tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-43196783557196938532024-03-05T18:10:58.821-08:00Surviving GreenJust trying to survive...with shopping, trends, images & friendsAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12903814238847965375noreply@blogger.comBlogger359125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4319678355719693853.post-90547136291224772702013-08-01T06:30:00.000-07:002013-08-01T06:30:02.280-07:00Ice Cream Sandwich Recipe <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I am a lover of <a href="http://survivinggreen.blogspot.com/2013/06/easy-dessert-pear-recipe.html" target="_blank">dessert</a>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Typically I'm all about chocolate, but when I came across a <a href="http://icecreamunicorn.com/" target="_blank">friend's website</a> dedicated to all things ice cream I couldn't resist sharing her delicious recipes. This ginger ice cream sandwich with molasses cookies reminds me of something I'd order at a fancy San Francisco restaurant. Plus, it photographs like a dream. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Luckily, the Ice Cream Unicorn has a pretty <a href="http://survivinggreen.blogspot.com/2013/07/easy-summer-kale-smoothie.html" target="_blank">manageable recipe</a> to create your very own ice cream and cookies. I've made plain ice cream before with my mom via her ice cream maker, but I've never been comfortable to really try out a unique flavor. Using fresh ginger in this easy recipe sounds amazing! </span></div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12903814238847965375noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4319678355719693853.post-63629483234990239272013-07-30T06:23:00.000-07:002013-07-30T06:23:00.472-07:00Easy Summer Kale Smoothie <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I love making smoothies at home. When I was growing up I would usually come home starving after track practice and make a fruit smoothie that filled me up until dinner. Since kale smoothies are the latest trend, I started to incorporate the green leafy treat into my fruit smoothies for a simple and <a href="http://survivinggreen.blogspot.com/2013/07/asian-inspired-soba-noodle-salad.html" target="_blank">healthy recipe</a> that kick starts my morning. It's so easy to make and gives you a great balance of fruit and vegetables before morning coffee or after a long run. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1/2 plum, cut and diced </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1/2 cup almond milk <span style="font-size: x-small;">(I used vanilla flavored this time & it added a sweet punch) </span></span><br />
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I've been loving the gem trend that has been popping up all over the web. From gem tattoos like this one found via <a href="http://instagram.com/p/cNDJ04EcP4/" target="_blank">Jennifer Fisher,</a> to beach towels perfect for looking glam while sun bathing {<i>this one from One King's Lane</i>}, it's all about the glamour. As obsessed I am with <a href="http://survivinggreen.blogspot.com/2013/06/baublebar-birthday.html" target="_blank">BaubleBar</a>, I even found that their little "please wait" icon features a fab new gem - have you seen it?<br />
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{<a href="https://www.onekingslane.com/product/22491/1369325" target="_blank">towel</a>, <a href="http://joannagoddard.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">crown</a>, tattoo}<br />
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12903814238847965375noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4319678355719693853.post-47439193579687733642013-07-25T14:17:00.001-07:002013-07-25T14:17:02.994-07:00Asian-Inspired Soba Noodle Salad<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Inspired by yet another recipe via <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/239887117624565175/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a>, I updated this cold soba noodle recipe to feature a few seasonal ingredients that I had stocked up already. I sliced up some fresh cucumber and mushrooms with my <a href="http://www.oxo.com/p-549-hand-held-mandoline-slicer.aspx" target="_blank">oxo mandoline</a>, and added a few pieces of seasoned tofu to the mix. I was initially attracted to the recipe for it's use of avocado, so I didn't leave that out of the recipe I adapted. </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span></div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12903814238847965375noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4319678355719693853.post-16271780839792846652013-07-17T13:07:00.002-07:002013-07-17T13:07:17.202-07:00Wednesday Pick-me-up {Lorde 'Royals'}<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/LFasFq4GJYM" width="560"></iframe><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Lorde is only 16, from New Zealand, and sings about real life. No, she didn't come from money. So she's singing about it. <a href="http://nymag.com/thecut/2013/06/meet-lorde-the-teen-pop-star-with-no-selfies.html" target="_blank">The Cut</a> (a la New York Mag) interviewed the starlet, whose real name is Ella, about recording her first studio-album and how she's not like Taylor Swift. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">It's amazing what you find when perusing the Internets all day. While scrolling through <a href="https://twitter.com/meaghanclark" target="_blank">Twitter</a> last week I found a partnership between FourSquare and Samsung Galaxy. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">With four million users, FourSquare is a unique platform that engages social savvy audiences with local destinations. When I first started using the platform, it was all about the <b>specials</b> - our favorite <a href="http://survivinggreen.blogspot.com/2013/06/green-eggs-ham.html" target="_blank">San Diego deli</a> handed over a free bag of chips with every sandwich order, or our local pub gave out free tater-tots with every drink. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Now it's less about the free stuff and more about socializing with likeminded individuals via<b> local hot-spots</b> (just the other day I bookmarked a new sushi place to try that was recommended by <a href="http://survivinggreen.blogspot.com/2011/12/thanks-to-wonderful-world-of-twitter-i.html" target="_blank">someone in San Diego</a>). </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">This <a href="http://blog.foursquare.com/2013/06/13/say-hello-to-the-foursquare-time-machine/" target="_blank">Time Machine project</a> is all about exploring where you've been, and where you're expected to go. My map is pretty <b>California heavy</b>, as you can see above, with a few outliers. It's a nice walk down memory lane, done beautifully (no doubt thanks to Samsung). </span></div>
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12903814238847965375noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4319678355719693853.post-19075290490020599592013-07-15T08:30:00.000-07:002013-07-16T11:45:01.796-07:00Simple Shrimp Salad <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Packing up new and exciting lunches is never easy, but I'm constantly inspired by Pinterest (<a href="http://survivinggreen.blogspot.com/2013/06/time-for-tofu.html" target="_blank">shocker there</a>!) so when I found a yummy recipe with ingredients I already had in the fridge, I was stocked to try it. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">This shrimp salad recipe is one of the simplest salads I've ever created, and also one of the most delicious. I modified this <a href="http://survivinggreen.blogspot.com/2012/02/spinach-crostini.html" target="_blank">simple recipe</a> I found via <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/239887117624574708/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a>, and included some goat cheese, cucumbers and corn for a nice little summer touch. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">When I first started <a href="http://survivinggreen.blogspot.com/search?updated-min=2009-01-01T00:00:00-08:00&updated-max=2010-01-01T00:00:00-08:00&max-results=50" target="_blank">Surviving Green</a>, I had a notion that I'd focus on eco-friendly fashion and living. It proved rather difficult in 2009, but today more designers are under scrutiny about where their fabrics are coming from and how their designs are coming to life, and the conscious consumer is becoming much more prevalent. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">{shop more at <a href="http://www.imogeneandwillie.com/" target="_blank">Imogene + Willie</a>}</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><i>Picnics are usually easy - in my mind stopping by a Whole Foods on the way to the park to pick up cheeses, meat and bread is the perfect afternoon. Plus, we always bring lots of books to enjoy the sun. </i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Whenever planning a potluck, our group of friends usually sends out a mass email chain with event details and <a href="http://survivinggreen.blogspot.com/2013/05/food-art-playing-with-food.html" target="_blank">suggested food items</a>. By the time the actual day of the event rolls around, there are more than a dozen emails floating around my inbox with the possible food item that might appear just hours later. <b>Planning a party isn't a precise science</b>, but when I discovered the app <a href="http://springpad.com/about" target="_blank">Springpad</a> I thought finally! a place to organize every little detail, updated minute-to-minute. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">We carry our phones everywhere these days. It's the latest accessory. So offering an app that not only delivers real-time news on the latest event but helps to ease the tension of planning earns a gold star in my book. As someone who constantly finds recipes via <a href="http://pinterest.com/meaghanclark" target="_blank">Pinterest</a>, Springpad will help launch a mini-salivation fest for all my friends - hopefully enticing a few more to show up to the big bash. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Springpad is simple. You can save recipes, placed you'd like to go to on your picnic, things to bring (like a favorite book or magazine), by "springing" them into a Notebook that enables </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">you to save and share with the entire clan. Plus, get this - <b>the app will automatically store all the ingredients from each recipe in a notepad</b> - how is <i>that</i> for efficient? Share and save your plans while on-the-go (who isn't always on-the-go?) for real time fun. Plus guys, it's free! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">One of my birthday requests (<i>besides getting <a href="http://myboyfriendisonadiet.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">this guy</a> up here - <b><a href="https://twitter.com/meaghanclark" target="_blank">fail</a></b>.</i>) was heading to <a href="http://tomalesbayoysters.com/" target="_blank">Tomales Bay Oyster Company</a> for a few hours of shucking in the sun. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">The holiday weekend packed in the picnic tables with more Marina-frat-boys playing beer pong than usual, but it was still a pleasant weekend spent in the shelter of a lone tree and sparse grass (<i>note:</i> tree attracted a family of Asian tourists who took refuge in the rare shade, and camped out in our food!). Once we returned to the city, it was pretty obvious we had made the right decision to get out: the cloud cover was heavy. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Summer reading is typically categorized as light, frilly pieces that don't bring any weight to conversations once fall hits. <b>Inspired by Buzzfeed's</b> "<a href="http://www.buzzfeed.com/doree/books-you-need-to-read-in-your-20s" target="_blank">65 Books You Need to Read in your 20s</a>", I compiled a list of my favorite books that take beach reading to a whole new level. Instead of suffocating your brain with romance novels or frolicking tales of sex and lies, turn to historical literature that feeds your hunger for <a href="http://survivinggreen.blogspot.com/2012/03/weekend-bits.html" target="_blank">appealing literature</a> that stimulates.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">"Dearie" The Remarkable Life of Julia Child," was a hefty number by <b>Bob Spitz</b> that I couldn't put down, even when poolside. Even if you aren't a self-proclaimed foodie, I would suggest this one as well as this summer's popular hit for women, "Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead" from Facebook's Sheryl Sandberg. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">1. <i>Tortilla Curtain</i> by T. C. Boyle </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">2. <i>Bossypants</i>, by Tina Fey </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">3. <i>Little Bee</i>, by Chris Cleave </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">4. <i>The Lacuna</i>, by Barbara Kingsolver </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">5. <i>The Paris Wife</i>, by Paula McLain </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">6. <i>The Last Time I Saw Paris</i>, by Elizabeth Adler </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">7. <i>Dearie: The Remarkable Life of Julia Child</i>, by Bob Sptiz </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">8.<i> Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead</i>, by Sheryl Sandberg </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">9. <i>Summer at Tiffany</i>, by <a href="http://www.summerattiffany.com/" target="_blank">Majorie Hart</a> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">10. <i>The Sun Also Rises</i>, by Ernest Hemingway (suggestion: read on tape)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">I love all the things one can discover when perusing through the <a href="https://twitter.com/meaghanclark" target="_blank">Twitter</a> universe. While scanning some of my favorites, I noticed a conversation between <a href="https://twitter.com/sarahyates" target="_blank">two bloggers</a> about Lou Mora's recent project at the Sunset, a distinct neighborhood in the <b>Silver Lake district of Los Angeles</b>. The portraits of neighborhood rascals are all beautifully shot with a unique personality, but his lifestyle pieces really caught my eye. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">The Los Angeles based photographer has contributed to a number of some spectacular publications, including the visually stunning <a href="http://loumora.com/" target="_blank">Kinfolk Magazine</a> and Filter Magazine. He's even worked with a few <a href="http://survivinggreen.blogspot.com/2009/11/san-diego.html" target="_blank">San Diego</a> favorites like MiresBall. I love that he's locally based, and has a long list of clientele as diverse as his work. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">To see more of his portraits and lifestyle shots, visit <a href="http://loumora.com/" target="_blank">Lou Mora is my Photographer</a>. </span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12903814238847965375noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4319678355719693853.post-36222525460590530662013-07-05T09:00:00.000-07:002013-07-05T09:00:07.692-07:00Summer Swimsuits <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Since I was born and raised less than a mile from the beach, it was a tradition to pick up a new swimsuit every summer. When my tastes starting evolving to more designer wear, I kept up with my desire for an annual suit for summer by shopping at H&M and Target. While I love my strapless swimsuit from the season, I don't mind coveting a few numbers found on my Pinterest boards {<a href="http://pinterest.com/meaghanclark/i-wear/" target="_blank">I wear.... </a>& <a href="http://pinterest.com/meaghanclark/seasonal/" target="_blank">Seasonal</a>}. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><i>{If it wasn't obviously via <a href="http://pinterest.com/meaghanclark/tootsie-time/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a>, I love shoes. Inspired by <a href="http://sbchic.com/" target="_blank">Santa Barbara Chic</a>, I think it's time to feature my passion on the <a href="http://survivinggreen.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">blog</a>}</i></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12903814238847965375noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4319678355719693853.post-89815032064415349302013-07-02T10:00:00.000-07:002013-07-02T10:00:02.141-07:00Summer Cocktail <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<i><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">{<a href="http://www.ohsweetbasil.com/2012/07/7-layer-dip-hot-dog.html" target="_blank">7-layer dip dog</a>}</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">The <a href="http://survivinggreen.blogspot.com/2013/06/time-for-tofu.html" target="_blank">best recipe</a> I've found comes from my Colombian girlfriend who layers <b>sliced pineapple, crushed Kettle chips and green onions </b>on her dog. It's <i>messy</i>, but feels devoid of any excess processed sugar (like ketchup), without overwhelming me on the doggie front. </span></div>
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was about <b>TLC’s “Trading Spaces.”</b> No, MTV’s “TRL” was not on my list. I
don’t know if it was Paige’s effervescent smile or the speedy DIY sessions that
magically transformed rooms in just 30 minutes, but I was a <i>major</i> fan. The minute my
fingers touched the front door of my home, I was racing to the couch to catch
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DIY became a popular Pinterest board.</i> How could I have missed the connection? These
were real people….painting their own walls! And using a sawmill to create an
armoire! It was pure genius, in my opinion, even if I was never given
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">I've been trying to find more <a href="http://survivinggreen.blogspot.com/2013/06/time-for-tofu.html" target="_blank">recipes that use Panko</a> as an ingredient, since I stocked up on the stuff a while back and have been stumped since. As a religious reader of A <a href="http://joannagoddard.blogspot.com/2013/06/the-best-fish-tacos-youll-ever-have.html" target="_blank">Cup of Jo</a>, I enjoy her "best" recipes but often find them a bit overwhelming. This little treat was a perfect pick-me-up for the afternoon, and an easy meal to tackle for a <b>late weeknight dinner</b>. </span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12903814238847965375noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4319678355719693853.post-38873290244686293942013-06-26T08:39:00.001-07:002013-06-26T08:39:15.602-07:00Happy Hump Day. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Like I lot of girls, I have an obsession with <b>Vogue</b>. And food (as if that wasn't <a href="http://pinterest.com/meaghanclark/tummy-goodness/" target="_blank">obvious</a>). While reading up on my favorite blogs via <a href="http://instagram.com/meaghanclark/" target="_blank">Feedly</a>, I came across <a href="http://postgradhaircut.blogspot.com/2013/06/hey-i-like-you-elettras-goodness.html" target="_blank">Post Grad Hair Cut</a>, a fab blog that I read most religiously when I had the time. Of course, in all her wisdom, Samantha introduced me to a new food + Vogue web series with the <i>beautiful Elettra</i> on <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/Americanvogue?feature=watch" target="_blank">American Vogue's YouTube</a> channel. A series that puts my favorite stars in front of my favorite things? I'm in. The episode above has Ms. Ryan Reynolds (aka Blake Lively) doing her thing in front of Brie and dough, making me envy her even more...but I forgive her, if only for the <b>delicious recipe.</b> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">San Francisco is<a href="http://www.thebolditalic.com/smedina/stories/3319-guess-the-loser-of-our-blind-coffee-taste-test" target="_blank"> obsessed with coffee</a> - but doesn't have the taste buds for it. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">An adorable<a href="http://ohidesignblog.com/2013/06/10/before-after-nursery/" target="_blank"> before & after nursery</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Who isn't in love with <a href="http://www.bessfriday.com/2013/bhldn-blair-eadie/" target="_blank">BHLDN, Blair and Bess</a>? </span><br />
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