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Inside Le Fleur Guest House in Normandy with Anna Mayrhofer

Inside Le Fleur Guest House in Normandy with Anna Mayrhofer

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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!

Read the post via the link in bio!
https://theavidpen.com/everything-ive-read-this-month-december-2025/

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The two cutest ballerinas in the world. #ballet

The two cutest ballerinas in the world.

#ballet #balletislife #ilovebeinganauntie #proudauntie #nieces #christmas

Just a little tweak here and there to the middle s

Just a little tweak here and there to the middle section of my bookcase.

#art #artlover #books #lifestyle #bookstagrammer #bookish #theavidpenreads

This little precious kitty who has her paws wrappe

This little precious kitty who has her paws wrapped around my heart.

#grateful #catmom #catmomlife #catmodel #moment

Being cozy, especially in the comfort of your own

Christmas lights in Ballantyne’s Backyard after di

Christmas lights in Ballantyne’s Backyard after dinner @eatnorthitalia @thebowlnc last Saturday night…
#littlestoriesofmylife #christmas #christmastime

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