It has been quite a summer around here. So much has happened in my life I dont even know where to begin. Most of it has been wonderful. &nb sp; But other parts of it..not so much...
I write this with a bit of saddness in my heart but quite honestly, I know it is the right decision for me at this time in my life. I have decided to stop blogging. Who...
We are wishing for Spring. Wishing for bright sunshine and mud puddles. For open windows and fresh air. Its coming. We can feel it. Today we just gave it a little nudge to help it al...
We are enjoying some beautiful Spring weather this week. Which means only one thing around here....Spring Cleaning.Every year when it begins, I do the same thing. I buy a single bunch of ...
It is 12:01 here. Officially St Patricks Day!I am so excited to announce the winner of the Hunter Wellies! But first off I have to say Thank You to each and everyone of you who ente...
When I wrote the post for my giveaway last week and tucked it away for the weekend, this world was spinning somewhat quietly. How quickly things change. I had been strug...
I wrote my first blog post on March 14th 2008. Almost 3 years ago! At the time I had no idea what I was doing. My sister had started one after the ad...
{bouquet created by Yours Truly for my sweet friend, Denise.}Happy Friday, Everyone! While painting scenes of Spring, cherry blossoms and my favorite Lake Michigan countryside all week long, my...
I have been attempting to paint lately. Attempting.You know the old saying about learning to ride a bike? The same does not hold true when it comes to painting. I am learning this lesson.Slowly...
I am in love. After four days at Disney World, Seaside was a perfect way to end our vacation. To be honest, my hubby and I both agreed that had we gone to Seaside at the beginn...
Finally. I feel as if things are getting back to "normal", so to speak. In the 6 years since adopting Annabelle, this was our first real family vacation. Sure, we take off for a f...
This is my apple tree. My one and only apple tree.The apple tree that sat in our yard for ten years without ever letting us know she was indeed our apple tree. I remember the day my dad st...
One place that has been on my list of places to see for years is Savannah, Georgia. The architecture, the history, the shopping... such a beautiful place. I had to do a lot of convin...
If I could, I would certainly bottle up the memories of the past few weeks.Instead, I took 800 pictures.I will cherish each and every one. I will be back on Tuesday to catch up and share all th...
L.O.V.E. Such a small word. Such an enormous meaning.When I think of love, I think of my family. My husband. {Who incidentally is flying home tonight so we can leave for vacati...
Weve got snow. Lots and Lots of snow. What do you do when youre trapped inside all day long?First off. You stay in your pajamas. Lets face it. You wont be getting much company.Then ...
Thank you all so much for the sweet words about my carnation heart. I hope you all enjoy creating one for your special valentines! I also want to thank you for your thoughts a...
I dont know if I have ever really told you all this before but I used to be an event planner. Years ago. {okay, so maybe it wasnt that long ago}. I had a sweet little shop in a beautiful ol...
I think it is safe to say that this week is a wash, so to speak. No "catching up" on my to-do list is happening here. It can wait.My sweet baby girls are curled up in their beds wi...
How many of you still have this issue of Country Home? You know the one. February 2009. Valentines. Cheerful Pinks, Whites and Reds. and ATLANTA BA...
Thank you all for the sweet comments about my bedroom re-do. I giggled a little when one of you mentioned that you would love to do the same to your room, but would have to make it a bit ...
First off, thank you all for the get-well wishes. Again. I am happy to say that the breathing treatments were a success! I feel better than I have in months. Finally. &nbs...
Last week, I was so inspired by all of you in blogland, I decided to begin using my Wednesdays to post about a few of my favorites from the week. Spreading the love, so to speak. Tec...
You may recall my story of these paper roses a few months ago. My sister and I had seen them cascading down a wall in Anthropologie and have been swooning over them since. I had made a fe...
Spring Quiet Christina Rossetti (1847) Gone were but the Winter, Come were but the Spring, I would go to a covert Where the birds sing.Where in the whitethom Singeth a thru...
Everyone was there to greet him. They had been waiting. They knew he was coming.His grandchildren were at the front of the line. He was under strict instructions to give ...
Today my goal was to rid myself of all of those cleaning supply bottles that have been overtaking my cupboard. I use only "green" cleaning supplies, mostly vinegar and bakin...
There is something going on in 2011. Something incredible. I have noticed so many changes in my life.. and so many of your lives as well. It seems that this is the year ...
Every January I feel the need to brighten up my home with fresh plants. Just bringing in a little bit of the outdoors keeps me from losing my mind during this longest month in Michigan.I also fi...
There has been something so peaceful amidst all of the chaos that this week has brought to our little family.   ; Something about nestling in that comforts my so...
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