Wishing you and yours a day full of family, friends, fun, and fireworks! So thankful for this land of the free and the brave and those who have sacrificed for our freedom. Have a blessed weekend! … [Read more...]
An Easy {Free!} Patriotic Watercolor
July 3, 2014 by · 4 Comments
Somehow I've misplaced my adorable Burlap Flag banner that I made last year, so I needed to come up with a quick 4th of July touch for my mantel. Waterlogue to the rescue! Surely you've heard of Waterlogue by now... I haven't used it in a while, but this was the perfect easy peasy solution to my needs. A few weeks ago, I snapped this photo while we were up at the lake... Since it was on my phone, I ran it through the Waterlogue app … [Read more...]
In Case You Missed It (June)
July 1, 2014 by · 1 Comment
This summer is absolutely flying by! I turned the calendar over to July this morning and it looks to be another busy month of family, a little travel, and hopefully some good projects around the house. I also looked back over my posts in June and though it was lighter posting schedule there were some goodies in there! I shared some of my favorite catalog finds for outdoors... Still love this stepping stone from Home Decorators … [Read more...]
4th of July Cookie Bites
June 27, 2014 by · 3 Comments
Happy Friday! The 4th is only a week away and we're making our 4th of July plans around here. I've been inspired by all the 4th of July recipes floating around Pinterest these days and decided to come up with something easy, festive, and tasty for our dessert. I've always enjoyed fruit "pizzas" and there are plenty of 4th of July variations on that classic. But there's something so cute about little individual desserts, and I just like a … [Read more...]
This ‘n That Thursday
June 26, 2014 by · 3 Comments
Well, I unintentionally went MIA for a week! There was lots of doings but I couldn't quite sit down to share until now... hope you don't mind! Last week, I was consumed with doing something I have never ever done. At least not for myself. I bought a car. My 14 year old Expedition is on it's last legs, and after about two years of knowing this day was coming, it was time to make a change. And I agonized. Y'all. I did research and drove … [Read more...]
8 Good Reads for Summer
June 17, 2014 by · 3 Comments
I can't believe I'm already three weeks into my summer and haven't finished my first book! I blame it on being seriously brain dead and also trying to get some things done around the house. Hopefully I'll carve out some good reading time over the next few weeks, now that I'm getting back on top of things at home. I've been reorganizing (and redecorating) my bookshelves and handling my books has reminded me how much I enjoyed some of them. So I … [Read more...]
Summer Mantel {with a Coastal Vibe}
June 16, 2014 by · 3 Comments
Howdy! Hope y'all had a delightful weekend... the hubs went off to work today relaxed and happy after a fun-filled weekend with friends and our Peeps. Fish frying, deck sitting, cocktail sipping, poolside lounging... we did it all. And lots of laughter and chatting. Such a great way to celebrate Father's Day! I polished off my summer mantel in preps for the fish fry, so thought I'd share while the hydrangeas are still fresh... I … [Read more...]
Family Room Repaint (almost done!)
June 12, 2014 by ·
OH. My. Gosh. Belvedere Cream, how I love you... I can't get over the difference simply changing the paint color makes (haven't I said that before??). There is very little back on the walls, but I decided to go ahead and show you the color change... Here's where we started... If you remember, once I got my beloved white drapes in place, the wall color was suddenly too goldish/warm for me. I wanted lighter and brighter and so went with the … [Read more...]
Our Favorite Pasta Salad
June 9, 2014 by · 6 Comments
Dearest friends, thank you so much for your prayers on Friday for the sentencing... the judge handed down 20 years with 7 years of probation for which we are all so thankful. He is also required to make a $100 donation to a charity each year on Kaely's birthday, and the fact that he will have to think of her at least one time every year is gratifying in some way. Kaely's family and friends are glad to have this part of our healing behind us so … [Read more...]
What I’m Reading, Loving, and Working On
June 5, 2014 by · 2 Comments
Friday and I've got a new project alert for you! But first, if I could selfishly request your prayers today? The drunk driver that killed our Kaely is to be sentenced this morning and several family members will be speaking in court. Such a difficult day, but one that has been long awaited -- please join us in praying that not only will he be handed the maximum sentence, but that he also would feel and show some iota of remorse for his … [Read more...]
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