My kids mean the world to me. As any parent will tell you, I would give my life for my children. (Son #3’s beautiful girlfriend made this picture for me with all my kiddos!) I view my job as a parent as a limited time contract. I have about 18-23 years to teach them what I believe they will […]
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FALL DECORATIONS ~ and finishing up the family room!
A little trip to Hobby Lobby got me all excited to get out my fall decorations. While I was spreading my fall cheer around the house, we were also finishing up some small projects in the family room. I’m excited to show you both. THE MANTEL Notice the beautiful purple peacock candle I bought from […]
SLOW COOKER CORN CHOWDER
Today is rainy and a bit chilly so the family is inside playing games while mom and dad do some projects. While we’re busy, our dinner is being cooked. I found this recipe on Pinterest and it sounded yummy! Source SLOW COOKER CORN CHOWDER Ingredients 6 slices of bacon 1/2 cup chopped onion 2 cups […]
INSPIRATION PINSPIRATION #17~ Here comes Fall!
I’m trying to get motivated to get my Fall decorations out. What motivates more than Pinterest? Here’s a little INSPIRATION PINSPIRATION Mantel Inspiration Source Chalkboard Inspiration Source Pumpkin Inspiration Source Centerpiece Inspiration Source Front Step Inspiration Source Sign Inspiration Source Mailbox Inspiration Source Porch Inspiration Source Hutch Inspiration Source Words of Inspiration Source Now, I […]
MONGOLIAN SHRIMP
Just in case you’re like me, let me introduce you to the sun. Here on the east coast, we have completely forgotten what it’s like to experience a sunny day. Are y’all being affected by Hurricane Joaquin at all? We’ve had rain for the past couple of weeks non-stop and we’re anticipating more with the […]
INSPIRATION PINSPIRATION #16 ~ Fall Inspiration!
I feel Fall in the air! Not really, but let a girl dream would ya? Here’s a little Fall Inspiration! INSPIRATION PINSPIRATION Fall Mantel Inspiration Source Fall Drink Inspiration Source Fall Tablescape Inspiration Source Fall Castle Inspiration Source Fall Centerpiece Inspiration Source Fall Outfit Inspiration Source Are y’all ready for Fall yet? I sure am. […]
INSPIRATION PINSPIRATION #15
Hope everyone’s week went well. This month has been full of goodbyes which I never enjoy!! Two kids going back to college. Visiting friends going home. Kids starting school. Life is back to the routine but I miss my kiddos!! Hopefully, all the inspiration will cheer me up a little! INSPIRATION PINSPIRATION KITCHEN INSPIRATION Source […]
SECOND BATHROOM REVEAL!!
The second bathroom redo (or what we lovingly call the “Fishy Bathroom”) is finally complete. With summer vacation, ultimate frisbee games, family time, and life in general, this project has taken way longer than I wanted. This is what we started with. Now you know why we call it the “Fishy Bathroom”. As our kids grow older, […]
PHOTO BOOKS ~ my love for Shutterfly!
I love photographs! I love everything that has to do with photographs…the taking of them, organizing them in books, displaying them. My house is loaded with pictures of my family! You can read about my kitchen display here. You can read about my window display here. You can read about my foyer display here. I […]
SWEET & TANGY CHICKEN WINGS
The LOML (Love of My Life) brought home this magazine from his last trip to the grocery store. He bought it for the picture on the front. So of course we had to try them. SWEET & TANGY CHICKEN WINGS INGREDIENTS 3 lbs. chicken wingettes (about 30) 1/2 tsp. salt, divided Dash pepper 1 1/2 […]
