Hi! Circling back about the Luckett's Spring Market a few weeks ago. It was so much fun per usual! If you have not been to the market, it is worth a road trip with your friends. Bring your wagons, totes and empty cars to fill. They make it super easy to buy and move furniture so don't worry about
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A Poem to process
"Life is what happens when you are busy making other plans." - John Lennon
And just like that...a second mammogram and they found a mass. And they did a biopsy. And now I'm waiting.
I decided to write a poem during the waiting. I share it with you because I KNOW there are so many of you out
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Calling all readers!!
So, self-promo....sucks. It's really, really hard and vulnerable and you can be left feeling too open and raw and exhausted. You know? But, when you do something creative or on your own and you want people to know - how do you spread the word? I guess there are lots of answers, but for me, I try to
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Luckett’s Market Recap
OOPS! I posted about the market recap at my author site, christenbensten.com.
I thought I was posting here!
If you want to see my recap and some fun pix, go here.
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SALE! Style Me
I can't remember where I discovered the Style Me brand and look, but I'm glad I did. Probably Instagram? I've never purchased from them, but their collection is gorgeous and timely. AND they are running a sale on some beautiful furniture!
It's a very neutral palette. Everything is bright and
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Luckett’s Spring Market!
Spring is in the air! And that means one important thing to fit in! The Luckett's Spring Market.
If you've been, you've been.
If you haven't been, you must.
It is so much fun. Just to take the day and shop and meet beautiful people and feel inspired. I never miss it.
You can find all
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Launch DATE for CRAZY ON YOU!
I have a launch date! Finally! JUNE 7th. Just in time to stack up all those books for summer vacay when you can let your kids play, ignore them, while reading a bunch of fast-paced books. Kidding on the ignoring part...
On June 7 Crazy for You will be available in ebook and paperback. Maybe
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Motherly Love
For those of you that know my story, you know that it took Brent and I almost 3 years and lots of fertility treatments to get pregnant. So, when Mother's Day comes around it feels bittersweet. So sweet because I have my 3 babies finally here! Okay, they are moody teenagers at the moment, but still.
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Floret
Oh my goodness - are you all watching the new Magnolia Network on SUNDAYS?! If not, you must. They have done such a beautiful job!
Why are Sundays the best? Well, there several shows that air on Sundays including these "workshops" on watercolor painting, pottery, small building projects. The are
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CRAZY ON YOU Book Cover Reveal!
Hi Lovelies!
I revealed my book cover for my first domestic suspense novel, Crazy On You on my christenbensten.com site. If you are subscribed you received the post. If you want to hop over to check it out it's in the middle of the page and you can click on it for a full view. Maybe subscribe to
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Vacation Design Inspiration!
I love going away on vacation and getting totally inspired by design & decor. Don't you?! I find myself leaving an area determined to try things I've seen in my own home. Some of them work and some things I should just appreciate while I'm there. Ha!
We recently took our family to the
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Greige Sale
One of my favorite design sites and shops is having a close out sale. I have followed Greige Design for years and it's one of those sites where everything looks so inviting.
They are an interior design firm and shop out of Orange County.
Here are some of their beautiful images as well as a
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Fun Faux Plants
Faux plants have come such a long way, haven't they? And you can't kill them! No matter what I do that seems to happen. Minus the one magical fiddle that I've kept alive for over 6 months. I'll post a pic on Insta.
Here are some great faux plants I found online:
Faux Potted Fig
Olive
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Fresh Home Decor Amazon Finds
Hi Loves.
Amazon keeps getting better and better. Or at least you can find most anything easily.
I've recently found some cute items that are less expensive than other shops. Check out some of the neutrals that could refresh and brighten up your space.
Pampas Grass
Wood Knot Table
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Christen Bensten Author
Hi Readers!
Thank you to all of you that subscribed and posted on Christen Bensten. There were so many of you that signed up that I decided to get you your free copy the via Amazon.
This Friday, you will see on Amazon that the ebook is FREE. All you have to do is go to the link here and you
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Free Book TODAY!
Hi Loves!
I am offering a free copy of my memoir, Starving, today (up to 24 hours, US only) if you subscribe to my Christen Bensten author site here. It's basically a newsletter that I have that updates once a week or once a month on books and what I'm working on. I have a novel coming out this
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Bathroom Reno Reveal
Hi Loves!
We started our bathroom renovation before Christmas and it took a bit of time. We did it all ourselves and let me tell you it was darn messy. A dumpster was also required.
A bathroom can be small, but there is so much to do in the space. Whew! If you are not confident w/ your reno
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