tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-87558698560447853462024-03-05T09:23:24.714-07:00Elegantly UnderstatedMichelle Cheney Larsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04415877931889475864noreply@blogger.comBlogger143125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8755869856044785346.post-58120396529432224122013-11-14T16:07:00.000-07:002014-02-23T18:29:56.999-07:00A Fun Fall Outfit<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I found this dress at <a href="http://www.maurices.com/home/index.jsp" target="_blank">Maurices</a> last Christmas on sale. It is a Fall dress but I knew it would still be in style this Fall and the Purple color is very trendy right now. I love buying clothing out of season because it is so cheap. The tights also came from Maurices. I love the design.<br />
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Sorry these pictures turned out a little dark. It makes the dress look black but it really isn't.<br />
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I can wear it with heals like these or throw on a pair of black boots. Either way looks great.<br />
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A close up showing the detail of the dress. Hope everyone is enjoying this beautiful Fall weather. I went Rock Hunting for some Wonderstone the other day and there were no bugs out. Yay! You can catch a glimpse of my adventures over on my<a href="https://www.facebook.com/mclarsen" target="_blank"> Facebook</a> page or my <a href="https://twitter.com/Elegantly_Statd" target="_blank">Twitter</a> page. You can also find me on <a href="http://instagram.com/elegantly_statd" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/mclarsen/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a>.Michelle Cheney Larsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04415877931889475864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8755869856044785346.post-24836338259994986632013-10-04T17:50:00.000-06:002013-10-04T17:50:39.913-06:00Time to Pull out the Fall Clothes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It snowed here for the first time today. So that got me in the mood to pull out the sweaters and Fall colors. I wore this outfit to church last week. It's hard to tell from the pic but the teal green in the skirt matches my new chevron bracelets perfectly. I bought the skirt probably a decade ago at Gen X clothing. The sweater came from Body Central's website. And the bracelets are from Sexy Modest's website. The shoes are from Chadwick's website. I threw a denim jacket on top and I was all bundled up for the freezing cold temps inside the church building. Someone turned the AC on...woops. That's why I dress in layers for just such occasions. <br />
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<br />Michelle Cheney Larsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04415877931889475864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8755869856044785346.post-69534369075138495342013-08-30T22:50:00.000-06:002014-01-20T19:17:41.603-07:00Fun at the Davis County Fair<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Our get away for the summer was all the way up to Davis County for the fair they have every year. I guess technically it was a stay-cation since we didn't stay the night anywhere. This was my niece's first time to the fair and she had a ball. We saw jumping dogs competing to see how far they could jump into a swimming pool.<br />
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My niece and her mom and dad got to ride on a real life elephant. This was the highlight of the evening. I have never seen this done at other fairs I've been to. It was $8 per person.<br />
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Of course, they also had pony rides and a petting zoo that my niece liked too. And the requisite animal and art exhibits.<br />
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If you are into demolition derbies or even if you're not, the sound of cars crashing into each other provided some extra excitement. There were also tons of rides, food vendors, and games for the little kids and the big kids.<br />
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Afterward we walked across the street to <a href="http://www.shopatstationpark.com/" target="_blank">Station Park</a>. It is a relatively new outdoor shopping mall in Farmington, Utah. It is a beautiful place to just hang out, shop, eat, etc. They also have a fun playground for kids that my niece loved playing on.<br />
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They have lights up year round.<br />
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And they have a beautiful lighted fountain that has dancing water. It was fun to hang out on the comfy couches they have for viewing this little attraction. I felt like I was back in San Diego. I just discovered on their website that they also have an outdoor winter skating rink so the fun doesn't have to stop in the Winter. I love discovering new gems in my neighborhood. I highly recommend this one!Michelle Cheney Larsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04415877931889475864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8755869856044785346.post-82871454929900480342013-08-26T22:40:00.000-06:002013-08-26T22:40:16.538-06:00Easy Chicken & Rice Dish<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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As some of you may be aware, I have never liked cooking. I am starting to get the hang of it though so I thought this recipe would be a fun one to share since it has the word "Easy" in it...I thought maybe even I could handle it. Everything is done in the Crock Pot so no big messes to clean up afterward.<br />
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Here is what you will need.<br />
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This is what the finished sauce looks like.<br />
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And the chicken breast covered with sauce on rice.<br />
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And here is the recipe:<br />
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Easy Chicken & Rice Dish<br />
by Debbie Blair<br />
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1 pkg cream cheese<br />
2 pkgs Zesty Italian Seasoning (in salad dressing aisle)<br />
3 boneless skinless chicken breasts<br />
2 cans cream of chicken soup<br />
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Mix all but chicken in crock pot then put chicken on top and cook on low for about 3 to 4 hours. Serve on rice.<br />
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<br />That's it! Easy Peasy. It is really quite tasty too.<br />
<br />Michelle Cheney Larsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04415877931889475864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8755869856044785346.post-47720186744910108902013-08-18T02:41:00.000-06:002013-08-18T02:41:24.145-06:00Another one of my earring design creations<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I saw a little bit different version of these earrings online the other day and it reminded me that I hadn't posted these. I made these about a year ago with supplies from Hobby Lobby. I used some large circle links from a circle bracelet that I had on hand to add to these tear drop pendents. I found the circle bracelet at Hobby Lobby too.Michelle Cheney Larsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04415877931889475864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8755869856044785346.post-56167300601804064902013-08-08T16:52:00.000-06:002013-08-08T16:52:17.904-06:00I won an iPad mini!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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About 4 years ago I started taking weekly music surveys for a local Utah radio station called 97.1 ZHT. They have a music director program and I am obsessed with music so I just wanted to take the surveys to hear my favorite songs. Well, this week I won an iPad mini since they usually incentivize the surveys with a prize. My dad and brother (software engineers/computer programmers) are not Apple people so this is a new learning curve for me. They think I've gone to the dark side. But I'm totally excited to start using this baby. Here is a link to the <a href="http://www.971zht.com/pages/music_director/?_show" target="_blank">music director program</a> if you want to try your luck at it too.<br />
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<br />Michelle Cheney Larsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04415877931889475864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8755869856044785346.post-64393111128249764212013-07-25T22:31:00.000-06:002013-07-25T22:31:49.514-06:00Pioneer Day in Utah<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Yesterday was Pioneer Day in Utah. Basically we celebrate the first settlers of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in the Salt Lake Valley. They went through a lot to get here, tame, and settle the "wilderness". It is a state holiday so our family had a little get together over at my parents house. I got to see my cute niece. I used to be her nanny but now her mom has quit work and gets to stay home with her all day. I like to show my niece my mom's roses and grapes. Then we got to swing on the swings. We had grilled hamburgers, a yummy veggie tray, and strawberry shortcake for dessert.<br />
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Then the fireworks began. We just watch all of the ones our neighbors do. The picture below is from earlier in the month around the 4th of July. Tooele High School always has a concert with fireworks after and I have a perfect vantage point from my deck. Fireworks are so much fun to watch.<br />
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<br />Michelle Cheney Larsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04415877931889475864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8755869856044785346.post-13458748536728200662013-07-17T19:13:00.000-06:002013-07-17T19:18:01.267-06:00Maurice's Dark Jeans #2<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Well I think I have had a long enough vacation from blogging. It's those darn summer months when all I want to do is play outside. I'm finally getting around to my second pair of dark jeans from <a href="http://www.maurices.com/home/index.jsp" target="_blank">Maurices</a>.<br />
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These are Silver jeans. They are in the $50 - $80 range. They aren't cheap but they fit like a glove.<br />
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I absolutely love the design on the pockets too.<br />
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And me trying to do my best at modeling and photographing all at the same time. Hope everyone is enjoying the Summer months and getting some play time in too.<br />
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Michelle Cheney Larsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04415877931889475864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8755869856044785346.post-38939938833918291452013-06-03T03:52:00.000-06:002013-06-03T03:52:33.011-06:00Sunday Spring Outfit<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Today's outfit is a little more dressy since I was headed to church. I love my yellow sandals from <a href="http://www.aerosoles.com/" target="_blank">Aerosoles</a>. They are suede and so soft.<br />
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I found them on sale and my brother got them for me for my birthday last year. He wasn't excited about giving me this kind of gift, but I told him these shoes were what I really wanted more than anything else. He gave in and I love them. Got to love baby bros too.<br />
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This long skirt is from a store in St. George, Utah called Urban Wear. I mentioned it in this <a href="http://elegantlyunderstated.blogspot.com/2011/03/nice-little-get-away-with-twist.html" target="_blank">blog post</a>.<br />
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I paired it with a classic white shirt and pink sweater since it has been quite chilly for May.<br />
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I love pink and yellow together. Mixing bright colors is the "it" thing right now. Get creative with all of the fun colors available in stores. Michelle Cheney Larsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04415877931889475864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8755869856044785346.post-36372703020610708902013-05-18T17:38:00.000-06:002013-05-18T17:38:11.986-06:00Maurice's Dark Jeans # 1<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I talked about my new dark jeans a while ago. I'm just now getting around to the blog post. Thanks for waiting. This is one of two pairs I got from <a href="http://www.maurices.com/home/index.jsp" target="_blank">Maurices</a> for Christmas. I will feature the other pair in a separate blog post.<br />
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I found them online because I hate going into the store and having to go through piles of jeans or to fall in love with a pair but they have run out of my size. Because I am relatively short (5' 5") I bought these in short. That's another thing I like about Maurices. They have so many different inseams and sizes. They have options for very tall girls and they even go shorter than these for those girls shorter than me (my sister Liz is 5' 2" and got an extra short pair). Here is a handy link to the <a href="http://www.maurices.com/category/index.jsp?categoryId=3598613" target="_blank">perfect pair of jeans tool</a> on Maurices website.<br />
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I of course fell in love with the back pocket scroll design. Yep, those little circles are diamonds. I love a little bling to add sparkle.<br />
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The front button has a larger diamond on it with a few other small diamonds to accentuate the front pockets.<br />
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They are not tight at all. I can actually breathe when I wear them. Sorry skinny jeans, these are my new favorites.Michelle Cheney Larsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04415877931889475864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8755869856044785346.post-83092387536961047782013-05-03T00:09:00.000-06:002013-05-03T00:09:30.134-06:00I Love Stripes<br />
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Again, if you keep things long enough they come back into style. I have had this striped sweater and striped shirt for about 10 years. Stripes are the "it" thing at the moment. I love being able to get so much wear out of my clothes. It makes it well worth the money I paid. And I didn't pay very much for either of these things.<br />
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Of course, the light blue skinny jeans are new and I talked about them in <a href="http://elegantlyunderstated.blogspot.com/2013/03/spring-outfit-1.html" target="_blank">this post</a>.<br />
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And my first pair of ballet flats are new too. I found them on <a href="http://www.mycentsofstyle.com/" target="_blank">Cents of Style's website</a> for $10. Can't beat that price! I discovered Cents of Style through the blog <a href="http://whippycake.com/2013/04/guest-editor-spot-for-cents-of-style/" target="_blank">Whippy Cake</a>. I love <a href="http://whippycake.com/about/" target="_blank">Becki's</a> style. Now that I've got my stripes on I'm ready to face my day.Michelle Cheney Larsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04415877931889475864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8755869856044785346.post-86881750041145409592013-04-28T01:43:00.000-06:002013-04-28T01:44:23.644-06:00Stockton, Utah turns 150 years old<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We love any excuse to get out to Stockton, Utah. Today they were celebrating the town's 150th anniversary. They were celebrating with a grand fireworks show. Before it got dark I took a few pics of the surrounding area. This wind turbine is out at the Tooele Army Depot but Stockton is talking about creating a wind farm in the Stockton area as well. Alternative clean energy at its best.<br />
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This is Tab Mountain. It is the flat topped foothill shaped like the Tabernacle where they set off the fireworks. The whole town had a great view of the fireworks.<br />
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Here they are in all their glory.<br />
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I finally held the camera steady...:)<br />
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It was a beautiful day but it got a little chilly once the sun had gone down so I threw on my yellow cardigan from <a href="http://www.sexymodest.com/" target="_blank">Sexy Modest Boutique</a>. <br />
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The black bermuda shorts are from the same store. I absolutely LOVE all of their clothes. They have two brick and mortar shops in Utah County but I don't get out that way very often so it's a good thing they offer free shipping through their website.<br />
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I added this bracelet to the ensemble. I have had this bracelet since high school and it has come back into style. If you keep things long enough they will come back in again.<br />
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Ready for my fun date night with Clark. Of course, we had to stop by Cafe Rio for a quick bite to eat. So yummy!Michelle Cheney Larsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04415877931889475864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8755869856044785346.post-64472448489322116712013-04-24T04:22:00.000-06:002013-04-24T04:25:49.065-06:00Spring Outfit #3<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My next Spring outfit incorporates one of my favorite patterns...polka dots. I absolutely love them and they will never go out of style. I found this top at <a href="http://www.bodycentral.com/" target="_blank">Body Central</a>. It is very sheer so I'm wearing a basic black t-shirt underneath.<br />
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I love the bow in front. I wore my belt from Target for a pop of color.<br />
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And of course I'm wearing my favorite JCP jeans from <a href="http://elegantlyunderstated.blogspot.com/2012/01/jc-penney-jeans.html" target="_blank">this post</a>.<br />
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I got a couple more pair of dark jeans I will be sharing next time. I finally jumped onto that bandwagon. I'm just stubborn when it comes to new trends. I have to ease into them. I prefer classic timeless clothing that I can continue to wear for years and years.Michelle Cheney Larsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04415877931889475864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8755869856044785346.post-18316217266926991722013-04-13T17:28:00.001-06:002013-04-13T17:31:16.216-06:00Spring Outfits but no natural light<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I wanted to do another post about my Spring Outfits today but there is no natural light outside. It is a very grey and overcast Spring day. Hopefully next week we will have some more sunshine. Until then, I'll just leave you with a view of my closet. It is like a pallet of color waiting to be coordinated, mixed, and matched.Michelle Cheney Larsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04415877931889475864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8755869856044785346.post-85530922438735781682013-04-06T18:33:00.000-06:002013-04-06T18:41:03.093-06:00Spring Break Hike<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My husband and I don't get time off work for Spring Break so we just took a free afternoon and went for a hike.<br />
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The weather was gorgeous and it almost felt like we had escaped to Big Sky country (Montana). But nope this is right in our own backyard.<br />
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The hubs ready to go hiking up the mountain.<br />
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I'm ready to go too.<br />
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It was technically a very high foothill that we climbed but this is the view from the top. We saw a guy paragliding like the one shown in this <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6YUCe2Simk" target="_blank">YouTube video</a>. What a view while floating effortlessly over the gorgeous west desert.<br />
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Looking down on the quaint little town of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stockton,_Utah" target="_blank">Stockton, Utah</a>. It is just south of the city of Tooele. Stockton has a little restaurant on Main Street called the "<a href="https://www.facebook.com/stocktonminerscafe" target="_blank">Stockton Miners Cafe</a>" that has some really good food. I got the Oven roasted Turkey Club sandwich. The light avocado aioli sauce on it is sooo good.<br />
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Look at all of those ATV trails to go exploring on.<br />
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This is the old jail that is built into the foothill we climbed.<br />
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This is a fun and modern park Stockton has with killer views. Being this far out in the country means total peace and quiet. You can actually hear all of the birds chirping. No noisy traffic to contend with.<br />
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I'm standing on all of the fun play equipment for kids. They would have a ball here. They also have swings.<br />
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Sorry this picture is a little crooked. But they even have a skate park and a little covered table to eat at. Bring a picnic lunch and spend the afternoon.<br />
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They also have a full basketball court and softball field. Clark is ready to call it a day but it was a fun day spent in the great outdoors.Michelle Cheney Larsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04415877931889475864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8755869856044785346.post-69358737639568470912013-03-30T20:44:00.001-06:002013-03-30T20:45:31.599-06:00Spring Outfit #2<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I found this fun mint green top at <a href="http://www.maurices.com/home/index.jsp" target="_blank">Maurices</a>. I love the ruffles on it. I bought a similar top for my niece from JCP. Then my mom found another ruffly top for my niece at Target. My niece now has two ruffly tops. She's becoming a girly girl early in life. :) <br />
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I found the coordinating belt at <a href="http://www.target.com/" target="_blank">Target</a>.<br />
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I wear the belt over the shirt to define my waist since the shirt is so long.<br />
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The back view showing the fluttery sleeves.<br />
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The front view. I forgot to wear the belt that day.<br />
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A little bit better view of the front. Maurices is fast becoming one of my favorite stores to shop at. I'll be back soon with another Spring Outfit installment. Clothes are so much fun!Michelle Cheney Larsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04415877931889475864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8755869856044785346.post-90864875694677586272013-03-29T00:35:00.000-06:002013-03-29T00:44:33.903-06:00Easter Treats<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Before I get to my Spring Fashion #2 post I wanted to post a few fun Easter finds of late. First, is this mint green and white dish towel. I found it at Target and it was labeled Easter but I'm planning on using it year round.<br />
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I love the pattern.<br />
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I had a few visitors the other day in the back yard. They visit often. I've seen a pack of 8 before. They are so fun to watch. My husband always says we live on a block that is a little bit urban and a little bit country. The perfect mix I say.<br />
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The other day at Wal-Mart I discovered my favorite Reese's eggs come in white chocolate. I die! They are sooo good!<br />
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Here are my original milk chocolate favorites.<br />
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A new variation I discovered this year. They have creamy peanut butter in the middle.<br />
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The original Cadbury creme egg. It can't get any better than this.<br />
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Unless you throw some caramel in the middle to change things up sometimes. I've been known to inhale Easter candy. "It is my one weakness." Speaking of which, my husband and I have been watching "Lark Rise to Candleford". It is a BBC production that has the actor who plays Mr.Bates from Downton Abbey in it. It is a sweet super clean but non cheesy show for those looking for wholesome entertainment. Netflix has it if you have the DVD subscription service. We also found it at the public library too.Michelle Cheney Larsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04415877931889475864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8755869856044785346.post-62808079400793150172013-03-23T16:39:00.000-06:002013-03-23T23:11:58.904-06:00Spring Outfit #1<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Spring in Utah can be so fickle. One day it is in the low 70's and the next we have a blizzard on our hands. I took these pics when it was nice outside. This is my peasant top. I got my niece a yellow one kind of like it. You can see that in this <a href="http://elegantlyunderstated.blogspot.com/2013/03/my-nieces-birthday-gifts.html" target="_blank">past post</a>.<br />
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I found it at Body Central's <a href="http://www.bodyc.com/" target="_blank">website</a>. It was on sale for $7.00. It was such a steal.<br />
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I also found these <a href="http://www.bodyc.com/products/zana-di-light-skinny-jeans/" target="_blank">light skinny jeans</a> at Body Central for $22.90. My first pair ever. I'm kind of late jumping onto this trend. I've never liked tight clothing but I'm getting used to them.<br />
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Here is the outfit put together. I put a <a href="http://www.bodyc.com/products/lipstick-scoop-neck-tee/" target="_blank">white t-shirt</a> underneath for coverage. <br />
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The jeans have a 32" inseam so I had to roll them. I'm only 5'5" tall.<br />
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When I wear my cowboy boots you can't tell that they are rolled.<br />
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I got the cowboy boots at my local <a href="http://www.calranch.com/" target="_blank">C-A-L Ranch store</a>. I fit right in living in a rural town. It's so fun to be a cowgirl some days. I have to warn you though, boots like this are not cheap. I think they were in the $80-$100 range. They are Ariat Fat Baby's.<br />
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On warm days I wear these fun silver flower flip flops. I got them from <a href="http://www.chadwicks.com/?gclid=CIy8ls3tk7YCFZFaMgodX00AKg" target="_blank">Chadwicks</a> a couple of years ago.<br />
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And to top it all off I wear my favorite <a href="http://shop.hobbylobby.com/products/nickel-bracelet-with-round-blanks-254383/" target="_blank">circle bracelet</a>. I found this at Hobby Lobby for $3.47. You can glue jewels to the blanks but I like it just the way it is. You can check out my "My Style" Pinterest board for more of my clothing finds <a href="http://pinterest.com/mclarsen/my-style/" target="_blank">here</a>. I have more Spring outfits to post, so come on back real soon now 'ya hear? Sorry, my cowgirl slang is coming out on my blog now. :)<br />
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With St. Patrick's Day and Easter in the month of March I just decided to decorate for Easter. My white pitcher came in handy for my pink flowers.<br />
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I found these cute pink and blue ceramic polka dot egg cups at Smith's grocery store. They were only $1 a piece. I just had to scoop them up at that price. I just used the <a href="http://elegantlyunderstated.blogspot.com/2012/03/easter-decor.html" target="_blank">faux eggs</a> I got last year at Macey's grocery store to put inside them.<br />
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A cute blue gingham cloth napkin completes the vignette.<br />
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This little ceramic flower shop was a gift from a great aunt years ago. I put it out every year at this time.<br />
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It is so intricately detailed inside. I love all the Easter bunnies.<br />
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And the cute back door. Happy Easter everyone!Michelle Cheney Larsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04415877931889475864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8755869856044785346.post-67275373453219304902013-03-11T14:32:00.000-06:002013-03-11T14:32:50.154-06:00My niece's birthday giftsMy niece turned one a few days ago and she had a huge birthday party surrounded by family and friends. I have been her nanny for the last year and it has been so fun to watch her go through the first year's stages. Here are a few of her gifts from Aunt Michelle:<br />
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Of course I had to get her clothes since children's clothing is so adorable. These <a href="http://www.childrensplace.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_10001_10001_-1_757049_198188_25851%7C134881_baby%20girl%7Cdenim_babygirl" target="_blank">jeans</a> from Children's Place were on sale for $10.<br />
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Love the little hearts on the pockets.<br />
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I have a top similar to this one so I got her one too. Her mom's favorite color is yellow so that's what I chose. I found this one on <a href="http://www.jcpenney.com/dotcom/baby/sizes/baby-girl-0-24-months/arizona-woven-inset-tee-%25e2%2580%2593-girls-newborn-24m/prod.jump?ppId=pp5002300204&catId=cat100260041&dimCombo=null&dimComboVal=null" target="_blank">JCP.com </a>for $7.00.<br />
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I also have a top similar to this ruffly one. This one is also from J.C. Penney's website. It was $7.00 as well.<br />
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The leggings were $4.00 from JCP.com. <br />
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Everything can be mixed and matched and she can get so many different combos out of just a few pieces.<br />
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Can you all tell I have a little obsession with kids clothes. I even created a Pinterest board on the topic <a href="http://pinterest.com/mclarsen/clothes-for-little-kids/" target="_blank">here</a>.Michelle Cheney Larsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04415877931889475864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8755869856044785346.post-31285386806075327052013-03-04T23:06:00.000-07:002013-03-04T23:06:26.033-07:00Playing in our own backyard<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My husband and I live in a small condo so we have to get outside and into the open spaces around us just to keep our sanity. This is one retreat we like going to. <br />
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The snow capped mountains are so breathtaking.<br />
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I call this one the road to the middle of nowhere. We would love to build a house out here some day. Concentrated living (stacked apartments) is not our style but we continue to endure.<br />
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Just being able to visit this open space often is pretty good too. We weren't getting much cell service out here and the grocery store and schools are quite far a way too. Just weighing the pros and cons of extreme rural living.Michelle Cheney Larsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04415877931889475864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8755869856044785346.post-63589379109729035602013-03-02T03:30:00.000-07:002013-03-02T03:30:22.275-07:00Hints of Spring<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Spring is just around the corner...I can feel it in the air. And so can the plants. My friend gave me some cut branches off of her pussy willow tree and they are brightening my office as we speak. They are even growing roots in the water so my sister might be getting a pussy willow tree in the near future (condo living and HOA's are not conducive to planting your own trees in the yard).<br />
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They are so soft to the touch.<br />
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Then my Christmas Cactus decided to bloom (this is the first time in the 3 years I've had it). It bloomed for me on Valentine's Day. It's a late bloomer, it must take after its caretaker ;)<br />
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The buds before they opened.<br />
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And the flowers in all of their glory.<br />
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I'm looking forward to the warmer temps of Spring so I can finally get back outside.Michelle Cheney Larsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04415877931889475864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8755869856044785346.post-48133100711650398122013-01-31T04:26:00.000-07:002013-01-31T04:26:33.562-07:00Valentine Candy Home Decor<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Valentine's Day is just around the corner so I thought I would celebrate with some sweet and yummy home decor.<br />
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Winco Foods sent me a $10 gift certificate in the mail so I bought the candy with that little freebie. Love a good deal!<br />
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Conversation Hearts, Valentine's Day M&M's, and Red Hots. I used Mason jars I already had on hand. The carafe and cake plate are from Hobby Lobby and the apothecary jar is from The Quilted Bear in Salt Lake City, Utah.<br />
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My husband thinks I have set up my own little candy store right in our living room. He has been so good and not eaten any of my display until I could get the pictures taken. Now he gets to dig in to this little stash. Happy Valentine's Day!Michelle Cheney Larsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04415877931889475864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8755869856044785346.post-47680189466958998042013-01-14T03:09:00.000-07:002013-01-14T03:09:17.547-07:00Downton AbbeyI have been watching Downton Abbey over the last month. It is soooo good. I have a thing for British T.V. My last obsession was Sherlock. Can't wait for the new season of that one. But for now, my Sunday evenings are filled with the Crawley family and the drama that ensues between them and the downstairs help. If you haven't started this show I highly recommend it. It's on Netflix and other online sources. Start with the first episode and work your way through it. The storyline is so much richer that way. I also like to have the captions on so I can catch the things being said in the occasional thick British accent.Michelle Cheney Larsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04415877931889475864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8755869856044785346.post-28680538992441846422013-01-02T22:20:00.000-07:002013-01-02T22:20:23.102-07:00Happy New Year 2013<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Sorry this post is a day or two late. I decided I wanted to decorate for the month of January so I decided to take out all of my red ornaments and just leave my silver ornaments in my lamp.<br />
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I already had all of these Christmas tree decorations handy since I didn't put up my tree this year.<br />
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Took the red balls out and left the silver balls here.<br />
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I thought gold would be a good color for January too.<br />
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And I filled my apothecary jar with ice crystal garland. It has been frigid COLD here so I decided to bring some of that ice theme inside. Hope everyone had a fun and safe New Year. Clark and I actually got to break away from our busy schedules again and went to see the movie "Lincoln". My hubby is a huge history buff so this was one of his Christmas presents.Michelle Cheney Larsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04415877931889475864noreply@blogger.com0