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GoogleBun Fridays: Week 50 Favorites

Happy Friday folks! Below are my top picks from the web for this week. What have you been reading? Have a good weekend! December romances. Whimsical Christmas decor. The year in #hashtags. New calendars for 2016. London Christmas Markets. Travel themed wedding. A champagne cocktail. Fairy tale comics. Stress-busters. Dogs dressed up for Christmas! Quote of the Week: “For today and its blessings, I owe the world an attitude of gratitude.” ~ Clarence E. Hodges (Image Credits: 500px)

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HOLIDAYS, LIVING

Sparkle #142: Halloween Quotes & Sayings

Happy Monday everyone! This is officially the witches week as we all get set to celebrate Halloween over the weekend. This week will also see the last sighting of a super moon in 2015, which makes it one of the most magical weeks of 2015. So to start your week on a whimsical note, I am sharing some quotes and sayings for a happy and fun Halloween. Hopefully, these will add some magic to your Monday and make it easier to get through the week in anticipation of the fun times planned for the weekend. (Image Credits: Image 1, Image 2, Image 3, Image 4, Image 5, Image 6, Image…

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DECOR

Sparkle #137: Fun Carousel DIY

I love carousels! They remind me of my childhood – a simpler and stress free time. Carousel themed accessories add a fun and whimsical touch to any party or event, plus they make for great photo ops! Wouldn’t it be fun to make a carousel centerpiece for your next party? Kathleen of Oh Happy Day shared this amazing DIY of a mini carousel that serves as a decorative centerpiece and play item – it actually spins! This is going to be a fun project for the weekend. More images with step by step instructions are available on her blog linked above. Do you have any fun…

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ART

Sparkle #117: Illustrated Owl Art

We are rounding up a fantastic week of celebrating illustrated art on the blog today, and what better way to wrap it up then a post on illustrated owls? Whimsical, cute, mysterious, or just plain funny, owl illustrations are always a treat for the eyes. I love having a good illustrated owl as my wallpaper, it keeps me happy and positive! Below are some of my favorite owl illustrations, which ones do you like the best? (Image Credits: Image 1, Image 2, Image 3, Image 4, Image 5, Image 6, Image 7, Image 8, Image 9, Image 10)

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ART

Sparkle #100: Magical Art for your Desktops

Have you heard of Vladstudio.com? I stumbled upon Vladstudio almost 5 years ago, when I was looking for quirky and whimsical wallpapers to dress my shiny new Sony Vaio! Vladstudio is an art project of Russian digital artist Vlad Gerasimov – a professional web designer. Sometime in the late 90’s, he started designing desktop and mobile wallpapers in his spare time. His designs swing between the bright and colorful, to the dark and mysterious. Either ways, all his wallpapers have a enchanting, faraway feel to them. Each time I download one of his wallpapers, I feel like I have been transported to wonderland just like Alice – everything seems so magical!…

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