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Thursday, June 21, 2012

How To Be A Better Blogger...A Vlog

A REFRESHER...




Link Par-taay at:
http://thespacebetweenblog.wordpress.com/
http://www.504main.com/
http://onechattychic.com/
http://www.iheartnaptime.net/
http://www.sixsistersstuff.com/
http://www.bedifferentactnormal.com/
http://www.the-mommyhood-chronicles.com/
http://too-much-time.com/
http://tatertotsandjello.com/
http://funkyjunkinteriors.blogspot.com/
http://www.serenitynowblog.com/
http://chiconashoestringdecorating.blogspot.com/
http://whipperberry.com/
http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/
http://www.atthepicketfence.com/
http://www.somewhatsimple.com/
http://www.the36thavenue.com/
http://www.houseofhepworths.com/
http://www.theshabbycreekcottage.com/
http://somedaycrafts.blogspot.com/
http://www.uncommondesignsonline.com/
http://mrshinesclass.wordpress.com/
http://mylifeandkids.com/
http://www.reasonstoskipthehousework.com/
http://savvysouthernstyle.blogspot.com/
http://www.myuncommonsliceofsuburbia.com/
http://www.notjustahousewife.net/
http://howtonestforless.com/
http://www.polishthestars.com/
http://www.tipjunkie.com/
http://chef-n-training.blogspot.com/
http://www.homestoriesatoz.com/
http://www.askannamoseley.com/
http://youaretalkingtoomuch.blogspot.com/
http://diyhshp.blogspot.com/

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  2. Bah ha ha, I love you to pieces.

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  3. Excellent tips! And I looooooooove the outfit! And the dog! Classic!

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  4. Awesome! You are hysterical. My hubby thinks so too. :-)

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  5. OMG

    That is so hilarious I watched it twice, hahaahahaha can't stop laughin

    Blame it on the dawg!

    Absolute best laugh I have had in a very long time.

    HOW do you keep a straight face?

    And yes, you were the hotness, the tiara was over the top!

    hahahaha

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    1. Thanks, Michele! Poor George gets blamed for everything.

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  6. Kerry!!! That was HYSTERICAL!!! I am still crackin' up and just texted my sister and told her to get over here and check this out. The chevron burlap part was hilarious and so true!! I can't wait to go put this on our facebook page! :-)
    Vanessa

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    1. Thanks, Vanessa. My therapist sister responded, "Get mental help asap."

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  7. You just crack me up! Love that tiara and the fact that you could go on and on with that serious face is just priceless! And yes, having a dog always helps! Keep those vlogs coming!
    -Shelley

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    1. "Going on and on" is a lifelong problem. When I was in labor for the first time, the nurse shared that "you'll know you're in labor when you can't talk through a contraction." She had clearly never met me.
      How's Rosie?

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    2. So funny. Rosie is precious! She says hello to Georgie...

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  8. Loving this :) You made me smile tonight!!!

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  9. You crack me up! The burlap/chevron thing is too funny and oh so true. haha

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    1. Thanks, Gloria! I might wear this dress to Haven 2012 this summer- you going?

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  10. Darling, I expect you to wear that tiara at Haven when I meet you. You are a riot!

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    1. Oh, Anna. I am just sick about Haven! What will I wear? What if no one talks to me? What if I toot and there is no dog to blame????

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  11. OKAY fine, you did it and now you made me do it. http://angelashelton.com/vlogging

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    2. Oh yeah?? Well get on over here then! Gosh darn it. I miss your face.

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  12. You are hilarious! I am loving it and LOVE the outfit and the dog~ priceless!! :)

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    1. Thanks, Courtney! I want to dress up in this and pretend I live in your beautiful, French Cottage!

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  13. You are funny, woman! Love it. I took notes. Lice, good one. You are a Vlogger to emulate!

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    1. Oh, Stephanie. You do not want a piece of this hotness!
      Thank you!

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  14. Oh my gosh this is awesome. The burlap chevron part is my favorite. PS Found you through At The Picket Fence and so glad they posted this on their FB page!

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    1. Thanks, Taryn! I'm bringing sexy to the blogosphere.

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  15. This is my first time here and I think I am just going to have to move into your bathroom!!! You are just too funny - southern accent or not!! I,too, found you from "At The Picket Fence"'s post...I have to thank them too. I'm off to go figure out what I am doing with burlap, chevron, spray paint and hot glue... and will take before and after pictures!! LOL
    Have a good night, you just made mine. ~pat

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    1. Journey yo'self over to my bathroom anytime!
      Thanks!

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  16. Totally hilarious! LOVE it! Thanks for a good chuckle!

    --Katie
    @ Creatively Living

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  17. You are SO funny! I love this. I pined it. And am a new follower. Hope you can come check out my new blog @ http://www.arosiesweethome.com/
    Thanks Rose

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  18. Where DOES that Southern accent come from?

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    1. Thanks, Chicky! I know how you love a Southern gettyup!

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  19. That was the best way to start my day! Thanks you for the belly laughs! I haven't smoked for 25 years but I did smoke Marlboro, Hilarious!

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    1. Thanks, Debra! I'm waiting for a "green" Marlboro to hit the market!

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  20. Ha ha ha ha ha!! That does not sound like a Champaign accent. Very funny

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    1. Champaign accent? Does that mean slurring my words? That would be my gin accent!
      Thanks, Pam!

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  21. Holy hell! I just hot glue gunned a burlap sack house robe together and am smoking Camels in my bathroom trying not to fart every time I snort with laughter. Best Vlog EVER. You are so funny.

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    1. Thank you, Jennifer! Snorting and farting- sums up my life!

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  22. Damn. Why didn't I wear a tiara and blame random vlog farts on my dog?? You are the master. I bow down before you. LOL!

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    1. Thank you, Lisa. This is all your fault, btw.

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  23. oh my...that's some funny stuff!! I can not begin to tell you how many times i have locked myself in the bathroom!! So...if I take one of my previous posts (before) and spray paint chevron pattern onto my burlap bunnies (after).....I should have a gold mine! :) You are the bomb!!! Made my night!! :)

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    1. Now, we're talking! Chevron those bunnies!
      Thanks, Bonnie!

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  24. Just when I think I can't love you and your blog anymore, you bust out this little gem! I'm sitting in a cafe, laughing out loud. Now everybody thinks I'm crazy. Thanks!

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    1. Thank you, Sandra! Get down with your crazy self. shake up that cafe!

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  25. hahahahahahahahaha! I blamed it on my toddler at the grocery store today! Oh yes I did!
    I am stopping by from How to Nest for Less. You are a riot!

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    1. Bwahahaha! Kids and dogs come in handy, huh?
      Thanks, Jennifer!

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    1. Thanks, Anna! See you at tomorrow's par-taay!

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  27. Very fun! I always joke that my office is at the cafe at our bookstore. Yours is more convenient!

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    1. I can't work in a cafe...too distracted by the people watching.
      Thanks for popping by!

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  28. I almost just pee'd my pants! I needed this sooo bad this morning! I see you are going to Haven! Can't wait to meet you!

    Jessica @ Mom 4 Real
    http://mom4realky.blogspot.com

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    1. Is it too soon to pack for Haven? I am already panicking about what to wear, what if no one talks to me, what if I fart?

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  29. Girl you are so darn funny... I wish we lived closer we would have a blast together... My me time is in the closet... LOL!

    Jeanna

    dramaqueenseams.com

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    1. Jeanna, come on out of the closet!
      Move here, I have a fun-alicious neighborhood!
      Thanks so much!

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  30. This was great, thanks for the laugh!

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  31. Love your spirit and all of the encouragement you give us! Come have a St.Pat's day breakfast!

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    1. Thank you so much! Did someone say "St. Pat's BREAKFAST"!?!?

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  32. You are hysterical! Found you on finding the funny. New follower...Lice might be the best excuse ever, it would totally give you more than 24 hours...and asking the kids to clean the bathroom with you...genius I tell you! xxoo

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    1. Just sharing what has worked for me...tweak as needed.
      Thanks so much, Kim!

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  33. Hi Kerry, This is absolutely fabulous!! I'm sitting here, by myself of course, laughing my head off!! All I need now is the right outfit.
    Mary Alice

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    1. I have several HAWT outfits that I could loan you? Sparkles, STAT!

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  34. Just when you said to blame it on the dahhhhg, our stupid, fat dachshund let one rip. Stupid dahhhhg.

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    1. Thank goodness for doggies to blame! Thanks for the twitter love, btw!

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  35. OOOH mY Gosh this is so hysterical!! I was laughing so hard watching you!! LOLOLOLOL oh this is so good! come link up to my centerpiece Wednesday and share this! I love it!'
    Karin

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    1. Thanks so much, Karin! I'll pop right over!

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  36. Next time you want to borrow my special sequin dress, just ask. You did not have to sneak it under your bathrobe. May I have it back now before we get into spring season when I need all the fashion wear I can find. (Kymberly) PS Where did you get the suthin acceeeent?

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    1. I have no idea where the accent came from! I am from Indiana and I do have extended family that sound like this but....? I loaded the footage and LMAO because I realized that I must have an evil twin!

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  37. Oh Kerry, You are one adorable doll. It was so fun to hear your darling voice. Love these hot tips! I'm off to buy some burlap! :D

    Warmly, Michelle

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  38. Comedy gold, Kerry! I love your fancy, sparkly dress and tiara. Your office space is to die for! LOL! Great tips, too. I've got to go....I've got a burlap chevron project calling my name. Hahahaha.
    Thanks for making us laugh at my Show & Tell party!

    Sharon @ mrs. hines class

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    1. Sometimes, you have to bring out the big guns.
      Thanks, Janine!

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  40. You are too funny! Thanks for the great giggles! Love your blogging room and tips! ~Marcy

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    1. Thank you so much for popping by and giggling!

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    1. Thanks, Stacy! Doing my part to bring sexy back.

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  42. Holy expletive! I'm laughing so hard I'm actually crying!!! Shared this on Facebook. Girl, I LOVE YOU TO DEATH.

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    1. I am so using "Holy expletive!" Thank you so much for sharing all my hotness!

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  43. Kerry I found my way here through How to Nest for Less and I am so GRATEFUL!!!!! You are a RIOT!!! So so funny... I loved your southern accent and your hotness... and your advice. You made me laugh so hard my sides hurt. Looking forward to more hilariousness in the future.. Thanks again for the great vlog, you rock!

    Carri
    SimplyDoneWright

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  44. I love you to pieces!! Southern accent and all!! Blame on the dog!! Now I am off to spray paint myself some hot glued burlap with a dandy chevron pattern!!

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    1. You go, girl! Get your hotness and fanciness on!
      Thanks, Lori!

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  45. Hahaha!! I love your voice, first of all. I live in Texas, so I'm all about the drawl! Also, I love, love that you are blogging in your bathroom. Most of all? That you link up to #findingthefunny, you funny lady!

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    1. Kelley! I love your par-taay so much! I can be as stupid, I mean funny as I want!
      Thank you for hosting and remember "Don't mess with Texas!"

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  46. What the hey is chevron. I just found out what ombre is and I though after that I knew it all. Clearly lots to learn and I think I can do that here.

    Fabubulous Adore!!!!!!

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    1. Well...now, I am stumped. Just when I thought I had it all figured out- what the $%@! is "ombre"?

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  47. Just lost my shit laughing at you! Following from the top 5 Saturday Laughs.

    Feel free to follow back www.wegotthefunk1.blogspot.com

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  49. Oh my goodness! I just spit out my coffee- I love your private working space-LOL> And you go girl, blogging in your robe- I LOVE IT!! YOu crack me up!

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    1. Pure hotness, Melissa!
      Thank you for popping by!

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  51. Well, hell fire! I LOVE YOU! Who ARE you???

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  52. Kerry. You are HYSTERICAL!!! You and all of your powder room hotness. Lol! Please come link up to my live laugh linky par-tay!!! :)

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    1. Hi, Kelly! Welcome to HouseTalkN! Thank you for popping by!

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  54. This is the funniest thing I have ever seen on a blog! We are featuring it tonight!

    Take care,

    Trish

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    1. Also I just saw that you are going to Haven. After that video... I have to meet you!

      Trish

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    1. "SNORTLE!" I am so using that word!
      Thanks for popping by for a snortle!

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  56. ok, you are seriously funny!!! and you are so right about the burlap! It's crazy, isn't it??

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    1. Burlap, burlap, burlap! Next?
      Thank you, Janis!

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  57. So funny! My toddler would love to help clean the toilet... I will have to think of something else. Thanks for the video!

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    1. Send your toddler here and I'll send you my tweens!

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  58. Okay, you are hilarious! I just had to follow after seeing this video.

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    1. HEY! I'm a rural girl, too! Thank you so much for joining Crazyland, I mean HouseTalkN!

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  59. This video is awesome! I'm using all of your tips. Sprained my brain trying to come up with some thing chevron, spray painted, burlap with hot glue though. ;D

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    1. Thank you, Lori! Someone sent me an image of a burlap dress today! Can you say "itchy"???
      I am so glad that we kept in touch from the photo challenge. I love peeking at your place.

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  60. This is hysterical! Seriously, you are certifiable!

    :)

    Linda

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    1. Oh, I know certifiable!
      Thanks, Linda.

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  61. Your tips for content cracked me up! Someone's been checking Pinterest!

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  62. I was already laughing....but that tiara put me over the edge :) I think that should be your welcome outfit at Haven!

    blessings,
    karianne

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    1. Thanks, Karianne! I was just reading about the cereal culprit at your place!
      Can't wait for Haven!

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  63. Totally hilarious, so glad you linked up with Alison so I had a chance to see this.

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    1. Thank you, Jessica! You need to join our bloggers dance off !

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  64. I knew you were in the potty the minute I saw your vlog. But the princess outfit - I'm JEALOUS!
    This was very funny and I think I am your newest huge fan. Seriously.
    Thanks for linking up with our Blog Bash too. - Ado

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    1. Thank you for hosting and HAPPY BLOGGY BIRTHDAY! Get your groove thing on- see you on the 1st!

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  65. OMG you're too funny!!! Love the tiara, the jazzy number and the 'blame it on the dawg'.

    Thanks for celebrating Blog Bash with us with this awesome vlog!

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    1. Happy Bloggy Birthday! I want to see your preggers belly dancing it off on April 1st!

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  67. You are just too cute. Love the crown. Totally made the outfit.

    And I am stealing that hot glued chevron burlap idea. For something. Don't know what. But something.

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    1. It will be a big hit, I just know it.

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  68. You are the essence of a hot blogging mama! Need to get a dog - maybe whip it up a cute Chevron patterned Burlap coat and a Spray Painted collar with a Chalkboard dog tag!
    Have to follow you now!
    Kelly

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    1. Oh, Kelly! That will be a big hit all over the blogosphere!
      Thank you so much!

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  69. Kerry, I love your stuff! Love the vlog and especially the tiara! You go girl! Please come link this up at my place this week so I can feature you again!
    Melody
    One Chatty Chic
    http://onechattychic.com/2012/03/27/your-turn-wild-wednesday-4/

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    1. MELODY-YOU ARE FANTASTIC! Thank you so much...en route now.

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  70. Funny you. I kept waiting for your daughter to burst in and demand her dress back.

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  71. Oh, she can demand all she wants. She gonna have to fight for that dress.

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  72. Bahahaha! This was so fantastic! I am usually not a fan of vlogs, but this? Was genius. Do it again!

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    1. Yep, bringing sexy back. One vlog at a time.

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  73. OMG! All this time I've been sitting in the living room in my regular dressy casuals saying "excuse me" every time I stink the room up. Jeez! Thanks Kerry, I'm grabbing my bridesmaid dress from 1989 and the dog and headed to the appropriate blogging room!! lol

    Oh, and another huge thank you for bringing back the bar. Yep, after reading your post on the bar is set one up again in our living room. You rock girlie pie!!

    "Clink"

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    1. Yay, Tamra! Every big girl blogger needs a "go to" prom dress and a stocked bar!
      Thank you so much for joining the crazy train, er...I mean for popping by!

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  74. Ha! You are hilarious (and I love your accent!). That gown is purely bloggy pageant worthy!

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    1. Thank you, Holly! You can borrow my fancy gown anytime!

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  75. Kerry you are hilarious! Thanks for making my day! I have got to send this on to Lucille!!
    Cheers!
    Marian

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  76. Girl, so you so stinkin' hilarious!! You always know how to brighten my day with a good chuckle! :)

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    1. I'm here to serve, Ma'am!
      Have a great weekend!

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  77. TeeHee this is creative living. I have always said there's a "Little Light" that comes on and buzzes when my butt hits the toilet and my kids yell "Mom" and start looking for me! I'm gonna remember the cleaning idea. Your a jewel!

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    1. Thank you! I'm telling you that the potty is the place to be!

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  78. I love the chalkboard speech bubble and the single large letter monogram! kids wall decals

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  79. OMG that was awesome! I actually did my first vlog yesterday, here from Haven! Not as cute as your's though!

    Hope to find you and meet you today!

    Stephanie

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    1. STEPHANIE! I am gigantor woman- look for the tallest woman in the joint! Can't wait!

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  80. LOL, love you!! You are too cute!
    Thanks for making me laugh :)
    ~betty

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  81. Just for this, I think I have to start a blog!

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  82. I awarded you and your blog on my blog today stop over and check it out ..
    http://www.getouttamyheadplease.com/2012/06/i-got-awarded-a-sunshine-award/

    Hugs
    <3 B

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  83. I'm just mainly stuck on the earrings...you look so darn classy!

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