**Warning: this post contains things from real life!**
So after all our Acheson Family Reunion celebrations/craziness last week – which I may or may not have mentioned - a bunch of us got the stomach flu. Blurgh. Which, while the rest of the family seems to have bounced back lickity-split, I am still in bed recovering from.
And…
The dog is sick again. Dean’s picking up some apple cider vinegar and yogurt on his way home. Me thinks she has a bladder infection.
The house is a disaster. I just don’t have the energy to clean it.
The flowers in the window boxes died and the front grass is crunchy like straw. But the hose is broken and we haven’t had time to get a new one. (I’m sick in bed – it could rain NOW!)
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AND worst of all (making all the rest seem utterly silly), I got some VERY sad news this morning about an online friend, Tara of Lauren Lane Decor.
Apparently she died suddenly on Sunday after a terrible accident. We never met in person, but from my chats with her online, she was one of the sweetest people ever. She was so passionate and driven to make her business a success. As far as I could tell she was following her dreams and living a life full of creativity. Something we should all strive to do.
I know she will be missed – just look at that smile.
My heart goes out to her family and friends.
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So, friends, life is wonky around here. But not to be taken for granted.
While we process, do share your creativity, m’kay?
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A Little Something in the Meantime whipped up some bathroom artwork over the weekend.
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Number Fifty-Three added some bling to a small space with a vintage door knob.
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How to: Home completely made over a boring balcony on a budget.
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Now it’s your turn!!!
I want to REALLY encourage you to share the party again this week – tweet it, facebook it, pin it…the more people hear about it, the more traffic it brings all of us!!!
Only three rules:
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Your project must be created by you in some way. BIG OR SMALL! Have fun!
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Link back to us – BY NAME IN YOUR POST – either by text or button that’s found on our sidebar.
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Please do not submit the same project you’ve submitted before.
PLEASE LET YOUR FRIENDS KNOW ABOUT THE PARTY…WE WOULD LOVE TO HAVE EVEN MORE PEOPLE SEE YOUR PROJECTS!!!
P.S. Did you notice our ebook is now only $4.99!!!
What sad news, I had not met Tara, but just went by her blog and Facebook. What a beautiful young woman. Thank you for letting us know. Blessings, Debra
Oh dear…that is tragic. I’m so sorry to hear..her family will be in our prayers.
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Thank you so much for featuring my project! Can’t wait to link up again.
Angela
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Oh my gosh. My son was talking to me the entire time I was reading your post today and I just went back to take another look and the news you posted is too sad. Tara seemed so full of life and personality. My heart goes out to her friends and family.
Angela
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I’m so sorry to hear about Tara. I only found out about her blog today. But she seemed to be so full of life from the posts I read. So very sad. I’m thinking about her family and friends.
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Thank you so much for featuring our makeover Shannon! Who says a condo balcony has to be boring and ugly, right!? Have an amazing weekend hun!
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I’m so sorry to hear about Tara. I can’t imagine the pain her family is going through right now. I’m so sorry for your loss! Shelly
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I am so sorry to hear of your friend and so sad for her family and friends. Reminders of how precious and life is and how fast it can change make me stop and take stock of how very good my life is, even when it is not so good in the moment. I hope you feel better soon, ugh, bladder infections. Much fun for being a woman sometimes! Thank you for soldiering on and hosting the party. I hope you feel better by the time you see this comment. -K
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That is so sad about Tara! What a tragedy for her family and friends. Hope you’ll be back to 100% soon! I had a summer cold and it really knocked me off my feet for a week. I’m happy to be healthy again!
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Hi Shannon,
Definitely bittersweet to be thanking you for featuring my project when much bigger and more important (and terribly sad) things happened this week. I’m very sorry to hear about your blogging friend. My thoughts are with her family.
Glad your family is on the mend,
- Claire
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That is such sad news. Prayers for her family and friends. I’m a teacher, and we just lost a precious, beautiful 17 year old this week in a horrible accident.
Thank you so much for hosting. I am a longtime follower of your awesome blog, but this is my first time to link up!!!
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Such devastating news. Tara was a real, genuine sweetheart who seemed to be living out her dreams. She will be missed!
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I know! Thank you for the email.