Ah finally -- a weekend that, in spite of being somewhat busy, was refreshing. And I needed refreshment. And some time to reflect on the week and this journey that I'm on -- getting healthy and re-evaluating. As I've raised my children and taught many others, one of the things I have said over and over is that words matter. Words can lift up and encourage and validate another. And words can also tear down, poison, and crush another. In … [Read more...]
DIY Go Dawgs Burlap Banner
October 17, 2014 by · 2 Comments
Well, what do you know? A new DIY project? Say it ain't so... If you've followed this blog long enough, you know that we are a big SEC football household. The hubs played football for Auburn, I was born and raised a Texas Aggie fan, and my daughter is a die-hard Georgia Bulldog. You can imagine what Saturdays in the fall are like for us -- so many games to watch, so many loyalties to be divided at times. But we do love our college … [Read more...]
Neutral Fall Mantel
October 15, 2014 by · 7 Comments
I'm a little late to the fall mantel party, but I wanted to do one nonetheless; we spent a huge amount of time in our family room when we're home and with the leaves just starting to turn outside my windows I wanted the mantel to reflect the change of season too. This year I wanted it to be neutral with lots of texture and I think I'm there... Sorry if the photos are a little dark; we had massive storms that blew through yesterday … [Read more...]
Me
October 13, 2014 by · 9 Comments
Hi everyone and Happy Monday to you! The leaves are already coming down here in ATL but we don't have much color yet. I'm wondering if our harsh winter and wet summer have anything to do with it, but I'm holding out hope for some good fall foliage here in the next few weeks. I'm ready to get my "fall" on, y'all! Today marks something of a fresh start for me. Last week I took some time away with my husband and spent some time thinking and … [Read more...]
Catalog Finds: Anthropologie
October 7, 2014 by · Leave a Comment
Hey there... I hope your week is off to a great start! We got our first blast of fall weather over the weekend and it got me so revved up to embrace the season at last! A couple of weeks ago the new Anthropologie Home catalog turned up in my mailbox and I spent a good hour going through it... their photographs are so richly staged with their home products I kept finding new and intriguing pieces every time I went back through. And it also … [Read more...]
In Case You Missed It {September}
October 3, 2014 by · Leave a Comment
Well, shoot, if you blinked you missed September! Or so it seemed... I had a really busy month, but was a little light on posts around here. I hope you don't mind; I have a couple more crazy weeks and then a bit of a lull for a few weeks, so I'm planning to get some major projects around my house wrapped up. Woo hoo! But here's what I DID share during September, just in case you missed it... My Director's Office makeover Feed a Crowd Taco … [Read more...]
DIY Wood Pallet Projects {Inspiration Galore!}
October 1, 2014 by · 6 Comments
OCTOBER!! I can't even ... what the heck happened to September?! Oh my... We're still having 80+ degree days here, but the mornings are cooler and the humidity not quite so high, so I know fall is creeping in. I'm ready! I've got a list of projects I want to do a mile long and not enough hours in the day, but it's fun to gather inspiration for when I DO have time to immerse in a good DIY. I'm so fortunate to know so many talented DIY … [Read more...]
What I’m Reading, Loving, and Working On…
September 25, 2014 by · Leave a Comment
Hi, everyone! I was a traveling fool last week and have totally paid the price this week, both at home and at work. Isn't that the rub? Add in another bout of insomnia and it's not been a productive week. I would love to slow everything down but... during the fall? Not happening! Anyway, I had two wonderful trips, spent time with my boy and friends AND my BFF and had some very happy experiences along the way. I can't even tell you how … [Read more...]
Preserving History: the Rug Pad
September 19, 2014 by · 2 Comments
Hi, friends! I hope you're having a great week... I'm making the most of my Fall Break and are now in one of my favorite cities ever -- NYC! And of course, that means I'm with one of my favorite people ever... does it get better than a BFF? Today I'm sharing a new find for my foyer... one that will help preserve this precious piece of my family's history... I've shared a bit about this antique Oriental rug that belonged to my … [Read more...]
Shopping Around: Linden
September 18, 2014 by · 1 Comment
If you follow me on Instagram, you know I got started on a furniture painting project last week... and wouldn't you know it, I ran out of my clear wax halfway through. I wasn't comfortable switching to a different wax half way though a project. So I had to track down a local Annie Sloan stockist and that was not easy, even here in Atlanta! This turned into one of those "happy accidents" because in finding an Annie Sloan stockist I … [Read more...]
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