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Former Owner Jason in Hospital & Needs Good Vibes
Read more: Former Owner Jason in Hospital & Needs Good VibesAround the start of March, former co-owner Jason Watkins developed two hernias when he tried to help Debbie during a transfer. On the 18th, he went to the hospital for a routine hernia repair and has bene hospitalized ever since.
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The Sepsis Chronicles: Life & Store Updates
Read more: The Sepsis Chronicles: Life & Store UpdatesTwo months ago, I spent the week leading up to Halloween in a cramped room at Alamance Regional Medical Center. My dad posted about the initial experience on our Facebook page, and I want to thank everyone for the words…
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Anita Momentum Maximum Support Sport bra
Read more: Anita Momentum Maximum Support Sport braKnow how sometimes you misplace your car keys or phone? Well, folks, I misplaced a whole damn blog! Last year in freakin’ January, I took photos and videos for the Anita Momentum Maximum Support Sports Bra. In a fit of…
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Bali Essential Double Support Brief
Read more: Bali Essential Double Support BriefBecause of my ridiculous torso length and the smiley face on my lower tummy from the car accident, I am always scoping out new high waist underwear. At the start of the year, I had a Bare Necessities gift card…
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Store Reopening Possibilities & Survey
Read more: Store Reopening Possibilities & SurveyAs rain pelts the siding, I want to discuss reopening A Sophisticated Pair as well as share the completed survey. To be clear: I have not made any decisions yet. I need to balance my personal goals with the financial…
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Mirror Mirror Moda Erica 2.0 Dress
Read more: Mirror Mirror Moda Erica 2.0 DressNearly a decade ago, the talented Patricia of Bolero (now Mirror Mirror Moda) called me to discuss one of her designs: a beautiful sleeveless dress with a fitted bodice and fuller skirt. As we talked, I raved over the soft,…
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A Life, Store, and Website Update
Read more: A Life, Store, and Website UpdateWell folks, the first third of 2024 is over, and I have posted a solitary update because life is fucking hard. Starting yesterday, I resurrected my decaying new year’s resolutions. What were they? I want to be more proactive about…
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Update: New Reviews and Nordstrom
Read more: Update: New Reviews and NordstromUnfortunately, my tenure with Nordstrom has come to an end. I’ll keep everyone posted about what my future plans are.
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The Mirror Mirror Moda Duster Vest
Read more: The Mirror Mirror Moda Duster VestEvery fall, my mom plopped my brother and me in front of the enormous costume pattern book at Joanne Fabrics. We picked out any Halloween costume we wanted, and she painstakingly recreate our choices every night after work. One year…
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The (Mostly) Under $50 Gift Guide
Read more: The (Mostly) Under $50 Gift GuideChristmas is my second favorite holiday, in large part because I love being able to give back, both to strangers through charity and to my friends and family through gifts. This year, I created a (Mostly) Under $50 Gift Guide…
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Operation: Make Debbie Smile
Read more: Operation: Make Debbie SmileTwo years ago, my aunt Debbie suffered a debilitating ischemic stroke which rendered her without sensation in the dominant side of her body. Many will remember she was my business partner who often darted about the store with oodles of…
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Chantelle Seamless Underwear
Read more: Chantelle Seamless UnderwearWhen I began my journey with Nordstrom, my coworkers raved about the Chantelle seamless one-size underwire collection. The feedback from customers and staff alike bordered on evangelism, but with a higher price point and a one-size fit most metric, were…