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  1. I’ve had lots of friends pass the citizenship test. You’ll do great! And you really are a softie for our feline friends. Just shows what a kind person you are. Have a great weekend!

    1. I’m stressing out so badly, especially after seeing all the questions on the flashcards. My brain doesn’t really remember stuff like that, now if I’d have to remember design things like paint colors that’s a different thing. Have a great weekend Theresa.

  2. Your shelving looks great, I love the little gnome. 🙂 For good luck! You take such good care of your little munchkins, I wish too that all animals had a good family of their own that takes care of them. Have a great weekend!

    1. The gnome lights up too and I love that at night. He makes me smile! Have a great weekend too.

  3. Love your shelf styling.. and would love to see you break down shelf styling (how you do it, what your thought process is, etc.). I need to pick your brain, because I’m terrible at it.

    Happy Friday.

    1. Gosh I just do it and don’t think I’m great at it but thank you so much!

  4. I love the brass shelving unit and the splash of pink you have applied. I understand about cold nights and animals that are outside….wish I could do more for fur children. You will be great on the test…don’t worry!!

    1. Thanks, I do worry a lot about the test though 😉 Thank you

  5. your shelves are gorgeous! and i am with you on pets and outside. 🙁 i love that ours have each other so that when i am not home, they can snuggle and keep each other warm (which they do). and i love that monkey tries to bring you lovely gifts when you are stressed. ha.

    1. Yes it’s perfect when they snuggle together. Mine do too!

  6. Catherine says:

    I am not a “cat person” but your posts about your kitties almost make me want to convert! It’s the litter box that does it for me and also how aloof some cats are… I like that I can pick up my dog and make her snuggle with me without having to worry about her drawing blood. Also I’m a CPA and I hate taxes if that makes you feel better. I don’t do any tax work in my professional life so taxes are actually pretty daunting even to me. It’s always really embarrassing to tell people that!!

    1. That is funny that you hate taxes too.
      I’m not trying to convert you to be a cat person but mine have never drawn blood. They are quite loving but I do miss being able to carry a little doggy around. My cats can’t stand being carried. They are too independent. I compare dogs to cute toddlers and cats are more like teenagers 😉

  7. Patty Day says:

    I love the shelves…love love….I must of missed something along the way, but where did you get them???
    I wish you the best with your testing. I am very proud of you and all you do!

    1. Hopefully I’ll be done with the test by the end of this year 😉 Thanks so much for being proud! Lets hope I can do this

  8. aww–warm, snuggly kitties–love! your shelves look great all the ways :). And I wish you hadn’t reminded me about taxes…this will be my first year dealing with any blogging income, and I’m a wee bit terrified.

    1. Yes, I’m terrified and sad that I will probably have to pay a tax specialist with the tiny amount I made to make sense of the accounting mess. Ugh!

  9. Julia,

    With all the love that you show to your family, blog friends, and furbabies, I can’t believe there is a more deserving person than you-you already make this country a better place! I wish you luck and am sure you will do well. I think the U.S. will be lucky to have a citizen like you!

    1. Oh thank you so much Jayme, that was the sweetest message ever. Hopefully by the end of this year I will be ready for the test LOL. I’m scared 😉

  10. Kenz @ Interiors By Kenz says:

    Your styling is totally on point! I’m a little obsessed with those boxes. It looks great!

    1. Thank you so much Kenz

  11. Awww your kitties are so lucky to have such a doting mummy! They are so sweet when they are sleepy and snuggly (I admit, I often stick my face right in Meisha’s spotty belly because it’s the SOFTEST PLACE ON EARTH.).

    I love your shelf styling! Those pink Kate Spade boxes are totally on my list for the office remodel. And the pops of black & white stripes are just SO GOOD. Yum.

    I’m sure you’ll ace the citizenship test, don’t fret my dear! 😉

    xxx

    1. Thanks and oh I’m fretting AND I WILL KEEP BUGGING YOU TO SHARE THAT CUTE SPOTTED SOFT BELLY WITH MY READERS haha!

  12. My heart breaks for all the strays this time of year. We’ve rescued a few, found homes for a few more, and taken a lot of birds to the animal sanctuary. I gave my pound found cat to my sister because he was awfully stressed with our last move, the baby, the dog. He’s so much happier now and I still get to love on him but I miss having a cat around. I luhhhhhve the different styled options you’ve photographed here. SO pretty!

    1. Oh paaaalease! I don’t know what you are talking about girl, I’ve seen your skills.

  13. Julia you are going to ace your citizenship exam! I just started studying for a big exam, as well, and I’m with you on how nerve racking it can be.

    1. I feel brain dead. I Have to pick it up again once tax stuff is done 🙁

  14. Those shelves are styled perfectly! Looks lovely.
    As for the citizenship test, I took it about 5 years ago and it was the EASIEST “test” I ever had to do. So don’t stress too much about it. 🙂 Aloha from Hawaii!

    1. Thanks so so much. It’s good to know that you thought it was easy. I just downloaded and app to study for it. It’s not all that hard but I have a horrible fear of speaking in public and the thought of being quizzed by an officer that I don’t know scares me to death. It was one of the biggest things why I failed in certain things in school. I start to stutter and my brain goes blank, that’s what scares me the most 🙁

      1. When I had the interview it was just the officer and me in the room so if you are worried about others, that was not the case for me. The whole interview was about three minutes. I think I was asked something about congress and then had to read a sentence in English out aloud which was super easy and there may have been one more question. I am sure you will do great, it is much much less stressful than a school exam or a job interview. Good luck!

        1. Oh that doesn’t sound so bad!! Thanks for the info! I was told it’s about 10 questions out of 100. I actually found a citizenship test app that I play with whenever I have to wait somewhere.

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