We are mad decorating around here.I mean mad.Like mama said knock you out, mad.He he, I'm not gangsta at all, am I??:-)We finally put out our wreaths yesterday, and the lady and I got started on the tree.Which lady, you say?That one, of course.She really is into it...

As I'm combing my way through the Christmas Challenge entries (there are over 80!!), I was too ready to post and talk to you guys to wait until tomorrow! How are you today, friends?? Now that the Cottages and Bungalow's shoot is over (I will stop talking about it...

Have you linked up to The Christmas Cheer Challenge yet??Here's what the winner has in store for her/him:Some of my favorites....things you'll see me with all the time.My FAVORITE Antiquing glaze, some sanding blocks,two staples of mine: Kilz and white Satin spray...

It's here!!And speaking of Christmas cheer, it was about time to infuse a little into our home.  As you know, I couldn't decorate until after the Cottages and Bungalow's shoot, so I've been dying to get some decorations up.  Since it's late, we've decided to...

I normally don't make a list.For this, anyway.But, since time seems to be flying while I am slowly getting in gear for the Holiday's, it's time for a list.Christmas is pretty much my favorite time of the year, and now that I'm older and spend less time with my...

I'm not sure what has gotten into me lately, but it seems I can't get enough of chalkboards.  I'm painting the kids' furniture with it, gifting it, and I'm pretty sure there are 3 different types in our kitchen/entry area. So when I noticed a big, blank, blah side of...

Hello and happy December everyone! My name is Sommer from Designer Garden. I've blognapped your blogger Shaunna for the day. It was like candy to baby really. I have offered her release in exchange for her sharing her beautiful Christmas decor and talents over on my...

photo courtesy of kevin and layla palmerI asked Layla on and off all day, "what would you do here? What about there?"And the one thing she said with certainty was,"You gotta paint that laundry room door.  And maybe the pantry door, too."She felt like it was the...

It was a good day.I mean, when you've got these two in your house, it's a really good day.Man, it was fun.And I'm flat. out. exhausted.In the best way ever.Thanks SO much to Kevin and Layla for driving down, styling and photographing our home, for playing with our...

Back when we revealed the playroom, I had no idea what a wonderful response I'd get.  You guys were so kind, so encouraging, and the room wasn't totally finished yet! (If you haven't seen it yet, you can read about that here)There's not too much left to do, but...

Good Morning!Did you notice a little somethin' somethin' at the ole blog?Before I say this I realize for some of you this is not an accomplishment, but I'm gonna say it anyway.I created that little button up there.All by myself.In Photoshop.Mwa-ha-haaaaaaa.:-)Enough...

Hey friends!!  I just have to say that I'm so blown away by your kind comments this week on the mantel and the giveaway.  You know, what I know is that you're not required to say kind things to me in a giveaway comment....so THANK YOU for your sweet...

Be sure to enter the Wonderfully Wordy Giveaway! Ends Sunday at midnight.I am a busy bee.A busy bee, indeed.Except it's all in my mind.  Because the kids and I got croup (literally) this week and Matt is out of town all week.  The kids are slowly getting...

Have you guys met Shelley Smith over at House of Smith's??She is uber-talented, super crafty, incredibly genuine and the best part?She shares all those talents on her blog with all of us.Gotta love a crafty, kind, generous blogger/businesswoman.I am in love with...

It's that time! I should have never bragged that I would get 3 mantelscapes done, because it's definitely not happened.That's okay....give me some time.:-)Plus, I've told you I couldn't decorate for Christmas and I've been dying to tell you why.You know the...

That will get out on time.From us and ours.:-)

I read this quote about happiness recently and I have no idea exactly how it goes or who to credit it to, but it struck me as a simple Truth."We spend so much time pursuing happiness, chasing it...when all along we should realize it is simply a choice."I think we...

I'm thankful today for so many things....and just being with family is such a treat and blessing.I could probably write a book on blessings, recognizing them and appreciating them.Instead I'll just record on this blog that I am thankful for so much.I'm thankful, also,...

This post is a bit like talking to me in person.  Whole lot of talking.  Kinda random.Definitely rambling.It's how I talk to my friends if it makes you feel any better.So I got an early Christmas present from Matt today.He got me a Mac!! Even though I'm...

There were SO many projects I loved last week.  I honestly debated back and forth as to which were my favorites.  I absolutely had the hardest time...so, in the end I chose projects that were a little fresh, a little new, and a LOT inspiring!:-)Incredible PB...