tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-161828839100949252024-03-13T22:00:16.380-05:00The Beautiful ExtrasChristine Hand Joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14524507409659110884noreply@blogger.comBlogger389125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16182883910094925.post-81596229135707839972022-05-30T10:40:00.002-05:002022-05-30T10:59:04.111-05:00This Memorial Day, Let's Honor the Fallen by Ending Gun Violence<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0Psgrtod5CB4i5x2fvTje9LqTW_eawx2GHsp-Ba_P7gtQUiEvOg5mFj5sTvpuQHxnxQBzhpMapWArRScCJCJcMfuUZfSxU6pvWKbOQ4fYy5-6fisM7xMvJs8dhto9l197QMcSAgD2OMh6FhKWeCiy6BoUqO-IesO4COb0yJLi_Iz3wIxwQPuzJwk/s940/Memorial%20day%20Instagram%20post.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="788" data-original-width="940" height="335" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0Psgrtod5CB4i5x2fvTje9LqTW_eawx2GHsp-Ba_P7gtQUiEvOg5mFj5sTvpuQHxnxQBzhpMapWArRScCJCJcMfuUZfSxU6pvWKbOQ4fYy5-6fisM7xMvJs8dhto9l197QMcSAgD2OMh6FhKWeCiy6BoUqO-IesO4COb0yJLi_Iz3wIxwQPuzJwk/w400-h335/Memorial%20day%20Instagram%20post.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">I woke up this Memorial Day thinking not of fallen soldiers, but of fallen children.</p><p>I thought of the 19 children and 2 teachers killed in Uvalde.</p><p>Then I thought of the 10 people killed in a Buffalo, New York supermarket -- parents and grandparents, just going to the grocery store.</p><p>Then I remembered the Taiwanese church shooting in Southern California: 1 dead and 5 injured as they gathered in a place of worship.</p><p>These innocent victims of gun violence and the many others like them have paid the price of our inaction. You might even say they've paid the price of our freedom.</p><p>When I do think of those military men and women who died defending our nation and its values of democracy, liberty, and justice, I can only think, <em>what a waste. </em>Is this what they died to protect?</p><p>When American soldiers gave their lives to defend the United States, did they do so for a nation in which mass shootings are so common as to feel like an ordinary occurrence?</p><p>When our soldiers died to liberate people from authoritarian regimes so that the children in those countries would not have to live in the constant fear of a senseless, bloody death, did they ever believe that children in their own country would face such fears on a regular basis?</p><p>Some of you might object that our soldiers died to defend our constitution, and you would point out that the Second Amendment right to bear arms is part of what they swore to protect. I hear you. I've heard your arguments so often I could recite them in my sleep. But common sense <a href="https://everytownresearch.org/rankings/" target="_blank">gun law reforms will save lives</a>, regardless of our differing interpretations of that amendment.</p><p>We must find <a href="https://thehill.com/news/morning-report/3503693-the-hills-morning-report-bipartisan-group-meets-on-gun-safety-legislation/" target="_blank">bipartisan solutions</a> to gun violence, not only for the sake of our children, but for the sake of the military men and women whose memory we honor today.</p><p>Those in the military wield weapons like the AR-15 so that ordinary citizens don't have to -- so that we can be free to go to church and school and the grocery store in <em>peace</em>.</p><p>Let's honor their sacrifice with our voice and our vote.</p><span><a name='more'></a></span><p>Here's some info on the bipartisan efforts currently underway:</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><b>Where both sides agree on guns: </b><a href="https://www.allsides.com/blog/heres-where-republicans-and-democrats-agree-guns">https://www.allsides.com/blog/heres-where-republicans-and-democrats-agree-guns</a></li><li><b>Discussion of the latest proposed legislation from center, right, and left-leaning news sources:</b></li><ul><li>Center: <a href="https://thehill.com/news/morning-report/3503693-the-hills-morning-report-bipartisan-group-meets-on-gun-safety-legislation/">https://thehill.com/news/morning-report/3503693-the-hills-morning-report-bipartisan-group-meets-on-gun-safety-legislation/</a></li><li>Right: <a href="https://nypost.com/2022/05/29/serious-senate-bipartisan-talks-on-gun-control-underway-murphy/">https://nypost.com/2022/05/29/serious-senate-bipartisan-talks-on-gun-control-underway-murphy/</a></li><li>Left: <a href="https://www.politico.com/news/2022/05/29/chris-murphy-texas-gun-measures-00035856">https://www.politico.com/news/2022/05/29/chris-murphy-texas-gun-measures-00035856</a></li></ul><li><b>The background checks bill:</b> <a href="https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/8/text">https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/8/text</a></li><li><b>Research on gun safety law effectiveness</b>: <a href="https://everytownresearch.org/rankings/">https://everytownresearch.org/rankings/</a></li></ul><p></p><p><br /><br /></p><br />Christine Hand Joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14524507409659110884noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16182883910094925.post-85567227406449099142016-11-23T12:22:00.004-06:002022-05-03T14:27:16.441-05:00Thanks for Reading!Dear friends in the blogosphere,<br />
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If any of you follow me on this space, you've probably noticed my silence over the last part of the year. That's because I decided to focus my blogging, social media, and other internet efforts on my music site, <a href="http://www.christinehand.com/" target="_blank">christinehand.com</a>.<br />
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Since the venue shift, I've recorded a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfsBGj0qcXPif9lZpmgYrJ7KSPRkS4mCG" target="_blank">series of cover song videos</a>, spent time in the studio working on a new album, and added all sorts of fun content to<a href="https://www.facebook.com/ChristineHandMusic/" target="_blank"> facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/christinerhjones/" target="_blank">instagram</a>.<br />
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I loved having "The Beautiful Extras" as a space to share all the fun, beautiful parts of my life that don't necessarily make sense on a music site. But I discovered that I was neglecting my music in the process. I learned a lot with this site about photography, design, and blogging basics, and it was a fun creative outlet during an otherwise dry time. Now it's time to take what I've learned and apply it to my musical endeavors.<br />
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So, I'll keep this site up for the archives, but I hope you'll follow me over at <a href="http://www.christinehand.com/blog-1" target="_blank">http://www.christinehand.com/blog-1</a>. There, you'll find my musings on music and the creative process, you'll see videos and hear clips of new music, and you'll have an opportunity to join my mailing list. I do hope you'll keep in touch that way!<br />
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This spring, I've been enjoying all the seventies and bohemian-inspired clothes I've been seeing around, and I've been itching for summer to come so I can go full-on hippie. In the meantime, though, I've been working some of those seventies' styles into my work wardrobe. Here are three of my favorite seventies-inspired looks for work.<br />
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Look #1 features a vintage polyester top I found at a thrift store in Roswell. Say what you will about polyester -- but it retains its new look forever! To make a bold piece like this work for the office/classroom, I added slacks, a cardigan and heels for just a touch of the seventies.</div>
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Look #2 is based on these palazzo pants that I debuted here last spring. The belt, nice blouse, and pointy heels kept things sleek and pulled together. These pants were perfect for the warm, windy weather that day. I stayed cool without having to worry about a dress blowing up in ways that are less than appropriate for a professor. :)<br />
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The final piece is a pretty straightforward carryover from the 70s: the wrap dress. This one has a fun tribal-ish print and it's really comfortable. To make a wrap dress work for me, I always make sure to pin down the top (or wear a camisole underneath). And since this dress hits below my knees, the nude heels helped my legs look a little longer.<br />
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How about you guys? Are any of you planning on embracing the seventies trends this spring?<br />
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<br />Christine Hand Joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14524507409659110884noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16182883910094925.post-70198408979883485132016-03-31T18:32:00.002-05:002016-03-31T18:32:31.668-05:00Spring Road Trip<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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One of my annual traditions is a Girls' Weekend right around the week of spring break. This year, we packed our bags and hit the road for Roswell, New Mexico, and we had a great time exploring antique stores and thrift shops, all sorts of alien and space paraphernalia, and wonderful local food and coffee. There was much laughter, late-night conversations, and carb-binging, and a lovely time was had by all. Here are a few pictures of the fun!<br />
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The UFO museum is cheesy, wonderful, not-to-be-missed fun!<br />
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Though there was a Starbucks in town, I got my coffee fix at<a href="http://stellarcoffeeco.com/" target="_blank"> Stellar Coffee</a>. They made me an excellent cappuccino, which earned them an A in my book. When I tried one friend's blackberry mocha frappe and another friend's iced mango chai latte, they made it to A+ territory. Definitely check this place out if you are in Roswell. While you're downtown and you need refreshments, definitely eat at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/bigdsdowntowndive/" target="_blank">Big D's Downtown Dive.</a> They have great sweet potato fries and this amazing cheese steak. I had a perfect green-chile burger.<br />
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Just one of many examples of alien-themed murals and other art adorning the streets of Roswell.<br />
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Between Easter, teaching at two schools with two different Spring Breaks, and this trip, March has been a little crazy for my schedule. I'm kicking off April with a different kind of crazy as I join friends and fellow artists for <a href="http://www.openingbellcoffee.com/calendar" target="_blank">Opening Bell's</a> tribute to David Bowie on Saturday, April 9. If you're in the Dallas area, we'd love to see you!<br />
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Now it's time for the final 4 outfits of my 2016 14 pieces, 14 outfits for Feb. 14 challenge!<br />
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And here's a recap of all the outfits:<br />
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Wow. Putting all your outfits from the last 2 weeks on a chronological slide show can teach you some things -- like the fact that I wore my glasses 6 days in a row last week. I guess I've had some rushed mornings. Anyway, I hope you all had a lovely weekend and Valentine's Day, and I'm looking forward to this early spring we're enjoying here in Texas. Happy Monday, everyone!<br /><img align="left" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitwNs9ayTQDSsqA-CK7dqFVWUmsiH3UJ7zsN1brE_5RdpZAkrdzIddC1rFx0yE0CJrtUMOHYXF3ov4Pv8KuFjturRfwGNw0qOWWtfMY9oWRT9pzWQPKf6vnU2nJvuYzeTePT9BYPAl3g/w170-h70-no/blogsignature.png" style="border: 0;" /><br />
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Here are the next 5 outfits in my 14x14 for Feb. 14 remix challenge. Tomorrow I'll share the last few outfits and all of them together.<br />
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See you tomorrow for the final outfits. And Happy Valentine's Day!<br />
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From left to right: gray dress, burgundy corduroy pants, boot-cut jeans, red slacks, black skirt, blush blouse, floral top, striped sweater, burgundy button-down, gray chambray button-down, blush pink cardigan, black floral cardigan, grey blazer, burgundy blazer</div>
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And now, here are the first 5 outfits:</div>
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My first instinct is to apologize for my lengthy blog absence, but the truth is, my life and time were pretty maxed out in the tail end of 2015 into the New Year. I love this blog, but it was good for me to cut back while I was busy. So, no apologies -- just a hearty, "Hey! How are you? It's been a while! Let's do coffee!" So, as we sip some coffee together, let me catch you up on some of the highlights from Nov.-Jan.</div>
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At the start of November, I played the most fun concert I've ever done as I performed as part of DBU's faculty recital series. This was the first time they ever had a songwriter perform, so I got to make things up as I went, fusing the classical and singer-songwriter traditions into one amazing show. Since I teach in both English and Music departments, I decided to showcase my songs that fuse literature and music and I ended up with a program of Shakespeare text settings, a Chekov-based dramatic song cycle, and some songs lifted from the pages of the Bible. Adam and my Dad played beautifully on grand piano, guitar, and cajon, and my lovely friend Jenny added some spot-on backing vocals. It was just a blast, because I got to share the different sides of my writing and performing personality that I don't get to explore in your average coffeehouse setting. The whole thing was recorded, but I haven't heard back about the finished product yet. When I do have some audio or video to share, you'll hear about it here.</div>
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Late November was pretty magical because that's when Dallas becomes a flaming autumn wonderland. I spent a lot of time walking our apartment's nature trail, soaking up the gorgeous colors and the perfect weather. </div>
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I also took a lot of walks for the sake of mental health during final paper-grading season. I tripled my class load this semester with some additional adjunct work, and that meant LOTS of papers. I love that our apartment goes all-out for the holidays, as with this fun lighted tree display near the trails.<br />
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Finally, we spent a relaxed Christmas between our two families, with a mini-vacation in Fort Worth right in the middle, where we watched Star Wars, went to two Christmas Eve services and a jazz show, and ate a lot of delicious food. I love Fort Worth!<br />
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We rested a lot in January and prepped for a new semester and a Jackson Browne/Linda Ronstadt cover show, which was one of the best "Dallas Does" shows we've ever been part of!</div>
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We start around 1:17, but trust me, you'll want to hear Julie Anne!<br />
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I also spent part of January revamping my<a href="http://www.christinehand.com/" target="_blank"> music site,</a> and I have some big goals and dreams for that space and my music for 2016. I'm not sure yet how all that stuff will affect this blog, but for now, I want to keep The Beautiful Extras because I love having this space to share my life. And now that it's Valentine's week, I will be sharing my 3rd year of my 14x14 for Feb. 14th remix. (See previous 14x14 remixes <a href="http://thebeautifulextras.blogspot.com/search/label/14x14%20remix" target="_blank">here</a>). So, stay tuned for that. In the meantime, if I'm still a bit slow on the blog, just know that I haven't forgotten you, and you can always follow me on instagram.<br />
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Happy Belated New Year!<br />
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<br />Christine Hand Joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14524507409659110884noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16182883910094925.post-66072139329451758512015-11-01T22:02:00.002-06:002015-11-01T22:02:36.203-06:00Thanks, October!<br />
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Any blog readers know that I've been a horrible blogger this fall. I've never had such a busy semester (except perhaps the semester I defended my dissertation, and then I had given up blogging precisely for that reason.) October seemed like a long month, but at the end of it, I have an extra hour of sleep and some fun pictures.</div>
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So it's September in Texas, which means it's still blazing hot out, but now I need to go to work looking put-together and the idealist in me thinks it's supposed to be some sort of New-England autumn (despite the total lack of logic there) just because it's after Labor Day. How do I reconcile these demands? Lightweight, functional separates in lovely fall colors. My favorite work separate is a neutral pencil skirt. This dark grey ponte pencil skirt is my new favorite. I found it at Nordstrom Rack for under $20. It's the perfect dark grey to match almost everything in my closet. And -- very important -- it's stretchy and comfortable. Here's how I wore it during the day on a Friday for work, and then out for a fun date night that evening.</div>
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This shirt is another new find from my back-to-school shopping. It's perfect for September because it's lightweight and sleeveless but it has an autumnal color scheme. It looks great tucked or untucked and it will layer well with a sweater or blazer when it gets cooler. With my favorite comfortable neutral pumps and a cardigan tossed in my bag for the inevitable AC storm indoors, I was all set for a full day of discussing Sixties film and music, Enlightenment-era literature, and thesis statements (or lack thereof).<br />
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For date night, I just exchanged my pumps for ankle boots and my nice top for a graphic tee -- et voila! -- the perfect date night combo of casual and chic.<br />
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Bonus points -- the ankle boots really bring on the fall feelings, but they are just as cool and comfortable as standard flats. (Especially these, because they have perforations).<br />
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<br />Christine Hand Joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14524507409659110884noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16182883910094925.post-39101761103465599052015-09-13T15:50:00.000-05:002015-09-13T15:50:33.442-05:00It's Been a While...Dear Readers,<br />
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It's been a while since I've posted anything here. Under such silent circumstances, you could well assume that I was experiencing some sort of tragedy or life-altering event, but -- alas! -- I've only been experiencing the extremely busy start of a new school semester on top of all kinds of August/September projects. Here's a little recap:<br />
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I celebrated the end of summer break with more bohemian dressing and a touch of purple in my hair, knowing I'd soon have to store my sandals and put on my pumps for school.<br />
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Getting ready for the return to school was complicated this semester when I gained two new sections of a new-to-me class only two weeks before the start of the semester. While I was (and am) grateful for the additional teaching opportunity and the fun of developing a new course, I suddenly found myself with a <i>lot </i>more to do at the end of summer break than I had planned for. In-between all that planning, I did manage to find a couple of new pieces for my back-to-school outfit:<br />
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And so, the last 3 weeks have been filled with all the challenges of adapting to a new schedule and handling a workload that has tripled since summer, and I'm sad to say that my blog has taken the greatest hit. Here are a few snapshots of my off-duty life from the last few weeks:</div>
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Many of our free days have been devoted to a recording project we are working on with a friend. We're enjoying using DBU's gorgeous studio.</div>
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Molly in the morning. Always lovely. </div>
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I've been making some sermon-inspired "art" with the super-cool ladies of my church as part of our new women's Bible Study.</div>
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The 50th anniversary of this album happened, and we enjoyed a little commemorative listening.</div>
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To celebrate our first date night in <i>way </i>too long, Adam and I went to the Meddlesome Moth in Dallas, where we enjoyed this amazing stained glass, dedicated to key figures of Rock n' Roll.<br />
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Well, that's all I have for today. I'm slowly limping toward our new "normal," and this blog post feels like an important part of that. My posts may continue to be sparse, but I hope to have something for you at least twice a week.<br />
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Thanks for staying with me!<br />
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<br />Christine Hand Joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14524507409659110884noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16182883910094925.post-81325103182530457142015-08-17T08:00:00.000-05:002015-08-17T08:00:03.871-05:00Going to Graceland<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A couple of weeks ago, my family and I packed into a couple of cars and drove to Hot Springs and Memphis to make the pilgrimage to Graceland. Here are some of my favorite pictures out of the many, many photos we have from the trip.<br />
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The hike up to this tower in Hot Springs left some scrapes, bruises, and exhaustion for some in our party, but the view was pretty great.</div>
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A historic Hot Springs bathhouse converted into a restaurant and microbrewery uses fresh thermal springwater for its homemade brews.</div>
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There are three chapels like this in America -- all glass and wood and nestled into the forest -- and this one is at a natural botanical gardens in Hot Springs.</div>
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Also, we saw Big Foot there.</div>
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In Memphis, we stayed at an Elvis-themed hotel that featured lots of artwork like this and a guitar-shaped pool. </div>
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We also saw the Lorraine Motel, where Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated and toured Sun Records, home of Rock n' Roll (and the really cute soda shop pictured below).</div>
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Finally, we made it to Graceland!<br />
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<br />Christine Hand Joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14524507409659110884noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16182883910094925.post-19163030407533453082015-08-12T14:00:00.000-05:002015-08-12T14:00:00.458-05:00Summer Packing -- 10 pieces, 18 outfits<br />
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In the picture above is all the clothing I packed for our family vacation to Hot Springs and Memphis (not counting pajamas and bathing suits). I wanted to pack fewer clothes and mix and match more, but since it was August and we would be outdoors a lot and since we had no washer and dryer, I knew I couldn't re-wear a lot of the pieces. I used those 10 pieces to make about 6 outfits. But if I had had a washer and dryer, I could have made 18 outfits:<br />
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That white kimono provided the perfect amount of coverage for modesty or chilly air-conditioning. It also made a great bathing suit cover-up.<br />
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Layering over a dress transforms your maxi dress into a skirt and stretches your wardrobe.<br />
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One of the things I love about that sleeveless denim button-down shirt is that it layers well as a light-weight vest.<br />
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As summer dwindles and I have to start dressing more like a grown-up for the classes I'm teaching this fall semester, I'm mixing and matching my bohemian pieces even more, in order to get in as much fun and breezy summer wear as possible.<br />
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For those of you who still read this blog, you may have noticed that I went blog-silent last week. That's because I was busy taking a family road trip to Hot Springs and Memphis. I promise more pictures of the trip later, but for now, I'm continuing my Bohemian Summer series with these outfit shots from Graceland and our nearby hotel.<br />
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<br />Christine Hand Joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14524507409659110884noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16182883910094925.post-66228555125945933352015-07-31T10:19:00.001-05:002015-07-31T10:19:26.933-05:00Friday Extras -- Thanks, July!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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for long, golden days<br />
for time to read for fun<br />
for national ice cream month, and summer socials<br />
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For the crepe myrtle blooming all around my apartment</div>
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For decluttering and tidying up<br />
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For newly-covered dining chairs<br />
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For a few final unhurried days before the big rush into fall.<br />
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My final installment of DIY July involved using my leftover moving boxes for a little cardboard cat-scratcher. There are lots of different versions of this project on the internet, but for all of them, you need some cardboard, and an exacto knife. I added in some duct tape and a little cat nip for mine, too.</div>
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To make the scratcher, I cut out several long strips of cardboard, then rolled them tightly into a spiral, taping each layer as I went. I'm pretty happy about the final result, although the cats are still a little skeptical.<br />
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I especially like how the finished product looks like a dream catcher when I put it up with a feather toy. It's definitely better looking than the old, scratched-up one I had hanging there before.</div>
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Hopefully, with a little more catnip, the cats will grow to love it as much as I do!<br />
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<br />Christine Hand Joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14524507409659110884noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16182883910094925.post-67352774498869168652015-07-22T10:35:00.000-05:002015-07-22T10:35:12.438-05:00DIY July -- Ikea Hack Litter Box Covers<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Today's "<a href="http://thebeautifulextras.blogspot.com/2015/07/diy-july.html" target="_blank">DIY July</a>" project was so easy, it almost seems like it shouldn't count. Before we moved into our new place, I wanted to come up with a good solution for hiding our litter boxes since they wouldn't have their own room any more. I found <a href="http://www.ikeahackers.net/2010/05/pretty-kitty-potty.html" target="_blank">this lovely tutorial for how to make attractive litter box covers out of Ikea Lack side tables</a>. We already owned four such tables, so this solution seemed doable. I didn't get around to the project before our move, however, so for the last couple of months, the boxes have lived under the tables alone, like so:<br />
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To finish the job, I found an old curtain that was unusable in our current apartment, measured and cut it to fit, and taped it with strong, double-sided tape to the underside of the tables. The finished product isn't quite as cool as the one in the original tutorial, but it was free because I used only what I already own, and it's functional, so I call that a win!</div>
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I tend to keep jewelry minimal in the summer too, but this wonderful Alice in Wonderland necklace from a dear friend is just right.<br />
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Outfit credits: Top: American Eagle (no longer in stock); Skirt: <a href="http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?vid=1&pid=431894002" target="_blank">Old Navy</a> (on clearance right now!); Necklace: <a href="http://www.outofprintclothing.com/collections/jewelry/products/down-the-rabbit-hole-gold-necklace" target="_blank">Out of Print Clothing</a>. </div>
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For the first installment of my <a href="http://thebeautifulextras.blogspot.com/2015/07/diy-july.html" target="_blank">DIY July series</a>, I enlisted the help of my mom and my friend Renea in recovering my sad, old, badly cat-scratched dining chairs.</div>
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First, we shopped for supplies. We already had a screwdriver and a staple gun. Now we just needed some extra padding (because these old chairs were worn down and uncomfortable) and some beautiful fabric. There aren't any fabric stores near me, and I wasn't sure I'd be able to find something I liked anyway, so I started thinking outside the box for covering material, and found <a href="http://www.target.com/p/threshold-farrah-medallion-curtain-panel/-/A-14569272#prodSlot=_1_24" target="_blank">this beautiful, sturdy curtain from Target</a>. One 84" curtain would have covered about 5 chairs. I only needed to cover three, so I ended up with a matching table runner, too, after we hemmed up the leftover edge. We bought the cheapest bag of ordinary stuffing from Michaels. We could have spent more on something thicker and more cushy, but we figured anything was an improvement over what I had, and I wanted to save money.<br />
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After all our supplies were assembled, we took the chairs apart by unscrewing the base of the chairs from the seat. The bottoms of my chairs looked complicated, but they were simple -- only three screws had to come out, and then the chair base lifted easily off of the seat.<br />
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Next, we used the old cushions to measure and cut out our fabric pieces. (Well, my mom did all the cutting. She's the expert, after all.) We made sure to leave a little extra for the additional cushioning. We just covered right over the old covers, but if you needed to, you could pull out the staples holding the old covers on and remove the old covers. These 40-year-old chairs covers were holding pretty firmly, though, so we didn't want to go to the trouble. (Plus all the cat hair made extra cushioning :))<br />
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Then, we added a layer or two of stuffing, and put the stuffing and the cushion on top of the fabric, just like we were getting ready to wrap a cushiony present.<br />
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We folded the sides over, pulled tight, and stapled. Not all of our staples went in all the way, so Renea used a hammer to pound them into place.<br />
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The corners took a little more care. We had to fold the sides of the fabric under to make a smooth corner, kind of like the end of a wrapped present. Sometimes we had excess fabric and had to cut some of it off to make a smoother fold and a thinner surface to staple into.<br />
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After that was finished, we just lined up the chair base with the original holes and screwed it all back together.<br />
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And -- ta da! -- pretty, cushiony chairs, about a billion times better than what they were before.<br />
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Including the time we took to undo and recover one of the chairs in order to add more stuffing, the whole project only took 45 minutes with the three of us working together. Together, the curtains and stuffing cost me $25. The labor and borrowed staple gun cost me a few drinks and some popcorn. :)<br />
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I'm so pleased with how this long-delayed project turned out. A big thanks is due to my mom and Renea for making the process so easy!<br />
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There's nothing like the perfect maxi dress for summer -- throw it on and you're done: accessories optional. The flowing skirt and sleeveless top keeps things breezy, and the style is appropriate for almost anything (give or take a cover-up). This dress is from (where else?) <a href="http://www.target.com/p/printed-maxi-dress-mossimo-supply-co/-/A-17003965#prodSlot=_1_2" target="_blank">Target.</a><br />
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Now that Adam and I both have smartphones, we are enjoying the wonders of instagram to a much fuller extent. Here are a few snapshots of our daily life, courtesy of instagram:<br />
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For anyone who works in education, July arrives alongside the realization that we only have about a month to finish the summer projects we swore we'd do back in May. In addition to my Project COPE obsession with the Marie Kondo tidying method and all the stuff-purging that entails, I also have a few DIYs that I'd like to take care of before summer ends. The most pressing of these is <a href="http://www.ikeahackers.net/2010/09/another-pretty-kitty-potty.html" target="_blank">this attractive litter box cover</a>. Right now, the litter boxes are just sitting under the Ikea side tables waiting for a cool makeover. Next, I hope to tackle <a href="http://blommi.com/reupholster-your-dining-chairs-an-easy-project/" target="_blank">re-upholstering our sad, cat-scratched dining chairs</a>. Finally, I want to use some of our leftover boxes from our move to make a cat scratcher. (Notice how all of these have something to do with cats?) My favorite is <a href="http://maisonkuotidien.com/2013/07/19/catscraper-diy-cat-scratching-post/" target="_blank">this super cool sky-scraper</a>, but <a href="https://kamiakcreek.wordpress.com/2011/07/07/upcycled-cardboard-scratching-pad/" target="_blank">this one</a> is more realistic. I'll be posting about these projects here on the blog this month, so I welcome any tips and tricks you may have.<br />
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Our 4th of July weekend was pretty low-key. We saw friends and family, enjoyed delicious food, and relaxed as much as possible.</div>
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We relaxed so much that we let it get a little dark before taking these photos, so they're kind of fuzzy.<br />
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Happy Belated Independence Day, everybody!<br />
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Outfit credits: Top:<a href="http://www.target.com/p/zipper-back-tank-xhilaration/-/A-16879536#prodSlot=_1_20" target="_blank"> target</a>; shorts:<a href="http://www.target.com/p/mid-rise-midi-jean-short-mossimo/-/A-16640166#prodSlot=_1_23" target="_blank"> Target</a> (similar); shoes: <a href="http://www.dsw.com/shoe/lucky+brand+kavala+wedge+sandal?prodId=321491" target="_blank">DSW</a>.<br /><img align="left" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitwNs9ayTQDSsqA-CK7dqFVWUmsiH3UJ7zsN1brE_5RdpZAkrdzIddC1rFx0yE0CJrtUMOHYXF3ov4Pv8KuFjturRfwGNw0qOWWtfMY9oWRT9pzWQPKf6vnU2nJvuYzeTePT9BYPAl3g/w170-h70-no/blogsignature.png" style="border: 0;" /><br />
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One of my summer goals was to make homemade ice cream using the recipe in this video. Now that a very important national holiday is upon us, (National Ice Cream month, of course -- what did you <i>think </i>I meant?) I knew it was time to share the delicious results with you.<br />
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Well, I am here to tell you that this recipe <b>works! </b>This really is the easiest homemade ice cream ever and it's pretty delicious.<br />
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Any flavorings you desire. So far, I've only tried vanilla and today's yummy peach-cinnamon.</div>
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Whip your whipping cream until it's light and fluffy and whipped-cream-like.</div>
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Add your sweetened condensed milk and keep on whipping. The final texture will be thick and creamy, but not hardened.</div>
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Add in any flavorings you desire. This time, I added a splash of vanilla extract, two chopped, fresh peaches, and a couple of shakes of cinnamon. At some point, I'll add crushed Oreos or pureed strawberries or bananas and vanilla wafers.</div>
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Transfer to a freezer-proof container. (I just use a big Gladware container).</div>
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Freeze until it gets to your desired level of hardness.</div>
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<br />Christine Hand Joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14524507409659110884noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16182883910094925.post-53640664882833145222015-06-29T20:59:00.001-05:002015-06-29T20:59:28.576-05:00Thanks, June<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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for poolside lounging,</div>
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for yoga in the sun,</div>
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for burgers and shakes and eating at an old-fashioned drive-in,</div>
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...for silly action movies,<br />
for Netflix binges,<br />
for time to hang out with my nephews,<br />
for Father's Day,<br />
for Jurassic Park with cats (See more <a href="http://thechive.com/2015/06/22/someone-replaced-all-of-the-dinosaurs-in-jurassic-park-with-cats-21-photos/#.phrfu2:7hHD" target="_blank">here</a>)<br />
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for wedding anniversaries (like mine) and brand-new marriages,<br />
for<a href="http://thebeautifulextras.blogspot.com/2015/06/project-cope-life-changing-magic.html" target="_blank"> the magic of tidying up</a><br />
for ice cream season!<br />
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for sun-kissed skin<br />
for long, golden days<br />
for letting me get away with wearing distressed jean shorts most days of the week...<br />
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...and for summer fun,<br />
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Thanks, June!<br />
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