My youngest son is fundraising for an upcoming pilgrimage to Spain and Portugal with his church youth group. This is my third pilgrimage in the last five years, so I'm experiencing a little fundraising burnout. Nonetheless, when they decided to do a silent auction and wine tasting this spring to help top off their funds, I agreed to contribute something for the auction, of course. The hubs and I will be on our Caribbean junket at the time of … [Read more...]
Elephant Glam
February 25, 2013 by · 10 Comments
Happy Monday, friends! Whew -- what HAPPENED to the weekend?? Seems like I blinked and it was gone... BUT I finished up several projects I'll be sharing with y'all soon. Woo hoo! Throughout the week I was working on a silent auction item for my youngest son's youth group. They're fundraising for their pilgrimage to Spain and Portugal this July (jealous much?). So I put together a fun spring home decor arrangement... Remember my No … [Read more...]
It’s the Armoire’s Fault… Among Other Things
February 19, 2013 by · 11 Comments
Well, you know what they say about the road to you-know-where... I had high hopes in the DIY department. I mean REALLY high hopes. I had a holiday weekend staring me in the face, with the hubs out of town, and DIY supplies galore at my fingertips. And then the armoire sold. This mac daddy armoire in my booth space. And then a couple of hours later, this bench sold... And there were big gaping holes in my booth. So I … [Read more...]
A New Fave {Antibes Green}
February 11, 2013 by · 11 Comments
Happy Monday, friends! It's stormy and rainy here in Atlanta, so I've got something to brighten your day. I've been itching to try Annie Sloan's Antibes green for weeks. I finally realized I had the perfect small piece right under my nose, just waiting to become a pop of glorious color. Don't you love it when that happens? I scored this little chair for $4 when I bought the matching dresser for $25. The dresser became the French Linen … [Read more...]
Happy February and French Linen Lovely
February 1, 2013 by · 6 Comments
Well, we're experiencing some technical difficulties with our Inspiring Blogger Interview, so I'll bring that to you as soon as everything is resolved. :-P Hate it when modern technology doesn't cooperate don't you? Maybe the fact that yesterday was National Backwards Day (did you know??) has something to do with it! As a Friday "happy," I have the honor today of being a Featured Blogger over at Fancy Little Things today! I was a regular … [Read more...]
HomeGoods Goodies :-)
January 22, 2013 by · 10 Comments
Ok, as promised... my HomeGoods goodies from the HomeGoods party on Saturday! This AMAZING lamp for the Mom Cave!! I love the little bit of sparkle in the shade... little glam for my space! And can you beat $39 for an awesome lamp? Didn't think so. :) You know I have two teenage boys, right? 'Nuff said. And did you know HomeGoods has gift wrap?? Hello!! How cute is this houndstooth paper? For $2.99? I'll be getting … [Read more...]
How’d I do? Home Goals for 2012…
January 15, 2013 by · 12 Comments
I had some ambitious home goals for 2012... I actually chuckled when I looked back at this post! They were lofty for sure, but I think I did pretty well... I'll let YOU be the judge! 2012 Goal #1: Finish the Mom Cave. Well, I got close. And over all I'm pleased... The final projects will be detailed in my goals for 2013... coming SOON! 2012 Home Goal #2: Finish refreshing the family room. Again, I'm … [Read more...]
Gift Wrap Ideas… Just in case :)
December 13, 2012 by · 4 Comments
Hey there... I'm jetting off to NYC with my daughter for a GIRLS' WEEKEND with my her and my BFF today! Is there anything better during the Christmas season? I'll be sure to share some pics and if you follow me on Instagram (heidiopia), I'm sure you'll see a few, too. :) This week I've been wrapping gifts like a crazy woman. All of my family is in Texas or Arizona, so the gifts had to go out this week and I was a busy beaver wrapping and … [Read more...]
Stay-At-Home Artist and a Dark Wax Experiment
December 3, 2012 by · 8 Comments
Hi there, friends, and Happy Monday to you! Do you hear the clock ticking toward Christmas?? Today I'm hanging out over at Stay-at-Home Artist...do you know Kacey? She's got a sweet little Etsy shop and does all these wonderful crafty artistic projects that I just love. And now she's out loving on a brand new bambino... how sweet is that? Pop over and say hello!! I also wanted to share my first foray into DARK WAX. I was afraid. I … [Read more...]
Touches of Fall Around the House
October 22, 2012 by · 6 Comments
Happy Monday, friends! Today I'm sharing some photos of the fall touches around my home...I rarely decorate for a season and leave it alone. :-) Just can't do it. So just know that because it looks this way right now, it may very well look different come Thanksgiving! I'm loving crotons this year...on the porch and inside. And I told you those porch pumpkins wouldn't stay … [Read more...]
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