Well, after approximately 237 nail holes ( I officially stopped counting after 100 so it could be more then that), 12 bogo frames from Michael’s and a botanical book that I got here …..I have a botanical gallery wall in the front entry that I have been wanting to create for some time now. As…
I am not sure who created the saying ‘Silence is Golden’ but I will abide by that mantra today and take you through my Outdoor Fall tour.. Fall time around Duke Manor Farm all still, quite and beautiful….. because isn’t that what nature offers us. If you are new to Duke Manor Farm and visiting for…
Today will mark the second day that the kids have been back to school. Friday, I walked around dazed and confused not knowing what to do with myself and hearing screams that really didn’t exist….. although I did manage a well needed mani and pedi. We celebrated the twins 6th birthday last week with a…
You should know…. I am not a very fancy person…. although once upon a time many years ago and certainly before kids, I may have been or pretended to be. In fact, I am the complete opposite of fancy. I can’t remember the last time I put on a gown ….. my wedding? I have…
The Easiest Burlap Wreath goes blue It’s been 2 years since I first posted about this wreath and it still remains a favorite. And today the easiest burlap wreath is going blue. I know, I know, don’t hate me. Burlap, burlap burlap. But I just couldn’t help myself when I saw the blue burlap. The color was…
Lately, I have been on a mission to create a Family Command Center to help with organizing family events and for the mounds and mounds of paperwork my children bring home from school each day. Seriously…..lots of paper. If you are a parent with a school aged child ( particularly the elementary years) you totally…
It’s starting to look very fallish around here. The first festivals started over the weekend, there is a bit more chill in the air at night, and pumpkins…..real and burlap, sit at my front door to greet you…..yet still no color on the trees. But like a lot of things that seem to race right…
I just can’t help but think of the word Amazing when I look at some of the ideas that I find on Pinterest these days. But in the spirit of not over using the word amazing when I show you a few amazing ideas that amazed me, I have come up with a few other words to help…
Do you realize that this office took me longer to complete then a handful of celebrity marriages? Kim Kardashian to Kris Humphries …..72 days Pam Anderson to Kid Rock….122 days Renee Zellweger to Kenny Chesney….225 days Carmen Electra to Dennis Rodman…9 days and Brittany Spears to Jason Alexander…55 hours Time to complete this office 365…
This time of the year, would you rather been skiing on the slopes of Colorado or basking in the sun on a Caribbean Island? Although it’s been cold outside in Northeast Georgia, I was able to bring some winter-y vibes to the mantle inside, while staying warm in the process. My mantle recently got a makeover and I love…
What a year! I have enjoyed this journey of 2012- Immensely! I have appreciated the support you have provided by taking the time to visit me, chat with me and laugh with me and for letting me inspire you through my projects, thoughts and ideas. Here’s a snapshot of what 2012 looked like here at …
Christmas Eve candle-lite service, caroling, hot chocolate, reading the Christmas story from the bible and the smell of a fresh cut pine tree Elf on the shelf, Wisemen and Angels in the Christmas play at church, singing your hearts out at the school holiday concert and displaying the only stocking you had since you were a child Sprinkling reindeer food on the front…