This post is sponsored by Nespresso. I am honestly chomping at the bit to start decorating for Christmas. Give me some twinkle lights, the smell of a real Christmas tree, layers of gold and white, along with some rustic flair and maybe a few snacks with peppermint while sipping on a great cup of coffee…
Where the Wild Things Are = Fort Contest
Have you heard about this fort contest??? It’s WAS the coolest thing ever, for kids. I am always, always, the last to know of the “good things to know.” But unless it rains, I can almost guarantee it will be a fort making weekend at the Nest. Contest or in our case no contest, I…
playing house – playdate
It was a lovely day to play house at the Nest. Cookies, lemonade, children, laughter, imagination, & paint. I turned them loose to decorate as they wished on their house. Either using brushes or their hands, it became a true work of art from their design. Of course, I had to set up a clothes-line…
A Recycled Playhouse
supplies:: a large appliance/furniture box a smaller box for the roof imagination packaging tape – lots ruler & pencil utility knife scissors glue gun & sticks 1 roll of borderette soft jewelry wire wooden butterflies or bugs 1 flat sided bucket (for window box) a handful of flowers Ready for all to come & play!…
No Sew – Child’s Face Cut-Out Photo Screen
So far…in my 30 something life…this has been the – funnest -thing – I – have – ever -made! Okay, perhaps it was the ‘occasion’ I was making it for, but it really was easy & so.much.fun. Once I had somewhat of an idea, I truly ran with it. (But was open for suggestions or…
No Sew – Flag Pennant Banner
I *heart* flag pennant banners. So I thought I would try to be crafty for the b-day party coming up & make one or two. Honestly, I am tickled with how they turned out. It really was pretty easy. Depending on the size of banner & length you need, really your fabric amount is up…
Just relax & enjoy “The Show”
FIRST, turn off my *regular* music on the left {from the playlist box}, with the stop button so you can hear this video. This song & video make me smile everytime I see or hear it. Love the play on words at the end, too! Hello! I’m so glad you’re here & reading my posts!…
Pole Dancing Bear
WOW -it has been a fun past few days…my dear friend Leah was in town, Riverbend, visiting, and laughing. Always so fun. Will be *hopefully* catching up on some sleep & having some good Summer fun with the family. What are your plans? Hope you will feel free to do whatever…like our friend the bear!…
Summer = Riverbend
Tennessee River & downtown Chattanooga I *heart* Chattanooga. I love living here. I love Riverbend. I know many dislike Riverbend. But I am a huge fan. I haven’t been able to go since Graham was born…BUT…this year count me in! Some friends are coming in from out of town, Chief is staying with the kiddos…
word “UP”
Our nest has been a little excited about seeing two movies this summer. “Up” which was released today looks like a darling movie. So far Pixar movies have yet to disappoint us. Last, but not least is one of Graham’s all time faves is back…again. We l.o.v.e.d. the first. I hear the second is just…