Do you have a band that gives you intense feelings of nostalgia? That band for me is Copeland. I have been listening to them for 10 years, but if I had to narrow down the nostalgia, I would have to say that Copeland takes me back to 4 years ago the most. When I listen to this band I am filled with intense...

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Tim and I were doing some rearranging in the living room the other day, and it got me thinking... Most of our furniture was either thrifted or handed down to us from family, and though there are some pieces that we want to keep, our living room could use a makeover. So, after everything was put in it's new place, I was inspired...

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Hey friend, I am so excited to share this post with you, today! First, let me explain the reasoning behind using faux succulents instead of the real deal. I have three cats, two of which are still under the age of one. They are VERY curious and love getting into trouble, which makes it difficult for me to have indoor plant life at...

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One of my hobbies is record collecting. I love digging through rows of vinyl at a record store and finding a gem I just have to take home, it's one of my favorite feelings. I also really I love the idea of sharing more tidbits of my life. So, I decided to present a new, weekly feature to Shivers + Crickets. Each Sunday,...

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Happy Solstice, friend! Today we welcome summer with the longest day of 2016, but this year is extra special because we also have a Strawberry Moon accompanying, making this solstice a "summer of love". The last time we saw this happen was in June, 1967 and another one isn't likely to come around again until 2062. How cool, right? A once-in-a-generation experience happening...

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1.Lace up mini dress / 2. Patchwork dress / 3. off-the-shoulder dress / 4.Babydoll dress / 5. Ruffled shift dress One of my favorite things about summer is the dresses! As a girl who hates pants in general, the only way to make it through these 100+ degree days is to throw on a pretty dress. The problem is, my style picks usually out-dream what my wallet can manage....

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I don't know about you, but one of my most treasured hobbies is making playlists and I find that the majority of my lists are themed for seasons. I think I enjoy doing this because of the nostalgia it creates when I hear it again later. Almost every song I have ever listened to has a memory attached to it and I love...

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Lately, life has been pretty hectic for the hubby and I. With starting a new job (and blog), myself, and Tim getting a promotion at work and opening a new restaurant, we haven't had very much time for each other. Today was the first day in a while that we were able to achieve that. One of our favorite things to do together...

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Hello, and welcome! I am so pleased to (finally) be writing this first post and even more excited that you are reading it. If you followed my previous blog, The Desert Poppy, you may be wondering why I am here, bringing you yet another blog... I'm going to be honest, I was feeling as though there was nothing original left for me to...

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