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The little black and white dress

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For those of y'all who watch Project Runway, how glad were you that Laura won last night? Not only did I love her little dress, but I felt so bad for her because she was so down about last week. I mean this woman is pregnant with her 6th child. I have one child and have days where I can barely manage a coherent thought, so the fact that she is on this show coming up with brilliant designs amazes Read More

With apologies to any of my Longhorn readers

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I'm just all broken up about this. Really, I am. Read More

Get your fashion while it’s "haute"

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Last week I had nothing to say about Project Runway, not because it was boring, but because I was apparently stunned into silence by the rosettes on the back of Angela's silk capri pants. Angela had flashes of talent along the way, but in the end the rosettes did her in. Pun completely intentional.Watching Project Runway this week, I learned one thing if nothing else. I do not pronounce haute Read More

Continuing on with posts of a Cajun nature

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Apparently today is Cajun day here at Big Mama's. Y'all never know what you're gonna get, do you?I read a WFMW earlier that was about blogging and one piece of advice it gave was to stick to a theme on your blog, so for today I'm sticking to a theme. As for the rest of the time...y'all can just file me under miscellaneous.A few weeks ago, my friend Hite discovered Big Mama. Actually, I had sent Read More

Some may boast of prowess bold, of the school they think so grand…

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Yesterday morning I walked outside and discovered that it felt a little like Fall. Not much, but a little. The breeze was out of the north and just slightly cooler and my whole body sighed with relief that the end of summer is near. And with the end of summer comes...College Football baby.Specifically, my beloved Texas Aggies. They will open their season on Saturday against the Citadel at Kyle Read More

ABC is my new must see T.V.

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ABC is running a new promo for the fall telling us to Feel Thursdays. Y'all I am feeling it because Thursday is the new night for Grey's Anatomy this fall.I can't even watch the promo without wanting to cry at the sight of Izzie in her gorgeous, pink dress being carried by Alex after Denny died with that song by Snow Patrol playing in the background. Then when they show McDreamy looking at Read More

Ain’t nobody gonna talk to my mama like that

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Tonight's Project Runway was a perfect example of why the average woman has a hard time finding clothes. The majority of the designers had no idea how to design an outfit for a woman larger than a size 6.I loved when they brought out the designers' mothers for the challenge and it was a great twist to not pair them with their child. I started the show really liking Jeffrey when I saw his mama and Read More

Environmentally friendly is the only kind of friendly around here

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Well, my goodness...I finally watched this week's Project Runway and the cats were scratching. I guess the stress level is finally getting to them. That in conjunction with the fact that they had to make wearable clothing out of recycled garbage seemed to push a few people over the edge.Anytime you have to make fashion out of something you get at a recycling plant and a craft store...you know Read More

Turning fashion icons into fashion victims

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I was really going to try to do a Thursday Thirteen today, so what does it say about my creative thinking skills that I couldn't think of one subject to think up thirteen things about? Maybe since I have seven days until next Thursday, I can think of something between now and then. In the meantime, here are my thoughts on last night's Project Runway which is my new addiction (along with Read More

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Melanie ShankleMy name is Melanie and, in some strange twist of fate, I’m also known as Big Mama because I started this blog in July of 2006 when my daughter, Caroline, was not quite three years old and I was in the process of convincing her that BIG girls use the potty and BIG girls don’t have pacifiers, thus she thought BIG was the highest compliment in the land and began referring to me as BIG MAMA.Read More

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Happy 19th Birthday to my American beauty. ⁣ ⁣ Happy 19th Birthday to my American beauty. ⁣
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💕 Nineteen years ago today you changed our world forever. You showed up two weeks ahead of schedule and spent the next six months staring us all down. I’m not sure you ever smiled until you were a year old. And now I know that’s your personality. You are full of surprises, a little unpredictable and evaluate everything very carefully before you jump in with your whole heart. ⁣
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But once you do? You’re all in. You are loyal, you love your people fiercely, and you aren’t afraid to speak the truth to bring out the best in yourself and others. You are also the funniest person I know. In short, you have been our dream come true for nineteen years and we couldn’t be more proud of the woman you have become. ⁣
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Last year on this day you were a camper at Impact about to start your freshman year. This year you’re back at Impact as a counselor. I can’t think of a better way to bookend what has been a truly great year. ⁣
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Keep shining, keep your eyes on Jesus and keep surprising us. You, Caroline Shankle, are a fire that burns bright. Dad and I pray your 19th year is full of joy, laughter and God’s blessings in your life. I Peter 1:6-8 💕
It is no secret that I love college football, so s It is no secret that I love college football, so spending the last four days working at SEC Football Media Days has been a dream. Because as much as I love watching the actual game, I also love all the off the field dynamics…the personalities, the drama, the rivalries, the days before the season actually starts where everyone believes this may be THE YEAR for their team. ⁣
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This week has been full of all of those things, plus I met so many delightful young people, from football players to graphic designers to photographers to sports media, who are just incredibly talented at what they do. I’ve learned new music, received an entire doctorate education in various sneaker styles, and discovered some football players and coaches who were so kind and charming that I’ll be secretly cheering for them this year when they aren’t playing Texas A&M. ⁣
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And was the moment I photobombed Jimbo one of the highlights of my life? One hundred percent yes. Thanks and Gig’em.
A few of you (at least two) have asked if I’d po A few of you (at least two) have asked if I’d post some pics of my bedroom makeover by @kimspradlinwolfe here so you can come back to reference them. I’m also going to make a permanent highlight. ⁣
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My personal favorite parts of the room are all from @arhaus ⁣
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I totally left the furniture details up to Kim and her choice of @arhaus was spot on. Our bed is the Rigby bed in nomad snow. I was initially afraid of the light color because you know I don’t want to be precious about furniture. But @arhaus uses @cryptonfabric which is durable, odor and stain resistant and built to last. This is crucial when you have dogs that may get up on the bed even if they aren’t technically allowed to. ⁣
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The nightstands are the Helen two drawer nightstands. I initially fell in love with the light, hand-stained finish and roomy drawers, but then I noticed the marble and brass pulls and they had my heart forever. ⁣
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And, finally, the Amelie floor mirror. It’s the mirror I’ve always dreamed of and the perfect finishing touch to the room. Best of all, @arhaus offers white glove delivery which means they deliver and assemble it all for you which is really a service to your marriage and your sanity.
Had the best time celebrating these birthday girls Had the best time celebrating these birthday girls last night. They make 50 and 70 look good. 💕
The best bedroom makeover by @kimspradlinwolfe It The best bedroom makeover by @kimspradlinwolfe It finally feels like we have a grown up bedroom after 25 years of marriage and not a deer mount in sight. 😂
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I’ll be posting links and more pics in my stories and on my feed, but love the gorgeous furniture from @arhaus and the stunning light fixtures from @shadesoflight⁣ 💕
Happy Father’s Day to the one who believes anyth Happy Father’s Day to the one who believes anything less than a half tank of gas is basically playing with fire and traveling without a flashlight is a fool’s errand. ⁣
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You keep us prepared, you make us laugh and you lead us so well. Your girls love you. ❤️

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