First Day of Kindergarten:Meet the Teachers

Today was the day. 

The day you realize all your lazy days in pj's are over.

The big K!!!

Sister woke up and BURST into our room.

Just like a clip from Stuart Little.

It's today, it's today, it's today!!!!

She was elated!

We had her breakfast of request..

Sister schubert Cinnamon Rolls!!

We dressed, drove to school, and right as we pulled up a sweet preschool friend parked right behind us!

Both girls squealed with delight and walked in together!!

We spent the longest day ever waiting to pick her up!!

Can't wait to hear all they did!

Monogram Mondays

I am back with my second installment of monogram mondays!!

People are ALWAYS asking where I find my monograms I use for the business, so I figured it would be nice to throw a few in here and there for yall to see!!

I have been loving some of these from Hang to Dry Applique!

Can't wait to get them all stitched!!

do you have a favorite??

I think i like the first and the last the most!!

Transformation Thursday

I was super excited to show yall a quick transformation today but I had a spray paint debacle. 

I am assuming there is a run in the color so I am going to head up to the store to see if I can get another can :)

We found this cute little tool bench at a garage sale for $5.00.

I just knew we could transform it into some thing precious to put in c's room!!

We have been collecting some Melissa and Doug tools and other accessories over his last two birthdays to make this into a fun little play space into his room!!

So ready to finish this up and show yall just how cute its going to be!!

*went to the store, took the tool bench with me and the associate was less than helpful ;( 

Fingers crossed this can works! 

Destin, then off to Gulf Breeze

We finished up the end of our vacation in Gulf Breeze, Florida (just outside of Pensecola)

(Fresh out of the pool and taking a glimpse at the vastness of the ocean)

I wasn't sure what to expect as we have never been to the area before.

We stayed at the Hilton and the best part is there was a zero entry kids pool.

Such a helpful big sister she is!! 

I am sad to say we didn't even go down to the beach once with the kids.

The pool was that awesome!!!

We spent the first day/night hanging out with my mother in law and uncle j! 

We grabbed a bite to eat at McGuire's which never disappoints! 

 Then they headed back home (about an hour away) 

Next morning we headed to the bay for some quick pictures! 

This is one I will treasure for all eternity! 

The love they have for each other is unreal! 

A girl and her baby! 

After pictures we all came back to the room for nice long naps! 

Then packed up to spend a couple days with the inlaws!!

Such a fun vacation!! 

Got to meet some sweet friends in real life.

Most importantly, I made myself drink in my time with my babies!!

Seaside and Sandestin

Whew.. Taking a quick naptime break to recap our past week!!

After leaving nashville we drove through Birmingham to meet up with one of my college roommates, A and her sweet little family. We cannot wait for baby #2 to arrive!!

(ps we are both squinting, kids were fussy, etc. a quick picture was a must so we snapped and went with it!)

From there we were on our way to Sandestin.

Sister kept us in stitches reading one of my workout books.

She was telling us to crunch our legs up, look at the sky then grab some pounders and PUSH... now PUSH. 

I am afraid to ever show her Richard Simmons, she will be sweatin to the oldies in no time!

Monday morning we woke up bright and early and hit the outlets!

We lunched and before long the clouds had cleared and it was time to hit the beach!

C bug was super... excited to get his toes in the sand.

and baby... not so much at first!

Within no time he had warmed up to the sand and was Loving it!!

Crazy brothers before grabbing dinner at Great Southern in Seaside.

Brothers meet for tea at Just Duckies in Seaside

Waiting on our shrimp n grits!

Our first official night was fun overall, we packed alot of fun into the day and made sure to wear the little ones out!

Next up tuesday and wednesday!

Monogram Mondays. A Series

New series alert!!!

How about every monday I dish on my favorite monograms????

Some weeks will be some Preppie Peonie work, some.... will just be general fabulousness!!

like this. i mean... 

speechless at the intricacy here!!!

I am pretty sure I need this monogram in my life somewhere!!

And this may be a crafting project sometime this fall!! 

seriously!!!!!

Any specifics on monograms you would like to see??

Tutorials? Certain styles?? Do share!

And if you want to see any of the monograms shared checkout the pinterest boards!!

Follow Preppie peonie's board monograms on Pinterest.

#monogrammonday 

Bach Trip in Nashville

I have left y'all out on some big family news. 

My sister is getting married in August so we are all gearing up for that. 

We escaped with a few bridesmaids and a few dear friends for a weekend getaway! 

We woke up and headed to Posh Nail Spa at Green Hills.

This is my friend I met at the nail bar!!! Hahaha

Sister says I always make friends wherever I go. 

We left there and hit the malls!! 

And grabbed a bite to eat at Chuy's 

Ps this gold crown makes my life complete! 

H&M swag!! 

Then we came back to the room to party!!

I just threw together some decorations I had at home. 

Since the weekend was spa themed we grabbed our favorite treats from trader joes for the party! 

I highly recommend the chocolate ice cream Bon bons and the frozen lemon bars!

Amaze!!!!

Everyone went home with their own homemade moisture body scrub!! 

Body scrub recipe: 

8 tbsp Epsom salt

4 oz extra virgin oil 

4 drops DoTerra orange oil

2drops DoTerra vanilla 

Ahhhh mazing!!!

We then headed out to dinner! 

We ate at Tavern and everything was amazing!!! 

Next morning hubs and the kids drove to Nashville and picked me up to head to the beach!!

They grabbed a quick picture and we were on our way! 

Someone is trying super hard to walk! 

Next stop!!!Sandestin!!!  

Why I blog...

This past week I have done a lot of reflecting. 

I have let a lot of new fun hobbies get in the way and throw off my game. 

Mess with my "mojo" so to speak. 

I have lost "me" in the meantime. 

I LOVE monogramming soooo much but it's time for Me and for boundaries. 

Because I also love ruffles,scallops, and bows. I also love interior spaces, deconstructed furniture, and a good floral fabric! 

Soo.....

First step was turning off all notifications on Facebook, logging out and only checking in once or twice. 

Second step is finishing the 32 drafts I have started and never hit post. 

Third is sharing my why. 

I love to write. I always have. I am not this elaborate, eloquent writer, bu this is my space, my playground where dreams take shape. This little blog has been so therapeutic, in times of frustration and healing, it's been here for me!! And so have all of you lovely friends!! 

Interiors is my passion. Always has been, and always will be. No amount of anything else can pull me from the interiors! 

So.... Let's see and do some more of that shall we?? 

I have all these plans, and style boards, and mini updates to share of this past year. 

For life accuracy several will be backdated to when the work actually occurred. Hope y'all don't mind! But if you are on blog lovin it will come straight to your email! 

Easy peasy lemon squeezy! 

Thank you few readers who have stuck around for my lengthy breaks I have unintentionally taken! 

Health, and falling apart house, and reflux baby, have all been my excuse this past year.

 No.More.Excuses. 

The End.

(All images can be found in my pins on my Pinterest board)

Tween Room

Wanted to give you all a quick update of the tween rooms I am almost finished with.

seriously, how cozy looking is this bedding?

Some accessories like the crosses and picture frames were added and I love her little touches on the space. It really makes it "her" room!!

The paintings were commissioned by Candace Mooneyham.

She is a local artist with an incredible talent. 

So honored to call her friend and be able to collaborate on this project together.

All we are missing is one piece of artwork and drapes and this room will be done!!

sources are not provided on paid for projects. 

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