The Reporter Frock Grosgrain Giveaway

July 21, 2010

Last week I was inspired to do a bathing suit. I haven't done one since I made one for Lily nearly two years ago. So I bought some material on ebay and waited, and waited and waited. Still no material. So last minute I threw together this dress on Saturday.
Now, I've been liking the black and white with olive green so doing this as a faux skirt and top dress seemed perfect. I thought this looked like something a reporter from the 50s or a secretary from Mad Men would wear, though maybe a little less short. I've been looking at too many Modcloth frocks lately. They are ALL SHORT.

Hopefully the bathing suit can be up next week....if I ever get the fabric.
Giveaways can be entered in three ways:
1) By linking (to your blog, facebook, myspace, or any other site)
2) By leaving a comment without a link or
3) By linking and leaving a comment (this will be worth 2 entries which will better your chances of winning). Find more info under the FAQ page.


If you are leaving a link just use the 'create a link' at the bottom of this post or simply creating a post on your blog and including this link.If you use blogger just use the "create a link" link at the bottom of this post. If you don't use blogger, that's fine too. Just create a link on your page as you normally would and I will see it using Technorati.

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Dita Maulani said... Best Blogger Tips

lovely!!!

knottygnome said... Best Blogger Tips

what an adorable dress! thank you for the opportunity.

A Seam to Sew said... Best Blogger Tips

I love the green with the black and white. I also love the skirt!

becca said... Best Blogger Tips

love this - the colors are great together!

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Camila F. said... Best Blogger Tips

Oh, so pretty! Lovely color combination!

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Erin said... Best Blogger Tips

Love the olive green! Gorgeous!

Anonymous said... Best Blogger Tips

This is my favorite color combination you have ever used! I am in love.

Morgan said... Best Blogger Tips

You are so talented! This is gorgeous!

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rebecca said... Best Blogger Tips

love the colors!
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little Bean said... Best Blogger Tips

I could really use that in my new job wardrobe. Thanks for the generous giveaway

Jo said... Best Blogger Tips

Gorgeous frock! I love the colour combination.

Elz said... Best Blogger Tips

So amazingly cute. How do you do it? Every time a new dress-all so perfect. I love it and will blog about it later!

Johanna said... Best Blogger Tips

Another gorgeous dress! I love the fabric combination.

Lina Thomlinson said... Best Blogger Tips

Great dress! I love all of the clothes you post on here, in fact. Hope I win!

Grace said... Best Blogger Tips

Green + ruffles = win.

Johanna said... Best Blogger Tips

Another gorgeous dress from you. I love the fabric combination!

KajOz said... Best Blogger Tips

Perfect! This frock is soooo great, love the color combination and all those pleats!

greatjencreations said... Best Blogger Tips

You threw this together at the last minute?!! Seriously?!! I can only dream of doing that someday.

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Sheryl and Ben said... Best Blogger Tips

Super Cute!

cheekymonkey said... Best Blogger Tips

I love the shirt and skirt combo! But it's a dress, which is even better! Fewer pieces to mess with :]
Thanks for all your creativity and beauty!

dogwood said... Best Blogger Tips

You have the most impeccable taste in fabric! I love this!

Shelley said... Best Blogger Tips

Beautiful dress! I am so jealous of your sewing skills. Thank you for the chance to win!!

Mad About Pink said... Best Blogger Tips

For this dress, I could give up pink for a while :-)
it's fabulous!

missjulierae said... Best Blogger Tips

I LURVE that black & white print and the pleating!

Teri said... Best Blogger Tips

I love this! You are so talented, thanks for the awesome giveaway!

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Anonymous said... Best Blogger Tips

Wow, this this is gorgeous! The top with ruffles is amazing!

Unknown said... Best Blogger Tips

I can't believe that's a mock skirt! Very, very nice!

I love how the colors go together. :)

Courtney @ Sweeter Than Cupcakes said... Best Blogger Tips

I love that green!

Unknown said... Best Blogger Tips

Oh this combination is DELICIOUS! Do want! :D

Unknown said... Best Blogger Tips

What a gorgeous dress! I love the solid top with the pattern skirt... looks fantastic together! :) Please enter me.

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Rachel Leigh said... Best Blogger Tips

I can't even tell you how much I LOVE all of your stuff! I have just been too shy to leave a comment. This one is so gorgeous! I think I would wear it everyday!

Vira said... Best Blogger Tips

Great colors, would love to win :)

jen geigley said... Best Blogger Tips

totally PERFECT. thanks for the chance to win.

S said... Best Blogger Tips

what an amazing dress !
the mix of colors is just perfect.

( i link your giveaway on my facebook )
(http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/profile.php?id=676890548)

Jessica said... Best Blogger Tips

I love, love, love this dress! You did great!

lexio said... Best Blogger Tips

I love this dress!
The colors really are beautiful.

Ruhammie said... Best Blogger Tips

What a fun fabric combination!

Rachael said... Best Blogger Tips

I love all the detail at the neckline! I can't believe you threw this together in a day!

Linda said... Best Blogger Tips

I looove it!! So gorgeous!

Sharon Johnson said... Best Blogger Tips

I love that you made this last min. INSANE. This is awesome.

Jenn @ West Sac Honey said... Best Blogger Tips

I love that dress!

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Sewing Princess said... Best Blogger Tips

I love green. It's my favorite color... and those pleats are fabulous. You are so creative!

Alex said... Best Blogger Tips

Oh I love it!!!! So fresh and cute!

Lynette said... Best Blogger Tips

Love the color combination!

Emily said... Best Blogger Tips

Darling! I love the pleats.

Leah Franqui said... Best Blogger Tips

Mad Men would be lucky to have you on it's costume design team!

Anonymous said... Best Blogger Tips

Gorgeous...and perfect timing for the season premiere of MadMen on Sunday :-)

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Estee said... Best Blogger Tips

The dress is soooo pretty! I love the green and everything in it :)

Kristina Churchill said... Best Blogger Tips

OH MY GOSH... Ilove all the vintage wear! I would wear this almost anywhere, except maybe to the beach.

So Funky and Fab!

I linked this to your post!

Please pick me! Please... Thank you

jennifer said... Best Blogger Tips

i want to win this so bad...it is fantastic, your design skills are amazing. where did you buy these fabrics and what material are they?

Anonymous said... Best Blogger Tips

Great dress! It's beautiful.

Julie said... Best Blogger Tips

Stunning.

Nancy said... Best Blogger Tips

This dress is gorgeous!!!!! I love the green with the black and white.

Anonymous said... Best Blogger Tips

I love it!

Marla said... Best Blogger Tips

Beautiful!

Brittany Sprague said... Best Blogger Tips

So so cute. Love it.

Katherine said... Best Blogger Tips

I love it! Its perfect!

Celina said... Best Blogger Tips

What a gorgeous dress! I would love to win it!

My email is cnw05d@acu.edu.

Linked here: http://xoxrhapsodyxox.livejournal.com/77164.html

Aly said... Best Blogger Tips

Really classy! I love the dramatic collar and the color combination.

sewdarnlucky said... Best Blogger Tips

How lovely!!

toni said... Best Blogger Tips

I can't believe you are just giving this away! Absolutely amazing design. Love it! Love, love, love the pleated ruffles.

Blogged here:

http://pinkstar.org/2010/07/this-just-in-reporter-frock-contest-at-grosgrain/

elysebeard said... Best Blogger Tips

so cute! love the colors together. i also posted a link on my blog.

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elysebeard@hotmail.com

the sleepy time gal said... Best Blogger Tips

love it much!

Jessica D. said... Best Blogger Tips

What a great color/print combination. I love how the two "separate" pieces come together as a dress

Angela said... Best Blogger Tips

Beautiful! Love the green and black and white combo!

Unknown said... Best Blogger Tips

beautiful fabric, beautiful construction! :) i linked to the giveaway on my blog:

http://mamazilla.blogspot.com/2010/07/reporter-frock-grosgrain-giveaway.html

(which also updated my facebook & twitter...)

*crossing fingers & toes* :)

lila said... Best Blogger Tips

beautiful!

Mruna Mistry said... Best Blogger Tips

Awesome dress! love the color combo!

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Anonymous said... Best Blogger Tips

How fantastically beautiful! Does twitter count as a link? Because I definitely tweeted this: http://twitter.com/Corvustristis

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Kate said... Best Blogger Tips

Oh my goodness, this dress is beautiful! Well done! x

B @ Sweet Limes said... Best Blogger Tips

Beautiful dress


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Stacey C. said... Best Blogger Tips

too cute!

Lindsay said... Best Blogger Tips

How wonderful. I love the ruffle at the neck line and the over all shape is just killer.

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indigorchid said... Best Blogger Tips

That olive-green color is gorgeous!

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Jack said... Best Blogger Tips

Love it! And love the backdrop too :)

Luz said... Best Blogger Tips

this is dress is lovely! I love the colors, the're just perfect!

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Anonymous said... Best Blogger Tips

beautiful. I love the idea of looking "put together" without hassle of deciding if something matches.

melanie (melanie_egorin[at]yahoo[dot]com)

Unknown said... Best Blogger Tips

You have such a great style! very classy.

Caffeinated Mommy said... Best Blogger Tips

I LOVE this!!!!!!!

Caffeinated Mommy said... Best Blogger Tips

I LOVE this!!!

Alissa said... Best Blogger Tips

How lovely!

Mahana said... Best Blogger Tips

Love the cut, detailing, color combo and that great pattern!!! Please please please pick me!

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Cami said... Best Blogger Tips

I would love to win this one!

Jitterbug said... Best Blogger Tips

What a gorgeous dress! i linked to FB :) http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=607447465
Thanks for the chance to win!! saralerner34@gmail.com

Jessica said... Best Blogger Tips

beautiful! love the color combo!!!!

Danielle said... Best Blogger Tips

amazing!

Mrs. Alston said... Best Blogger Tips

LOVE THIS!!! so adorable!
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Ali said... Best Blogger Tips

Simply adorable!

Savannah O'Gwynn said... Best Blogger Tips

OH MY GOOOOODNESS---how cute is this outfit! LOVE the colors and the design--love it all:) Thanks for the chance to win!

Savannah O'Gwynn said... Best Blogger Tips

http://twitter.com/jb_designs

Tweeted--fingers crossed that I win--LOOOOOOOVE IT!

Sara said... Best Blogger Tips

Adorable! I love the print with the olive green!

KoLa RoTh said... Best Blogger Tips

OMG!! This is so cute. The pleats, the colors, GORGEOUS!! I just want the pattern!

Lauren said... Best Blogger Tips

wow this dress is adorable! I love the neckline, thanks for the opportunity!

brittany said... Best Blogger Tips

i love olive green so so much! and this dress is amazing!

Anonymous said... Best Blogger Tips

LOVE IT

Anonymous said... Best Blogger Tips

Beautiful colour combination. Gorgeous creation!

jessankney said... Best Blogger Tips

I fell in love the minute the photos loaded. So cute, and clean cut. The colors are marvelous and the style just perfect. If I don't win, I want to make one of my own. Thanks!

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The Morreys said... Best Blogger Tips

Love it!

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Amanda said... Best Blogger Tips

Fabulous. I love that you can just throw together a dress. No bathing suit fabric? That's o.k. I'll just do a dress. You're an inspiration.

Jiannyia said... Best Blogger Tips

Adorable! I agree about the Mad Men style. :D

amigander said... Best Blogger Tips

Oh, this is darling! I'd love to win!

kristiyana shinta said... Best Blogger Tips

let me get it,, please :)

Erin said... Best Blogger Tips

Oh my gosh - you're so talented! What a super cute dress! Someday I'll have the skills to make something this awesome... *sigh*

sertyan said... Best Blogger Tips

So pretty!
Thank you for the chance!

Jessica said... Best Blogger Tips

This is a stunning color combination

Kathryn said... Best Blogger Tips

LOVE LOVE LOVE the green!! :)

Chestnut Sparrow said... Best Blogger Tips

this is so clever, I am amazed at what you keep coming up with. Hope I win!

Sandrine said... Best Blogger Tips

Just landed on your lovely blog and wow how beautiful is your dress!Well done!

Laura said... Best Blogger Tips

oooo! Love it!

Kara said... Best Blogger Tips

Gorgeous! Just look at those beautiful ruffles! I would be thrilled to win that!

Amy said... Best Blogger Tips

you are so talented...how do you keep coming up with new frock ideas?!?!? Lovely as always!

Hayley said... Best Blogger Tips

what a gorgeous dress!

LA said... Best Blogger Tips

I love the pleats, you are so nice to give away so many wonderful dresses!

Tara said... Best Blogger Tips

Love the color and pattern combo. And the details on top are what set this piece apart from other frocks.

Erin said... Best Blogger Tips

I LOVE this! You are so talented!

The Sewing Dork said... Best Blogger Tips

Oh, do I ever love this one (and I love all of the things you make). So retro and classy!

Unknown said... Best Blogger Tips

Such a cute outfit... you are so talented and I've bookmarked you!

megan said... Best Blogger Tips

Quite unique, I love it!

Elizabeth said... Best Blogger Tips

love it! i hope it would fit, in the unlikely event i would win it.

Kris said... Best Blogger Tips

perfectly, librarianishly lovely!
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Wisy said... Best Blogger Tips

Love the dress, you are soooo talented!

(linked at my log btw).

Laci J said... Best Blogger Tips

Super cute! Love those colors and pattern, great combo! I so want this!

MoveYourAsana said... Best Blogger Tips

love the dress, love the pics!!

Rebecca said... Best Blogger Tips

I adore this dress! I've been a lurker for a ittle while now, but this little beauty has lured me out of the darkness. Perfect! Thanks for a great blog (and for introducing me to Shabby Apple!).

Juana Reyes said... Best Blogger Tips

What a dress, love the pleating!

Rhonda said... Best Blogger Tips

Stunning! Don't know what size it is but want it!

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Unknown said... Best Blogger Tips

totally perfect background with the newspaper! too adorable- you did a fab job as usual!!

nafarren said... Best Blogger Tips

Oh my soul.... love it!!

nafarren said... Best Blogger Tips

Oh my soul... love it!

Danica said... Best Blogger Tips

I totally linked: http://www.facebook.com/#!/arinellen

Oh man, I was watching Mad Men last night, it has the most wonderful aesthetic. I'd love to win this.

Ashley said... Best Blogger Tips

I love it! You always do an amazing job, but you really outdid yourself with this one. This one is definitely my new fave (not that I don't love you to pieces, Peppermint Stick Frock)!

Melissa said... Best Blogger Tips

cute. well done!

nicole_e_mink@yahoo.com said... Best Blogger Tips

Sooo Beautiful! I love the pleat detail!!!

Marytha said... Best Blogger Tips

Love it! u are so talented!!! Thanks for sharing it with us ; )

Anonymous said... Best Blogger Tips

its so cute and i love the fabric combo. i dont understand, you are just giving your cloth away??!

Anonymous said... Best Blogger Tips

i love this frock!!!

Morgan said... Best Blogger Tips

I LOVE this dress! So beautiful!

Sarah Marie said... Best Blogger Tips

HOW BEAUTIFUL!

Shiriously said... Best Blogger Tips

This is so Mad Men! I love it!

Jenny Rose said... Best Blogger Tips

To.die.for! I love it! jen_michelle@hotmail.com

Emma @ emmanemhandmade said... Best Blogger Tips

Love it! Amazing color combo.

Pritz said... Best Blogger Tips

Am I too late? please count me in =D

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Unknown said... Best Blogger Tips

This is BEAUTIFUL!!

Alexis said... Best Blogger Tips

Beautiful!

Elaine said... Best Blogger Tips

Yes, I would love to win this!! Thanks so much!

clothed much, a modest fashion blog

Unknown said... Best Blogger Tips

That dress is HOT!!! I need it!
- Danielle
other-option AT hotmail DOT com

Valerie said... Best Blogger Tips

Just linked up! You never cease to amaze with your creations...:)

Unknown said... Best Blogger Tips

very cute! I love the color combo and vintage style!

George said... Best Blogger Tips

Love it...gorgeous combo!

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AutumH said... Best Blogger Tips

Every time I come across your blog I am amazed beyond words by your talent.

tweeted about this giveaway- http://twitter.com/AutumH/status/19285296891

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Nicole said... Best Blogger Tips

Come check out my fabric store! I have beautiful cotton prints, linen, silk, tulle, and more!
And I have fast shipping!
THanks for all your fun ideas and giveaways!
ps- i would love this reporter frock, should I be chosen!
Nicole

Sophia said... Best Blogger Tips

Gorgeous colour! Love it.

Joy Bear said... Best Blogger Tips

Adorable! Makes me wish I was a Mad Men-era journalist myself. ;) You are truly talented!

Sheila said... Best Blogger Tips

Just started reading your FABULOUS blog, and this is my first opportunity for a giveaway, YAY! I hope I win this lovely frock, you're so talented! Thanks

April and Mark said... Best Blogger Tips

Wow. That is so incredibly beautiful!

lalcantar said... Best Blogger Tips

Pick me! This is gorgeous. I love your website. It leaves me inspired each time I visit.

Unknown said... Best Blogger Tips

Beautiful as usual! Great job!

Anonymous said... Best Blogger Tips

OMG this is gorgeous! My link is up and running!
ghainskom at yahoo dot com

Larky Park said... Best Blogger Tips

And what a Sunday! Just love!

Unknown said... Best Blogger Tips

i love how you can just whip things up that look this amazing. love the pleats

Hannah & Holly said... Best Blogger Tips

Sooo fun! I would just luv to win this!

Debra Hewitt said... Best Blogger Tips

I love this dress!

Ericka S R said... Best Blogger Tips

gorgeous. completely agree on the choice of colours. i would love a pattern for this.

Angeline said... Best Blogger Tips

Gorgeous dress! I love the colors!

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chelsea said... Best Blogger Tips

oh love this soo soo much! wonderful!

Amanda said... Best Blogger Tips

I have never loved a dress more! I love the olive with the black and white!

also blogged http://amyannrick.blogspot.com/2010/07/reporter-frock-grosgrain-giveaway.html

mandermyrick (at) gmail (dot) com

Anonymous said... Best Blogger Tips

i LOVE this outfit, SO COOL. i was trying to link to your site but don't have a blogger blog... hmmm... i'll work it out! thanks for the opportunity to own this!!!

Mrs. Pepper said... Best Blogger Tips

I absolutely love the colors and the detailing. Can't believe you just threw this together--it's divine!

cornshake said... Best Blogger Tips

rufflicious! pretty color combo!! :)

Emma Louise said... Best Blogger Tips

I love the detailing on the collar! (And Mad Men was the first thing I thought of when I saw this dress!)

Sabr said... Best Blogger Tips

This is the most gorgeous dress! My heart has been pounding since I laid eyes upon it last night! Please, please, please share more details on how it was created!

Itziar said... Best Blogger Tips

Lovely dress......it is so cut...

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Unknown said... Best Blogger Tips

It is so lovely! One of my favorites yet!

Khinna said... Best Blogger Tips

I love the olive green contast against the black and white. Oh, I still hope to win something you have made. I'll continue to enter.
Thank you so much!

Hermione J. Schwartz said... Best Blogger Tips

"So last minute I threw together this dress on Saturday." Ha! It would take me precisely 18 days and too many unlady-like words to make this dress. It is gorgeous! =]

mommy Orkid Belle said... Best Blogger Tips

I love it! I love it! I love it! That's all I can say. All of it, I love it!

Adin B
myholypondhill(at)yahoo(dot)com

mommy Orkid Belle said... Best Blogger Tips

I created a link already! Love it!

http://itssewtasticmama.blogspot.com/2010/07/reporter-frock-grosgrain-giveaway.html

Salumeh said... Best Blogger Tips

I love the style and the fabric! You're so talented!

Melissa said... Best Blogger Tips

So very pretty and I love the background. I blogged about it here and decided this time to tweet it as well. Thanks for the chance to win.

http://melissaburford.typepad.com/burford_designs/2010/07/grosgrain-giveaway-the-reporter-frock.html

savvy stitch said... Best Blogger Tips

Did you make the top, too?! It is INCREDIBLY cute and goes great with the skirt!

Michele T said... Best Blogger Tips

Very swish indeed!! Count me in!

Dolores said... Best Blogger Tips

incredible cute - would be perfect for my new career...as JOURNALIST!
all the best,
Dolores

Anonymous said... Best Blogger Tips

I love it! You are incredibly talented!!!

Thank you for this giveaway!!!

Cheers,

Maria

FibreJoy at gmail dot com

Mellissa said... Best Blogger Tips

I love it!

Rebecca H said... Best Blogger Tips

Never mind 'Mad Men", you have 'MAD' sewing skills!!! Lovely, just lovely.

Abigail said... Best Blogger Tips

I would proudly wear your design, I love it!
bhaunk1@hotmail.com

Roseana Auten said... Best Blogger Tips

If only reporters really dressed this well! (They don't.) So gorgeous.

Holly Storm said... Best Blogger Tips

Fantastic! I am loving the color combination and especially the black and white print. I am a sucker for cool geometrics. They go so well together and the pleats at on the top balance this out well and bring some attention to the top. You are so talented! How about a post or two on your technique? Do you envision, then draft a pattern, or do you drape? If so, do you do the whole muslin, pattern, toile thing? Thanks!

Red-Lia said... Best Blogger Tips

Ooooh, I love the origami game!

Celeste said... Best Blogger Tips

LOVE it.
seriously. this is amazing.

Angie said... Best Blogger Tips

So stunning!!

Linda L said... Best Blogger Tips

I love this! I had to post about it on my blog. I think I created a link.

flynn said... Best Blogger Tips

very pretty! i love the combination of textures and patterns.

Emily said... Best Blogger Tips

I love the stacked green pleats. It's so pretty!

Unknown said... Best Blogger Tips

I love the color and black and white combo!

Tara @ Tara Being Tara said... Best Blogger Tips

This is totally blowing me away - WOW!!!

Tara @ Tara Being Tara said... Best Blogger Tips

This is totally blowing me away - WOW!!!

JBalloon said... Best Blogger Tips

i love those 2 fabrics together! What a fancy collar!

McClure Family said... Best Blogger Tips

LOVE IT!!

Shalyn said... Best Blogger Tips

Stunning! I love all of the pleating. I must learn how to incorporate those details. And I'm loving that color combo, too.

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