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Our Made from Scratch Picnic Table: A DIY

Our Made from Scratch Picnic Table: A DIY

Last year, the hubby made this table above using the left over pine wood from when we had our shed built. He purchased (from Lowes)pretreated wood that was thicker than the wood we had to use as the legs. I think he did a fine job as a first timer. sorry about the...

Have a Great Memorial Weekend!

Have a Great Memorial Weekend!

If you know a military vet, spouse, or family, thank them for their service.  The boys and myself are just over the moon that our own hero will be home to celebrate Memorial Day with us this year. Blessings and have a safe and enjoyable weekend my friends! XX...

How I Clean My Terracotta Pots.

How I Clean My Terracotta Pots.

How I Clean My Terracotta Pots. Unfortunately I left some of my pots out in the elements and as a result, I had to give them a good cleaning before planting Very Simple Cleaning Tips: I filled a spray bottle with 50/50 percent solution of water and vinegar I used one...

Sneak Peeks and Bookshelves Styling Inspiration.

Sneak Peeks and Bookshelves Styling Inspiration.

I decided to keep the wall colour behind the built in bookcase as is because of two main reasons .#1) it actually has its own pop of accent on those sliding doors and #2)is below. This beauty brought in a great dose of colour and I really didn’t want any quarrels...

Inspiration in the Garden.

Inspiration in the Garden.

Two years ago, we built our home and I found out we were expecting shortly before the building process was completed. We moved in, the hubby was deployed and came back just in time for the birth of Baby Ian. Then he was off  to the war zone again. Therefore,...

Sprucing up Our Yard and Around our Yard:

Sprucing up Our Yard and Around our Yard:

Ok, Linda, here you go. She twisted my arm into posting these pictures. We’ve been quite busy prepping our yard for planting and also sprucing up with inexpensive borders and mulch. There are planters to fill, flowers and trees to purchase, and the list goes on and...

A facelift(diy) and Other Randomness…

A facelift(diy) and Other Randomness…

It’s no secret that I am addicted to painting and a paint brush is never far from my hands. I just love to transform things using paint. Well, my time away from the computer has been not only for leisure.; I’ve also been painting, cleaning, folding laundry, and more...

Rachel Whiting Photography/Styling and Happy Easter!

Rachel Whiting Photography/Styling and Happy Easter!

I wanted my Easter post to reflect Easter colours and put a smile on your face. The entire time I was going through Rachel’s portfolio, I was smiling and overcome with happiness. The colours in her shots will do that to you; make you happy and for some of you(who...

Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday!

Can you believe Zion is already four years old? Happy birthday to the boy who forever changed my life(for the better). My heart is bursting with love! Muah! P.S. I have been away from the computer spending quality time with the hubby and my boys. I will be slowly...

Scenes from the Weekend: Around our Home…

Scenes from the Weekend: Around our Home…

I bought my second bonsai this weekend and repotted it in this beautiful canary yellow pot(purchased from TJMaxx). It looks right at home atop Zion’s vintage dresser that was thrifted a few months ago. Zion's room gets loads of natural light that floods his room, so...

18 Days Until Spring!

18 Days Until Spring!

Yes, the wait is almost over and I can smell Spring in the air.  Enjoy the beauty that comes with Spring across Italy, Paris and Spain… Have you noticed any signs of the approach of Spring in your neck of the woods?  Thank you all for your welcome home...

The Hubby is Home and Baking!

The Hubby is Home and Baking!

The hubs has actually been home for two weeks or so, but I couldn’t say anything publicly until I received an all clear..(military language). It goes without saying just how over the moon we’ve been about his arrival home(a whopping 2 months earlier than his scheduled...

Firmoo Glasses: A Review

Firmoo Glasses: A Review

What? Not another Firmoo review! Well, there’s a reason so many bloggers have reviewed their glasses; they are super cute and quite well made! I finally said yes to the wonderful folks at Firmoo regarding a review and I’m happy I did! Whilst there is a huge...

My Thrift Finds from this Weekend.

My Thrift Finds from this Weekend.

I went to Pittsboro and Sanford in North Carolina to hunt for hidden treasures this weekend. This post features a few of my lucky finds. Those two antique brass candle holders were scored for $5 each. I know-lucky me?? You know brass/gold is so hot right now too!!...