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Getting Ready…

October 27, 2010 by Arena Blake 5 Comments

I recently had the chance to photograph my friend, Morgan, as she prepared for her wedding.  I love watching brides get ready. There’s so much excitement and love. And they’re always so beautiful! First came the curls… And then it was time for make-up! Some touches to the hair style… Then getting some help from…

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Filed Under: Photography Tagged With: Wedding

Monkey Cupcakes

October 27, 2010 by Arena Blake 3 Comments

Last weekend, I threw a baby shower for my sister-in-law, Alex. We decided to go with a jungle theme and I wanted to make some cupcakes shaped like monkeys to fit the theme. I searched online and found this tutorial from Wilton on how to make monkey faces using candy melts. I was hooked! This…

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Filed Under: Cooking, Recipes Tagged With: Cupcakes, Dessert, recipes, Tutorial

*Signed* Firelight Giveaway!

October 27, 2010 by Arena Blake 9 Comments

It’s time for another Fall into Fantasy giveaway here at The Nerd’s Wife! A few weeks ago, I had the chance to meet Sophie Jordan, author of Firelight!And guess what I got for you… a *signed* copy of Firelight for one lucky reader! This book is *so* good. You can check out my review of…

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Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: Giveaway, Sophie Jordan

The Most Embarassing Post Ever

October 27, 2010 by Arena Blake 9 Comments

Someday, I may come to regret this post. But I feel the need to get this out in the open. And if I can’t confess my deepest, darkest flaws on the Internet, what can I do? So today, I am clearing the air. I’m letting you know that things are not always happy and free…

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Filed Under: Living Tagged With: Cleaning, Housework, Thoughts

Clouds in the Sky…

October 26, 2010 by Arena Blake 2 Comments

I just wanted to share this beautiful evening sky with you. I haven’t seen a sunset like that in a long time. Sometimes, it’s hard to appreciate the beauty of nature when you live in the middle of a city. Especially a huge city like Dallas. But every now and again, the world takes my…

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Filed Under: Photography Tagged With: Nature, Sunset

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Arena is the wife of a Nerd and mom of a toddler who loves his Star Wars blankie a little too much. She shares parenting adventures, yummy recipes, and great photography on this Dallas mom blog. thenerdswife@gmail.com

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