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Our Halloween 2018 Highlight

Our Halloween 2018 Highlight

Good morning beautiful people! It was hard to choose which pics to share because I have so many faves, but here are some pics captured by the awesome Lea Hartman of our Halloween shenanigans this year. Yes, we are big super hero/Marvel fans... I am currently sipping...

Our Map Wall Featured on Instagram

Our Map Wall Featured on Instagram

I woke up this morning to a number of emails and direct messages regarding where to get our map wall/mural. When I opened Instagram, I realized we were featured on their page for the weekend's hashtag, #whpmatching. Way to go Stacey! Our map mural used...

Recovering from Hurricane Florence

Recovering from Hurricane Florence

You've probably heard about the devastating hurricane Florence that hit North Carolina over the weekend. We were right in its path and are grateful we didn't experience any damage. However, that is not the case for many and although the hurricane has passed, many are...

September is Here But It’s Still Hot

September is Here But It’s Still Hot

It's September but it still feels very much like Summer here in North Carolina. It is HOT!! I'm a Summer loving girl but I am actually looking forward to the cool down that comes with Fall.  xx image: photographer: Matt Vogel, Telluride, Colorado 

It’s Back to School Time!

It’s Back to School Time!

Yesterday marked the first day of school for Zion and Ian and it's unbelievable how fast they are growing up! Zion started 4th grade and Ian is on to 1st. They had a wonderful first day and seem very excited about the school year and their teachers. Here's to an...

How I Care for My Fiddle Leaf Fig(Ficus Lyrata) and Hello!

How I Care for My Fiddle Leaf Fig(Ficus Lyrata) and Hello!

* This post was originally shared June 01, 2014 and has been updated Hi everyone! It’s been awhile since my last post, but, I am sure by now, you know that the hubby is home. In fact, he returned home the same day of my last post. With that said, though I haven’t...

Have a Great Memorial Day Weekend!

Have a Great Memorial Day Weekend!

Summer is upon folks and I couldn't be happier! Enjoy your long weekend(if you get one) and a big thank you to the men and women of the Armed Services who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. We salute you. xx image via pinterest

I Made A Simple Floral Arrangement With Greenery From Our Yard

I Made A Simple Floral Arrangement With Greenery From Our Yard

It's that time of year when the Jasmine trees in our back yard are covered in white blooms and their sweet scent permeate the air. I love the scent so much that I wanted to bring a bit inside, so I grabbed my garden shears and cut a couple branches from one of the...

Happy 6 Months Baby Cheyenne!

Happy 6 Months Baby Cheyenne!

It's hard to believe that Cheyenne is already 6 months old! She has been such a blessing to our family and I am so grateful for her. We love you to the moon and back baby girl. images: Lea Hartman

Maurices’ Service With Style Campaign

Maurices’ Service With Style Campaign

A shero simply put is a female hero; a female who is courageous, exemplifies immense strength under stressful circumstances, and also manage s to give back to her community and family. Though I’ve never really referred to myself as a shero, I’ve been referred to as...

Potting Bench Gets a MakeovQer In Time For Spring

Potting Bench Gets a MakeovQer In Time For Spring

     I know many of us are buried in snow and cannot wait for Spring to show up. In anticipation of Spring and to give my potting bench a new lease on life, I gave it a bit of tlc. The outdoor elements had taken a toll on it over the years.  This...

Before and After: A Foyer Refresh With Paint

Before and After: A Foyer Refresh With Paint

 Am I never not painting a wall?  I recently gave our foyer a bold makeover using paint and I love the results. It's been such a mood enhancer to soak up this space these last couple days with this dreary cold weather we've been having. I used the paint...