Do you want to update a plain vanilla lamp shade? Do you have a vacation you want to remember? You can do both with this vintage map lampshade! The process to create a Vintage Map Lampshade is easy, especially if your lamp shade is close to a perfect cylinder. But, what do you … [Read more...]
Thompson’s WaterSeal Bali Dream Deck Reveal
Last month while most of the US was under heavy blankets of snow and ice, I flew to Dallas. I was hoping to find warm temperatures and lots of sun. And if I couldn't find any, I'd create my own with my sister, Caitlin's help. Thompson's WaterSeal asked me to design a dream deck … [Read more...]
16 Things to Do with Kids While in London
Last year while Pretty Handsome Guy was in London for business, we decided this was a perfect opportunity to turn his business trip into a pleasure trip for myself and the boys. Being in London for a month was wonderful because we had time to truly experience the city. But, we … [Read more...]
Best of #PrettyWaterlogueApril Week 1
I am absolutely blown away by all the Waterlogue artists that are partipating in #PrettyWaterlogueApril on Instagram. There are so many beautiful images. Some would make beautiful greeting cards or garden flags. Others need to be framed and hung up to enjoy immediately! Scroll … [Read more...]
Tybee Whitecaps Tour
First let me say, I truly saved the best for last on this Tybee Mermaid Cottage house tour. Whitecaps is one of the old Officer's homes and it is dripping with details. From ornate coffered ceilings to gorgeous furniture and antiques. And with a front porch that looks out … [Read more...]
Tybee Island – Breeze Inn Cottage Tour
I can't wait to invite you in to tour this adorable Mermaid Cottage on Tybee Island, GA. Breeze Inn is full of charm, color and antiques. This beach cottage is owned by the fabulous fiction author, Mary Kay Andrews. Decorating and furnishing this cottage was a labor of love for … [Read more...]
Tybee Island – Screened Inn Tour
Who's still digging out from yet another snow storm? Who's had enough of snow days? Yup, me too! I'd love to whisk you away with me to a little island off the coast of Georgia. It's a destination that is brimming with charm and history. Today I have an all access tour to Screened … [Read more...]
The Denali Dream Drive tour of the 2014 HGTV Dream Home
Can I tell you about my dream home? Well, it would be in a gorgeous natural location with an amazing view out the back door: And maybe a beautiful body of water nearby to witness jaw dropping sunsets. And the house would be wrapped in windows... ...so that … [Read more...]
La-Z-Boy Design Dash
Over a month ago I was contacted by La-Z-Boy and asked if I'd like to participate in their La-Z-Boy Design Dash. The idea was to visit my local showroom and design a sofa. Then I'd meet my sofa in High Point, NC and design a room around that sofa. The concept sounded like fun. … [Read more...]
Flåm, Norway – Heaven on Earth
Happy Friday! Are you ready to be whisked away to a relaxing vacation spot? Have you been to Norway? Handsome Guy is our vacation planner and he researched our vacation destination this year (after our trip to England.) Norway came up as one of the 10 most beautiful place on … [Read more...]
Keswick, England – A Tour of Lake Derwentwater
I think I found Heaven on Earth. Keswick (pronounced Kes-ick) and its picturesque Lake Derwentwater currently have a pull on my heart. This small town in Northern England is one of the most beautiful places I've ever been. My mom, the boys and I only had one day here, but I have … [Read more...]
Ilkley, UK – A Home Tour of an 1880 Row House
I've known Karen and her sister Anne since fourth grade. Karen was my best friend growing up and ultimately, my maid-of-honor. Anne is her older sister. During play dates, Karen and I were silly girls who avoided (the more mature) Anne, as we played top secret spy games under the … [Read more...]
Portobello Market in Notting Hill, UK
Hey y'all! I'm baaaccckkkk! Did you miss me? Probably not, because I pre-scheduled a month's worth of posts for you while we hopped across the pond for a European vacation! It was the chance of a lifetime, the boys and I toured London, Keswick and Scotland while P. Handsome Guy … [Read more...]
Day 5 Reveal of the Moore Habitat for Humanity House – End of the GMC Hidden Treasure Adventure
And now the moment y'all have been waiting for! The end of our journey and the culmination of all our efforts were revealed to Alexcia, Jaydon & Jurnei Moore on Sunday, August 5th 2012. Alexcia thought she was just getting the keys to her empty home. Little did she know, that … [Read more...]
Day 4 Pulling It All Together on the GMC OnStar Hidden Treasure Adventure
After yesterday's diversions, we were all feeling the pressure to purchase the final items on our wish lists. This would be our last day on the yard sale and the last day to prep any items we purchased before placing them into the Habitat house. We decided to create a master … [Read more...]
Day 3: Surviving the GMC OnStar Hidden Treasure Adventure
On Day 3, despite our best efforts to maximize our time, we ran into a few distractions. Here are a few words of wisdom and things we learned today: … [Read more...]