1000 Gifts…

Have you read it?  1000 Gifts by Ann Voskamp?  If not, this needs to be on your "to be read" list... it's life changing in all the best ways. It's truly the season to count our blessings.  Today, I'm guest posting over at Fancy Little Things.  Hope to see you there. :)   … [Read more...]

Thinking "Beach…"

Good morning, friends! My alarm went off at 5 am so I could take my son to football practice at 5:30.  School hasn't started yet, but our schedule certainly has!  As the days are racing by, I'm feeling the urge to hold onto summer just a little longer.  Fancy Little Things is posting all things "beach" during August and I'm thrilled to be part of the fun.  Join me over there for this easy peasy beachy candle project.  … [Read more...]

Rev Up Your Outdoors {a Fancy Giveaway!}

Anyone else have the urge to play in the dirt?  As we've gotten warmer here in Georgia, I can hear my garden and containers calling me!  This weekend I will be purchasing my first ever tomato plants to have in containers on my back deck... my husband is a great skeptic, but I hope to have some delish red tomatoes to enjoy this summer.Since I have a graduate this year (Yikes!), I'll be putting a little extra care into my beds and … [Read more...]

Decor…It’s Personal {and today it’s Fancy}

You’ve probably heard it before, but then you open a glossy shelter magazine.  Crisp and creative home décor leaps off the page at you and the feelings of “why can’t my home look like this” creep in.  Clutter-free coffee tables and kitchen counters, gleaming appliances, fresh flowers on the mantle, and large-scale museum quality art pieces catch your wistful eye.  We all have that feeling sometimes, even when we love our … [Read more...]

Another Great Fancy Little Things Giveaway!

I hope you all had a chance to check out the Projects Giveaway at Fancy Little Things!  If not, click HERE to get on board for a $25 Shutterfly Gift Card and a $25 Craft Kit.Today is the beginning of FLT's awesome Home and Garden Giveaway, and I'm so pleased to share it with you while you wait for my final Mondays in March giveaway announcement tomorrow.  You know how I LOVE freebies and Fancy Little Things has another goody!!Here's the … [Read more...]

Projects, Projects…and Fancy Little Things Giveaway

I keep hoping I'm going to make some headway on the projects that are on my list-- or even in mid-stream!  But then things get busy at home or work and they go on the back burner again.  I'm very much a project person.  I like the feeling of being involved in a project-- whether it's a community service, church group, work, or home project.  And even better is the feeling that comes with successful completion!With the intent … [Read more...]