favorites from this week
I love the park near our home. It has the cutest church! some very sweet brothers loving the mirror I added to our bedroom. it’s faux gold bamboo for $9 from the thrift store. I also moved the sea glass lamps to the guest room so I could use this lamp I had in Wesley’s room, […]
pumpkin patch playdate
All photos by Shannon Kirsten Last night at the Pumpkin Patch with some of our babies. Wesley had shots yesterday at his 18 month check up, so he was running a fever 🙁 and couldn’t make it. I will have to take him back ASAP. But how good looking is Blade the Dogo! How […]
DC and Charlottesville weekend
What a fun weekend! We got in late Friday night to DC. Checked in at The George, had dinner at Hill Country BBQ (loved both!) and walked around DC for a bit. We picked up our rental car in the morning at Union Station and headed down to Charlottesville. We were starving once we got there and took readers […]
Pippin Hill Farm
Sifting through all of the photos I took with a big smile on my face. The wedding was gorgeous and we couldn’t be happier for our friends!! In the meantime, while I look through all of those pictures, here are some from Pippin Hill. I could kiss each of you for recommending we visit! It’s unreal. A […]
Fall Wedding Weekend Wear
JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to view this content. I went to bed last night praying that Matthew would weaken. I was thankful that it did go down to a category three by the time I woke up. But they say the worst is yet to come. I am on […]
Wesley’s Nursery
I wanted to share a peek of Wesley’s little nursery here. Juuuuuust a little 18 months too late. Better late than never (: Though don’t get me started on how he’s turning 18 months this week… I feel the hot tears welling up. JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to view this […]
October Goals
For the boys: I want to take them to the pumpkin patch. Though the one at Trader Joe’s was so cute! Buy their costumes. Tuck wants to be a police man, and he also wants his brother to be a police man. So on the hunt for two cute policemen costumes (: I want […]
Lighting on a Budget
I am always amazed by how switching out lighting can makes such a difference for a room. Each of these rooms, save the last one — that’s what previous owners think to be an original to the house — had new lighting put in, which was key in transforming the space. It sort of set the tone, since it’s more permanent than […]
Bookshelf Styling with Kids in Mind
just spotted the lone block underneath the dining room table (: JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to view this content.
Target Threshold Favorites
Target is killing it, per usual. That acrylic and gold lamp?! I’ve been eyeing this wine cabinet for a while now, but two others are also in the running– one at West Elm and the other at World Market. Annnyway, Here are some of my current target favorites — have you spotted anything there you […]
These are a few of my favorite things … lately
Lola! Saying she’s overprotective is an understatement, which can get pretty crazy, but she really has been amazing with the kids. I’m so grateful for that. She is our sweet (albeit seriously crazy) girl and she’s very much loved in our house. 3. These Lauren Milmine earrings (c/0)! I’ve been wearing them every chance […]
Heirloom Pumpkin Fireplace for Fall
Completely ripped the heirloom pumpkin in the fireplace idea from the talented Julie Blanner. Her whole fall decor will get even those of us still feeling the heat of summer into the Fall spirit. Last year JB and my dad redid the fireplace for my birthday. It had cracked black marble all over it, and it needed […]
Fiddle Leaf Fig Trees for the Front Door
{Fiddle Leaf Fig Tree’s are from suncoast nursery // anthropologie door knocker // doormat c/o sugarboo and co }
Our Old Bench
The sweet older man that lived next to us in the last house was planning on moving into a nursing home when he gave us this bench. I always loved this bench that sat outside, so I told him one day on a walk with Lola. He gave it to me on the spot, and […]
Roast and Toast 70th Birthday
wore this Catherine Deane dress from my RTR unlimited We had such a fun time last night for my Father-in-laws Roast & Toast 70th birthday party with sixty of his closest friends! We tried to incorporate all of his favorite things — scuba, auburn tigers, fishing, traveling, cooking, wine and golf. Heather did a great […]
Fall Favorites
It’s still pushing 90 degrees here, but I can’t help but eye a few fall trends I am loving– the bell sleeves, anything mustard or emerald green, plaid, and drapey necks. We do go to Charlottesville next month for a wedding weekend, so maybe I can dip into these fall trends before the fall weather […]
new school year goals
JB was out of town all weekend on a golf trip with some buddies. He went to Kiawah Island in South Carolina and really enjoyed the weekend. We are all happy he’s back home though! I am one of those that thinks every noise is a serial killer when I’m home alone. So is Lola, so […]
Baby girl shower
We had a great time celebrating my sweet friend and mama to be, Heather Jo, on Saturday. Isn’t she beautiful?! She has always wanted to be a mom and I know she will make an amazing one. Can’t wait to hold that baby girl, Finley, in a few short weeks! As far as decor, Heather […]
Special Occasion wear for kids
{view the whole wedding here // image by Lauren Kinsey} One of my favorite weddings I planned was this one down in Boca Grande. It’s actually the same venue where my sister is getting married! Among the million sweet details, one of the best was how many children were in the wedding. It was just so […]
An artist I’m loving: Janet Hill
lady in waitingChampagne shack the mermaid innExtraordinary chickens the kidnapping of edward pink I just stumbled upon this amazing artist, Janet Hill, and fell in love. Thought I would share here. So fun, stylish, and bright. Enjoy! Have a great Tuesday!! {affiliate links are used in this post}
Animal Kingdom and Animal Kingdom Lodge
When JB came up last friday to Orlando he was sad to have missed all the fun, and wanted to extend our stay. So we packed up Saturday morning and headed to Animal Kingdom Lodge. We checked in, and then spent the day at Animal Kingdom. Tuck is all about animals lately so he was wide eyed […]
Disney with toddlers – Diaper bag packing List and Tips
these “power packs” are perfect for toddlers! a little bit of everything and $6. Last week we were staying at Disney’s Saratoga Springs. My parents had a timeshare scheduled and we were really looking forward to that fun time with the kids. Then my grandmother got sick (she’s getting better thank God), but my mother […]
Disney Springs with Toddlers
Disney Springs with Toddlers … Last week we stayed At Disney’s Saratoga Springs, and since it’s a short walk from there, we hit it up three times. I hadn’t been there since last year when it was under major construction. This time of year was nice, a lot less construction and the crowds weren’t bad at all. […]
An Interview with Anne Harwell McElhaney of Annechovie
Ever since I discovered Anne’s custom match boxes (which make great gifts along with a candle!) I’ve been hooked. I love everything about her work – it’s fun, classic, and stylish. Perfectly Palm Beach. It’s also 20% off starting today with code LABOR20! Enjoy the interview below and if you like it be sure to check out two […]
