Photos of the Week: July 31st

 I had so much fun with the photo prompts this week!  I didn't have much of an idea for any of them but they all seemed to just fall into place as the week progressed. 



– pieces-- I found a bag of Reece's Pieces in the cabinet and enjoyed a late afternoon snack.


– tied- A bunch of my old bracelets were falling apart so I restrung and tied them then held the knots in place together with jewelry cement; now they're good as new!




– scented--  I went to Yankee Candle and walked out with a new scented candle. 



– grid-- We hired a contractor to lay out the ceiling grid on our newly finished off basement.



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  1. Tamar SBJuly 31, 2021 at 8:32 AM

    Now I'm craving some reece's!

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  2. Amy JohnsonJuly 31, 2021 at 8:50 AM

    More beautiful photos. I love Reece's pieces! It's been years since I've had any real candy.

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    1. Joanne July 31, 2021 at 7:50 PM

      I have a real sweet tooth and often indulge just a bit with candy; but I do try not to buy any. These were leftover from Father's Day.

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  3. JayneJuly 31, 2021 at 10:48 AM

    Lovely pics Joanne! Your basement looks fab and I am always a sucker for a new Yankee Candle too! :)

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  4. NicoleJuly 31, 2021 at 3:47 PM

    I don't remember the last time I had Reece's Pieces but they are so good! Your basement is looking great! And it's always so nice when pictures and prompts all work out!

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    1. Joanne July 31, 2021 at 7:50 PM

      It really is nice when it all comes together easily.

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  5. Kim CarberryJuly 31, 2021 at 6:54 PM

    What fun prompts!
    Reece's Pieces are amazing! We only ever seem to get them at Christmas as they're not a big thing over here. Yum! Yum!
    Your basement looks so good. Great work. x

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    1. Joanne July 31, 2021 at 7:51 PM

      They are definitely a thing over here but they are harder to find than the peanut cutter cups and other Hershey products.

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  6. Jo TraceyJuly 31, 2021 at 7:29 PM

    Your basement is looking fab. Great work on the bracelets too.

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  7. Doused in Pink | Chicago Style BlogJuly 31, 2021 at 10:38 PM

    I need to join a photo challenge. Love the shot of the Reeces Pieces!

    Jill - Doused in Pink

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    1. Joanne August 1, 2021 at 5:49 PM

      They are so fun! I am having a great time with these challenges each week.

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  8. creationsnzAugust 1, 2021 at 4:12 AM

    Wouldn't you like to share your pieces???
    Your Tied jewellery is amazing, you are very clever. I bet you are pleased with your basement, it looks great.
    CarolG

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    1. Joanne August 1, 2021 at 6:13 PM

      I actually tend to hide them from my family so I don't have to share them.. otherwise I tend not to get any.

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  9. MicaAugust 1, 2021 at 6:52 AM

    Those bracelets are lovely and I bet that candle smells amazing! :)

    Hope you are having a nice weekend :) We enjoyed the summer temps today, even though it's winter!

    Away From The Blue

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  10. Kym August 1, 2021 at 5:36 PM

    Yum - Reese's Pieces!! The bracelets, and your photo of them, are beautiful. I have quite a few that need to be restrung as well, if I ever get to it. Enjoyed all your photos again this week!

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    1. Joanne August 1, 2021 at 5:50 PM

      I bought all my bracelets at the same time and they ALL seem to be falling apart; I keep restringing just a few each week...

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  11. Dara @ Not In JerseyAugust 2, 2021 at 8:46 AM

    I love everything Reece's!

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  12. LyshaAugust 3, 2021 at 3:14 PM

    Reece's pieces! What a great idea. Your new floor looks gorgeous!

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  13. NatashaAugust 17, 2021 at 7:41 AM

    Oh, I love your bracelets AND your new ceiling!!!

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