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<a href="http://pinterest.com/andcoastalcharm/">{Pinterest}</a>Caryn Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00812602261545965829noreply@blogger.comBlogger162125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5797359356617943006.post-512267503716477352014-12-21T20:57:00.001-08:002014-12-21T20:57:08.711-08:00{12 Days of Christmas} Winter Solstice<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Only 4 days left until Christmas, which means... today is <i>Winter Solstice</i>, or the first official day of winter. I love when we pass solstice because it means that the days begin to grow longer again. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">I don't know about you, but I am very excited for these holidays and the many plans I have with my family and friends over the next week, and then New Year's is coming! This is one of my favorite times of the year and I absolutely am looking forward to it all! There are so many traditions that my family and I choose to partake in that give this time of the year a certain structure and nostalgia that I just love.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">I'm most looking forward to reading The Night Before Christmas and popping open our Christmas crackers on Christmas Eve. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;"><i>p.s. I accidentally skipped one of the days of Christmas yesterday, so I will have lots to post tomorrow!</i></span></div>
Caryn Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00812602261545965829noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5797359356617943006.post-16255255896424482642014-12-19T19:52:00.000-08:002014-12-19T19:52:11.046-08:00{12 Days of Christmas} Stocking Stuffers<div style="margin: 0 auto; width: 500px;">
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.shareasale.com/m-pr.cfm?merchantID=43745&userID=889692&productID=547204213" target="_blank">Sip Back and Listen Flask</a> // <a href="http://www.shareasale.com/m-pr.cfm?merchantID=43745&userID=889692&productID=548860885" target="_blank">It's a Done Meal Kitchen Timer</a> //<a href="http://www.shareasale.com/m-pr.cfm?merchantID=43745&userID=889692&productID=548750749" target="_blank">Anchor the Call Mug</a> // <a href="http://www.shareasale.com/m-pr.cfm?merchantID=43745&userID=889692&productID=557400647" target="_blank">Home Sweet Houseboat Wall Hook</a> //
<a href="http://www.shareasale.com/m-pr.cfm?merchantID=43745&userID=889692&productID=556230455" target="_blank">All Along the Watts Tower Flashlight</a> // <a href="http://www.modcloth.com/shop/tabletop/sippin-in-the-stars-flask-set" target="_blank">Sippin' in the Stars Flask Set</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Christmas is coming - only 6 days away! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">I've compiled some of my favorite things from Modcloth for stocking stuffers - most of these gifts are under $20! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">As you can see, there are many coastal-theme (read: anchors and lighthouses, my favorites) items as well as flasks/drinking items, which I know my friends would love! </span><br />
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Caryn Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00812602261545965829noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5797359356617943006.post-6250835183058414082014-12-18T14:36:00.001-08:002014-12-18T14:36:55.692-08:00{12 Days of Christmas} Books!<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">This book is absolutely beautiful - I know that I appreciate looking at it (possibly) more than my preschoolers. It's a fun one to sing and see if they can remember the words, too - not to mention, it's a Christmas classic. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">This one is great! The words are personalized to fit a certain location (in this case, Santa Cruz) but they have them for many locations all over! This one is long so I would recommend it for older children aged 5-8. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><i>Pete the Cat</i> is always a preschool favorite, and this time of year, Pete saves Christmas! Santa is ill and cannot deliver gifts, so Pete takes care of the situation in a very silly and fun way. Very cute read.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">This is a Christmas classic written almost <i>200 years ago</i>! Crazy to think about, but I always remember curling up in my father's lap and listening to him read this every Christmas eve. It was one of my favorite traditions and I miss it terribly. This is probably my favorite Christmas poem/book ever.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">What are some of your favorite Christmas books?</span></div>
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Caryn Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00812602261545965829noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5797359356617943006.post-61516431057655136302014-12-17T18:53:00.003-08:002014-12-17T18:53:41.322-08:00{12 Days of Christmas} Cheesy Mashed Potatoes <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">I chose to pair these delicious cheesy mashed potatoes with turkey meatloaf (<a href="http://masonjarsandcoastalcharm.blogspot.com/2013/10/recipe-turkey-meatloaf.html" target="_blank">recipe</a>) and baked asparagus spears. It was delicious!</span></div>
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Caryn Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00812602261545965829noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5797359356617943006.post-33303338511959349162014-12-16T19:16:00.000-08:002014-12-16T19:16:05.848-08:00{12 Days of Christmas} Peanut Butter Cookies<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">This is my absolute favorite cookie to make and to enjoy!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">It is always a favorite at Christmas parties and my friends always ask me to make them these cookies. </span></div>
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Caryn Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00812602261545965829noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5797359356617943006.post-46791047497597273562014-12-15T14:52:00.000-08:002014-12-15T14:52:22.204-08:00{12 Days of Christmas} Ornaments<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">'Staching through the snow; London Calling!<br /><br /><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Oh, Christmas Tree...</span></b><br /><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My tree has been up since before Thanksgiving, but I finally finished putting on the lights and ornaments just this weekend! Every time I think I'm done, I find another box of ornaments! I'm sharing a few of my favorites.<br />Above is the moustache, which came in a "Gentleman-Theme" box, also containing a pipe and a pocketwatch. Next to it is my London ornament, which was, unfortunately, not purchased in London. Someday it will be replaced with a London ornament that is actually from London!</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"> This ornament is one of my favorites: it's Paris-theme, glittery, and has kraft paper and twine involved?! All of my favorite things! I made sure this one was front and center. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">This is the newest ornament added to my collection, bought over Thanksgiving on my trip to Yosemite. It was a gift purchased for me at the Ahwahnee Hotel and I love it! </span></div>
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Caryn Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00812602261545965829noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5797359356617943006.post-17587830341266021992014-12-14T18:18:00.000-08:002014-12-14T18:18:27.829-08:00{12 Days of Christmas} Decorations<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">I absolutely love decorating for Christmas. It's one of the best times of the year; the house has all of these trees, lights, shiny ornaments, stockings... There's so much to look at and decorate with! My living room is a light turquoise so I tend to go with a coastal Christmas theme in there, as pictured above. All of the ornaments are ocean-related or teal/blue/green. There's a starfish, jellyfish, whale, pufferfish, and dolphins!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Above that mini-tree, I hang my stockings on the wall (unfortunately, I lack a mantel) and my favorite Christmas sign! The stocking on the left was hand-made by my grandmother and the one on the right is my father's; he was born a week before Christmas and got to go home in a baby-sized stocking! These are two of my most-loved possessions. </span></div>
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<br />Caryn Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00812602261545965829noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5797359356617943006.post-74054848400785134662014-12-13T12:05:00.000-08:002014-12-13T12:05:45.974-08:00{12 Days of Christmas} Boat Parade 2014<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This year, I attended the Santa Cruz Harbor's boat parade for the second year in a row. This time I went with a large group of friends (my Santa Cruz family!) and had a lot of fun. It was very chilly down at the harbor. There weren't as many boats this year, and many were the same as last year, so that was kind of disappointing, but going to a boat parade at Christmas has been a tradition for me my whole life. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I really liked the jelly fish boat (pictured above) and my favorite from last year was back: Rudolph the Red-Nose Rein-boat! <span style="font-size: x-small;">See <a href="http://masonjarsandcoastalcharm.blogspot.com/2013/12/christmas-boat-parade-northern.html" target="_blank">this post</a> for the picture.</span> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Overall, it was a lot of fun to enjoy the boat parade tradition with new and old friends, who have become my family.</span></div>
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<br />Caryn Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00812602261545965829noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5797359356617943006.post-26364020299144232982014-12-09T18:47:00.002-08:002014-12-09T18:47:52.186-08:00Family Trip: {Yosemite, part one}<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">El Capitan<br /><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Over Thanksgiving, I had the opportunity to stay with my grandfather in his house outside of Mariposa, a small town near the entrance of Yosemite. So, on Black Friday, I took my brand new camera, my family, and drove up the mountains into Yosemite National Park.<br />Our first stop was El Capitan, a beautiful granite rock formation. It was so tall! It was also quite chilly, seeing as it was late November. There was even a little bit of snow on the ground. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Yosemite Chapel - frost on the ground!<br /><br /><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It was a wonderful experience - I can't wait to go back and explore some more, when it's a little bit warmer. I think snow is gorgeous but I much prefer it when I'm curled up (wearing fuzzy socks) next to a warm fire with a good book.<br /><br />I have some pictures of the historic Ahwahnee Hotel in Yosemite to come!<br />Have you ever been in Yosemite?<br /><i>xoxo</i></span></td></tr>
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<br />Caryn Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00812602261545965829noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5797359356617943006.post-66690462791810633852014-11-20T17:58:00.001-08:002014-11-20T17:58:48.723-08:00Giving Thanks {my home}<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">I am thankful for so many things, and people, and events in my life.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">My new home, Santa Cruz, has been a tough transition, but I am so, so glad to live here. The beach is so close to my house, so I get to go there all the time. I have the opportunity to see wildlife (like my favorite animals- otters!!!) and collect shells. Whenever I need a break, to calm down, to clear my head... The beach is where I go. It has become a tremendous part of my daily life, and I am so grateful to live where I do.</span></div>
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Caryn Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00812602261545965829noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5797359356617943006.post-3051772942455758402014-11-13T18:27:00.005-08:002014-11-13T18:28:40.335-08:00An extremely belated {Halloween Costume} post!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This year, I decided to dress up as my<i> favorite</i> Disney character - <b>Minnie Mouse</b>! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It was a relatively cheap costume because I already had all of the accessories; I found the dress and knew I could throw together my costume in a snap. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.forever21.com/Product/Product.aspx?br=F21&category=DRESS&productid=2000059119" target="_blank">Dress - Forever 21, $14.80</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This was a simple but fun costume to put together that everyone loved! Especially me:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hope everyone had a fun Halloween! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Tell me what you dressed up as in the comments.</span><br />
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Caryn Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00812602261545965829noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5797359356617943006.post-13541385563112431522014-11-13T17:42:00.000-08:002014-11-13T17:42:06.232-08:00{Give, Laugh, Love}: Modcloth Holidays<br />
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Caryn Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00812602261545965829noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5797359356617943006.post-28524077720288867332014-11-02T14:38:00.001-08:002014-11-02T14:38:28.664-08:00Caramel Apples and {Butterbeer} - Recipe!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Ever since reading Harry Potter, and then watching the movies, and then enviously looking at all those wonderful Instagram photos of Butterbeer from the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, I have wanted to try a butterbeer. I love butterscotch, foamy drinks, and wishing I was a wizard (alas, I am only a muggle). It has been my dream to either go to Florida and try it for myself, or to make it at home. Since Florida is currently out of the budget, I looked for lots of recipes on <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/andcoastalcharm/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a>, and I'm sure to try others in the future, but this one was the easiest!</div>
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We bought some Granny Smith Apples and Kraft caramel bits, popped the caramel bits onto the stove for a little while and then dipped our cut apples into it - <i><b>delicious</b></i>!</div>
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<br />Caryn Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00812602261545965829noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5797359356617943006.post-54527328462943457772014-10-30T14:36:00.000-07:002014-10-30T14:36:10.226-07:00Nautical {Pumpkins}<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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We went to the<a href="http://masonjarsandcoastalcharm.blogspot.com/2014/10/pumpkin-patch.html" target="_blank"> pumpkin patch</a> the other day, and then carved them and it was so much fun! I will warn you all though, carving pumpkins with an extremely food-motivated dog becomes a very difficult task. There was a dog in my face, my arms were elbow-deep in pumpkin guts, and the Nightmare Before Christmas was playing loudly in the background. </div>
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I really love how my pumpkin turned out! I wanted to carve nautical pumpkins last year when I moved to Santa Cruz, but I ended up with a super cute white fairy tale pumpkin that I just didn't have it in me to carve. Now, I am so excited to say that I have had my nautical pumpkin carving experience! </div>
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I love <i>love</i> <b>love</b> my anchor pumpkin!</div>
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Caryn Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00812602261545965829noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5797359356617943006.post-14815591961786314152014-10-29T22:17:00.004-07:002014-10-29T22:17:46.346-07:00{Pumpkin Patch}<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I was fortunate enough to head back to the same pumpkin patch I fell in love with last year. This year I went with my new housemate, who loves Halloween just as much as I do, and my old housemate, who went along so she could have an Autumnal experience with us. It was such a beautiful day and there were so many types and sizes of pumpkins to choose from!</div>
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This pumpkin patch is just <b><span style="font-size: x-small;">so darn cute</span></b>, I had to come back this year!</div>
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I will be continuing to return here because I think it's about time I start establishing some traditions in my new town. (Is it still okay to call my town <i>new </i>after living here for a year and a half?) There's more posts to come: </div>
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We just carved the pumpkins into an anchor and a lighthouse! </div>
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Caryn Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00812602261545965829noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5797359356617943006.post-37428157902105126252014-10-19T13:16:00.000-07:002014-10-19T13:16:51.608-07:00Oh, {Happy} Day!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Last month, I had the privilege of standing next to my best friend as she said, "I do." It was really a fun and beautiful wedding in the heart of the Santa Cruz mountains. Surrounded by redwood trees, some that are over 1,700 years old, we were able to celebrate love and happiness and a new beginning. It was magical and I am absolutely happy for them both!</div>
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My job that morning was to grab the most important meal of the day: breakfast! We had to do the whole bride-to-be Starbucks cup thing, of course! Then everyone else wanted theirs to say what their importance was today - my personal favorite was my mom's "Mother of the Maid of Honor" cup - those poor baristas spent as much time writing as they did making our drinks!</div>
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Her dress was absolutely gorgeous, and she looked stunning. I'm so proud of the woman that she is and so happy that she found someone to share her life with - he is so sweet to her! </div>
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Oh, so happy!</div>
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Caryn Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00812602261545965829noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5797359356617943006.post-54783516786500151292014-08-07T17:48:00.000-07:002014-08-07T17:48:32.530-07:00Miss {Bee}<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Lately, I've been feeling very cared for and special - it's a great feeling and I'm savoring it because it has been a while. It's certainly a good way to end the summer. I start my fall classes online next week, and the one class I'm taking at a campus starts the first week of September. I'm ready for Autumn but also quite sad to see the Summer go. </div>
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These last few weeks of Summer, I hope to be able to spend lots of time with my friends, my new love, and my family. The second weekend in September, I will be a maid of honor in a wedding.</div>
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It's all quite exciting, but hard to keep anxiety to a minimum! </div>
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So I will just continue to "bee" me and enjoy the summer while it lasts, because there's a whole lot headed my way this Fall!</div>
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Oh, and in other news: I was totally spoiled by my mother, who bought me this Heidi Daus ring:</div>
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It's a bit gaudy for my usual taste, but it's a bumble bee so I'm totally into it. </div>
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What are you up to these last few weeks of Summer?</div>
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Caryn Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00812602261545965829noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5797359356617943006.post-74025795261924642102014-08-01T15:07:00.000-07:002014-08-01T15:07:29.051-07:00Bridal Shower {part 2}<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">He stole her <b>heart</b>. So she stole his<i> last name</i>. </span></div>
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Yesterday, I made<a href="http://masonjarsandcoastalcharm.blogspot.com/2014/07/bridal-shower-part-1.html" target="_blank"> this post</a> about the bridal shower I threw for my friend, Kimberly. Seeing as I had a certain vision in mind, but also having a budget, I had to improvise. </div>
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Instead of buying certain things, especially things I saw on Etsy, I made them myself. Firstly, the sign above! I saw a similar sign in San Francisco on a trip and kicked myself for not purchasing it when I was there. It would be perfect for the bridal shower and eventually, the wedding. My mother was particularly sad that we didn't buy it, so I ran to the local art supply store and decided to make it myself! </div>
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It ended up being a big hit during the shower, and a bunch of people want one now.</div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A couple of weeks ago, I threw a<b> bridal shower</b> for one of my best friends, who is getting married in early September. It was a little bit stressful, but I also had a lot of fun figuring out all the little details to make this bridal shower as special as the bride in whose honor it was being thrown. </span></div>
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Caryn Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00812602261545965829noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5797359356617943006.post-57975937534561508592014-07-29T19:44:00.000-07:002014-07-29T19:44:22.123-07:00{Dog Days} of Summer<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The sun beating down, the waves crashing on the sand, barbecues, bonfires, pool parties, water balloon fights... Summer is here, and I don't want to waste what small amount of Summer we have left. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I've been spending an hour or so every day lounging on the beach, reading, playing in the water, and relaxing. I've been making sure to find a small part of every day to relish in happiness. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I've found love recently, and I honestly think it's because I've started to take the time to appreciate a small part of every day. When I take the time to appreciate the beauty around me, I'm reminded that I'm beautiful and worthy of love, and so are the many people around me.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you aren't taking the time to appreciate your life every day, I highly suggest it. It's very much worth it.</span></div>
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Caryn Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00812602261545965829noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5797359356617943006.post-30015499419388957392014-07-28T07:43:00.000-07:002014-07-28T07:43:57.766-07:00Quote of the Week: {July 28, 2014)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">"Deep Summer is when laziness finds respectability." </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It's summertime and it's easy to find things to do, but sometimes, when the weather's so warm, all you want to do is walk on the beach or lay out in the warm sun. I have definitely been indulging in both of those things, and enjoying it profoundly. Being lazy in the middle of Summer is not something to be ashamed of, it's expected. Relax a bit, find somewhere that you like and enjoy just being there. </span></div>
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Caryn Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00812602261545965829noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5797359356617943006.post-1282194490075449212014-07-27T19:58:00.001-07:002014-07-27T19:58:55.747-07:00Beach {Bonfire}<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A few weeks ago, I made a post about all of the things I hoped to do this summer, and having a beach bonfire was on <a href="http://masonjarsandcoastalcharm.blogspot.com/2014/06/summer-bucket-list.html" target="_blank">this list</a>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Well, we had a bonfire, and although there was only a few of us there, it was a lot of fun! We created the wonderfully delicious <b>Reese's S'more</b> above, and <i>oh my gosh</i> I will never go back to regular s'mores. The reese's s'more is just too good! </span></div>
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Tonight, I'm going to my first beach bonfire since moving to Santa Cruz last summer! I can't believe I haven't had a bonfire yet but I'm hoping tonight's goes well! It's going to be a pretty small group but I'm still very excited! I'm about to curl my hair <span style="font-size: xx-small;">(it holds! Even with wind! Amazing!)</span> and then pick out a cute but (hopefully) warm outfit for tonight! </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Then it's time for firewood and s'mores!</span></div>
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<i>xoxo</i></div>
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Caryn Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00812602261545965829noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5797359356617943006.post-35871743154386941372014-06-16T15:06:00.002-07:002014-06-16T15:06:56.818-07:00Summer {Bucket List}<div style="text-align: center;">
1. Bonfire!</div>
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2. Make 2 new recipes from <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/andcoastalcharm/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a>!</div>
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3. Throw the most kick-butt bridal shower</div>
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4. Go to a concert!</div>
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5. Midnight movie premiere</div>
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6. Watch the sunrise</div>
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7. California State Fair</div>
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8. Lose 20 more pounds<span style="font-size: xx-small;"> (I'm down 20 already!)</span></div>
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9. Have a picnic</div>
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10. Meet someone new!</div>
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Some of these came from my <a href="http://masonjarsandcoastalcharm.blogspot.com/p/101-in-1000.html" target="_blank">101 things in 1,001 days</a> challenge, and others are random, but I hope to be able to accomplish these all by September!</div>
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What's on your summer bucket list?</div>
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<i>xoxo</i></div>
Caryn Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00812602261545965829noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5797359356617943006.post-4755939591538894022014-06-09T14:15:00.003-07:002014-06-09T14:15:53.608-07:00June is here! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hello, everyone! </div>
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June is here, and with it comes summer! For most places, that means warm, summer weather, but here it fluctuates between foggy and grey, and hot and sunny. I love that we get such variety all year long. </div>
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I love the feeling in the beginning of summer: hope and joy and readiness for the feel of the sun on our backs.</div>
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It's like anything can happen during summer. </div>
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This summer, I have so many plans and it is certain to fly by! I just hope that I can slow down and enjoy it for a moment or two. I'll post a summer bucket list (many of which will come from my <a href="http://masonjarsandcoastalcharm.blogspot.com/p/101-in-1000.html" target="_blank">101 things in 1,001 days challenge</a>) soon!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Enjoy your summer!</span><br />
What are your plans for this season?<br />
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<i>xoxo</i></div>
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