interior things....
...know there is a lot going on here, but I somehow love it...
...chalkboard is perfection...and I'm diggin those bar stools....
....pink bug plates....steal the cake....
xo
*all photos from elle decor*
25 things.....
1. i'm addicted to chai tea
2. i love the smell of paint.....but promise i don't sniff intentionally for recreation
3. in all my 35 years, i have never... ever worn a bikini in public....because it would indeed create some serious situations
4. i sit under an umbrella at the beach and still get sunburned
5. i sweat like a sinner in church
6. i take baths not showers
7. i talk more than i listen and i wish it was the other way around
8. i would like a jeep wrangler someday.....but i am totally content with my honda pilot
9. i like my 30's better than my 20's
10. i tend to buy all of my clothing in some shade of gray or black
11. i once had my belly button pierced.....but oh goodness what a mess that was
12. ireland is the next big destination for me
13. i've run two full marathons and six halves
14. i miss the shape i was in, in #13...
15. i notice teeth before anything else...
16. i am married to the best for me....and no one else could ever even come close
17. my children are a gift....and i am so thankful for them
18. i was born in singapore
19. my hearts desire is to live out the gospel in my life and pass that on to my children
20. diet pepsi is nice
21. i have never gotten a speeding ticket...
22. i have a fear of flying...and would rather drive any day
23. peonies are my favorite flower
24. i watch animal planet more than any other channel on tv
25. i live in a yellow house
....I did this for my sweet sister, and my cousin anita who tagged me...
.... only because I love them to pieces {and the fact that my sis reminded me SEVERAL times!}....did I agree to grace you all with my lovely list of random things......
...who knew....
xo
good times...
*mine*
..captured these beautiful kids......who I love so very much...
... on our venture downtown.....
...it was such a gorgeous night.....
it was so fantastic.....
here are a few shots that I snapped before the shin dig went down
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.......words cannot describe how, grateful, blessed, and loved I feel.......it was magical.....
....now I am off to enjoy the weekend.....and revel in the memories of may 2oth.......forever.....
love to all....
xo
totally globe-ular......
.....just had to share my latest find.....
...it's a goody.....and I have wanted one for so long.....
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on another note...tonight is the shin dig! woo hoo......so excited, and ready to have a great time...
....i'm not one to ask for help....
...so, thank you to all of you who just showed up {literally, a studio full of people!} and worked with me all day....my heart has melted into a little puddle of love and gratitude.....
...as for you my friends...i'll see you tomorrow with stories to tell and pictures to share.....
xo
meet etta...
well friends....here is miss etta.....
{before}
{after}
.......she is the very special piece that I did to give away at the shin dig tomorrow night......
....so, if you are planning to come { or maybe you weren't and now you are! } make sure that you get yourself a little blue ticket......so that I can call your number!..
..I hope you love the turquoise.....and the old calendars that cover the top......I have been saving them for a long time....and knew the timing was perfect......
have a great one friends!
xo
beachy keen......
.......love these bright and cheery watercolors by laura trevey....
...get's me all frothy to be sitting under my umbrella, watching the kids frolic, reading some mags, and listening to the waves.......
....have a great tuesday friends! I'm hoping to have some fun before and after pictures for you tomorrow.......:)
xo