Memorial Day

My hero has always been my dad. He fought in the Korean War, World War 2 and was a Sargeant in Fort Bragg training for Vietnam.

I am so thankful for our veterans and soldiers currently honoring our country 

He always taught me a hard work ethic and family first philosophy.

My girls and grandsons remind me of him everyday. My grand boys helped me celebrate Memorial Day this weekend. 

The sunflowers bring me such joy. The stars and flags came from Vickie at the Pink House. Next we have a cake to decorate,

My daughter made a quinoa cake with chocolate and dates

We used strawberries, blueberries and coconut.

Our flag is a little wonky but made with love

I hope your weekend and Memorial Day was great. Di

Saturday ramblings

 I love rambling around town on a sunny Saturday morning. Let's face it I like to ramble any ole day!  I head towards my favorite shop The Pink House.  I am amazed by Sherry and Ralph, partners in crime and creative owners. 

 Yes, I bought these.  I love sewing drawers for storage. These will go on the craft room. 

 Don't you love this sink. It is heavy. I like how she styled this. We talked about making this a planter. If I had an outside sink this would so be it. 

And this chair. Oh why didn't I buy this. Oh yes, I have way to many already. 

 Isn't this cabinet about as rustic as it gets. Very heavy as well. 

 I want every one of these planters. 

 This was my inspiration piece of the day. It was on Pinterest. It reminded me of my sister in laws moms french metal piece.  I hope your Saturday was awesome. Di

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Is Spring Here?

Is Spring really here?

It is so much fun to play outside with the beautiful flowers.

We can hide ourselves in the blossoms of spring

I really hope Spring is here to stay and no more cold weather!

Spring in all her Glory!
Di
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Paint Choices

Little fingers helping to hold up colors

My helper for the day agreed with my choice

I have used Benjamin Moore paints for my houses over the years. My go to color is Linen White , which I painted my walls (to see on Benjamin Moore site click here) linen white

and Simply White, which I painted the trim, in my old house.

simply white

 I have added some blue on an accent wall, Foghorn Blue and in the guest bath and Craft Room/guest room silver Cloud.  In my old house I painted Silver Cloud in my craft room.  I can't wait to get my stuff in the new house.  I do love yellow with this color and Pairs Gray Anne Sloan painted chairs and frame!

My favorite colors : blue and white

Simply White in the Great Room

Blue on the Outside

Oh I wish it was mid April! Time for our move in.

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Lights, lights, lights

We are now on to lights at the house. I had great input from all and had inspiration from some great sites. We went to Sierra Nevada Brewery and found so great inspiration!

This industrial hanging lamp is great

 Can you count how many bear bottles are in this chandelier ?

Anyway, back to the task at hand. We delivered the lights we had, my vintage ones plus the ones I found on line at Wayfair, Pottery Barn and Lamps Plus. 

my wedding cake chandelier, my friend Cindy found this for me many years ago. This time it is in my guest bathroom. 

This crystal chandelier is from Spain and hangs in the master bedroom. 

 This sweet chandelier hangs in our little sitting area off the kitchen. 

 Sorry about the lighting but this pendantlight is from the fifties and I painted it old white Anne Sloan paint. 

 Now the largest chandelier is in the dining room. I got this from Wayfair and didn't open the box for a month. I found I ordered gold instead of  parison white. So, what's a girl to do!  I painted it with my Anne Sloan paint. We will see if it's to big. 

 This light is in the laundry room and hallway. This is from Lamps Plus. 

I am waiting for the Pottery Barn pendants over the kitchen and the sconce over the sink. 

I am anxious to show you the finished project. Hopefully, fingers crossed in 2 weeks. Of course, it will be a mess for awhile but I can start unpacking!

Di

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