Happie by Design

Samples of the smaller things that carry great meaning, whimsy and make our lives generally happier.

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Our 1st culinary victory in #obx this season isn't a big secret. @guyfieri knows about it. So just about anyone who watches @foodnetwork knows about it. These #ShrimpAndGrits from #OuterBanksBrewingStation were PHENOMENAL! They were so good, I *almost* licked the plate. And those orange chips on the left were made from sweet potatoes. Even they were amazing (I'm not a giant sweet potato fan....sweet veggies seem wrong to me). Ask for some of their homemade ranch (yeah....I want that recipe too) to dip your chips. #NoFilter #yum #gf #NomNomNom

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We still use this little #tbt #IglooCooler that belonged to my dad. He was always prepared-- you never know when you might need a cold frosty beverage. 😉#AlwaysPlentyToShare

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We found Ramone! #KaChow #StuffUnderTheOven #LowAndSlow

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N case U can't find your CDs, cassettes or albums (or vhs for @AndrewNBC12 ) @siriusxm has an amazing Prince channel up & rolling #Channel50

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A little afternoon wall art with the family motto. #IllegetimiNonCarborundum #BeHappyBeKindBeBraveBeYou

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My homemade ramen soup with #firecorn #JalapenoPopcorn #BecauseICan #gf

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I can't wait to sit down with a margarita and devour this gorgeous cookbook! #MiComidaLatina is filled breathtaking illustrations and yummy recipes. Thank you @marcellakriebel for creating it! #CookWithLove #springbadabing #RVACraftMafia

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LOVED painting library windows this week for the kids' upcoming book fair. This little guy from the #PeteTheCat series was one of my faves. Now I'm looking forward to a turtle-like weekend.

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It's quite possibly the most perfect lunch break. #GilmoreGirls #IcedCoffee & #EntertainmentWeekly #BabetteAteOatmeal #SusanAteChocolate

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My homemade #BlackberrySauce may have made up for all of my culinary trespasses. #yum #NoFilter #ImNotMadAboutIt

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Anyone else miss #LaneSanson? Belated #tbt #LotsaNeatStuff #Carytown #RVA

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Mailing out my 1st #KeriSmith postcard today! Who will be the lucky recipient? #EverythingIsConnected

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So excited to get some great lighting in my studio! @younghouselove fixture fr @ShadesOfLightVa + #CreeBulb + #AwesomeHusband

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We are such a #CreditUnion family! The boys squealed with delight when they saw the #ImperialCreditUnion #PhineasAndFerb #StarWars

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@Get_Headspace Our cranky cat (who doesn't like to be touched) seems to be enjoying my meditation this a.m.

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#tbt circa 2002ish The hubby and I on a date to see the hilarious @Ralphie_May #PreKids @FunnyBoneRVA

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Celebrating #NationalHotDogDay at our favorite spot. #SamsHotDogsStand