Lamps

Last week, I found some great things while out shopping at the local thrift stores.

I found this great lamp at an antique mall. It was only $3.00.



It was originally white. I spray painted it black which I think shows off the shape so much better.
Then, I found this lamp at a garage sale for $1.00.

That is why I love to shop thrift stores and garage sales. 2 great lamps for less than the price of a lamp shade!

What a Cutie!

I had a spontaneous photo shoot with M at my mom's house the other day. The pictures turned out so cute! It helps to have a sweet, cooperative little girl!

Look at that smile...

This is so "M" ........


She is always putting her hands on her hips while she is telling us a story or when she does something that she is proud of.

And this face.....so mischievous....she is a mess!

I don't know why, but I just love this one. I just caught her being herself, looking up in the sky.

I had so much fun taking these pics - just letting M be the spunky, silly, little 2 year old that she is! These kinds of pictures usually are the best ones!

My Little Monkey

Do you see our little monkey in the tree?

How about now?

That boy loves to climb trees. I just couldn't believe how high he climbed in the magnolia tree! Whew...life with a boy!

Missing You....

No, I have not abandoned my blog. I am having some major computer problems. My sweet husband is trying to fix them as quickly as he can. He tells me it could possibly be fixed by tomorrow night, but we shall see....I will keep my fingers crossed.

I have really missed blogging and can't wait to get back to it. There is so much to catch you up on!

Summer is......

What is summer without a weenie roast in the fire pit?


Isn't she adorable? She went and got her daddy's work shades so the smoke didn't get in her eyes.

Dreamy Bathroom

Don't you love this bathroom?!

I love the tall mirrors! Oh... and look at that vanity that looks like a piece of furniture...it is so beautiful! (A girl can dream....)

I saw this picture on the remodeling guy's blog. I knew it was a keeper for my house files! It has a lot of details that I hope to be able to incorporate in my bathroom some day.

For instance, do you see the top trim around the door?

That is EXACTLY what I have been wanting! Doesn't it add so much character? Love it!

The Remodeling Guy did a great post sharing 10 remodeling ideas from this bathroom picture. Check out his blog for some easy ways to create your own dreamy bathroom.

Homeschool Room Ideas

As most of you know, we are a homeschooling family. In the new house, we are designing a homeschool room big enough for each child to have their own work space. I have been gathering ideas and putting them in my file folder. I thought I would share a few with you today.

This first picture is from Centsational Girl. I love so many things about this room! You will want to go here to check it all out! It is fantastic!

I love the huge map in this picture. She said it could be ordered from National Geographic for around $100. When I checked it out, it was on sale for $79.99!

photo courtesy of Censational Girl

I think the next picture came from Pottery Barn. I love the large bulletin board over the desk. This will give them each an opportunity to personalize their space. We can use scrapbook pages like they did here or we can cover it with fabric.

I also want to add a ledge to one of the walls. It will make a great way to display the kid's framed art work.



Centsational Girl got these large clothespins from Pottery Barn. I would love to find some for myself! I think they would be a fun way to show off their "good work" papers.



Of course, what class is complete without a chalkboard. The great thing is that with chalkboard paint, you can put one anywhere!


I think this will be a fun room to decorate. I want it to be fun and inviting, creative and functional. A place where the kids can explore the wonderful world of learning!