Home For Christmas

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Brad and I have lived in Santa Monica just about three years. It seems every year is getting a little easier than the last.  We know our way around a little better.  We know a few more people.  We have … Continue reading 

Still Thankful

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Oh my gosh. After weekends like this one, I swear off drinking for a few days.  Then I get home from a long day at work and see that bottle of wine with just a couple glasses left in it… … Continue reading 

Movin’ On Up

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The best word to describe our new apartment?  Calm. Even being on a busier street in Santa Monica and always having cars going by, this new place is absolute calm.  And after the nightmare that our last place turned into, … Continue reading 

When Life Gives You Lemons…

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I think it was pretty obvious by my Smile! post that I was in a bit of a funk last week.  I tried super hard to pull myself out of it – remembering all the things I have to be … Continue reading 

One Year Bloggiversary!

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A whole year! I am (very carefully) drinking bubbly while I’m typing this.  I’ve had mishaps with champagne drinks and laptops before.  But they also involved pool-side mimosas, bikini gymnastics and a dance party. Ah my first ever apartment on … Continue reading 

Thank You (with Octopus Cards)!!

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So this week is a big week in my Key of Kels world. Not only is Wednesday, August 15th my One Year Bloggiversary (!!!), but this is my 150th post as The Key of Kels. That means that 150 times in … Continue reading 

Maryland Summer Break

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My legs may be absolutely covered with mosquito bites, but I just had a really amazing trip home to Maryland. And not just because of the potato chips… It started off with this little guy, who greeted me wearing the … Continue reading 

Los Angeles Magazine Winner’s Party

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I completely left you all hanging with my 5 Happy Things post.  I dangled my dress search and my party excitement in front of you.  And then I made you wait to hear all about it. As my mom told … Continue reading