A Living Room Fireplace

So! We are here!
The major part of the renovations are now complete... 
And I know some day soon...even now... we can look back on the days of using a cooler as a fridge and smile.


There has been much scrubbing, painting, weeding, washing, and unpacking. All while attempting to remember none of this really matters.

"Set your mind on things above, not on earthly things" (Colossians 3:2)





A shot of our fireplace before....





 And now.





Oh the joy of picking my first bouquet of hydrangeas!





More to come... for now a glimpse of the kitchen!

What I Wore Wednesday

It's time for What I Wore Wednesday and I'm linking up with
The Pleated Poppy, No Model Lady and Sweet Serendipity Design!







Going to get my hair done!!!


Bronze shoes ~ Clarks
Jean Capris ~ Canton ?
Slate Blue shirt ~ Ann Taylor Loft
Necklace ~ Groovy's
Earrings ~ Target









I love this shirt!!!  It blouses at the waist, so it hides any unwanted muffin top!!
I should take stock in these shirts!!








Hope you're having an awesome week!!!  I've had a wonderful week so far!!


Yesterday was my birthday and I hit Thirty Seven!!! 


It looks better when you spell it out, doesn't it?  Inside, I still feel 20!  That's good, right!!?
I'm in school with such young girls, they all make me feel young and carefree again!
Here's to feeling young!!!


Blessings,

Blue is the Theme

So, I'm really loving blue right now!  Especially these blues.  I've had these pics
in my bucket for a long time and had to share them.  These rooms are the ultimate!
Does that mean I'm going to change every room in my house to blue?  No way!
My man would absolutely have me comitted!  However, I might could throw in
some unexpected touches of blue here and there.  Like, in the kitchen, I could find
a light blue pitcher.  You know, easy things like that.
Hope you enjoy these pics!

















I would love to have a mudroom like this one.  Look at that dutch door?  Divine!

















I know there are Christmas trees in this pictures, but I still love this room.
The quilt on the ceiling, the rug, everything!

Great Makeover on a Kitchen!

I have fallen in love with this wonderful makeover!!!  You have to head over to Hooked on Houses
to see the rest of this fabulous 1916 Bungalow in Arizona!
I had to share the kitchen, which is my favorite for sure!







This is the before









Here is the stunning after!!!  I love the white on the top cabinets and that mossy green
on the bottom.  Perfection!!!  The apron sink is just fabulous!










Notice the window over the sink?  Oh, to have a window with details
like that, is sigh worthy!










This is an actual candy-maker's cabinet!  How cool is that!?










Oh, to have your dream kitchen be a reality.  What a dream come true!!


Blessings,

Happy 4th to You!!!

Don't you love to decorate with the American flag?  I love to see the bold colors against a white room or old farmhouse.  Here are some lovely pictures to get you inspired. 






























































Have a wonderful 4th of July!!


Blessings,