Turning Attention to the Outside

I spent most of my childhood in military housing, usually an apartment, so I didn’t have to help with gardening or raking leaves or pulling weeds on a regular basis. Most of my married life has been spent in apartments and then a condo-style townhouse where all of the mowing and yard care was handled […]
getting inspired, shopping & hanging plates

I go through stages in decorating and working on projects. Sometimes I’m a worker bee and it’s all about getting as much done as I possibly can. Sometimes I’m burnt out and need to step away from the the projects for a while. Sometimes I get restless and just want to make changes. Sometimes I’m […]
Master Bathroom Details & Reveal

Yesterday, someone asked me about my master bathroom in a comment and I realized I have never shared the details on that makeover! I finished the bathroom and immediately went on three trips in a row and then hopped right back into the school year routine. Also, we haven’t finished it totally. We did a […]
Updates, a Preview & Lip Stain

My boys have a four day weekend, so that means we get to sleep in, the house is a little messier and I don’t get quite as much done in a day. We need days like that every once in a while. It’s funny, though, I’ve been dragging all week and now I am ready […]
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My boys have a four day weekend, so that means we get to sleep in, the house is a little messier and I don’t get quite as much done in a day. We need days like that every once in a while. It’s funny, though, I’ve been dragging all week and now I am ready […]
FURNITURE FEATURE FRIDAY – Favorites & Link Party
Alright, alright!!! I confess!! I ate wheat!!!! Yes. I did. My husband wanted to go to Olive Garden tonight with my boys and dad and I raised the white flag before we even got there. My mouth started watering as soon as the breadsticks hit the table and I caved. I hold my head […]
FURNITURE FEATURE FRIDAY – Favorites & Link Party
Alright, alright!!! I confess!! I ate wheat!!!! Yes. I did. My husband wanted to go to Olive Garden tonight with my boys and dad and I raised the white flag before we even got there. My mouth started watering as soon as the breadsticks hit the table and I caved. I hold my head […]
wisdom from RG3 & I’ve change my mind…again

You may have picked up on the fact that I am a Redskins fan. Yes, I know it’s not always easy, but I have rooted for them since middle school and I’m a loyal fan. So, of course I was excited when we drafted RG3 last year as our quarterback. If you watch […]