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How to ID Your Pics for Use on Pinterest {In the Dark Room}
Are you on Pinterest? Do you encourage people to pin your recipes? If you answered yes to those questions, you need to make sure that you’re: Protecting your images Identifying your images And by following a couple of easy steps, you can make sure that your pictures are properly identified for use on Pinterest. When you take a picture, it’s assigned a file number. That file number is not useful for anyone except for you. And, unless you change the file number to something informative, whenever someone pins a picture directly from your blog, the file number is what shows up in the description on Pinterest. You want them to see…
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Ten Things I Love About Fall {In the Cafe}
10. Hot apple cider 9. Autumn displays ~ Missouri and Pennsylvania have the most beautiful Fall weather, from the falling leaves to the deep blue skies, nothing is more indicative of the hand of God at work. 8. Heated seats ~ A warm bum. Need I say more? 7. Return to school ~ I enjoy the arrival of the students back on campus. After a quiet summer, the buzz of student activity is refreshing. 6. Boots and socks ~ Can you think of a better cool weather fashion statement for the feet? 5. My favorite TV shows ~ The Walking Dead has given my television viewing new, ahem, life. 4.…
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31 Days 31 Photos 31 Stories {In the Dark Room}
I’ve decided to join my friend, Beatrice Clay, for a photography challenge called “31 Days 31 Photos 31 Stories: My Favorite Things“. Each day, she provides a prompt and we interpret it however we wish. The catch is that we must tell a story in six words with each photograph. Fun, right? 8. Recent Purchase Very weird items decorate my home. 9. Sound I love the sound of family. 10. Book Never forget. Made my heart ache. 11. Word Thanking God; every day’s a gift. 12. View Nothing compares to God’s original art. 13. Writing Utensil Best pen ever; order in bulk. 14. Fruit Snack of choice while pregnant… Huh?…
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31 Days 31 Photos 31 Stories {In the Dark Room}
I’ve decided to join my friend, Beatrice Clay, for a photography challenge called “31 Days 31 Photos 31 Stories: My Favorite Things“. Each day, she provides a prompt and we interpret it however we wish. The catch is that we must tell a story in six words with each photograph. Fun, right? 1. Self Portrait Favorite moment is that first sip. 2. Color Look at the rainbow cloud! So pretty. 3. Food Donuts: sweet goodness. Makes me smile. 4. Shoes I run for God, by grace. 5. Person Nothing’s ordinary, each day’s a gift. 6. Jewelry Vintage inspired ring, so romantic. 7. Past Time My handmade afghan warms my heart.…
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Weekend Update {In the Neighborhood}
The 4th of July weekend has come and gone. Way too quickly. We didn’t have any real plans because I had to work on Friday, so we just kinda played it by ear. 1. Why is it during the week day I could sleep til noon, but come the weekend my internal alarm goes off at 5:30 AM? The only way to make it through was with an extra large cup of coffee. Actually, that’s how I start just about every morning but you knew that already, didn’t ya? 2. The hubs and I went to the park to see the car show. There were so many vintage cars, tricked…
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Things That Leave Me Scratchin’ My Head {Coffee Talk}
1. This week the Supreme Court struck down legislation that makes it a crime to lie about winning military honors {also known as the Stolen Valor Act} on the grounds that it violates the First Amendment {free speech}. Ummm, there is so much wrong with that decision… First of all, how about the fact that it disrespects those who died, were injured or maimed for really winning military honors? Second of all, shouldn’t there be some things that are so sacred that they should be protected? And, yes, I realize that this is a slippery slope but I think our soldiers and vets deserve the utmost respect and honor. Boo…
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Shoe Style Saturday
Rather than take a picture of my own shoes, I decided to turn to Pinterest for inspiration. So, if money were no object, I’d boost the economy by purchasing the following pairs of shoes… Are you on Pinterest? Feel free to give me a follow by clicking here. To participate in Shoe Style Saturday, all you have to do is take a picture of your shoes post them to your blog hit the link leave a comment visit other participants So, come on and show me your femme fatale flats, those sexy stilettos and pin~up peep toes, yes, even your racy runners. And don’t forget to grab my badge!