.<br />
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I received a copy of this book to review and I love it. This would make such a great gift for anyone on your, "Christmas List." It is so well done, since it is paired with such beautiful photographs along with such wonderful teachings from the best of the best teachers in life. It will give you a great insight on life and leave you with a great sense of peace after reading it. There is no wonder why, this made it to the top of Oprah's favorite things list for Christmas. <br />
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I just love this time of the year with the changing of the seasons, there is so much to explore and take in all of the wonders of nature. A simple walk can take you on an adventure to find a place that you never thought existed. Where you can get lost in and simply lose yourself and the sense of time. </div>
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Kelly http://www.blogger.com/profile/17373757101173988590noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1776388309049210603.post-12011864295202316532017-11-19T19:25:00.000-08:002017-11-19T19:25:50.339-08:00Growing Up Laughing By: Marlo Thomas<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<i>Growing Up Laughing: My Story and the Story of Funny</i> is a book that only Marlo Thomas could write--a smart and gracious, witty and confident autobiographical journey.<br /><br /> For as long as Marlo Thomas can remember, she's lived with laughter. Born to comedy royalty--TV and nightclub star Danny Thomas--she grew up among legendary funny men, carved much of her career in comedy and, to this day, surrounds herself with people who love and live to make others laugh. In this long-awaited memoir, Thomas takes us on a funny and heartwarming adventure, from her Beverly Hills childhood, to her groundbreaking creation of <i>That Girl</i> and <i>Free to Be . . . You and Me</i>, to her rise as one of America's most beloved actress-comediennes, to her marriage to talk-show king Phil Donahue.<br />
<br />Her youth was star-studded--Milton Berle performed magic tricks (badly) at her backyard birthday parties. George Burns, Bob Hope, Sid Caesar, Bob Newhart and other great comics passed countless hours gathered around her family's dinner table. And behind it all was the rich laughter nurtured by a close and loving family.<br />
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Anyone that has enjoyed Marlo Thomas in, "That Girl" the tv show that she stared in will love her book about her life. It is a must read for any of her fans and is full of laughter and funny stories surrounded by her famous Father Danny Thomas and his friends. Also, she has followed her Father's legacy of his charity for St. Jude through many organizations that sponsor her endeavors.Kelly http://www.blogger.com/profile/17373757101173988590noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1776388309049210603.post-9917229805810868722017-11-15T20:36:00.001-08:002017-11-15T20:42:53.391-08:00St Jude Thanks @ Giving Campaign<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A partner since 2010, HomeGoods participates in the <a href="https://www.stjude.org/get-involved/other-ways/st-jude-thanks-and-giving.html"><span class="no-wrap">St. Jude</span> <span class="no-wrap">Thanks and Giving</span>® campaign</a> by encouraging shoppers to make a donation at checkout in more than 500 stores across the U.S. HomeGoods also sells four limited edition winter water globes with 50% of the purchase price benefitting <span class="no-wrap">St. Jude</span>. In addition to providing its customers with the opportunity to help the lifesaving mission of <span class="no-wrap">St. Jude</span> in this way, HomeGoods brings the comfort of home to our <span class="no-wrap">St. Jude</span> families through their annual holiday gifting event. HomeGoods' dedication to helping families fight cancer is evident in their tireless support of <span class="no-wrap">St. Jude</span>.<br />
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It's that time of year again, I always participate in purchasing a snow globe from HomeGoods to support St. Jude Charities. They are always beautiful and are wonderful for gifts, with meanings behind them. You can find them right now before the big holiday shopping rush, and they have lots to choose from. So I hope that you will give a gift that makes a difference and touch someone lives in a big way. <br />
<br />Kelly http://www.blogger.com/profile/17373757101173988590noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1776388309049210603.post-82034643099832758112017-11-15T20:27:00.003-08:002017-11-15T20:45:25.921-08:00Pretty Fun by: Kate Hudson<br />
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Celebrate all of the special moments in your life, big and small, with this warm and welcoming, illustrated lifestyle and entertaining guide, complete with delicious, healthy recipes, from actress, fashion icon, entrepreneur, and New York Times bestselling author of Pretty Happy Kate Hudson. In Pretty Happy Kate Hudson shared her wisdom and advice for living a healthy, strong, and mindful life. In Pretty Fun she shares her philosophy behind gatherings, how to be in the moment, make them uniquely yours, embracing occasions to just be together. A beautiful, fun, and nourishing guide filled with dozens of dazzling color photos, fabulous recipes for healthy and even some more indulgent snacks and beverages, and infused with Kate's mindful and healthy approach to life, Pretty Fun will help you plan a year of special events, while remembering the healing power of gathering and celebration.<br />
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This will be released this month, and it is a great follow up to her first book that she wrote called, "Pretty Happy."Kelly http://www.blogger.com/profile/17373757101173988590noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1776388309049210603.post-69909548153264590462017-11-12T22:54:00.000-08:002017-11-15T20:57:13.201-08:00Gold Dust Woman The Biography of Stevie Nicks by: Stephen Davis<div>
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Stevie Nicks is a legend of rock, but her energy and magnetism sparked new interest in this icon. At sixty-nine, she's one of the most glamorous creatures rock has known, and the rare woman who's a real rock ‘n' roller.<br />
<i>Gold Dust Woman</i> gives "the gold standard of rock biographers" (<i>The Boston Globe</i>) his ideal topic: Nicks' work and life are equally sexy and interesting, and Davis delves deeply into each, unearthing fresh details from new, intimate interviews and interpreting them to present a rich new portrait of the star. Just as Nicks (and Lindsey Buckingham) gave Fleetwood Mac the "shot of adrenaline" they needed to become real rock stars―according to Christine McVie―Gold Dust Woman is vibrant with stories and with a life lived large and hard:<br />
―How Nicks and Buckingham were asked to join Fleetwood Mac and how they turned the band into stars<br />
―The affairs that informed Nicks' greatest songs<br />
―Her relationships with the Eagles' Don Henley and Joe Walsh, and with Fleetwood himself<br />
―Why Nicks married her best friend's widower<br />
―Her dependency on cocaine, drinking and pot, but how it was a decade-long addiction to Klonopin that almost killed her <br />
― Nicks’ successful solo career that has her still performing in venues like Madison Square Garden<br />
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This is a must read for any Stevie Nicks fan, it will be released this month. I absolutely love her music, and she really is an inspiration besides a gifted Songwriter, Singer and Icon. There is no wonder that she is often referred to as the, "Queen of Rock and Roll."<br />
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This is a great time to check out a favorite bookstore and find those rare treasures. What a great way to explore and get lost in a bookstore, that is so unique and special for a day. To me it feels like being "Alice in Wonderland," you never know what you might find around the corner. Hopefully, we will never lose these type of stores are experiences. Kelly http://www.blogger.com/profile/17373757101173988590noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1776388309049210603.post-30336255632544050152017-01-06T12:25:00.000-08:002017-01-06T12:37:27.043-08:00Nancy Drew Mystery Puzzle<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Love Nancy Drew, and I remember all of the books and even the TV show on Sunday nights. What a great surprise that there is now a puzzle out which showcases, "The Nancy Drew Series" with all the cover art. Puzzles are definitely a must, during the cold winter months, to enjoy when you have to stay inside and keep warm on a snow day. Kelly http://www.blogger.com/profile/17373757101173988590noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1776388309049210603.post-86206087820915365742016-12-16T02:55:00.000-08:002016-12-16T02:57:14.986-08:00Tiffany Christmas Gingerbread Houses<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This is a Tiffany inspired Christmas street even Miss Audrey Hepburn, would love to stroll down. I am sure that you would agree, that it is so very magical and enchanting on a winter's night. Hope you all enjoy the season and have a "Merry Christmas and Happy New Year." Kelly http://www.blogger.com/profile/17373757101173988590noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1776388309049210603.post-87560943281985599232016-12-10T07:47:00.000-08:002016-12-10T07:55:06.402-08:00Meet Me in St. Louis <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Christmas came a bit early this year for me. I am so excited to report, that I received a first edition book, "Meet Me in St. Louis" by: Sally Benson. The only copy that I have every seen is under glass at the, "St. Louis Historical Museum." This is my favorite book, that is based on the famous movie that is shown at Christmas time with Judy Garland. Kelly http://www.blogger.com/profile/17373757101173988590noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1776388309049210603.post-30445187000172573622016-12-06T04:13:00.002-08:002016-12-06T06:50:28.626-08:00Breakfast At Tiffany's Nail Polish<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Just in for the Christmas Holiday's Season a collection of nail polish dedicated to, "Breakfast at Tiffany's." How exciting is that? Audrey Hepburn, would just love all these beautiful shades, made just for her. Hope you all get a chance to check them out and then pick your favorite. This set also includes, famous quotes from Audrey, which makes it even more special. This would be a great stocking stuffer for "St. Nick's Day."</div>
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Dominated by her possessive mother and her bullying consort, Conroy, since childhood, teen-aged Victoria refuses to allow them the power of acting as her regent in the last days of her uncle, William IV's rule. Her German cousin Albert is encouraged to court her for solely political motives but, following her accession at age eighteen, finds he is falling for her and is dismayed at her reliance on trusty Prime Minister Melbourne. Victoria is impressed by Albert's philanthropy which is akin to her own desire to help her subjects. However her loyalty to Melbourne, perceived as a self-seeker, almost causes a constitutional crisis and it is Albert who helps restore her self-confidence. She proposes and they marry, Albert proving himself not only a devoted spouse, prepared to take an assassin's bullet for her, but an agent of much-needed reform, finally endorsed by an admiring Melbourne.<br />
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This was a beautiful historical version of the life of Queen Victoria and her reign, I really enjoyed watching it and I am sure you will as well. Emily Blunt did a wonderful job in her role as Victoria. The love story between her and Albert was amazing. So until the series comes out in January this will give you something to sit back and relax and entertain you till then. Kelly http://www.blogger.com/profile/17373757101173988590noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1776388309049210603.post-78926841111171225402016-12-01T14:22:00.000-08:002016-12-01T14:22:03.601-08:00Victoria: The Heart and Mind of a Young Queen: Official Companion to the Masterpiece Presentation on PBS <br />
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The official companion to the <b>Masterpiece</b> presentation on PBS, <b>Victoria</b> delves into the private writings of the young Queen Victoria, painting a vivid picture of the personal life of one of England’s greatest monarchs. <br />
From the producers of <b>Poldark</b> and <b>Endeavour</b>, ITV’s <b>Victoria</b> follows the early years of the young queen’s reign, based closely on Victoria’s own letters and journals. Now explore this extensive collection in greater depth, and discover who Victoria really was behind her upright public persona.<br />
At only eighteen years old, Victoria ascended the throne as a rebellious teenager and gradually grew to become one of the most memorable, unshakeable and powerful women in history. The extensive writings she left behind document this personal journey and show how she triumphed over scandal and corruption. Written by author and <b>Victoria</b> historical consultant, Helen Rappaport, and including a foreword by Daisy Goodwin—acclaimed novelist and scriptwriter of the series—<b>Victoria</b> details the history behind the show. Revealing Victoria’s own thoughts about the love interests, family dramas and court scandals during her early reign, it also delves into the running of the royal household, the upstairs-downstairs relationships, and what it was like to live in Victorian England.<br />
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Even though this hasn't been released as of yet, it is a must for any Downton Abbey viewer. I wanted to give everyone the heads up on this since, it will be coming out in January on PBS in a series so that everyone can mark their calendars. This companion book is gorgeous and amazing to have while you watch this series. So I hope you all preorder it, so you receive it in time as you watch the show. Kelly http://www.blogger.com/profile/17373757101173988590noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1776388309049210603.post-13022629252772468142016-10-01T18:38:00.000-07:002016-10-01T18:38:49.772-07:00Breast Cancer Awareness <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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In almost every interview she gives, Kate Hudson is asked the same questions: What do you eat? How do you stay so fit? What workout do you do? What’s your secret? Well, the secret is that the sound bites the media loves so much don’t tell the story, and the steps you need to take to have a healthy, vibrant and happy life can’t be captured in a short interview. The key to living well, and healthy, is to plug into what your body needs, understanding that one size does not fit all, all the time, and being truly honest with yourself about your goals and desires.Like everyone else, Kate is constantly on the move, with a life full of work, family, responsibilities and relationships. In <b>Pretty Happy</b>, Kate shows how she honors her relationship with herself through exercise, making the right choices about what she eats, and constantly going back to the drawing board and starting fresh, instead of holding herself to unrealistic standards of perfection and giving up when she falls short. Focusing on the Four Pillars of Health to enhance her well-being, <b>Pretty Happy</b> shows the benefits of:<ul>
<li> Cultivating an Intuitive Relationship With Your Body</li>
<li> Eating Well</li>
<li> Awakening Your Body through movement</li>
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Full of questionnaires to help you assess your Body Type and your stress levels, advice about cleanses and keeping your diet and body balanced, and plenty of interactive Drawing Board exercises, <b>Pretty Happy</b> is a beautiful, insightful, and personal look at health from the inside out, an authentic plan for an authentic life from a woman who truly lives what she speaks.<br />
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This is a book that I think every woman should read, it is a wonderful guide to shape your life. It has a great format and loads of useful tools to help achieve the goals in living a healthy lifestyle. Mind, body and spirit are all covered with lots of exercises that are not very time consuming and gets great results. You will want to do everything she suggests including making your own drawing board to pull from. I think this is a great book to start the new year with and your journey for a richer life in the coming year. It would also, make a great gift for all your girlfriends to enjoy. Kelly http://www.blogger.com/profile/17373757101173988590noreply@blogger.com0