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“Still snowy around here…” — Edward, The Garden Ra

“Still snowy around here…” — Edward, The Garden Rabbit

#snow #snowstorm #rabbit #garden

Gracie’s first experience of snow, but from the in

Gracie’s first experience of snow, but from the inside deck because she is bougie like that.
#littlestoriesofmylife #catsofinstagram #snow #snowstorm

Modern elegance was the goal for our newly redesig

Modern elegance was the goal for our newly redesigned living room. My mom, a former interior designer, had a clear vision from the start. We maintained our grey and gold/yellow color scheme throughout the space. It's now the heart of our home, where we entertain guests and unwind in the evenings.

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#design #homedesign #livingroom #modernchic #theavidpenathome

@voguepawsofficial created this beautiful work of

@voguepawsofficial created this beautiful work of art using a picture of the sleeping @gracieoftheavidpen

#cats #catsofinstagram #catart

I would much rather see this smiling face this wee

I would much rather see this smiling face this weekend than snow or 🥶 winter weather of any kind.

#proudauntie #nieces #auntielife

Passed my Applied Algebra final… my reward… a visi

Passed my Applied Algebra final… my reward… a visit to the bookstore. What’s your favorite excuse to go visit your favorite bookstore?

#books #bookish #bookstagrammer #theavidpenreads

Miss Celia getting her nail done in hot pink with

Miss Celia getting her nail done in hot pink with silver sparkles…

#thisis6 #proudauntie #manipedis #relax

This month’s list of reads is a short one (but the

This month’s list of reads is a short one (but the books were amazing). I blame my lack of time for reading this month on the combination of Applied Algebra and a cold that just won’t stay away.

All of the authors who are on this list are ones that you’ll have read about if you’ve been following for the past few years. So enjoy and happy reading!

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https://theavidpen.com/everything-ive-read-this-month-december-2025/

#book #bookish #bookworm #theavidpenreads #booksbooksbooks

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