Painting Reveal

Inspiration courtesy of Ballard Designs

My interpretation for our den.

The time has come.

Today.......

 it hit me.............

 like a ton of bricks.......

as my little 20 month old looked me in the eyes and said, 

"mommy, ouside with daddy?"

It made me realize how fleeting our days our and the moments I should be cherishing with her. 

I love this blog and the friends I have made here.

{usually when daddy goes to mow the yard I would turn on nick jr. and seize the opportunity to blog}

But it seems i need to shift my focus to my family.

We have been spending so much time working on the house and so little time frolicking with my baby, splashing in the pool, and dressing up our baby dolls that I feel I need a little break.

We will continue a few of our projects and prepare for school to start next week.

Hopefully as my focus is shifted to my little one, my husband, and my ever growing business I will be able to squeeze in some pictures of our progress on the house.

Hope you all have a wonderful week, hope to be back sooner rather than later. 

And I will be back with great stories, and fabulous pictures nonetheless.

Red-eye to London

Who's with me?? 

We leave at 10:30pm, so quickly throw your toothbrush in your bag, don't worry about clothes

we will purchase them once we arrive.

Don't forget your camera!!

we are headed to the new  123 Sustainable Fashion Shop.

 I found an article on this store here. @dailycandy.com

Here is an excerpt from their article, I was so drawn in i just knew i needed to leave tonight to find the best deals.

"We know what you’re thinking: ethical clothing is better left to your granola-crunching,                                    hemp-wearing, greener-than-thou friends. But a trip to 123 — the sustainable fashion concept store that opened on Saturday — might change your mind.

                   Formerly a buckle shop rumoured to be a cover for selling illegal guns, the grand three-          floor space has done a moral U-turn and now houses exceedingly hip miniskirts, leather shorts and boyfriend blazers, all refashioned from discarded clothing and fabrics." (www.dailycandy.com)

Doesn't this store just sound delightful?? Not to mention we will stop by Harrod's

and whatever pretties we find we will surely have them wrapped. 

after all, those of us that are mommies rarely get the opportunity to escape like this and enjoy the frivolous things in life.

See you at the airport!! 

Don't you wish we could really go??

Is it bad

If I am wanting an excuse so I can make a set of these beautiful program fans??

Maybe inspiration for a little someone's 2 years bday party??

Daycation

Before Abbie's Bachelorette weekend, we left home a day early to quickly stick our toes in the sand and enjoy the lord's beautiful creation.

Baby loved the water, she is fearless

Here she is with her uncle j. (casey's half brother)

(caseys mom, AC, and uncle Jackson)

 

Little miss would just shreel and giggle when the waves touched her tosies.

Family foto

20 months/Wordless Wednesday

The past few weeks of summer have flown by faster than I could ever have imagined them to. 

MY chubby little baby is turning into a little girl. 

She is soaking in every single morsel of life with each second that passes.

 I am so thankful the lord brought this blessing into my life, she has changed me. I used to be rude and judgmental, dare I say conceited and materialistic. She has softened my heart and made me thankful for every single individual that crosses my path. 

For that I can not begin to express the love that has flooded my heart!!

Away at the Bay, a Bachelorette Weekend

My College roommate, Abigail is getting married in August.

Her soon-to-be sister-in-law, and sweet friend threw a lovely bachelorette weekend. 

Destination....Fairhope, Alabama.

Everything was exquisitely planned and just the relaxation the doctor ordered.

Here we are at the local farmer's market.

After leaving the local market we drove a few miles to our wildlife day cruise in the bay. 

Abbie was so suprised!!

The guide must have thought we were crazy!!

 

Here is the beautiful bride on the left and the maid of honor on the right!

Bridesmaids with the Bride on the day crusie.

After the busy morning we shopped around downtown Fairhope and then returned to 

the bed and breakfast for the Lingerie shower.

Aren't these lingerie cookies the cutest?

Our adoreable "Favor" hand-painted, customized wine glasses.

The blushing bride opening her gifts.

Screened in porch progress Part 2

Well.... after 4 long months we are refocusing our attention outdoors. (the front of the house has been our focus thus far.)

Here are a few pictures to show you what we hope to achieve in our outdoor space. 

Currently the ceiling is exposed revealing nails and other imperfections that come along with a roof. Therefore i lean to my beautiful and timeless friend, beadboard.

Everything vertical is being painted stained ultra pure white.

The floor will be stained and sealed in a stain called Tugboat. 

Anyone ever stained a deck with this color before?? 

Please share your experiences.

This is where i need each of your thoughts and advice.

Currently we have an opening longing for french doors and stairs leading down from the porch. Where the stairs will lead to is a small patio of brick pavers. Do we like this look?

Currently I have mixed emotions.

(under the previous deck we ripped out we discovered brick pavers laid in the ground)

Keep in mind this small patio will house the gas grill and outdoor prep station.

Follow me for a minute back to the end of February for our deconstruction

Here is pond removal

The small deck we removed {brick pavers revealed underneath}

This opening will have french doors.

 Hot tub found a great new home.

Hello opening, how I have wished you didn't exist for the past 4 months.

Now we have lumber to fill this hole... one small problem, only 10 feet long boards instead of 12.

{Thank you little brother for going to get wood for us!! 
And daddy buying it as a wonderful surprise!! 
However, we will need to borrow your truck yet again to buy the right size! oopsies}

Mosquito infested, money pit, you are not missed... how would you like to be transformed into this?

recap:

• railing has been removed for sanding, removing staples from previous screen and painting
• bearings where hot tub were have been installed
• paint purchased
• hope to buy correct sized lumber tomorrow
• a vision of some sorts has evolved.

Sweet friends your thoughts are very much appreciated!!! 
Hope you have a great tuesday, stay tuned for Part 3!!

Painting Decisions...

I have been kinda holding out on you guys..... so here it is.....

I am redecorating my DEN!!

The one thing i wanted to incorporate most is another JBR original... so here are some of my inspiration pictures.... pretty pretty please help me decide which i should have inspire me...

Prettys

Upon a recent trip to a fabric store, I found this beautiful bed!! 

I think I will make a comforter like this for our bed in the winter to give the master bedroom a cozier feel.

You better believe I want a monogrammed pillow like this!!

This pillow and chair are just too cute for words.