cookies for a cause baking party
Well, friends, it seems as though the gods of technology are not smiling favorably upon me today. My poor Mac-buddy is giving me all kinds of trouble...like locking up every time I click trouble...and I'm not sure I'll even make it through this post. I've been trying...
you made 300 what??
Yep, over the last 2 days, I made 300 cookies. Today I had the help of 11 5 year olds, so it was all worth it. I'll fill you in early in the morning, or maybe even tonight, but, for now, I can barely type.
the perfectly imperfect christmas tree 2011
It's that time of year. I can just smell the cedar, fir, and cinnamon in the air. Merry Christmas, y'all. Our halls are (mostly) decked, and yes, it's the 14th and I'm still going. We're not going crazy, but we're definitely putting a subtle touch in each room. I've...
captain’s uniform inspired chest of drawers
You thought you'd heard everything. Captain's uniform inspired? Yep. And yes, a glass of eggnog helps you paint better. Unspiked, of course. Knobs by Vintage Skye A clean mix of Napoleanic Blue & Paris Grey Chalk Paint button this guy up perfectly for Grayson's...
holiday chalk paint giveaway with classic wall finishes!
Good morning, lovely people! I love a good giveaway, and I'm THRILLED about this one...and it comes just in time for Christmas! You know I love Chalk Paint, right?!? I know I've expressed my undying love for Annie Sloan Chalk Paint stockist and friend, Patty Seaman,...
the girl & her daddy
Before I start...THIRD post in one day? I know! These guys. They kill me. Have you ever seen such? Ava could literally scoop her daddy up with a spoon. Like liquid nutella. He might be kinda into her, too. I see so much when I look at them. Love, laughter, and a...
burlap stockings from shop24!!
Last week I pleaded with y'all on my Facebook page. Where can I find reasonably priced burlap stockings??? My sweet friend, Lisa, from The Pennington Point & Shop24 came swooping in to the rescue!! She whipped these beauties up for me in NO time and they were on...
simple Christmas mantel 2011
Y'all, I'm loving Christmas decorating this year. Don't get me wrong. All these simple decorations are beautiful, and make me happy, but have no fear. I'll be pulling out the dancing Santa's and colorful ornaments to sprinkle throughout the house for my little ones'...
thanksgiving 2011 & matt’s family
Good morning, lovely people!! I couldn't let us get any closer to Christmas without sharing just a few of my favorite shots from our Thanksgiving holiday this year. Our family on Matt's side lives in Tennessee, and we always head there for the Thanksgiving holidays....
Christmas advent tree + 25 family holiday activities
You know my deep love for Christmas. Spending time with my little fam is precious during this time of year, and I thought it was appropriate to include all that fun in our advent countdown. Hence, the Christmas advent tree at the perfectly imperfect house. Here's the...
shopping day!
Oh, a blessed day of shopping. It's what I'm doing today. It's time to shop for these cuties. My cute mom and I are hitting the town to drink starbucks, fight the crowd at Toys R Us, and have a ridiculously long lunch sans toddler spills and meltdowns. What ever will...
dining room holiday table decor 2011
Merry Christmas, folks! We're decking the halls here at the perfectly imperfect house by the minute, and this year we certainly have a few criteria. Our decorations this year need to be: simple family friendly inexpensive I had to join my buddy, Layla's, party...
the day, scaling down, & kv bijou winner
Happy weekend, friends! We've had a marvelous day today. Matt let me sleep in today--it was my day. We have days. No matter how early we both have to get up, one person gets to "sleep in" while the other gets up with the kids. I take it even when it's 10 extra...
Farmhouse table plans & finishing tips
Well, I'm still alive. I was just taking a little mini-vacay. The kind where I come home from Thanksgiving and dive straight into major project mode. Some kind folks asked me to work on a little something, and well, I just couldn't say no. I'll, of course, share...
busy doesn’t begin to describe
my days the last couple of months. It's gotten waaayyy crazier with the holidays and some new projects I can't quite mention yet. Just know that I'm here. Looking like that. I'll be around...I've got to get through the next two days, and I'll be able to breathe a...
kv bijou jewelry giveaway!
*THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED* Morning, you lovely people! I am SO excited to introduce you guys to KV Bijou, an incredibly unique jewelry line! I mean, really...if the website looks this good, you know the jewelry is just gorgeous. I was thrilled when Kelsey, the...
christmas is in the air…
Oh, I love Christmas. There's no doubt about it. It is my favorite time of the year for sooo many reasons. Bing Crosby, Sarah's Wintersong album, Starbucks Christmas blend. The sparkly decorations, the scent of pine and cinnamon in the air, footed Christmas pajamas...
win a $2,500 with forrent.com & homes.com!!
What would you guys do with $2500 this holiday season??? Hmmm, well, there's the lights I want to replace, and maybe some hardwood flooring for Grayson's room... or maybe just a nice bit o' savings. I physically couldn't pass up the opportunity to tell you guys about...
i’m thankful for…
Happy Thanksgiving, friends. via I'm thankful for so much this year. For shoes that don't pinch, and for pants that zip. For this blog, and for readers who won't quit reading. For friends that won't shake, and for family that won't bail the minute I'm intolerable. For...
the present family–the craft that didn’t happen
Happy Thanksgiving week, everybody! Today's the day we'll make our way to visit with Matt's family, and a mini-vacation is just what I need. Sweet potato casserole?? That's another perk entirely. So you know how Ashley and I are starting the series, The Present...
