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Check Out Our New Website!

Check Out Our New Website!

Design Addict Mom has received a refresh! It was long overdue and I am so in love with the new site design! A big thank you to the very talented Shari of Little Blue Deer for the new look. Also, thank you to Shravan who worked major magic behind the scenes to make...

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!

How are you? I hope you got some great rest over the holidays. As we usher in 2023, I am just truly grateful for everything. Last year, I embraced more intentional living, started learning to play the guitar, soaked up family time, we bought a few more...

Best Wishes and Merry Christmas!

Best Wishes and Merry Christmas!

Hello dear friends! I was off to a late start with the Christmas décor this year, so no Christmas tour! Though there is a quick video tour HERE(if you want to see more). I wanted to wish you a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Sending you much love, and wishes...

A LEGO Birthday Party For Cheyenne’s 5th Birthday.

A LEGO Birthday Party For Cheyenne’s 5th Birthday.

It feels like just yesterday I was telling you that Cheyenne was born. And now we are celebrating her 5th birthday. Unbelievable! She is a master at LEGO building and is absolutely LEGO obsessed, so I thought it apt to incorporate some LEGO aspects into her birthday...

Spending Labor Day In The Garden

Spending Labor Day In The Garden

Coffee anyone:-)? It is no secret that I love nature and I'm truly so inspired by it. It is also where I go to  quiet my mind.  Whether I am pulling weeds, picking veggies, or having some coffee, there is always a sense of calm that overcomes me- it's so...

Hello There!

Hello There!

Hi everyone! It's been awhile! Though I never meant to take the summer off from blogging, the break was lovely! At the start of the summer toward the end of June, we flew home  to our happy place; Jamaica and spent an entire month there exploring the island and...

I’m On The Cover Of A Magazine!

I’m On The Cover Of A Magazine!

I recently wrote an article about plants for the March issue of our local Magazine; Cityview Magazine, but making the cover is a total surprise and a very pleasant one! Thank you to Jennifer Cochran for capturing these beautiful images and to Kim...

Snow Day

Snow Day

 I am really just posting this here to mark this rare occurrence. We got a couple inches of snow here in N.C., and it's been years since that has happened. I snapped this pic of the shed in the backyard. The children were overjoyed and truthfully,  I loved...

Christmas 2021 Around Our Home

Christmas 2021 Around Our Home

It's hard to believe that Christmas is just a couple days away! I barely got this post up as it's been such a hectic season. I won't be doing much narrating for this one as you already know it's going to be loaded with color and fun, PLUS, the pics speak for...

Birthday Girls

Birthday Girls

We recently celebrated our birthdays -three days apart. It's never lost on me what a blessing it truly is to be able to celebrate another year of life, blessed with good health. Gratitude is always a theme here. For a look at some pics for Cheyenne's birthday you can...

At Home with Nugget

At Home with Nugget

 Hi everyone- As a long time fan of  the Nugget brand, it was so lovely to have them in our home for a photoshoot a couple weeks ago. Cheyenne is pictured on their latest Nugget release, aptly called Lolly! Such a delicious pink! Today, we're being...

Our Porch Refresh: The Power Of Paint

Our Porch Refresh: The Power Of Paint

 The post is sponsored by HGTV Home® by Sherwin Williams but all opinions are my own Our screened in porch got little use this Summer and that is a rarity! We were traveling for a bit  and when we weren't traveling, you could find me puttering in my outdoor...

Our Halloween Monster Door-2021 Edition

Our Halloween Monster Door-2021 Edition

If you're a longtime reader, you know I've been doing a Monster door for Halloween for years now. As usual, we had to include our painted pumpkins and even added a few Squid Game inspired ones. Below are the items I use to create the Monster door and I've also linked...

My Father Passed…

My Father Passed…

It's been quiet on here because my Father passed at the end of last month. I spoke a bit about what happened HERE.  Although he was currently living in New Jersey, we flew him back to Jamaica-his home to be buried. We all traveled back to Jamaica for the funeral and...

An Accent Wall Update with HGTV Home By Sherwin Williams.

An Accent Wall Update with HGTV Home By Sherwin Williams.

 This post is sponsored by HGTV Home by Sherwin Williams, but all opinions are my own. I am a big advocate of your home being a reflection of YOU, and for me that translates to expressing myself by unabashedly incorporating colors and patterns. One of the quickest...