I recently had a birthday, and my girls treated me to a Tea at the Taschen Library at the Joule Hotel! Plus, I do share a birthday with the Queen of England herself so it was only appropriate for a royal occasion! :):) So cool and such an amazing experience! And what do you wear … Continue reading DIY Derby Day: A Fascinating Fascinator!
Earth Day Earth Tones Outfit!
Earth Day is tomorrow, and my outfit is ready! 🙂 It is such a great day to plant flowers with your family or teach your children the value of recycling. It also happens to be my birthday weekend, and I love feeling connected to Mother Earth! That can be just as simple as throwing seeds … Continue reading Earth Day Earth Tones Outfit!
A Farmhouse Vignette
If you knew my house, you would know my style is mostly French country with a lot of warm tones. I know, I know...warm tones are so not cool right now, but they are classic. Just wait...they have staying power. Now, I do love a little cool tones and a little farmhouse style built into … Continue reading A Farmhouse Vignette
Chalk Paint: Sideboard
Annie Sloan Chalk Paint is my jam! If you follow me, you know this to be true. Her paint makes my world easy! So, for this piece, I decided to mix two colors...Duck Egg and Old Ochre to make a lighter wash of blue. Lovely...that's all I have to say! Then the details are Old … Continue reading Chalk Paint: Sideboard
Egg Salad is Eggcellent!!
You were overzealous with your egg dyeing....three dozen eggs for two kids to be exact! Now what? Hello!! Egg salad....not a fan?? Well, not until today! I have a recipe that will make even the most skeptical egg salad aficionados begging for more! First, I peeled four of my lovely pastel dyed eggs. They were … Continue reading Egg Salad is Eggcellent!!
Easter in Photos
Shirt / Jeans / Shoes (similar here) / Necklace (similar here) / Bracelet (similar here) / Coffee Mug I love family time, and I love the holidays! BUT no holiday is more magnificent to me than Easter! Everything is blooming and green, and there is sunshine and rain, and new growth and new promise and new purpose! Everything is … Continue reading Easter in Photos
Bunny Bait!
There are so many treats and fun things to do at Easter, but I love some great bunny bait! So cute and simple....and it combines my favorite of sweet and savory! I made these treats last night for my little's school Easter party! Here's what you will need: Cheddar bunnies or goldfish Colored popcorn Pastel … Continue reading Bunny Bait!
Lamburgers for Easter!
Who needs hamburgers when you've got lamburgers??!! I usually cook a leg of lamb for Easter, but this year we are trying a more casual approach and choosing to enjoy extra family time instead of cooking so much! First, start with a great apron! I love the ones from Anthropologie! And they make the most … Continue reading Lamburgers for Easter!
Striped Shirt Sunday
Sundays are for church, family time, and striped shirts! This cold shoulder version is great to dress up or down, and I especially love how cute it is with white or colored jeans! Here, I simply went for comfy! Finishing off with neutral flip flops, a taupe crossbody bag, and a chevron necklace! Effortless perfection! … Continue reading Striped Shirt Sunday
Even Pots Need a Makeover!
When we moved into our house, the previous owners left these great black pedestal flower pots! They are very pretty and stately, but they were this flat black color, and I felt they needed a little updating to pop against our brick house. Chalk paint to the rescue! I used Annie Sloan French Linen as … Continue reading Even Pots Need a Makeover!