i’m not one for a lot of fuss and muss when it comes to getting gussied up for the holiday parties. i like to keep it pretty simple — a black dress, tights, some killer shoes and a bit of bauble. but this year, i thought it might be fun to add a bit of glam to my party ensembles. mind you, i still want to keep it simple, so i think that’s what i fancy about... 
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fluxus. oh yay it’s almost valentines day. my enthusiasm for this day knows no bounds. it never fails to remind me of the time my ex-boyfriend sent me roses to the office and added the note “eat these if you get hungry”. way to shine, passive-aggressive nut job and completely diss the gift (at a whopping 110 lbs., he always wanted me to diet). so yay, valentines... 
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Greetings! Welcome back to the dudley pages! It’s Erin here, from the blog dudley. I’ve been thinking of different ways to reinvent holiday decoration, and how to incorporate a modern edge with a mid century aesthetic. To my surprise, I found so much great inspiration. Here are a few that caught my eye. {via apartment therapy} I’m sort of obsessed... 
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Can I just say that I’m really proud of myself? I’ve been meaning to put together a Christmas cookie collection for ages, and I finally at least started it! Cheers! If I could have just one Christmas cookie it would be a delicate, lacy rosette dusted with powdered sugar that someone else fried up for me. Someday I’ll make them again, but probably not... 
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i have finally gotten round to adding some decorations to my christmas tree. it sat there, lonely for a few days, albeit smelling so great, but lonesome for some holiday lights and festive ornaments. i went with a sort of vintage-inspired woodland theme this year. and, you know what? a tree really does help you get into the spirit of the holidays. thanks so much to green... 
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