Let There Be Light - The Timeless Appeal of Mid-Century Modern LightingMid-Century Modern (MCM) light fixtures are celebrated for their clean lines, organic forms, and functional elegance, reflecting the design ethos of the mid-20th century. These fixtures often feature materials like brushed bra
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12/16/2024
Gratitude 2024 - For the Love of ActiveRain First and foremost, I want to extend a HUGE thank you to everyone who participated in this month's challenge. Each and every one of your incredible entries truly touched my heart. Your creativity, authenticity, and willingness to share are nothing sho
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11/30/2024
A Heart Full of GratitudeAs someone deeply rooted in faith and family, finding silver linings and creating meaningful memories is my way of life. For those of you who know me, you know, that's who I am! Today, I’m reflecting on some of the many blessings that fill my heart with gratitude. While t
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11/30/2024
Happy Thanksgiving 2024 from Charlotte, North Carolina Happy Day-Before Thanksgiving! 🦃 As we gather this week to celebrate and give thanks, I’m reminded of the power of gratitude and how it can inspire us to lift up those less fortunate. My journey with “family adoption” began during my time as
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11/27/2024
Remembering Our Heroes - Celebrating Veterans with Heartfelt Gratitude 🇺🇸It’s 11/11, my ActiveRain friends and family. Happy Veterans Day! Today, let’s take a moment to honor a cause so very close to my heart: celebrating the brave men and women who have served our country with courage and dedica
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11/11/2024
A Lifelong Dream Achieved: Our Journey to Paying Off the Mortgage 🏠❤️ Last week, we announced that our lake house had officially CLOSED! Sold & SOLD! This week marks an incredible milestone for my husband and me: we’ve officially paid off our mortgage! After years of dedication, sacrifices and h
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11/10/2024
Thankful Thoughts: ActiveRain's November 2024 Gratitude Challenge 🍁🙌✍️ As Thanksgiving approaches, we’re excited to kick off our popular annual tradition—the November Gratitude Challenge! Let's all take a moment to pause, reflect, and share the many blessings that light up our lives. Gratitude i
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11/01/2024
Lake Wylie Home Sales OCT 2024 Lake Wylie’s peak sales season (summer) may be behind us, but buyers are still actively on the hunt for waterfront, lake-adjacent homes, and land. With hopes of lower mortgage rates on the horizon, there’s quite a buzz of energy among buyers, setting us up for a pro
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10/19/2024
Oh boy, we are certainly wrapping up the year with a bang on our AR ZOOM calls! Many thanks to Carol Williams for the reminder and for sharing the remaining 2024 speakers. I absolutely love these sessions. Besides learning something new each and every week, I’m so grateful for the incredible rela
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10/18/2024
Warm Hearts, Wagging Tails; Oh, the Power of Adoption 53 Words of Love A shelter dog awaits, feeling cold and all alone,Full of hope for love and a fur-ever home.With every tail wag, a story unfolds,Of loyalty, warmth, family and hearts of gold.Adopt a friend and change two lives today,In their g
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09/30/2024
