Thursday, September 29, 2011

More velvet pumpkins

I know I have featured these velvet pumpkins from plush pumpkins before, but they are so fun this time of year I had to re-post!  =)

So many colors to choose from.. loving the leopard and hot pink!





Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Flower Girls and Umbrellas!

My daughters were flower girls in a wedding this past weekend and we had so much fun! The weather did not cooperate, however every cloud has a silver lining because the umbrellas used in the photographs were so gorgeous and made the photos unique. I think it turned out to be a blessing that it rained! 
Source: Sara Colket Photography
www.colketphoto.com

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Sunday, September 18, 2011

Our never-ending renovation!

Happy Sunday! We are finally wrapping up our house project and I am hopeful that we will complete our project this week. Things stalled a little over the summer because we were away so much. We are back on track now and ready to wrap things up and move this property! This property was particularly difficult due to the amount of structural, electrical, and plumbing work that needed to be done.. along with the time that needed to be devoted to it and of course, trying to get our contractors to actually show up!! But having said that, we are over the hump and everything left to do should be strictly cosmetic. It may not really look like it from the photos below, but this is real progress!  =)

Countertops are in! New windows are in! Ready to install the new appliances, finally!

Half-wall is down and support beam installed. New windows, ceiling, lighting and paint, done.

Refinishing the walls and woodwork

The bathroom was completely gutted.


Classic white subway tile is always the way to go.

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

My little helper

Bedroom 3

Monday, September 12, 2011

Fall Comfort Food

Yummmmy

Baked Macaroni & Cheese

Tomato Soup & Grown-Up Grilled Cheese Sandwich


Apple Cider

Pumpkin Muffin with Cream Cheese Filling

Tomato, Mozzarella & Pesto Panini

Caramel Apples

Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Velvet Pumpkins

As I get ready for some Autumn nesting, I am obsessing over these fabulous velvet pumpkins! 
They come in an array of colors and are finished off with a real pumpkin stem. So pretty!


















Thursday, September 1, 2011

Bye Bye Summer

I have dropped the ball big time on blogging this summer because I was simply enjoying life too much! Now the summer has come to an end and I am back in the saddle! I have posted below a few snapshots of our little beach house where I happily reside in July and August. It is my happy place. =)  

I hope you all had a wonderful summer too.. please share!

Our summer abode

Girls bunks (the rug has to go!)

Sunroom opens to deck

Guest bedroom

Swim lessons with the lifeguards every morning
Our family pledge

Where all the fun happens!

I heart mermaids!

Me with my little ones

Daily cocktails are a must!  =)