Dear Friends, I finally bit the bullet and bought chairs for the porch. I didn’t really want to wait for end of summer clearance but I did get a good deal. Pier One had a sale right around Memorial Day that sealed the deal. I needed small scale chairs and in the words of Goldilocks, these were [...]
Fanciful Foyer Factoids
on June 17, 2013
Dear Friends, I enjoyed my first-ever blogging vacation but by the weekend my fingers were a little twitchy for the keyboard. School finished a week ago Friday and we were out the door prison-break style Saturday morning, headed to Kiawah Island, SC. We ran head-first into summer and I can’t stop smiling. I’ll leave [...]
Goodbye, TK – Hello, Kindergarten {lessons learned}
on June 10, 2013
Dear Friends, Last year I wrote a post about our decision to send Lacey to transitional kindergarten instead of kindergarten. She has a late summer birthday and it made sense for a multitude of reasons. I have zero regrets and know that our girl is going to kick serious kindergarten butt. Don’t tell her [...]
Floor Plan Saturday (#3): A Craftsman Beauty
on June 8, 2013
Dear Friends, I love browsing floor plans to share with y’all. That is my idea of fun on a Friday night. It will be our little secret, okay? Half the time, I’m rearranging the plan in my head but I’m looking for a good base where you can tweak the plan according to your needs. [...]
Easy Front Porch Flowers
on June 7, 2013
Dear Friends, I admitted last year that my container gardening is not exactly creative. I’m a simple girl when it comes to flowers. Part of it is probably the stage of life, or perhaps it is just a little bit of laziness but I like flowers that are easy to keep alive and don’t require [...]
Re-Mixing the Family Room Corner
on June 5, 2013
Dear Friends, I mentioned furniture shifting a few weeks ago. Truth be told, Mr. C was gone for a week and whenever that happens I get antsy. In the evenings, my mind starts working overtime and I end up trying out new things knowing he won’t have to suffer through the temporary craziness. I’ve also [...]
Ode to the Tchotchke
on June 3, 2013
Dear Friends, Sometimes it’s the little things. The tiny trinkets that make a house a home. Of course there are Mommy Treasures, but I’m referring to the things that we pick up here and there just because. Special souvenirs or even dollar store finds. The not-your-taste pottery from your favorite Aunt or a special picture [...]
Fun Finds for Summer
on May 31, 2013
Dear Friends, The spirit of summer is calling. School isn’t out yet but we can see the finish line. The weather is finally porch-worthy which has thrown me into full makeover mode. While browsing for myself, I collected some fun outdoor finds. They aren’t sale items but you can bet that they all will be [...]
Chalkboard Coffee Table {Outdoor}
on May 29, 2013
Dear Friends, Today you can find me at The Handmade Home, with a mini-tutorial on creating a chalkboard coffee table. This is my newest addition to the screened porch which is slowly coming together. I’m so excited to really use it this year! Now, I just need a chair or two and I’ll be set. [...]
Completed Window Treatments {Family Room}
on May 27, 2013
Dear Friends, I asked for your opinion on bamboo shades for the naked patio doors and was met with an overwhelming yes. My gut instinct was to go for it but I was happy to get back-up feedback before I had two more custom cut. You can’t exactly put them back together once they [...]
