Kim Jacques

Catholic daughter, sister, auntie, friend, transplant recipient (heart & lungs, 28 years out), dog mom, lover of music, books, and history!

[Kim Jacques @Kimothy80]

@MeghansMole @according2_taz Herself

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@deidrejowen 😂😂😂

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Stunning!!! 😍

[Sara Mary ⭐❤️ @saniyafatma1278]

I'm sitting in my bedroom staring at my grandmother's 1950s wedding dress, and I honestly don't know what to do anymore. Found it in her attic last month - sixty-four dollars was all she paid for it back then. The moment I saw all that delicate lace and the full skirt, my heart just melted.

It felt like finding buried treasure. But apparently I'm the only one who thinks so. My sister took one look and said, "You're not seriously considering wearing that old thing, are you?" My best friend was even worse - "Nobody wears sleeves like that anymore, and that neckline is way too conservative. You'll look like you're playing dress-up." Their words keep echoing in my head, making me second-guess everything.

But when I put this dress on, I feel connected to something bigger than trends and Pinterest boards. I feel like I'm honoring the woman who raised me, who taught me that real beauty doesn't need to scream for attention. I already found this incredible seamstress on Tedooo app who specializes in vintage alterations.

She was so sweet when I explained the story, and she's going to take in the waist and adjust the hem while keeping every bit of the original character intact. I've already paid her deposit, and honestly, even if I hadn't, I don't want to change a single thing.

Posted about it in a DIY group yesterday hoping for encouragement, and while people offered suggestions for "modernizing" it, I realized something important. This dress doesn't need to be fixed or updated or made trendy.

It's perfect exactly as it is. I'm done asking for permission to love what I love. If walking down the aisle in my grandmother's dress makes me happy, then that's exactly what I'm going to do.

Sometimes the most beautiful choice is the one that feels right in your heart, even when everyone else thinks you're crazy.

[Kim Jacques @Kimothy80]

@ThePetsX That kitten was swooning! 😻😻😻

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@deidrejowen That’s gonna be me this summer.

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@MFTarotCardRdr @LivelifetotheS @CrazyDaysPoster @ArabellaRober19 Didn’t you mention a pregnancy in a recent reading…..?

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@deidrejowen Give me the rain where the pavement doesn’t sizzle and steam afterwards. 🥵

[BBC Breaking News @BBCBreaking]

Andrew remains in custody as searches are carried out in Berkshire and Norfolk - follow live https://t.co/IO9UGcblEh

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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, the BBC understands https://t.co/6qVtVZJ5GQ

[Kim Jacques @Kimothy80]

@deidrejowen I swear, that’s the only explanation.

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@deidrejowen

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@deidrejowen It literally looks like the peanut butter is sighing and saying, “aahhh….” 😊

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@MayMayspeaks 2

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@MayMayspeaks What

[Benny Johnson @bennyjohnson]

In case you missed it, Chevrolet released a Christmas ad this season that will give you chills from start to finish.

An absolute must-watch.

Every second reminds you why family is everything…

[Deidre J Owen @deidrejowen]

🚨 NATO has detected an unidentified airborne… sleigh???

[Kim Jacques @Kimothy80]

@RNN_RoyalNews Harry and Archie are dressed for Fall and Lili and Meghan are dressed for Spring. Make it make sense! 😵‍💫 Wrong seasons all around!

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@RNN_RoyalNews She will need to be evaluated first and then be placed on the waiting list.

Signed, someone who will be 30 years post transplant next June!!! 😁

[Kim Jacques @Kimothy80]

@deidrejowen

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@RNN_RoyalNews Also, Sophie looks adorable with that little curl going on!