Ikea!

Love these fabulously styled rooms for Ikea. Crazy!!! I think it is all about the architecture and a great stylist!

Little Shrines of Inspiration

 It was such a hilarious crafting night creating these little shrines of inspiration. We had too much fun laughing and making these one of a kind creations. With some friends in town from Arkansas it was sure to be a memorable evening. Images of our little shrines, the messy table, Jill Sweeney's artwork, and more little shrines. 

Etsy Finds

Love these handmade ceramics from Etsy artist Alyssa Ettinger. She has so many unusual pieces some cast from antique bottles. 

Summer reading list

My summer bucket list also included reading ten books. I am feeling the pressure to complete this by Labor Day. There are so many great books out there. These are a few of the ones I have been reading. If I had to pick one that everyone should read it would be "Left to Tell" it is amazing true story that will touch your soul. Immaculee Ilibagiza tells her dramatic and haunting story of surviving the Rwanda genocide. 

Beach House Style

Loving these images and colors from Beach House Style. Such inspiring colors and textures makes me feel happy on a gray day. xo

Photo Shoot

I love taking pictures! Lately, it has been a hobby of mine. I received a new camera from my hubby for my birthday and I love it. I'm not into posed pictures...I just like capturing people and things in a natural  state. So when my friend, Lisa, asked me to take some pictures of her family I was thrilled. I love her kids and I knew they would be good sports. It was a good lesson in what works and doesn't. We tried a number of different shots. My favorites of the 350 pictures I took were the ones of them just being themselves and catching a brief moment. There were just too many I could have posted but I really love these!  

Etsy Finds

Some fun vintage paper items from etsy vendors Bliss in a Teacup and Packaged in Style.

Calypso Home

I fell in love with Calypso while working for my friend Susie. We carried there beachy scented candles at her shop. Ever since then, I have been a huge fan of everything they create. Currently, I am loving all the textures and colors at Calypso Home. So much beachy inspiration!

Colorful days

I love this image it makes me feel like a kid again. I think I will add this to my summertime bucket list. Gather sticks and paint them just for fun, just like a kid would do. These beauties were painted by Ginette Lapalme.

Soaking in summer

Summer seems to be slipping by and I am desperate to soak up all of it before it ends. I have a bucket list of everything I still want to...One thing that I am doing is putting up a retractable clothesline in our backyard. I have been wanting to do this for some and finally I found a line at Home Depot. I grew up with my Gramma hanging clothes on the line. The memory of her walking inside with her basket full of freshly dried linens is still so real. When we would visit the shore we always had a clothesline and our clothes would capture the salty air and cling to it.  I love the way my clothes smell and the crisp feeling that comes from them when they have been hung outside. My friend, Susie, gave me a great idea to string the line over my lavender. It is heavenly, not like any scent you can capture in a bottle. If you have never experienced it...just try it on your pillowcases, you will be hooked. 

Summer photos

Last Saturday night we were hanging out in at my sister in laws with some of our nieces and nephews. Thought it would be a perfect opportunity to snap a few pictures of them. Love this one! They each were making a peace sign and when you put them together it creates a star. How cool is that? 

a little letterpress love

I love a letter pressed card. Something about the weight of paper and the old fashioned pressing of the ink. One Canoe Two makes these recipe cards that come 42 per set...You can find them on etsy right here.