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Mica Bones Jewelry is Dark, Bold, and Uniquely Beautiful

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I love rings and necklaces. They are my main pieces of jewelry. I wear earrings but keep those simple so when I want to put on rings and necklaces I want them to make a statement. I ran across Mica Bones on Instagram and it was love at first sight. Mica makes unique, one-of-a-kind pieces of jewelry and they are beautiful and bold and definitely make a statement. For the purposes of this post, one-of-a-kind means not mass-produced. She may make more than one piece the same or as a custom order, but you can be assured she isn’t creating hundreds of a particular piece. I was lucky enough to get an interview with this talented silversmith and wanted to feature her work. She’s created 2 custom pieces for me – a ring and a necklace – and I couldn’t be happier with the quality and look of them. My…

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The ABC’s of a Happy New YEaR

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New Year’s Eve is one of my favorite holidays. I love the thought of a brand new year that starts at midnight of the last one. And the champagne. Always champagne. I usually post literary quotes or about new year traditions from around the world, but this time I thought I’d share random ideas I had for a year’s recipe. It’s ABC’s so to speak. Some simple thoughts – not reinventing the wheel just thinking of things to put on it. However you celebrate, I hope you have a bright, shiny new year! A Pick a day to abandon your cares and woes and do what you want. B Books always make you happy. Reading is pretty much the answer to everything. C Create something for yourself or others. Create even if you’re the only one who sees it. Just create. D Doodle and write when you can. It might…

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5 of the World’s Most Expensive Christmas Things

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We were curious at this time of year what could be the world’s most expensive Christmas items. So, we did a little research and found 5 things to tell you about – an ugly holiday sweater, advent calendar, Christmas tree, an ornament or bauble, and a dinner sure to satisfy a true epicurean. Personally, we’d take the advent calendar as you’ll read below how special it is. Let’s dive in and see what you could buy if money were no object during Christmas. Some of these things are from 2021 and others from the past according to our research. Most Expensive Advent Calendar In 2021, this Advent calendar weighs a huge 108 pounds and costs $10M+. Designed by Debbie Wingham, a designer who also created the world’s most expensive Christmas tree in 2019. It was commissioned by a Swiss family who wanted to celebrate their upcoming 12 months of travel…

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Another Fabulous Stay at the Read House Hotel

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The Read House Hotel in Chattagnooga, Tennessee, is a beautiful historic hotel located on the corner of Martin Luther King Boulevard and Broad Streets. We had another fabulous stay this past weekend. This is a post about our experience on this visit, but you can read our full review in our post Chattanooga’s Read House Hotel is a Luxurious Stay that we wrote last year. This post contains affiliate links. If you click a link and make a purchase, Poe in Wonderland will earn a small commission for the referral at no cost to you. All opinions are my own and I only recommend products and services I think will add value to my readers. Read more about affiliates and disclaimers here. There’s been a hotel on its property for over 171 years. The Read House is ideally located within walking distance to key sites around downtown. You can walk…

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GivingTuesday is All About Global Generosity and it is Today

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GivingTuesday is a day to give back to the greater good. We featured this movement a year ago to spread the word about 4 nonprofits making a difference in their community, and we want to tell you about them again while adding an additional cause. Three animal organizations, a way to give support to restaurant workers, and improvements for a historical cemetery. GivingTuesday simply put is a day to encourage people to do good. GivingTuesday is a movement that began in 2012 where an idea formed of giving back to your community in mass on the 1st Tuesday after Thanksgiving every year. It started small but has now expanded all over the United States, and “to date, GivingTuesday activities have been tracked in nearly every country and territory, and over 60 of these countries are home to national GivingTuesday movements of their own.” Source: GivingTuesday.org There are MANY ways you can give back…

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Happy Decor Hour on Instagram

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Do you love finding inspiration for your home? Decorating ideas and themes? There’s a cool Instagram group that hosts a tour every Tuesday where people post photographs of their living spaces. It’s a great place to see what others do with room design, lighting fixtures, renovations, tablescapes, and vignettes. I don’t know about you, but I love a good vignette. You also find holiday decorating ideas. This post contains affiliate links. If you click a link and make a purchase, Poe in Wonderland will earn a small commission for the referral at no cost to you. All opinions are my own and I only recommend products and services I think will add value to my readers. Read more about affiliates and disclaimers here. The group/tour is called the Happy Decor Hour. You post your image every Tuesday at 7 PM for others to see. Part of the caption in your…

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Hocus Pocus Frappuccinos are Secretly at Starbucks this Halloween

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October brings a return to the spooky season and who better to visit with than the trio of Sanderson sisters from Disney’s Hocus Pocus? If you love Winifred, Mary, and Sarah and their evil designs on Salem, you might want to discover a sweeter side to them with these secret menu Starbucks frappuccinos. And, let us say that secret drinks at Starbucks are fascinating. Anyone try the unicorn one when it was out (maybe it still is)? This post contains affiliate links. If you click a link and make a purchase, Poe in Wonderland will earn a small commission for the referral at no cost to you. All opinions are my own and I only recommend products and services I think will add value to my readers. Read more about affiliates and disclaimers here. Sarah, Winifred, and Mary Sanderson We haven’t tried the drinks yet but are eager to give…

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Big Halloween Weekend in Atlanta

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We LOVE Halloween at Poe in Wonderland and the month of October is the best. We write about events around the southeast, but since we’re based in Atlanta, Georgia, we publish those the most. October 9th through 10th is a BIG Halloween weekend. We’re only mentioning 5 events below. With a little Googling you can find even more. Let’s get started. This post contains affiliate banner links. If you click a link and make a purchase, Poe in Wonderland will earn a small commission for the referral at no cost to you. All opinions are my own and I only recommend products and services I think will add value to my readers. Read more about affiliates and disclaimers here. Atlanta Celebrates Photography Hallowine Crawl in the Little 5 Points neighborhoodEvery October in Atlanta there’s a fantastic photography festival where you visit galleries, restaurants, public spaces, libraries, coffee houses, and various…

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Marvelous Monday Skeleton Shenanigans

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Marvelous Monday is here! The concept is simple and stress-free. I’m inviting my tea party friends – readers and friends – to post good things in their life on Mondays. Grab a macaroon and a cup of tea and join us. Or a cupcake. Whatever suits your fancy. Let’s dish! This post contains affiliate banner links. If you click a link and make a purchase, Poe in Wonderland will earn a small commission for the referral at no cost to you. All opinions are my own and I only recommend products and services I think will add value to my readers. Read more about affiliates and disclaimers here. This week’s MM is about a wonderfully funny Instagram group called “Skeleton Shenanigans”. The administrator for the group is Amanda Terry. Skeleton Shenanigans is an Instagram takeover every other Friday at 7:00 PM CST. Can you explain when it runs and what…

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Savannah, Georgia for a Fun Weekend

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Savannah, Georgia never disappoints us with the city’s hospitality. From the accommodations to the restaurants to the haunted ghost tours, all of the experiences with the staff are great. We love going to the city and we have a lot of recommendations for you from where to stay to where to shop. Poe in Wonderland is all about travel. This post contains affiliate banner links. If you click a link and make a purchase, Poe in Wonderland will earn a small commission for the referral at no cost to you. All opinions are my own and I only recommend products and services I think will add value to my readers. Read more about affiliates and disclaimers here. Where to Stay Planters Inn on Reynolds Square. 200 room boutique hotel in the historic district. Ideal for a couple’s stay in this beautifulcity. Situated perfectly to walk to the waterfront district with…

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