Not so Charlie Brown Chevron Stripes

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When I first started seeing Chevron Stripes pop up in home decor magazines and websites I was a little less than impressed. Charlie Brown anyone?   I take back my indifference, my yawns, my snickers.  Chevron stripes are turning up in some very sophisticated ways.  Gentle paint treatments, beautiful textiles and custom art pieces are [...]

The Only Piece of Social Media Advice that Matters – Which I’d Almost Forgotten

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Per my previous post, I’ve kind of been spinning my wheels and not going anywhere fast.  I’ve been a bit focused on Eclectic Six and the bloggers forums.  I’ve been writing an SEO tutorial to share there and that’s taking up a good chunk of my brain power (you know, the piece the kids left [...]

What is Wrong with Me?

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What is wrong with me? I’m staring at my blogging dashboard with the urge to write yet nothing to really write about and I look to my drafts folder just to see what’s there.  The words ‘What is wrong with me?’ are staring back. Strong and stark, they ask me this puzzling question. I don’t [...]

Calgary Events: Natalie MacLean’s Unquenchable Book Tour / Wine Tasting Nov 19th

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Acclaimed author, journalist and sommelier Natalie MacLean will be in Calgary hosting an intimate wine tasting event to celebrate the launch of her new book – Unquenchable: A Tipsy Quest for the World’s Best Bargain Wines Event Details: Where: Pages Bookstore 1135 Kensington Road N.W. When: November 19 2 events: 4-6 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. [...]

The Calgary Herald Shows Bloggers a Good Time

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The Calgary Herald has launched a new Opinion Portal showcasing the top blogs in the city.  To celebrate, included bloggers were invited to a meet and greet at Heritage Park’s Gasoline Alley.  It was an informal event with plenty to eat and drink and I had a blast meeting people I’d been ‘reading’ for a [...]

Yeah, That About Sums it Up…

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  I saw this quote and cracked up….it’s my life in a nutshell

Eclectic Six Media – What is it?

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I wrote a quick post a while ago about my new venture – I thought I’d elaborate a bit and let you know how you can be a part of it and yes, I really and truly want you to join me on this.  More on that in a sec. I’ve been blogging for a [...]