THANK YOU, AN UPDATE, AND PRETTY VIBURNUM PHOTOS

Happy Monday!  This week is a busy one, lots of appointments on the front end, taking my daughter shopping for some "professional" workwear outfits for some upcoming events she has, and 3 days of graduation festivities for my son at the end of the week!  Buckling my seatbelt and putting on my running shoes, it's going to be a doozy!  Today I just wanted to share a round up of pretty pictures I took around the house after I trimmed (whacked?) my viburnum bush and assembled 5 large bouquets.  They never last long but I sure do enjoy those fluffy blooms for a few days while I have them.   Several years ago I bought a couple of one gallon viburnum pots.  While they were small I planted them both in the bed around the side of the house intending to transplant one when they got larger.  They have a pretty fast growth rate and I never got around to moving one yet, I need to do that for sure this Fall!  I love to watch their bloom progression.  They start with bright green buds, ...

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FIVE FRIDAY FAVORITES

I might have to rename this series... it seems like I'm tending to post it on Saturdays as much as Fridays lately, ha!  But it has been a while since I've shared a Five Friday Favorites and wanted to tell you about these things while sales are current and before another week goes by.   As it goes, I was shopping for something else and when I spotted this cute pot  and I couldn't leave it on the shelf!  I think it has a high end designer vibe and love the playful style mixed with my more traditional orchid.  It comes in three colors and is buy one get one 50% off right now. Two on a mantle with orchids or a topiary would be so cute. Or it would be such a darling small utensil holder for your kitchen counter! (If you have a local store it's so easy to buy online and pick up in store, or they now offer shipping!) White Bubble Pot A good gingham shirt is definitely a staple in my closet, and I always get questions about where to get them when I wear one.  Most of mine have ...

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A PERSONAL FAMILY UPDATE...

My posting schedule has been pretty sparse the past few months and I wanted to share some family circumstances with you to explain why.  I normally don't share health and super personal information here,  I prefer to keep things upbeat and encouraging with pretty things and pictures but felt led to share with you at this time, especially for those of you who are believers and will join us in praying.  This is difficult to share- I've meant to write this post for well over a month but day after day couldn't make myself sit down to do it- but many of you are long time readers and have always been so sweet and interested in how my family is doing, so I wanted to fill you in.   About 2 months ago out of the blue we found out that my Dad has Acute Myeloid Leukemia.  He has always been relatively healthy and very active so this is not something we were prepared for (is anyone ever?).  There is so much background and information I'm condensing to share here, but I'll try t...

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J CREW AND J CREW FACTORY FLASH SALE

I was working on another blog post this morning and got distracted by the J. Crew Flash sale.  As I was picking out a few goodies that will work perfectly to add a little pep in my spring and summer wardrobe I thought you might be interested too!  I combed through the extra 60% off women's sale section and chose picks to share with you that were still well stocked at the time and current for the upcoming seasons.   Want to know what I bought?  This gauzy top will be super easy to throw on and go, and I always pick up some fantastic-inexpensive!- good quality jewelry which also makes great gifts! And call me old fashioned, but I love a good swim dress... this one has flattering ruching and a cheery color and pattern. JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to view this content. Don't forget to check out the Men's , Boy's , and Girl's sale sections too if those in your family need a little wardrobe boost as well!  I also hopped over and c...

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HIPPITY HOPPITY EASTER TABLE

I have a group of fellow tablescape loving friends on Instagram , and we're all sharing our Easter tables over there today.  So of course, I'm sharing with you here on the blog, too!  I shared the colorful flocked bunnies that I got recently with you last week, and I absolutely had to include them in this year's table.  I hope my Hippity Hoppity Easter Table inspires you with a few ideas you can use in your own home!  I bought a few geranium hanging baskets last weekend to perk up our patio until I get more flowers and ferns, and one of them came in handy for the table!  I removed the hanger and just dropped the pot in a large bowl (actually a milk glass punch bowl) then covered up the exposed edges of the pot with Easter eggs.   Flocked bunnies here , here , or here I walked through At Home the other day and spotted these darling little ducks, I couldn't resist adding them in my Spring Decorations!  They come in an 8" size and a 6" size and are just the s...

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