From the monthly archives:

August 2011

Where I Live {Favorite Places}

August 31, 2011

Y’all, know by now that I’m a Southern girl through and through.  There is something about living in the South that is just completely warm, welcoming and just…home.  I’ve had the opportunity to travel to many different states and Canada which I love, but there’s no place like sweet home Alabama. via My completely unbiased [...]

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How To Make Icebox Pickles

August 30, 2011

I had the greatest childhood of growing up on a country farm with my cousins and grandparents on each side.  We had the best time. There were difficult times too when we didn’t get along – especially that time when we were gone to the cattle sale with my granddaddy and Memaw smashed and buried [...]

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Repurposed Vintage Light Fixture

August 28, 2011

A couple of weeks ago, while I was at a friend’s house helping her clean {they are renovating!}, I spotted an old light fixture bowl on the kitchen counter and asked about it. My friend was going to throw it away, so she said I could have it! Woot! I’m a sucker for old stuff…especially [...]

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Whatcha Thinkin’ About?

August 28, 2011

When I’m in a funky, grumpy mood usually I’m not thinking right.  This verse encourages me to think about the right things and to tell those wrong thoughts to take a hike. via Think true, honest, just, pure, lovely and reputable thoughts today! XO ***** Don’t miss out – diy projects, recipes, crafts and more, [...]

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Saffron Marigold Linens {Giveaway}

August 26, 2011

Happy Friday, y’all!  I’m super duper pumped to tell you about Saffron Marigold – a company that designs, manufacturers and sells luxury bedding and linens using a traditional Indian hand wood block printing method. Saffron Marigold products boast incredible detail and beautiful colors.  My jaw literally dropped when I clicked over to their website and [...]

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Vintage Lap Tray Makeover

August 24, 2011

I hope y’all are having a great week!  I’m so excited to share this little makeover with you today!  I went to a yard sale just down the street on Saturday and spent all of $1 on two vintage lap trays.  Let’s just say that they were so vintage that they were rusty and the [...]

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