Living Outside the Stacks

Navigating through life away from the library.

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    Bad Hair Day + Cute Shoes = Balance?

    10 April 2012 / 2 Comments

    Today was one of them days. I had an appointment with the endocrinologist ~ stupid nonexistent thyroid is making me crazy again. After talking to the doctor, we’ve decided the best course of action is to lower my meds and try to get my thyroid levels under control. But you know what was bothering me more than my thyroid {or lack there of} this morning? My hair. Yes, y’all, I was having the mother of bad hair days today. I couldn’t even focus on the doctor’s questions because I was thinking about the crazy mop that was sitting on my head. I tried a new hair product and was less…

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    Daenel

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    Shoe Style Saturday

    31 March 2012 / 4 Comments

    I didn’t really do much this week… The hubs got his car back, so we are once again a two car family. Happiness. I think we were both driving each other nuts. I know there are families who share a car and it works for them but I’ve had my own car since I was 20, this was hard. Yesterday, I finally got to see a Keurig in action. A friend of mine invited me to her house for coffee and a movie, and she used her Keurig. OK, that thing is quick! And the coffee was delish. I had a flavor called “The Donut Shop”, which I sweetened with…

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    Brown Mary Janes {Shoe Style Saturday}

    24 March 2012 / 4 Comments

    Omg, yesterday was crazy! Between the rain and the hail, I thought for sure we were gonna have to build an ark. Didn’t get a chance to see the pictures of the hail that I posted? Check them out by going here. Seriously, I have never seen hail that big before. I’m surprised someone wasn’t knocked out. But I did learn one thing, after a storm, you sometimes see the most beautiful skies. And other times they’re just eerie and ominous. Don’t believe me? Go here to check it out. Anyway, the hubs and I ran errands. We’re down to one car while his is getting fixed… Y’all, it’s been…

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    Brown Wedges {Shoe Style Saturday}

    17 March 2012 / 4 Comments

    I decided to bring it back… Shoe Style Saturday. I just love shoes too much to ignore them. Today my shoes are supposed to be taking me to choir rehearsal for a sound check but I’m still fighting this stupid cold. Seriously, I’ve been sick off and on since the first week of March, when will this end? So my shoes and I will be spending our day at home, on the sofa with the remote in hand. Where will your shoes take you today? To participate in Shoe Style Saturday, all you have to do is take a picture of your shoes post them to your blog leave a…

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    Shoe Style Saturday

    16 December 2011 / 4 Comments

    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!

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    Shoe Style Saturday

    8 October 2011 / 9 Comments

    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!

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    Shoe Style Saturday

    17 September 2011 / 6 Comments

    Hot summer nights fading into cool autumn days… 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!

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    2 July 2011 / 8 Comments

    “Take me with you,” they whispered seductively from the store shelf.

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    25 June 2011 / 4 Comments

    A few years ago, a friend of mine sent me a postcard that said:  “Change your shoes, change your mood.”  I thought it was absolutely brilliant.  Whenever I put on these shoes, I feel young, flirty and fun.  I don’t wear them often, just enough to remind myself that there’s still a young, flirty and fun woman under all the mom stuff… Do you have a pair of shoes that are mood changers? 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…

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    Shoe Style Saturday

    10 June 2011 / 7 Comments

    I like trendy things but as a mother of four teenagers who are always eating, I don’t have the money nor the inclination to spend hundreds of dollars on a pair of thong sandals. So I was happy when I saw these little bronze cuties as Dollar General the other day. They cost $4!!!! They may not last me for years like some of my other shoes, heck, they may not even last me the summer but they’re cute and comfortable and I’m going to enjoy wearing them with my peasant skirts for as long as I can. What trend would you like to try this summer? To participate in…

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