Vacation, have to get away… I don’t have the words this week. We live in a world of over communication, texting, tweeting, status updates, where words like grateful, fortunate, blessed become mundane and don’t quite pack the punch they use to. I’m that girl this week. This happens every Summer as I pack for my… Continue reading Vacation, all I ever wanted…
Year: 2012
Goodwill hunting and the fashion diet
I’ve been on a mad tear to simplify, organize and edit my life this year. No area is more in need of this than my closet. (The painted vanity was my Grandmothers. As a little girl I sat for hours at it rummaging through all her jewelry. I’m thinking that mirror wall needs some shimmer… Continue reading Goodwill hunting and the fashion diet
Summer lovin, had me a blast…
Hello summer lovers! Check out this pin I came across last week on Pinterest… Ain’t that the truth! I was having this same epiphany as the school year came to an end, listening to friends and neighbors stressing about pricey summer camps and hectic schedules. Hold up everybody, there is no stress in Summer! I… Continue reading Summer lovin, had me a blast…
Dad Day
Happy Father’s Day to my one and only… You never waiver in wanting to give us the world. Thank you for being our rock Daddy. We love you more than words could ever say. photo courtesy of Aunt Judy. xo And to my dear ole Dad. You got it right! I absolutely loved life growing… Continue reading Dad Day
I love mail
Any and all of it, but especially mail from readers. This sweet pea wrote to tell me she picked up the last martini table from Vagabond Vintage after spotting it in my before and after beach post HERE. Looks fabulous next to your yummy sofa! Our vacation seashell collection looking feeble after waiting in the… Continue reading I love mail
A rainy day afternoon…
Image via Pinterest Happy Sunday lovelies, Its a rainy day here in the South and I’m trying to get geared up for a week of paint projects and design inspiration. Seems far off at the moment as I haven’t touched a thing to prepare. My angels, the cleaning ladies, come tomorrow. I say a small… Continue reading A rainy day afternoon…
Designing a dream kitchen…
If you read the road, you know about my sister girl Lisa of Lisa Gabrielson Vintage Finds and Designs (see her gorgeous home HERE). Who as we speak is off to Italy with her family to celebrate her husband’s birthday (lucky duck!). Last time she went I conveniently slide some money into her pocket and… Continue reading Designing a dream kitchen…
Beach House Before & After: My Work of Heart
Hello friends! I hope your holiday weekend was everything you hoped it to be. After a very successful school year for both my babies, we headed down to the beach to celebrate Jackie boy’s 9th birthday. I had picked out a few two piece swimsuits to take, so we were off! While there, I began… Continue reading Beach House Before & After: My Work of Heart
It’s my birthday…
And I’d like to say thank you Mom and Dad for having me… To my brother and sister for not killing me when all I wanted to do was just tag along… To my husband for the LIFE… To my children for the crazy joy they bring me… To my dear friends for being my… Continue reading It’s my birthday…
If you’re going to San Francisco…
…be sure to wear some flowers in your hair…I’m outta here my pretties! Headed WEST, back to the old apartment on 955 Burnett Street in San Francisco. I’m so excited I can’t even stand it. We haven’t been back since we lived there 15 years ago and truth be told, it was such a short… Continue reading If you’re going to San Francisco…