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Yup , one year ago today /family photo shoot day before #wowwedding2014. Love my kids!

I have the best friends! To think @aliciaconnollydesign made her pumpkin chiffon pie and transported to the restaurant we all gathered at (after touring the @holidayhouseny ) as a birthday surprise... Well/I am simply touched beyond words . Love you all @aliciaconnollydesign @trimqueen @bettylyn212 , Deb Klein, Katie Matushak ,and Liz Davidson. #happybirthdaytome #nyc #withitgalpals #blessedbeyondwords #surprisediwas #yougotmegood

Who doesn't love a party well done? Well Lynnie Megginson did it up right last night in the DC Baker showroom . She didn't miss a beat... Fab on all counts.., food yummy. Drinks a plenty. Staff efficient and friendly. Venue perfect. Photographer chronicling . Book author autographing. Hostess , no less than fabulous . Guests aplenty and happy happy. So happy to have been invited and that I was able to make it.Accolades Lynni Megginson for good job well done! #partyparty #interiordesign #eddieross #modernmix #booksigning #dc

Family. My family is my everything. Thoughtful intentions. I am loaded with these... Like buying all these photo frames last Christmas to gift hubby a piano full of family photos,.. That, until last week still had their stock photos. So, thank you Avery and Jesse for fulfilling my good intention with Family photos as My birthday gift. Love you both. #happybirthdaytome #family #touched #surprisediwas

By all appearances (in these pix) Lucky and Walt are best pals. In reality Walt stalks Lucky... But who knows... Maybe after 2 weeks together they might come to an "understanding?" #dogsofinstagram #palingaround #puppypower

A little retail therapy while waiting to be called for lunch. Didn't make it past the sale rack in Nordstrom's shoe department . Jesse, you were sooooo patient. #birthdaylunch #birthdaylovetome #shoelover #couldntresist (at Westfield Annapolis)

I have a young gentleman that works for me as my "assistant". He does a lot of back end work for my biz, he takes care of my pets, plants and house during my frequent trips away from home base. He drives me to airport/train or bus station as needed . He is quite simply my "go to guy" and I can count on him and I appreciate him so much . Today he casually walks in with this precious gesture of kindness and my heart is warmed . ... Simply saying " I hear it's somebody's birthday" . Angie Bechtold , you have raised a kind and gentle soul in your son Adam and I'm so lucky to have him contribute to my world as he does. #warmfuzzies #birthdaylovetome #oneluckygal

This morning As I was passing from dreamland to waking up I had a vision of an eagle with outstretched wings and the words "spread your wings and fly" came to mind at same time. Shared this with Friend Katy Allgeyer (road stop on her trek from ME to NC /enjoyed bday dinner and evening with her last night) suggested I post this visibly as my mantra which was gifted me on the morning of this my 55th birthday . #letsdothis #wow #birthdaylovetome

My parents . What a great day it has been with family and friends...acknowledging the amazing life and work of these 2... Wed for 65 years at 90 and 91 years of age. Thanks to all who showed up to make this a great day for my folks. #celebrate #anniversary #memories

My moms wedding dress.. 65 years ago. On display tomorrow at open house tomorrow celebrating this and her 90th birthday. My, she was tiny. #memories #anniversary #celebrate

Lunch on daughter Arianna at her fave shopping place, Costco... Nope this is not juniors in #nyc is it @avery_shalisa ? #costco #realdeal #hotdogdiet

My "Barbie Dream House" housemates gathering for a photo at end of my #ZAARkarmaParty last Sunday. How I love these "fierce ladies" and how I know they love me. .#friendsinthebiz #withitgalpals #blessed #hpmkt

4.75 mile run tonight . By the light of the moon. Serene. Prepping for 10k Bay Bridge run in 2 weeks . A tad worried about the incline part of said run /no hills to prep on :( #runningforexercise #outdoortime #easternshore #endingmydaywell (at Stevensville, Maryland)

Took a break in the action today and went with daughter, hubby and puppy Walt to find a pumpkin patch for jack o lantern making material. Scored . Councell Farm was such a lovely find/great family place. And yes, Walt was a big hit, #haloweenmemories #funtime #greatday #easternshore (at Councell Farms)

May be the 2nd to last day of #hpmkt but my friends at @legendofasia are still busy with customers. #sellsellsellsell #friendsinthebiz #hpmkt2015 #chineseporcelain #chinesefurniture (at The Suites At Market Square)

SOLD, SOLD and SOLD. Our showroom is going to take on s whole new look with these 3 sofas gone. #distinctivechesterfields #chesterfieldsofas #sellsellsellsell

Sound guys not in yet to retrieve their equipment/moved my laptop to take advantage of their power /catching up on emails between customers. Hey, did I say it is one beautiful sunshine filled day In High Point? #stillglowing #hpmkt2015 #newshowroom #chineseantiques #chesterfieldsofas #gotthis