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HAPPY BIRTHDAY CRAZY BLONDE LIFE

Wow!  I can't believe that it's been a year since I started Crazy Blonde Life!  It's been a year of incredible joy and incredible growth for me.  When I started the blog, I really had no idea what I wanted to do with it, it has evolved into what it is today because I have followed my heart and my interests.  I have so many ideas and things that I want to share!  Thank you to everyone who has supported me along the way!  I am working on improving the blog, being more organized with my posts, improving my photography, coming up with new recipes and fashion ideas!   I also have some exciting design changes that are happening on the blog.  I hope you'll check back every day to see what I'm up to!

On May 3, 2015, I started my first post with this quote by Goethe

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Today on May 3 2016, I still believe this quote to be true, so today, I'm beginning again and working to make Crazy Blonde Life Big and Bold!  This is a long post so here we go...

Here are a few of the highlights of the past year!

My first head shot for Crazy Blonde Life - curly hair!  What do you think?

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I went to New York to be a Spirit Junkie with Gabrielle Bernstein!  I so wish I had taken more pictures of that trip!

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At Bald Head Island with Sarah and Rebecca!

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This grilled corn salad was one of the first recipes I put on the blog.  It's almost corn season again - get the recipe here!

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Lauren's Baby Shower with Rebecca and Sarah

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My first attempt at really photographing my food - this is the most delicious Pimento Cheese!

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I attempted a 21 day juice challenge - I didn't quite make it but I did put so many good juice recipes on the blog!

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This is a party that was given for me to raise money for the Patricia Bynum Fund, a fund that helps cancer patients pay for everyday expenses when they can't afford them!  Britt is always one of my biggest cheerleaders and she has been on the blog a lot!  Thanks Britt!  Can't wait to see what we do next!

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This was the best part of the year!  I became a Grandmother to Hudson!  He is the most precious baby and I'm so in love with him!

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My Halloween goodies.

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Pumpkin Calligraphy with All She Wrote Notes!

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Fun at a UNC Chapel Hill football game!

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First Halloween with Hudson!

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One of my most popular posts was the recipe for this Creamy Chicken and Rice!

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My interview with Michelle of Cork and Cow and her advice on Thanksgiving Wines!

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A fun weekend in New York!  Dinner at Blue Water Grill!

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I loved taking pictures of the house decorated for the Crazy Blonde Christmas House Tour!

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My Christmas Hot Chocolate Bar!

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Dinner for Mr. Crazy Blonde's Birthday!  Chicken and Artichoke Pasta!

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White jeans in winter!

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My love for Leopard!

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I was very proud when I finished my Yoga teacher training!

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Valentine's Day was one of my most popular posts.  The photography was taken by Darrell Coble.

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Valentine's Day Brunch!

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A weekend in Savannah!  I was at The Grey Restaurant with Rebecca and her friend Cara!

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Another really popular recipe was this Honey, Rosemary, Candied Walnut and Brie Grilled Cheese!

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Fun photo shoot with Sara-Anne Photography!

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How Cute is this!  I document A Day In the Life of Baby Hudson!

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In Blowing Rock!  How beautiful is this fireplace!

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Juliepatoolie and I gave a baby shower for Tiffany!

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These three saved my life when I was supposed to cook for a fundraiser for the Alamance County Arts Council and got sick!  Thanks Martiez, Britt and Mr. Crazy Blonde!

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Clowning around at Easter!

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Rebecca and I dyed about 5 dozen eggs with natural dyes for our Easter table!

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Taking dinner to Tiffany when beautiful little Fiona Grace was born!

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This is my favorite picture of my girls and me taken by Sara-Anne

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One of my most popular fashion posts!

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Strawberry picking with Hudson!

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Catering a wedding for my friend Jill!

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Celebrating one year of Crazy Blonde Life!

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Thank you to everyone who has supported me on this Journey!  I hope you'll stay with me as I continue to grow!

I always welcome your thoughts and comments!  Please tell me what you would like to see more of and what you're interested in!  Follow me on Instagram @crazyblondelifeblog