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Where does the name come from?

Well, if you know me, I do love olives! I love them in a salad. I love them in a martini. I even love them straight from the jar.

But this blog is not named for my desire to eat an olive. Let’s face it it, if I named this blog after something just ’cause I loved it, then I would have to call it Tennis Homegoods. That would be weird.

As my husband once explained…”Olive is a color. Olive is a food. That ties in to your blog perfectly!”

True, I guess. But, I simply love the way it looks and sounds and how it makes me feel. Olive Jude.

Say it just right and you’ll hear it. I love Jude.

Jude is my mom and I credit all my artistic, creative genes to her, so naming this blog after her seemed fitting.

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My mom has suffered with Alzheimer’s disease for years and on June 13, 2018, it stole her from me again. This blog is a place where I can draw strength over the things she’s taught me, a place where I can share the qualities she possessed that I strive for everyday. A place where, I hope, the spirit of my mom lives on.

She had a really special way of turning small moments together into huge memories. Whether it was a meal around the table, trying a new restaurant or redecorating a room, Jude believed that with a little extra effort and creativity, you could make anything ordinary into something extraordinary.

I miss my mom dearly, but there is no better way of honoring her than by following her example…

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Welcome to Olive Jude! I'm Jen...wife, mother, daughter and home enthusiast! Infused with some sweet recollections and a side of sarcasm, this blog shares my creative adventures in cooking, decorating, and entertaining. I am inspired by my mother's belief and attitude that with just a little extra effort, you can make something ordinary into something extraordinary. Read More…

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