Lesley W Graham

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BRIGHT + CHEERY MODERN KITCHEN

I'm at a coffee shop with a smiley happy Bee. A rare quiet moment to catch up over here. We are spending the week getting our kitchen picture perfect and I am SO excited to share it with you guys....

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Sometimes I have these epiphanies... "Holy smokes. I'm a mom." Times two. Each day I thank my lucky stars. Since I can remember I've wanted to be a mama. I used to spend countless hours thinking of...

May 9, 2013 Like 2 people like this

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DIY: FORAGED CORSAGES FOR MOTHER'S DAY

Mother's Day is Sunday! Of course the best part of the day though will be kissing the little faces that give me the title. I'm one lucky mama. I'm also hoping to enjoy some yummy brunch and then...

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A TRIP TO PIKE'S

Everyone has their happy place and mine would be the nursery at Pike's. I have SO many fond memories of riding in the wagon as a child and helping my mom pick out plants. Even when the greenhouse...

Apr 30, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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LOSING THE BABY WEIGHT PART 2

Oh, me and food. We have such a long history together. We are definitely frenemies. Last week I had a total epiphany that I've been abusing my body by eating junk. I was tired, frumpy, and the last...

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SET BACKS + UNSOCIAL SATURDAYS

HAPPY FRIDAY friends! If you thought this day would never come then high five! We've had an interesting week on the renovation. Turns out 100 year old floor boards sometimes have nails sticking up...

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LOW KEY

Yesterday was the first relaxing, unplanned day the girls and I have had for a very long time. It was overcast and drizzly all day making it even better for being low key. I finally put away about...

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A SPRING WALK

Yesterday we went to our neighborhood to take a walk. We met my dad for a stroll. You can tell we're ready to be there. I am spending all of my "free" time at the house and loving exploring our new...

Apr 24, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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HASHTAG REAL TALK

It's finally happened. My brain has stopped working. I literally can not make another decision. It was tough being at the house this weekend, reeling from choices I've made that I wasn't 100% sold...

Apr 22, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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GOING GREEN: CLOTH DIAPERING

In honor of earth month I wanted to share how we go green by using cloth diapers. The first few weeks of a baby's life we use disposable diapers and then once our little one fills out a bit we...

Apr 16, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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EMERALD AUGUST + A GIVEAWAY (closed)

Last week my friend Laura came over and we had a "fashion show" with Matilda in my Dad's back yard. Laura designs a children's clothing line that we just love: Emerald August. Her designs are made...

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BITS FROM HOME

Whenever life feels too insane... I love to head over to our house and spend some time. Sam and I both feel at peace when we're there, like all of the craziness is worth it. Speaking of crazy, the...

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A WEEKEND IN THE WOODS

Greetings from Alabama! Sitting on my sweet Grammy and Lynndaddy's porch pouring over some photos from the weekend. We decided to stay an extra night after we waited ALL day for our table to dry...

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DAUGHTERS

I snapped these this afternoon. I'm feeling so lucky to be these girls' mama today especially. I spent a good part of last night sobbing while I was looking at a facebook page set up for parents...

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SPRING DREAMING!

Since we are temporarily displaced (in an ideal setting with my sweet father back in the woods - not complaining!) I find myself dreaming of spring cleaning, gardening, nesting. It's been over...

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OUR EASTER

Life is sweet. Thank you all for thinking of us and for your sweet comments on my last post. We spent the weekend dyeing eggs, eating way too many sweets, spending time with our family. It was a...

Apr 1, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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TIPS FOR MOMS #5

TAKE TIME FOR YOURSELF. This is going to be a very honest post. If you want a little fluff maybe keep on keepin' on. I'm not in a good head space right now. We are surrounded by bad news lately and...

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PAINT!

I have been waiting for this day! We are getting the house painted this week and that is HUGE. Right now the walls are all different colors and mixed with new sheetrock. Such a mess. I can't wait...

Mar 26, 2013 Like

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EASTER BASKETS

Rosie Flo kitchen coloring book Polka dot skimmer Handmade boots (these would be a MAJOR splurge - but worth it) Jess Brown Rag doll Leopard sandals Printed halter Heart bobby pin Orla Kiely Colors...

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MEET JUSTIN

Meet Justin. This is Sam's childhood friend that remains one of his best friends to this day. I took this picture of Justin and his beautiful daughter Amelia at Matilda's third birthday party. This...

Mar 21, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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PHOEBE 4 MONTHS

Miss Phoebe Lynn is four months old. She is killing me with her over-sized grins and new deep little chuckle that she does. It's cuteness personified. Seriously. With her personality starting to...

Mar 20, 2013 Like 2 people like this

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OUR WEEKEND

Hi everyone! Hard to believe that it's monday. The weekend was extremely quick and full of sweet times but also really hard ones. Let's start with happy, shall we? I went to a really sweet baby...

Mar 18, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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WANTED: CHEAP + AWESOME FLOORS

Hello and happy friday! It's been a crazy week at Chez Graham. Matilda and I have both been sick (all week.) and I've been knee deep in picking out flooring options. The budget keeps rearing its...

Mar 15, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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BLOG CASE STUDY

I'm taking a really fun class for work called Blog Boss which is an e-class created by Holly Becker of Decor8. Holly is an incredible teacher and has a lot of great insight. Our homework this week...

Mar 12, 2013 Like

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GREEN RISOTTO

I mentioned yesterday that we've been having some trouble at dinnertime. I've been worried about getting greens in Matilda and since St Patricks Day is right about the corner, I thought Green...

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SUNDAY NIGHT

This is was dinner time looks like right now. Matilda has been snacking on junk in the afternoon. The guys have been doing the grocery shopping while they're out from working on the house. I miss...

Mar 11, 2013 Like

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ETSY LOVE/ 01

I really want to start showcasing more handmade goods. I'm starting a new series: Etsy Love, where I share some of my favorites. Right now I am loving these headbands (wouldn't Bee look cute in...

Mar 10, 2013 Like

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NOW ACCEPTING SPONSORS

Hello friends! I am now accepting sponsors. You may have noticed the link but I've been tinkering out details and am finally ready to support small businesses and blogs. It's something I've thought...

Mar 9, 2013 Like

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PICKING OUT TILE

Over the last few weeks I've been thinking about tile. I've been working with the lovely ladies at Specialty Tile to find the perfect options for our kitchen, master bathroom, and the girls'...

Mar 7, 2013 Like

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Lesley Williams Graham

BRIGHT + CHEERY MODERN KITCHEN

MOTHERING

DIY: FORAGED CORSAGES FOR MOTHER'S DAY

A TRIP TO PIKE'S

LOSING THE BABY WEIGHT PART 2

SET BACKS + UNSOCIAL SATURDAYS

LOW KEY

A SPRING WALK

HASHTAG REAL TALK

GOING GREEN: CLOTH DIAPERING

EMERALD AUGUST + A GIVEAWAY (closed)

BITS FROM HOME

A WEEKEND IN THE WOODS

DAUGHTERS

SPRING DREAMING!

OUR EASTER

TIPS FOR MOMS #5

PAINT!

EASTER BASKETS

MEET JUSTIN

PHOEBE 4 MONTHS

OUR WEEKEND

WANTED: CHEAP + AWESOME FLOORS

BLOG CASE STUDY

GREEN RISOTTO

SUNDAY NIGHT

ETSY LOVE/ 01

NOW ACCEPTING SPONSORS

PICKING OUT TILE

TIPS FOR MOMS #4

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