Elizabeth B.

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A New Classic: The Paper Bag Christmas

Elizabeth B. posted an article on - Nov 23, 2009, 11:16 pm
A year ago I was invited to read and review my first book for Hachette Book Group. I enjoyed the book, and thought it was worth re-posting, especially for those of you who enjoy reading Christmas stor...
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Christmas Movies

Elizabeth B. posted an article on - Nov 22, 2009, 12:04 am
I am a member of the Etsy Bloggers Street Team, and twice a month there is a blog carnival suggested by a member. This month Mystic Wynd is helping us get into the spirit by sharing our favorite holid...
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Pink Saturday & Blue Monday

Elizabeth B. posted an article on - Nov 21, 2009, 12:31 am
It's a first for me, combining Beverly's Pink Saturday with Sally's Blue Monday. I know many people participate in both, so here you'll get a 2fer! You'll understand the reason for...
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My First Tassel!

Elizabeth B. posted an article on - Nov 20, 2009, 12:52 am
On Tuesday there was a Tassel Party at It's So Very Cheri. I had intended to participate, but got caught up with things and wasn't able. I made my tassel on Wednesday, and here's how I did...
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Covering Up for Thanksgiving

Elizabeth B. posted an article on - Nov 18, 2009, 5:29 pm
It's the last Vintage Thingies Thursday before Thanksgiving! Will you be here next week? You know I will! I still can't decide if I will post something vintage Thanksgiving or Christmas, but y...
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Getting So Much Done!

Elizabeth B. posted an article on - Nov 16, 2009, 11:11 pm
Do you get more done on a project or chore if you do it alone, or with help? For me, I used to get more done by myself, but since my health problems, of course it's easier with help. I have people...
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Even Smurfs are Celebrating!

Elizabeth B. posted an article on - Nov 15, 2009, 11:10 pm
It's Blue Monday and this week I have a silly little stroll down memory lane for you. The Smurfs were very popular when I was a kid. They had their morning cartoon and lots of merchandise, simila...
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Nine Dragons: a review

Elizabeth B. posted an article on - Nov 14, 2009, 11:41 pm
LAPD Detective Harry Bosch is back in Michael Connolly's latest, Nine Dragons, and he is as intense as ever. While investigating a robbery and murder in a liquor store, Harry and his partner Ignac...
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Bottle Brush Trees in Pink!

Elizabeth B. posted an article on - Nov 13, 2009, 11:24 pm
I was going to save this Pink Saturday post until after Thanksgiving; but realized it might be too late by then. What glorious PINK things could I be showing that would be out of date that quickly? So...
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Vintage Leaf Jewelry

Elizabeth B. posted an article on - Nov 11, 2009, 11:35 pm
For this week's Vintage Thingies Thursday I have some more of my mother's 1950s/60s jewelry to share. I thought I'd go with leaves, since they have all fallen off the trees around here!For...
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The Fab Miss B

Elizabeth B. posted an article on - Nov 9, 2009, 10:34 pm
The Fab Miss B is the Featured Blogger for the Etsy Bloggers Street Team this month. Becky has two etsy shops as well as a blog where she writes about her adventures in seeking out vintage items and h...
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Blue Greetings

Elizabeth B. posted an article on - Nov 8, 2009, 11:18 pm
Happy Blue Monday! I missed a couple of weeks, but I am back and rarin' to go. A friend of mine became an Auntie this weekend. She is wicked excited of course, as was I when I first became an Aun...
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Giveaways All Over the Place

Elizabeth B. posted an article on - Nov 7, 2009, 11:05 pm
There's a bunch of great giveaways going on in the Blogosphere right now. Folks are celebrating birthdays, bloggy anniversaries, reaching goals, all sorts of things! Check some of them out if you ...
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Fluffy Pink Hair Dryer

Elizabeth B. posted an article on - Nov 6, 2009, 11:55 pm
Happy Pink Saturday! Before showing my own pink, I'd like to introduce you to Riet, from Riet's Photoblog. She lives in The Netherland, and I love her photos of the canals and the juxtapositio...
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What to Do, What to Do?

Elizabeth B. posted an article on - Nov 5, 2009, 9:08 pm
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It's here again, Christmas preparation time. Since I'm not hosting Thanksgiving, I'll just skip ahead. Many things to ponder: Will I put up ...
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PA Dutch Recipes & Designs

Elizabeth B. posted an article on - Nov 4, 2009, 5:50 pm
For some reason, whenever I think of the Amish, or Pennsylvania Dutch country, I imagine it in autumn: harvesting, quilts hanging on the line, making apple butter, and all sorts of good things. For Vi...
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Improvements All Around

Elizabeth B. posted an article on - Nov 3, 2009, 9:00 pm
I had a great day yesterday! Every other Tuesday I drive an hour and half into Boston to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute to see my oncologist. They do blood work, look at all my skin issues, and lis...
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Miss Harper Can Do It: a review

Elizabeth B. posted an article on - Nov 1, 2009, 11:52 pm

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I always like "finding" an author when they publish their first novel, and blogging has made that so much easier. During Book Blogger Appreciation Week...
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It's a Halloween Parade!

Elizabeth B. posted an article on - Oct 31, 2009, 8:15 pm

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Happy November 1st; I hope everyone had a fabulous Halloween. I had a first, NOT ONE trick-or-treater; I usually get 2 or 3. What shall I do with all o...
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Pink Rosebuds

Elizabeth B. posted an article on - Oct 30, 2009, 11:52 pm
tweetmeme_style = 'compact';Welcome to another Pink Saturday, a happy day to share all things pink. Beverly @ How Sweet the Sound is our hostess for this weekly meme, which regularly has more ...
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Variety Pack of Projects

Elizabeth B. posted an article on - Oct 30, 2009, 12:15 am

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I'm participating in Finished for Friday at Lit & Laundry this week. I am a sporadic participant, as I am a great procrastinator! I've complete...
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Spooktacular VTT

Elizabeth B. posted an article on - Oct 28, 2009, 6:40 pm

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WOOO! WOOO! In two days it will be Halloween and all the ghosties and goblins will be out and about. Let's see what vintage goodies have come out o...
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Perfect Timing

Elizabeth B. posted an article on - Oct 27, 2009, 10:44 am

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Perfect Timingby Jill Mansell is the first book I am reviewing for Sourcebooks, and I really enjoyed the breezy story of a young woman re-inventing her...
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Book Blogger Help Needed!

Elizabeth B. posted an article on - Oct 25, 2009, 1:53 am

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OK, Folks, I'm doing a much-needed re-evaluation of my blog, as well as how I occupy daily life and trying not to waste time, which is my greatest ...
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A BOO-tiful Pink Saturday!

Elizabeth B. posted an article on - Oct 23, 2009, 10:35 pm

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Yay! It's Pink Saturday, which will hopefully brighten the yucky, cold, rainy day we are having here in the Boston area. One week from today is Hal...
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Good Little, Bad Little Girl

Elizabeth B. posted an article on - Oct 21, 2009, 8:13 pm

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Yay!! It's Vintage Thingies Thursday, hosted by Suzanne at ColoradoLady!This week I have a Little Golden Book that was well loved by my sister, as...
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New England Mixer

Elizabeth B. posted an article on - Oct 19, 2009, 7:30 pm

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New England Bloggers is a group I began hosting in January 2009. We have grown to over 100 members, and I suggested a "mixer" of visiting other member...
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Prison Blues

Elizabeth B. posted an article on - Oct 18, 2009, 11:04 pm

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Whew! I haven't blogged in a week, except for a fast re-post for Vintage Thingies Thursday. I've been in lock-down, known to many as Brigham & ...
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Welcome to Vintage Thingies Thursday, hosted by Suzanne @Colorado Lady....

Elizabeth B. posted an article on - Oct 14, 2009, 12:39 pm
Welcome to Vintage Thingies Thursday, hosted by Suzanne @Colorado Lady. Since it is now October, many people are thinking about Halloween decorations. I don't do a lot of Halloween decorating, I&#...
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Sailing the Ocean Blue

Elizabeth B. posted an article on - Oct 11, 2009, 11:03 pm

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Happy Blue Monday with a Columbus Day theme! We all know that Columbus "sailed the ocean BLUE in 1492", so I thought I'd share some Columbus inform...
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Face Painting

Elizabeth B. posted an article on - Oct 9, 2009, 10:58 pm
Welcome to Pink Saturday, hosted by Beverly @ How Sweet the Sound. It's amazing to see all of the different pink things that are out there when you just start looking. Before my post, I want to le...
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The Boleyn Wife

Elizabeth B. posted an article on - Oct 8, 2009, 8:26 pm
I admit it. I am rolling along in the current amore for historical novels of the Tudors and Plantagenets. During BBAW I was lucky enough to win The Boleyn Wifeby Brandy Purdy. A minor character in mo...
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Creepy Vintage Halloween Cards

Elizabeth B. posted an article on - Oct 7, 2009, 7:10 pm

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Happy Vintage Thingies Thursday: Halloween Edition! I have images from some vintage postcards that I find particularly creepy. Two are cards I own and ...
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Celebutantes: lots of fun!

Elizabeth B. posted an article on - Oct 6, 2009, 10:42 pm

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I just finished Celebutantes the first novel from Amanda Goldberg and Ruthanna Khalighi Hopper. It was a quick, fun read, in most ways standard chick-l...
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Beautiful Blue Wedding

Elizabeth B. posted an article on - Oct 4, 2009, 11:04 pm

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Before my official Blue Monday post, I'd like to announce that the winner of the Halloween bracelet is Lani from Who Knew? Reviews. I attended the ...
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It's That Time Again

Elizabeth B. posted an article on - Oct 3, 2009, 1:50 am

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Before I share my pink Saturday, I have an announcement. First, the giveaway for the Halloween bracelet ends Sunday night. Click on the picture in the ...
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The Lost Symbol: a review

Elizabeth B. posted an article on - Oct 1, 2009, 10:04 pm

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During Book Blogger Appreciation Week last month, I was fortunate to win a couple of prizes, one of which was The Lost Symbolby Dan Brown, courtesy of ...
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Mysterious, Sexy, & Powerful!

Elizabeth B. posted an article on - Sep 30, 2009, 7:24 pm

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I went to college in Cambridge, MA, a city where it is important to have stylish street cred, and where people walk everywhere. This was the mid-80s, t...
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Forever Yours by Patricia Hebert

Elizabeth B. posted an article on - Sep 29, 2009, 11:32 pm
tweetmeme_style = 'compact';I just finished a wonderful book by Massachusetts author, Patricia Hebert. The title is Forever Yours which gave me the impression it is a romance; which is sort of...
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Halloween Inspiration

Elizabeth B. posted an article on - Sep 29, 2009, 3:31 am

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As I said in yesterday's post, the trees here are just not turning the gorgeous, vibrant reds, yellows, and oranges of most autumns. Instead they&#...
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Lotsa Blue Beads with a Giveaway

Elizabeth B. posted an article on - Sep 27, 2009, 11:38 pm


Happy Blue Monday my friends! I hope you all had a fantabulous weekend. We had yucky weather here on Sunday, and the leaves do not seem to be changing colors as vibrantly as usual. They a...
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Pink Halloween Babies!

Elizabeth B. posted an article on - Sep 25, 2009, 11:07 pm
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It's Pink Saturday again, and finally getting a little autumnal here in the Boston area. Last week I visited storyteller @ Happily Retired Gal, ...
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Lots Done, Not a Lotta Pictures

Elizabeth B. posted an article on - Sep 24, 2009, 8:56 pm

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What a busy week! Probably the fastest of the last year. Sunday I had a booth at my first craft fair, which I shared with you on Tuesday's post. Th...
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More Cookin' Images

Elizabeth B. posted an article on - Sep 23, 2009, 6:05 pm

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A couple of weeks ago for Vintage Thingies Thursday I shared Betty Crocker's Dinner for Two from 1958. It has so many amazingly fun images that I o...
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The Imposter's Daughter

Elizabeth B. posted an article on - Sep 22, 2009, 8:03 pm

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I recently won a book from Supahmommy that I signed up for only because the cover intrigued me. I admit it, I only skimmed to see what it was about. Su...
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Day at the Fair

Elizabeth B. posted an article on - Sep 21, 2009, 7:48 pm

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WOW! What a day I had on Sunday at the Franklin Harvest Festival! It was a gorgeous day, sunny, light breezes, temperature in the mid-70s, wonderful fo...
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Just a Leetle Crack

Elizabeth B. posted an article on - Sep 21, 2009, 2:03 am
Happy, Happy Blue Monday folks! Hope your skies are as bright a blue as mine today!
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I have this gorgeous blue pitcher to share with you. The vines on...
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What a Week!

Elizabeth B. posted an article on - Sep 19, 2009, 11:58 pm
I don't usually write a weekly or even a monthly wrap-up, but this past week seems to be calling out for recognition. For myself personally I made tons of cards, bracelets, earrings and Santa orn...
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Gearing Up!

Elizabeth B. posted an article on - Sep 18, 2009, 11:08 pm
This is my third attempt to write this post, so I am a little frustrated. I never have technical difficulties with blogger, but tonight it has wiped my post clean twice when I clicked Save. If it does...
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Princesses Never Age

Elizabeth B. posted an article on - Sep 16, 2009, 9:04 pm
It's Book Blogger Appreciation Week, so all of my posts are reading related in some way this week. For Blue Monday I shared my Blue Fairy Book from my childhood, which has such wonderful illustrat...
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