happy memorial day + some things.

i hope that all of you are enjoying a long memorial day weekend. our is very low key. baking festive treats. spending some family time poolside. eating outdoors and making s'mores. whatever your plans are today, i hope it's a good one.

and please remember the men and women who have faught for our country and made it the place it is today.

here are some things i've seen that i thought you might enjoy too.

popsicles for grownups. yum.
confetti cookies.
a cute printed tote diy.
loving summer denim right now.
and some summer necessities.

happy memorial day.

happy friday.

happy friday! i can hardly believe school was cancelled today due to inclement weather. what?? there is not a snowflake or a drop of freezing rain in the air. it's really crazy to say the least. but, i am enjoying letting my children sleep in this morning and i will really surprise them when they wake up and find out there is no school today. now only if there were some snow then we'd really have some fun! i will keep wishing!!

so, whatever your plans are this weekend, i hope you have a good one. we'll be at home today, starting our weekend off early and enjoying the unexpected day off from school!

it's the perfect weekend to make these biscottis and a latte
funny valentine for kids
diy pendant lighting 
a braid bar craft night
cute friendship bracelet tattoos

happy, happy weekend!! i am glad it's here early! 

{image via here}

happy friday. happy weekend! what are your plans for the weekend? my kids have all of next week off from school and i could not be happier. they are looking forward to sleeping in a little later than usual and i am looking forward to being at home together. plus, an extra bonus, we have no sporting events or practices on the calender next week, so we truly will be at home. i actually thought we'd get away to the beach for a few days, but now being at home sounds so much more enjoyable.

whatever your plans i hope you have a great weekend too!

heart touching story that made me really cry

transform your kids art into this

had to share some true sweetness

how simple... a bracelet bottle

stamps made from wine corks

loving this entire line, now at target

happy weekend.

happy friday + the weekend.

i am happy it's friday! are you?  it has been a busy first full of week of school and i am happy we are finally at the end of the week. my sweet little sia is still adjusting to a full day of kindergarten and i know she will be happy that she doesn't have to go tomorrow. and, i will be happy to see her sweet smiling face in the morning instead of tears as she gets on the school bus.

i am looking forward to making pizza tonight and we have no true weekend plans besides savoring some family time together.  whatever your plans i hope you have a happy friday and great weekend too!!

making these sweets this weekend

hmmm... interesting article

sweet vintage schoolhouse party, perfect for back to school {image above & below}

giant photograph diy

very cool metallic nails

and, loving this bleached shirt technique

  

have a happy weekend! 

 {images via, hwtm}

happy weekend.

do you have any fun plans for the weekend?

this is our last weekend before school starts. so, i think we will savor some pool time. this evening, we have plans for a fun get together with our neighborhood friends. our next meet up will be at the bus stop on wednesday!

i am in love with the idea of having a little cottage in my own backyard

build a picnic table with a built-in cooler

super long candles for your next celebration

add some sparkle to little girl sneakers
 
vintage olympic tees 

a bushel basket lantern ( i think i could make one?)

hope you have a really fun weekend!!

{image via pinterest, rebecca peragine}

the weekend.

 

what are you doing this weekend? now that we are settled back in at home from some time away, i am ready to start thinking about heading back to school. my kids go back in just a week and a half. and so, i'd like to spend some time this weekend stocking up on needed school supplies and putting together some back to school outfits. i really don't want the summer to end whatsoever. but, i think my children are anxious and ready to get back. even as i type this i can hear them all playing school together. slade being the teacher and the girls are teenage students. that makes me smile.

whatever your plans are for the weekend, i hope you have a good one. here are some things i have seen recently that i thought i would share with you-

love online shopping here for my girls
cookie dough treats for the kids
love, love, love ikea's new rustic collection
sweet bridesmaid gift
stamps
create lighting from recycled whisks

happy weekend!!

{cute girls' outfits, via garnet hill}

happy weekend + some things.

what are your plans for the weekend? jeff and i would like to finish painting our master bathroom. we started the project earlier in the week and have only been able to work on it a few hours each evening. so, hopefully this weekend we will be able to complete the painting phase of our mini bathroom makeover. i'm also hoping we can spend some time outside and by the pool. it is suppose to be very hot!!

whatever your plans, i hope you have a happy weekend and here are some things i've seen that you might enjoy too-

old school house is now this home...(wow!)
my kids would love this orange pushup smoothie
nine jewelry projects to make
these bites look delicious
silly bandages 
you're my forever art

happy weekend!!

happy weekend.

what are you doing this weekend? our family has been invited to a low country boil party this evening that we are planning on attending after slade's baseball game. i made my favorite cookies and cream cupcakes to share with all of the kids. other than those events, i plan on savoring the very last weekend of april. i can hardly believe that the month of may is upon us, which according to our calendar is already a busy, busy month.

whatever your plans, i hope you enjoy the last weekend of april too! here are some things you might also like-

simply made from paper towels + food coloring

our next project made from pallets

made these artichoke toasties for the first time this week
(and loved them!)

sweet video - birth to 12 years in minutes

this printable i need!!! -especially for the month of may

make your own marbled glassware

happy weekend!!

p.s. i made these flowers for a luau-themed event at the elementary school and i love the way they turned out!! who knew paper towels could be so pretty!!

monday + the weekend.

hello to a very chilly monday! i can hardly believe how cool our weather is for springtime. what happened? i was absolutely freezing at the bus stop this morning!! the weekend weather was so sunny and beautiful, which we enjoyed outside. besides a baseball game for slade, we had a quiet weekend and I enjoyed being at home cooking and working on projects around the house.

here is one of my favorite pictures from the weekend. sia was quite proud of her brother and his team for their win on saturday! she gave him a big hug after his game.

hope your monday is happy. 

and... stay warm if it is cool where you are at too!!

what are you up to this weekend?? for us, it seems like it's going to be a baseball kind of weekend.  we will be enjoying some sunshine while cheering on slade and his little league team.

however, on saturday night, we've been invited to have dinner under the stars with a group of friends. i am really looking forward to sitting outdoors, eating well and catching up with friends we haven't seen in awhile. i think the evening weather will be just perfect for a warm pear crisp with vanilla ice cream and is what we'll be bringing to share for dessert.

whatever your plans... have a happy weekend. i hope it's a good one! here are some things to enjoy too-

spring appetizer i have to try

i am so doing this for a special couple i know

gosh, i love target... have your heard?

celebrate earth day

great update for my ikea couch

{image via my baking addiction}

a happy easter.

i hope you had a wonderful easter weekend. 

our weekend was filled with family and friends.  

i so enjoyed all the cooking and baking. 

catching up with friends we don't see nearly enough.

spending an entire weekend together as a family.

 and, there was plenty of laughter and lots of fun.

 in my heart, i am truly blessed and joyful. 

it was a very happy easter.

happy weekend.

now that saturday is already here, what are you doing this weekend? jeff and i had an impromptu date last night. we stayed local and went out for a quick bite of sushi, which always reminds us of our earlier dating days. my mom picked up the kids late in the afternoon and wanted to keep them for the night. i loved taking my time to get dressed and i was ready to go before jeff even arrived home from work. it just started the evening out right.  it kind of reminded me this relationship tip to keep the sparks flying. thanks mom!

this weekend is also the beginning of spring break for us and this year, we've decided to simply stay at home. maybe, i am being a little selfish, but i am really, really happy to have a whole week off at home! we haven't made any true plans so i am happy that our whole week is open.

whatever plans you have for the weekend, i hope you are having a good one. here are some things i've seen that i thought you might enjoy too.-

i would love to have these french alphabet stamps in my collection

great idea: diy leftover bag

love these eggs

twelve pages of free easter printables

a must-try this week while the kids are off

a very charming pocket full of posies party

hope you are having a happy weekend!!!!!

{image via paloma's nest}

happy monday + our weekend.

how was your weekend? i can hardly believe how warm it is here. i totally did not expect the warmer weather that has quickly come upon us. my kids were very excited to be wearing shorts, summer dresses and flipflops. and they spent the entire weekend outside. riding scooters and roller blading have been their favorite outdoor activities lately.

jeff went away for the weekend and i was reminded of the weeks at a time he was once away from us for three years. needless to say i was very happy to have him back at home today helping me with my monday chores and starting a few new projects around the house. having him home was almost like an unexpected surprise and a great way to start my week. i hope your week has started out happy and it's a fabulous one too!!  happy monday!

happy weekend. and some things.

do you have any fun plans for the weekend? for us, it's baseball season again, so we will be on the bleachers both today and tomorrow cheering on slade. i'm looking foward to spending some time in the sunshine! it seems like spring is just around the corner now and i am anxious for the warmer weather to arrive! i think i will find some time this weekend to push spring along by cutting some branches and forcing them to bloom inside. have you ever tried it? i love idea of having a burst of spring in our home before it even emerges outside!

whatever your plans, have a happy weekend. here are some things you might enjoy too-

perfect way to hurry spring along

love, love, love this dress

i don't think i would rest easily in this paris hotel room

i'll never tire of these

mint + chocolate

or, raspberry + oatmeal 

printable wine glass tags

three extra minutes, what would you do?

hope your weekend is happy!

{image via holiday with matthew mead}

happy weekend. some things.

what are your plans for the weekend? i am so excited that jeff and i have decided that 'this is the weekend' we will begin to work on my office. it has been an empty room with just a desk for so long and i've been very anxious to make it my place of comfort to work in. so, very happily, i will be painting this weekend with jeff by my side. i love when we can work on projects together.

whatever your plans, i hope you have a happy weekend too! here are some things you might enjoy-

thinking one office wall should be painted like this
could you wear it?
dear photograph (love this!!)
diy simple spring throw 
another project for me

happy weekend!!

happy weekend. some things.

 

 do you have anything fun and exciting planned for the weekend? our weekend plans include making valentines for classmates and teachers, baking for the preschool bake sale and getting ready for a valentine's day dinner party we are hosting. so, although i plan on being at home most of the weekend, i will be busy crafting, cooking and baking.  exactly my kind of weekend!

whatever your plans, i hope your weekend is fun and exciting. here are some things you might enjoy too-

heart attack.
loved this post about twenty minutes.
best diy projects this week
a rainbow of hearts. 


have a happy weekend!!

friday, the weekend & some things.

it's friday again. whoo hoo! and the weekend is here. what are your plans? my in-laws arrived yesterday and they're staying through the weekend. so, we'll be spending lots of family time together at home. i am pretty sure i will be making four pizzas tonight and i'd like to do some baking this weekend too. 

whatever your plans, i hope you have a great weekend. and since valentine's day will be here before we know it, here are some valentine-y things you might enjoy too-

create valentine dishes with edible paint (i'm so doing this!)

heart-shaped treats

and no bake sweet mini-cakes

10 candy-free valentines to give
gifts and gadgets to give your valentine 
what state are you paired with?

happy weekend!

the weekend. a few things.

how is your weekend going? i just returned from a quick, overnight trip to north carolina. and after spending many hours in the car, i am feeling a bit lazy today. actually i am trying to clean up my desk, while making my weekly to-do list, while thinking about baking some simple chocolate chip cookies, while watching the kids rides their bikes outside. it's a little chilly out there for me, so i think i'd rather stay right here and warm up the kitchen with some sweetness.

whatever your plans include, i hope that you are having a good weekend, here are a few things that i thought you might enjoy too-

 {images via mignon kitchen co.}

a new and sweet little online shop with pretty packaging

i'd love to make these with my girls

who wouldn't love a cupid's arrow cupcake?

or, chocolate pot de creme to celebrate valentines day?

a different type of art

mini crepe-paper flower favors 

hope your weekend is happy!!

{image via oh happy day}

friday + the weekend + some things.

 

happy friday. has your weekend officially begun yet? i am so happy it's friday. i'm looking forward to enjoying a cool fall weekend at home. i am hoping we'll enjoy smore's by the fire and i want to spend some time in the kitchen baking. i have a basket of apples that i need to use, so i am thinking an apple pie with a cheddar crust is in order.

whatever your plans, i hope you enjoy the weekend! here are some things you might enjoy too-

diy- festive fall fabric pumpkins 

love this thanksgiving pie topper

funny party idea

25 ways to wear a scarf- what a great tutorial

and, a simple and inexpensive hostess gift

happy friday. happy weekend!

{photo via martha stewart}

enjoy the weekend.

happy first day of fall. although i have a true love for summer and being at the shore, i am looking forward to the cool, crisp days of autumn. it is definitely my favorite time of year to be in the kitchen. already i am feeling the urge to bake and cook.  during the past week, i baked biscotti, caramel cookies and buttermilk biscuits. tonight, i'm craving a pumpkin & sage pizza and this recipe for butternut squash ravioli will definitely be on my dinner menu soon. i just love all the flavors and foods that represent fall.

this afternoon, my girls started the weekend off by enjoying a game of hopscotch while i began making pizza dough and prepping the toppings.  it seemed like they jumped, hopped and skipped for hours.  i am sure with this beautiful weather, they'll be hopscotching throughout the weekend too.  

whatever your plans, i hope you enjoy this first weekend of fall. and perhaps, you'll enjoy some of these things i've seen and thought i'd share with you-

creating fun photos with chalk

thirty adorable hand-made masks for kids

maybe we should replace our bed for this

i would go glamping 

can't wait to make these paper mache tea cups

i am loving this site of inspiration & ideas from ikea

would you try galaxy nails?

love this reminder to remember when

 

happy weekend. happy fall.