Everyday, I drive by this house. It is literally around the corner. When her tree burst with blooms & the flowers started dropping it’s petals here & there – I couldn’t resist. I knew it was the perfect opportunity to place my little pixie right in the middle of it all. Little did I know, the…
Around My Neighborhood Day 2 ~ blue skies & THE swing
6 houses down from us on our street resides the biggest & best swing – ever! As you can see our neighborhood is old & the trees are grand & bursting with color. This past weekend Graham & I went to visit THE swing. The swing resides at a house that is just as lovely as it’s…
Sears Catalog Homes. Around my Neighborhood Day 1
Several months ago, we discovered we lived in a Sears Catalog Home. After we read the article in Cottage Living (no longer in publication) about Sears Catalog Homes built in 1908 to 1940, we knew ours was one of many. In fact, we live in an entire neighborhood full of Sears Catalog Homes. Ours is…
my cheap dirty little secret
Before, I spill the beans… For the record, I am No master gardener. I have a multitude of weeds, the grass is literally always greener on the other side of our fence, & I’ve never won “Yard of the Month” – yet. But I have a cheap {and I do mean cheap} dirty secret… would you like…
Spring is calling my name
This morning in our yard at dawn. {taken by Chief} Later today… Spring is calling my name. I am not going to let it slip through my {our} fingers. It’s one of the grandest times of the year, here in the South. This morning while eating my breakfast, I read this quote from Chief”s Progressive…
Our Easter Celebration
The coloring of the eggs – had to be one of my favorite activities this weekend. It was just Graham & I. I love those rare times alone with him. It’s such a treat. However, there were many more favorites this weekend. I sure wish my camera could capture the feeling of splendor we had…
Happy Easter
“…Did the grass sing Did the earth rejoice to feel You again Over and over like a trumpet underground Did the earth seem to pound He is risen Over and over in a never ending round He is risen hallelujah hallelujah…” Happy Resurrection Sunday! lyrics from Was It A Morning Like This ~ by…
dreaming in pastel flowers & plates
What is it about this week – that makes me think in all things dishes & flowers? All I want to do is stroll through the flower market, eat off of pastel plates & turn everything around me into a pastel oasis. I love this week before Easter. The feeling is nothing short of magical. If I…
Spring Fling Recap
61!!!!! ENTRIES for my first link party! Talk about a Nest full of party goers! I enjoyed visiting everyone of you. Loved meeting all the first timers – or at least first time for me to see you. Always, so fun to make new friends! And for you deary dear regulars…you make me smile everyday! It…
happy hands + happy feet = a happy me!
THE SUN finally made it’s appearance today… Guess who immediately started digging in the dirt? And was sipping on ice cold pink lemonade, wearing her vintage Kate Spade flip flops & running her toes through the grass? I am one happy girl!!! {…even though my husband who bought these for me on our first vacation…