I had one of those fun "mom" moments over the weekend when my college girl Erin sent me a pic of her latest craft project for her apartment. I guess that apple didn't fall far from the tree! I loved it so much, I thought I'd share it with you all (with her permission, of course!). It all started with this... We were so lucky to attend a book signing by Mary Kay Andrews in June and it was held at Kudzu Antiques, a fun spot to shop, … [Read more...]
Diamond Candles {A Girl’s Best Friend} & a GIVEAWAY!
September 10, 2013 by · 9 Comments
The past few months have been conflict-ridden and tough tests driven. I'm really not so great at taking time to pamper myself in little ways when things are crazy and stressful. But I'm trying to get better about that... and I'm learning that sometimes it's exactly the little things that make me feel better. So when I was contacted by Katelynn at Diamond Candles about doing a product review and giveaway, I was immediately drawn to the idea. … [Read more...]
Chicken with Lemon-Cucumber Relish {a new favorite recipe}
September 6, 2013 by · 1 Comment
Thank goodness it's Friday! First of all, thank you for your kind comments and encouraging words on Wednesday. I so appreciate the supportive community here and am buoyed by your thoughts and prayers. I'm looking forward to a weekend at home to rest, regroup, tick a few things off my To Do List, and take in the first two of our fall soccer games. While summer is over, I'll still be wearing shorts and sunscreen on the sidelines... and then … [Read more...]
In Case You Missed it {August}
September 4, 2013 by · 7 Comments
Y'all. Whew. Things have been crazy. And I don't mean just busy... I mean some tough tests swirling around me these days. I'm sorry I've been a little MIA, but I've done my best to juggle work and family obligations and struggles along with this space, and something had to give for a bit. I'm having a hard time carving out a quiet space in my mind to tackle projects and share them here. I'm hoping this fog of negativity lifts soon and I can … [Read more...]
House Tour: My Foyer (for now!)
August 23, 2013 by · 9 Comments
Earlier in the summer when I photographed my family room for my Home Tour, I snapped a few pics of my foyer at the same time. With so many gloomy rainy days, it was a challenge to get a day of decent lighting, so I seized my moment! I'm sharing them today, even though they're not the best quality. Think it's time for a better camera and maybe a photography lesson or two? :) I'll be adding to these as lighting and photography savvy … [Read more...]
Summer Travel {Pinnacle Port and Carillion Beach}
August 21, 2013 by · 6 Comments
As I'm back in my classroom now and thinking ahead to fall (can you believe it??), I'm thinking wistfully of our last blast at the beach right before Haven Conference. Even though it made the week before school started a little hectic, it was such a lovely getaway! There were rainbows over morning coffee... Body surfing... Pelican watching... Chilling with this girl... Relaxing in a chair with my name on it (does … [Read more...]
In Case You Missed It (July)
August 19, 2013 by · 1 Comment
This is just shameful. Past the mid-point of August and I'm just now reviewing July??? Welcome to my chaos, friends! :-) I have to confess, though, that the past weeks of back-to-school nuttiness has me pondering a new project here on the blog. Details to come soon! Thank you for all the kind comments about my daughter's "new" furniture, too -- always love a good furniture redemption! Anyway, I looked back at July and it was full of good … [Read more...]
Annie Sloan Graphite Transformations
August 16, 2013 by · 15 Comments
Happy Friday! And I am truly feeling the whole "TGIF" thing today! Back to school this year meant furniture for my daughter's new apartment and it was fast and furious transformations of a couple of pieces during a rainy week. If you follow me on Instagram you glimpsed the pieces we were working on... an old dresser in my stash for the booth and a hand-me-down nightstand from a neighbor. Since her room was going to black and white with … [Read more...]
Mad About Moss
August 14, 2013 by · 3 Comments
I'm finding it hard to get back into the school routine, how about you?? And I continue to battle some technical difficulties here, but I appreciate your patience while it gets sorted out. Individual posts can still be accessed, just not my home page... boo. On a happy note, the amazing folks over at Hometalk contacted me about this little 'ole project ... Don't we all love some easy DIYs?? And can you imagine all the wonderful … [Read more...]
Showing Some Sponsor Love
August 12, 2013 by · 3 Comments
Good Monday morning, friends! A quick aside -- my home page has been down for the last few days, but you can view specific posts. Please bear with me as I try to sort this out... technical difficulties are not my strong suit! Today, I'm happy to sing the praises of my wonderful sponsors! I love supporting local businesses and Green Acres Outdoor Living offers beautiful and eco-friendly pieces for your outdoor spaces. I'm longing for … [Read more...]
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