painting my bedroom/bathroom/bedroom ceilings (and don’t you love the lamp that I rescued from my own yard sale and painted blue?) Last week, I started 37 projects. That’s kinda how I roll. And I should have learned by now that when I do that, I end up sick. So, now I have 37 half finished [...]
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I’m sneaking in a post because I’m very chatty and since my blog has recently been taken over by the 12 Days of Christmas {which I am thoroughly enjoying, BTW}, I haven’t gotten all my words and pictures out lately. Steve was off work last Friday so we took the girls to lunch at the [...]
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My best friend from high school celebrated her 40th birthday this weekend. Shawna (shown middle) also happens to be my sister’s (shown on your left) sister in law. I know, I know. But it’s the south, remember? And how did she celebrate this milestone, you ask? With a real life ho-down square dance —–in a [...]
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In my naivete’ as a young mother (many years ago), I would often save the pumpkin carving for Halloween night. Because small children jacked up on chocolate in layers of netting and green paint isn’t stressful enough. I’ve since learned that pumpkin carving can be enjoyable—–under the right circumstances. ::And here are those circumstances:: You [...]
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A little bit of this…… ‘Down down baby down by the roller coaster sweet sweet baby I’ll never let you go Shimmie shimmie cocoa puffs shimmie shimmie wow….. Grandma grandma sick in bed call the doctor and the doctor said, Let’s get the rhythm of the head (ding dong) Let’s get the rhythm of the [...]
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Savannah (Steve’s beautiful 25 year old, actress/model, MAC make up artist—with a degree in political science– daughter) is visiting this week. She’s so much fun to be with and the girls and I are in heaven, having her here to teach us all about makeup, clothing trends, and the craziness of pop culture. She is [...]
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Come on in y’all! When you’re having company, make an effort to make the entrance of your house inviting.I love creative tablescapes and this time of year, the possibilities are endless. Natural elements like pumpkins and hay make for visual interest.And what fun we had sitting around the table when Savannah arrived. We can’t wait [...]
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One thing we know how to do here at our house is fully take advantage of a rainy weekend. And for those of you who thought our craft studio was gonna be just another pretty place to sit, I give you felted flower pins!!!! The girls and I trudged into Goodwill in the pouring rain [...]
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1. Make sure your sister and her darling daughters are available to come (and help—-thank you so much girls!)2. Invite your daughter’s friends, who just so happen to be beautiful and…..and well-mannered.4. ~~Assemble the finest vintage tea cups you can from places like Goodwill, antique stores, or T.J.Maxx. ~~Cut some beautiful flowers from your garden [...]
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I have lots to tell you. About the most wonderful tea party. About the joy of having all the kids home. About the Studio 8 reveal. But this morning, I have girls to teach, laundry to do, bills to pay, a quilt to sew, piano lessons to start (the girls, not me), and dinner to [...]
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and I like cowboy boots, C.S. Lewis, good food, strong coffee, banjo music and books. I am a deeply flawed momma of 4 and grateful receiver of more good gifts than one heart can hold. I fight for joy and find it in the most unexpected places. I make quirky look normal, relish in my small town Southern way of living, and am learning that it's all grace--every last bit of it. Read More Here...
