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January 26, 2015

Au Revoir, Tar-Jay

Zeddy Bear (Zellers), waving good bye to Target |Alex Inspired - a Canadian Perspective

Dear Zellers, je suis désolé. It appears Target, commonly referred to as “Tar-jay” by all Canadians, (in our best outrageous French Accents) missed the bullseye with “Great White North” customers. As announced, Target revealed after only two years of business…

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January 4, 2015

The Best Handmade Gifts |2014

DIY small Crocheted Snowflake | Alex Inspired

Happy First Monday of 2015! I hope everyone had an enjoyable Christmas! I’ve decided to kick of 2015 with an ode to the lovely homemade and handmade gifts I received for not only Christmas, but also my birthday. I’ve also…

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December 24, 2014

A Perfect Polish Christmas

Want to have the most perfect Polish Christmas!? Look no further. |Alex Inspired

December 24th is one of the most important evenings in Polish Culture. It is a night where spirituality, faith, magic and whimsy collide; awakening the mind, body and soul. Christmas Eve is the moment where weeks of advanced preparation send…

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December 21, 2014

Merry Mail Merge!

Christmas Cards on table

WHOA. I am a tad behind. I have really been procrastinating on this post. I’m, also a bit of a liar. Mail Merge isn’t very merry… However, with wine it is! For most snail mail, I take pride in my…

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November 21, 2014

Holiday Thrift Store Challenge – Vintage Sock Stretcher Stocking

2014 Holiday Thrift Story Challenge | Thoughts from Alice - a wonderful compilation of DIY Thrifty Christmas Projects!

I was recently invited to participate in a fun holiday challenge from the lovely Alice, from ThoughtsFromAlice. Her challenge, simple and thought provoking: Purchase an item from a Thrift store with a price tag under $25.00. The item could also be…

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November 19, 2014

Christmas Preparation

Christmas Prep - Alex inspired

Who’s ready for Christmas!? I have started my preparation… I am sure some of you have just eye rolled at the screen. Ha. Ready for some Christmas Preparation… inspiration!? Fabulous mini boxwood wreathes from Target! Red and White Striped ribbon from…

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