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Midnight Sun prescreen and interviewing the actors

By Jessica On March 26, 2018 · 2 Comments · In fancy things to do, Review
Editor’s note: I’m working my way to blogging regularly again. There are fun things happening behind the scenes here. We recently had Tim Edwards, an incredibly talented local actor and my neighbor, cover the Midnight Sun movie prescreen and press conference for us. Tim is a senior at Maple Grove High School. Enjoy reading about [...]
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Date night ideas on Home Made Simple

By Jessica On February 1, 2013 · Add Comment · In fancy things to do, love
As a part of my 2013 goals, date nights are now scheduled for the next few months. Yes, we have to schedule them. Life is too busy to have an impromptu date night.
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two years of fancy & 30 before 30

By Jessica On October 28, 2011 · 6 Comments · In baby, fancy things, fancy things to do, making things happen
This weeks marks the second blogiversary for live the fancy life! Thank you to all of you who have read, commented and shared this blog with others. I’m looking forward to my third year with this blog! I’ll be adding even more simple and inexpensive party tips and ideas, sales alerts, home design inspiration, freebies from across [...]
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{a little love} — every night is date night

By Jessica On September 22, 2011 · 1 Comment · In fancy things to do, love, {a little love}
I’ve always loved making nights at home feel special! My husband and I often have a glass of wine by the fire in the winter and enjoy great conversation with each other. Little things really make a night in feel like more than just a night at home. Now, with a baby in the house, [...]
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the art of brunch

By Jessica On June 21, 2011 · Add Comment · In fancy things to do, minneapolis, this weekend
Brunch is my favorite meal and is one of the most perfect ways to spend a Saturday or Sunday morning. My hubby and I love to go just the two of us (and now three), but also really enjoy meeting friends. We have a few friends in particular who also appreciate the art of brunch! [...]
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holiday joy!

By Jessica On November 29, 2010 · Add Comment · In fancy things to do, minneapolis
Start the holiday season with a little Joy! Joynoelle, one of my favorite Twin Cities dress designers, is hosting a holiday party and you’re invited. Enjoy cocktails and shopping with Joynoelle. Also at the event, check out Penny Larsen Jewelry and holiday wreaths by Black River Tree Farm. Thursday, December 2 4 to 9 p.m. [...]
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perfect parties!

By Jessica On October 29, 2010 · Add Comment · In fancy host, fancy party tips, fancy things to do
My husband and I, along with hosting our annual very merry cocktail party, will be hosting our family Christmas for the first time this year. I’m going all out for the holidays this year! I love everything about the winter holiday season—the food, the music, the lights and decor, the cocktails, the energy, time with family [...]
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vintage suitcase side table and flea markets

By Jessica On August 19, 2010 · 1 Comment · In fancy things, fancy things to do, this weekend
I am headed to the Oronoco Gold Rush Days flea market near Redwing on Saturday with a big group of friends. I have one mission and one mission only! It is to find vintage suitcases to help complete my vintage suitcase side table like this one! Or like this one: Or maybe like this one: I found my [...]
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using ribbon for party decor

By Jessica On August 5, 2010 · 2 Comments · In fancy host, fancy party tips, fancy things to do
I love to host parties. And recently while planning a large Mother’s Day brunch at our house, I found ribbon to be a great way to pull a theme or look together for a party. I typically buy all of my ribbon at Michaels because they have a decent selection and offer coupons every week! You can’t beat 40 [...]
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fancy date—Mississippi River boat happy hour

By Jessica On May 19, 2010 · 2 Comments · In fancy things to do, minneapolis
Paradise Charter Cruises offers a fancy fairly affordable date option on the Mississippi River. Their pizza and lock cruise is $23.50 per person. The boat departs from Boom Island Park on the Mississippi River on Wednesday and Thursdays at 6 p.m. now through October 3. Enjoy the narrated cruise on the Mississippi through downtown Minneapolis, locking [...]
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