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Friday, May 31, 2013

FRIDAY FAVORITES {1}

Friday, May 31, 2013

FRIDAY FAVORITES {1}

I'm starting a new series on Fridays that I hope will be semi regular (I don't have the best track record with series, but this one should be lots of fun!).  There are so many bits and pieces of things that I'd like to share with you, but may not be worthy of a full post, so I thought I'd corral them all together in one random post each week.  So, this will be a collection of various links and things I've been loving this week!  I'm dying over this outdoor living space.   Rhoda from Southern Hospitality posted the pic from a show house she visited a few years ago.  Click that link to see more photos from this amazing home.      Several of you loved it as much as I did, so here's the link where you can order this fabric that I shared earlier this week  (I ordered mine yesterday!).  It's Robert Allen Malakos , and I found it at one of my favorite online fabric sites .  Not too bad at 18.95/yard for a few pillows, and it also comes in a...
Wednesday, May 29, 2013

2013 SYMPHONY SHOW HOUSE

Wednesday, May 29, 2013

2013 SYMPHONY SHOW HOUSE

A few weeks ago I visited the OKC Symphony Show Home.  Believe it or not, it's the first time I've ever toured a show home!  I went with my Mom and another Mother and Daughter who are long time family friends and we had the best time touring.   There were actually 3 new construction homes that were on the tour, each one having it's own theme...Traditional, Italian, and Contemporary.  Honestly, I found most of the furnishings in the first two homes to be very dark and heavy, although beautiful.  The "Contemporary" home was my favorite, mainly because it was mostly light and bright and filled with so many designs that are on trend right now. Strictly no photos were allowed (people were posted in every room!), but there were a few things I wanted to share with you so photos from the program are the best I can do. First up, a bonus room with some fabrics that are now on my wish list.  How could I not LOVE those green lattice curtains?  And, Malachite pri...
Tuesday, May 28, 2013

HELP ME BREAK UP THE BROWN

Tuesday, May 28, 2013

HELP ME BREAK UP THE BROWN

Hi everybody!  I hope you enjoyed the holiday weekend.  We got a lot of work accomplished in the yard, rearranged some furniture, attended 2 beautiful sweet weddings, celebrated my Mom's birthday,  and spent yesterday doing nothing but relaxing, playing cards, swimming, and watching old movies.  It was perfect! As I hinted at in a post last week , I moved a small dresser that had been beside my bed into the living room.  I had a similar piece there before, but relocated it elsewhere in the room...will show you the rearranged look soon. Anyway, for a while I've wanted a change for this wall of brown.  I didn't want to paint the old piece that was there, but since this dresser is there now I'm open to anything!  New hardware is a given, I'm thinking of filling in some holes and just using knobs.  You guys know I will always be devoted to the color green, but lately I've been wanting to mix it up a little and add in something new, and bl...
Sunday, May 26, 2013

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY MOM!

Sunday, May 26, 2013

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY MOM!

I wanted to wish the happiest of birthdays to my Mom today.  I won't say how old she is, but it's a big one and she's happy to be on Medicare!  :) My Mom has taught me so many things...how to sew, cook, clean, decorate a beautiful home, love my family, and the value of a smile.   Happy Birthday Mom!  I love you! ...
Thursday, May 23, 2013

HOW TO CUT YOUR OWN PHOTO MAT

Thursday, May 23, 2013

HOW TO CUT YOUR OWN PHOTO MAT

Thank you all so much for your many comments, prayers, and concern for my family and our great state of Oklahoma.  The search and rescue efforts have ended and things are now moving into recovery and clean-up mode.  We are so sorry for those who have lost loved ones and whose lives have been turned upside down, but it is SO encouraging to see how Oklahomans have once again risen to the challenge and are turning out in droves to volunteer, donate, and support in whatever way they can.  We are also so grateful for the love we feel from around the nation and across the world...it is much appreciated.  Once again, if you would like to help by making a monetary donation, the Southern Baptist Disaster Relief is the charity I highly recommend.  Many of our people are working with them and we hope to as a family be able to pitch in the the days to come as well. 100% of the money given goes straight to help others.  I love this clip where even the national news media recognize how faith-base...
Monday, May 20, 2013

DEVASTATED

Monday, May 20, 2013

DEVASTATED

Thank you so much to all of you who have sent word checking to see if we were ok.  We are on the north side of OKC in Edmond, and the tornado struck Moore which is on the south side of OKC.   I watched it all live on tv from the moment the funnel formed.  To hear the newscasters saying, "Oh, this is a deadly tornado" as you watch it blow by and rip up houses and buildings just makes your heart drop.  It's so shocking to watch such power and destruction and know there's not one thing you can do to stop it.   I've lived in Oklahoma my whole life (except for a few years away after we married), and unfortunately this is an all too common occurrence.  Today was just especially horrific.    source I'm sure you have all seen coverage on your news, so I don't need to share too many details.  Just sharing how heart-breaking this devastation is.   source As I write there are still many missing people and children that were at s...
Sunday, May 19, 2013

I'M OUT

Sunday, May 19, 2013

I'M OUT

Hey guys!  I'm writing from the church this evening, because our power has been out for almost 24 hours now.  So, although we're able to keep the computer and our phones charged up at various places, I can't blog without wi-fi!   Severe winds blew through with storms Saturday evening, and knocked down some major power poles across the busiest intersection in OKC.  And, although our backyard backs up to a creek and greenbelt area, we're just a stone's throw away and our power lines must tie into those.   I'm prepared for it to take a few days for them to get the mess cleaned up and power restored.  Target (gasp!) and most of the businesses in the area are out as well.  The strange thing is that the front half of our neighborhood has power but the back does not.  It's brutal to drive home and see everyone else's lights on and arrive at darkness at our house.  I totally feel for all of the people who have been without power for long periods of...
Friday, May 17, 2013

TODAY

Friday, May 17, 2013

TODAY

It's Friday...ya-hoo! Today we're hitting some garage sales and then shopping around to try to get this  looking a little more like this. source (Reality check...it will probably never look like that, but anything will be an improvement and one can dream, right?) We're also getting ready for a fun evening with our dear friends where we will eat here and then go see him. Do you have any fun weekend plans? ...