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Maggie Whitley

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Let’s talk about happiness!

August 11, 2014 · 14 Comments
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A couple weeks ago I made a $7 purchase and brought two leafy green plants home with me. I’ve known from the past how beneficial having plants in your home can be, my dear friend even talks about this on her blog (and often!). But I think it’s something I easily forget (especially with all… [Read More]

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Last day to order from Caroline-made!

August 8, 2014 · 4 Comments
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The years I poured myself into being a handmade maker are some of the grandest years of my life. They’ve shaped me in really rich ways: through relationships formed, things I’ve learned, opportunities that have blessed my family. I’ve recently taken a small step back from selling handmade but I’m offering pop-up sales, meaning on… [Read More]

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6 small (yet impactful) changes for your home.

August 6, 2014 · 9 Comments
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Too many times I pretend I love our home without really, truly, fully loving it. Of course there are specific things about our home that I love, but there always seem to be bigger things I don’t love that somehow override what I do love. (Do you ever feel like that?) The apartment we’re currently… [Read More]

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When your big brother plans a suprise visit…

August 4, 2014 · 3 Comments
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My brother visited me for my birthday in July — a surprise visit! — and I just have to say, having a solid relationship with your sibling as adults is pretty rad. We’re only two years apart in age, but now that we have children of our own we have a totally different, awesome relationship… [Read More]

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$75 gift card giveaway with The Mint Julep Boutique!

August 1, 2014 · 71 Comments
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I’m really excited to share with you today’s giveaway sponsored by The Mint Julep Boutique, direct from the heart of Dixie. The gals behind the shop have a passion for fashion and sweet tea… sounds about perfect, right? On Wednesday I shared one of their yellow maxi dresses for my 27 week bump update and… [Read More]

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Hey handmade makers, we need you…

July 31, 2014 · Leave a Comment
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Back in June we hosted a summer giveaway bundle bearing nearly $900 in wares, and not only was it so fun to host but I’m pretty sure it was the greatest surprise for the actual winner to receive all of the items. Also! It was total fun for us to put it together for the… [Read More]

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27 weeks baby bump.

July 30, 2014 · 9 Comments
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As much as pregnancy can feel difficult or frustrating or uncomfortable, the truth is I really love being pregnant. First, there’s the blessing of amazing hair. I mean, I can wear my hair in a loose pony tail at night and in the morning shake it out and viola!, good to go. And then there… [Read More]

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We’ve re-opened the Caroline-made shop…

July 28, 2014 · Leave a Comment
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…and, for a limited time the shop is open. The Caroline-made shop is a reflection of the last six years I’ve been sewing and passionately chasing after the handmade community, and it’s inspired after my middle name, Caroline. CM is a mix of high-end designer fabrics, suede details (tags & zipper pulls) and metal zippers… [Read More]

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Ten things I love // vol. 3

July 25, 2014 · 13 Comments
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In a personal exercise to start noticing the small things around me I started a new series titled ten things I love. There are a lot of small things in our home that I enjoy immensely. These things aren’t just “things” to me (although they kinda are just things), they hold a special meaning. Some… [Read More]

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The beauty in small spaces.

July 23, 2014 · 23 Comments
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I’ve been a renter for ten years now, renting apartments & homes all over the country. It all started after high-school graduation. I spent four years at Central Michigan University (2003-2007; where Zack and I met/fell in love) renting dorm rooms, an apartment, and then a house just off-campus. After that I lived in Lansing,… [Read More]

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MAGGIE WHITLEY WEAVES HER WRITINGS around joy in motherhood, homemaking, faith, and simple living. She homeschools her children, enjoys a quiet room while reading, and roars with laughter over the challenges and delights of motherhood. Maggie and her husband, along with their five young children, live in northern Michigan. She has been writing online since 2008. CLICK TO READ MORE ♥

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