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A Beautiful Day.
Don’t you want to just dive into this picture? I long for a day like this. Please deliver me from the snow and cold! It’s really no fun being trapped inside one’s house for days because of treacherous weather. However, I know things could be worse, so I will not be...
It’s on and Popping: Exterior Colours of the House
(this view shows a straight shot of the back of the house) Yep, i think the colours i chose for the exterior are popping:-). I really do love the end result. I chose the colour, Benjamin Moore Mineral Alloy #1622 for the siding. Mineral Alloy is a...
From the ground up: The Makings of the New House…
(view of part of the backyard from the sunroom) Thank you for your lovely words of encouragement yesterday. I am exhausted and very excited at the same time. These are some pictures of the house. It's cocooned in a cul de sac with a wonderful backyard-the perfect...
Road to closing…
We close on our house tomorrow. I am thrilled that we were able to spend Christmas and usher in 2011 in our own home. However, the time has finally arrived to say our goodbyes. I can’t help but think of the phrase, “parting is such sweet sorrow.” It’s great that we...
Let your light shine brightly in 2011.
Welcome to 2011 my friends! I feel so blessed to be able to embrace a new year with good health and strength! Personally, I am not one for resolutions, however, I am always excited about the start of a new year because it represents an opportunity for me to let...
Capturing Memories + Bellflowers Giveaway!
We do not remember days; we remember moments.~ Cesare Pavese These are pictures of a photo wall that I had created when we celebrated baby Z’s first birthday back in March of this year. There were at least eighty pictures that showed him from birth up until...
Painting Dilemna.
Drywall is going up in the new house, so I am at the stage where i need to pick my interior colours. However, the builder uses Sherwin Williams and while I have used Sherwin Williams and like their paints, I wanted to use only Benjamin Moore paints. While i know...
Wishing but Have to Move Instead…
I have been wishing that this is the type of space that I would wake up to at this time of year or something very close to it. However, unfortunately, this is my reality; boxes everywhere and chaos! We received an offer on our house just before our Connecticut...
Oh the weather outside is frightful…
But the fire is so delightful…Yes, I am sure you know that song, Let it Snow, don’t you? I just thought it so appropriate for this breathtakingly picturesque photo! Or how about this one?: Chestnuts roasting on an open fire,Jack Frost nipping on your noseYuletide...
Casa Los Nardos + Connecticut bound!
As you view this magical place, we're headed to Connecticut to spend Thanksgiving with family. We're taking a road trip which promises to be quite adventurous with baby Z on board! This house is referred to as Casa Los Nardos and is a remodel. Schmidt...
Yellow Curtains + Final Birthday Sneak Peek.
These are the yellow curtains/drapes that I referred to in my yellow post last week. I really do love ‘em! Yesterday, i posted part one, now here is the finale: The hubby, baby Z and I had a lovely simple birthday celebration at home. I decorated with...
Birthday Peek Part 1 featuring Jaclyn Anthony Designs.
It was all about a dash of leopard for me in my attire as I celebrated my birthday this weekend. I am especially smitten with this gorgeous custom leopard cuff/bracelet called the Bri that I ordered from Jaclyn of Jaclyn Anthony Designs. This cuff ...
My Giveaway Prize + Giveaway Winner!
I love my giveaway prize(the one that Kara of Elements Interiors sponsored)-it smells so good too. Plus, I received a book and a nice decanter. The lovely Kara even included something for the hubby too . Thank you Kara! The winner for the giveaway...
Birthday + New Look!
When you arise in the morning think of what a privilege it is to be alive, to think, to enjoy, to love … — Marcus Aurelius I know it’s a privilege and a blessing that I have lived to see today, my birthday, the day I become the beautiful age of thirty...