Welcome to my new monthly feature where I share with you my very favorite things from that month. I hope this gives you a little peek into who I am, what I love, and what fuels me creatively! I hope to surprise you just a little along the way, too. Be sure to comment so I know what YOU think, and what your favorite things are!So here we go...Sun Tea made from Yogi Tea Bags. What? you say? Sun tea... a Texas thing, I … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2011
I’m Lovin’… Patriotic Porches
June 29, 2011 by · 2 Comments
I'm loving these gorgeous porches all decked out for the Fourth of July!via bhg.comvia bhg.comvia SimplyThisAndThatvia Raised in Cottonvia Pinterestvia Pinterestvia Pinterestvia Pinterestvia PinterestRed, white, and blue perfection via coastalliving.comAnd my own Fourth of July porch decor...Get your Star Spangled Door Bucket HERE... on sale for only $16.96!Happy Decorating! … [Read more...]
I Can’t Resist… A Great Sale {and This Entertaining Tip!}
June 27, 2011 by · Leave a Comment
Remember this Lovely from Avolli.com and a previous I Can't Resist...?She can be yours for 55% off!! Yes, Tricia is continuing her Early Retirement Sale by offering 55% off her entire inventory until June 30th. She still has some incredible heirloom quality pieces left if you're looking for an investment, plus some wonderfully affordable artwork and accessories. How about these pillars for $67.50 each??Head to Avolli.com for … [Read more...]
What’s on Your To Do List? {Take the Challenge}
June 24, 2011 by · 1 Comment
Do you have a To Do list this summer? Is it growing fangs while you juggle kids, pool time, travel, and a general lack of routine around the house? I've been almost paralyzed by my own To Do list, so when my friend Cha Cha over at Sit, Relax, and Read threw out the 10 Tasks in 10 Days Challenge, I was still loathe to jump on the bandwagon. Ten in ten? But then sweet persuasive Cha Cha let me know it could be simple … [Read more...]
Fab Finds at Your Fingertips
June 22, 2011 by · 2 Comments
BUDGET ALERT!! What you are about to read could be dangerous to your decorating budget! Don't say I didn't warn you!I'm a gal that has to decorate (and redecorate) on a budget. And while I love my Old Time Pottery and my HomeGoods, I also love to find great deals on higher end merchandise and unusual pieces. The internet is alive these days with several incredible sites that do just that for us decor-lovers.I've blogged before about … [Read more...]
A Girl Can Dream Right? {Inspiration}
June 20, 2011 by · 1 Comment
Well, gang, I'm whooping it up in NYC right now, so I wanted to share some gorgeous homes from our weekend getaway LAST weekend to Lake Rabun, Georgia (I know, I get around, right?). El Presidente and I spent some time boating and marvelling at how many properties on the lake are for sale right now.So we did what every other aspiring lake house owner would do... took pictures!{This one's not for sale... it's where we hang by … [Read more...]
My 200th Post, A Few Thoughts {and Updates}
June 17, 2011 by · 2 Comments
Well, this one snuck up on me! This is my 200th post and want to take the time to thank you {my loyal readers} for visiting and commenting and basically for giving this little 'ole blog the time of day! I continue to refine my vision for this corner of the blogosphere, so you'll be seeing some different types of posts including travel, recipes, living in the South, more DIY, and loads of decor and design inspiration that fuels … [Read more...]
Lake Rabun Living
June 14, 2011 by · 2 Comments
The hubs (aka El Presidente) enjoyed a wonderful anniversary weekend on Lake Rabun. Rabun is one of the man-made Georgia Power lakes in the mountains of North Georgia, about 2 hours northeast of Atlanta (click HERE for more about the lake). We're so blessed to have a fairy godmother/aunt who graciously hosts us periodically... and we enjoy her hospitality every chance we get! In fact, we got married there June 10, 2006 and quite … [Read more...]
I Can’t Resist… John Gidding on HGTV’s Curb Appeal
June 13, 2011 by · Leave a Comment
During a handful of days of spent *recovering* from my daughter's graduation and my son's departure for Greece, I lounged in front of the telly, flipping back and forth between the French Open and HGTV. Decadent, I know, but I was seriously incapable of doing much else I was so emotionally and physically drained!I'd watched Curb Appeal a time or two before and I love the premise of the show. The crew shows up on a block (often … [Read more...]
Incredible Antiques Sale Continues {45% off!}
June 9, 2011 by · 1 Comment
Well, friends, my trusty laptop is back in the game!! Woo hoo!! Just in time for my hubs (aka El Presidente) and I to head to our favorite lake to celebrate 5 years of blended family and wedded bliss. I'll share some snapshots of mountain lake living with you next week... a fun change of pace here at Show Some Decor!In the meantime, I leave you with a tempting weekend shopping spree. My good friend Tricia of Avolli Swedish … [Read more...]
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