5 Simple Ways To Decorate With Trays

May 10, 2012

One of my favorite decorating accessories is the tray. It is functional and can be used in an immense variety of ways. Trays are made from a multitude of materials – melamine, sisal, wood, mirrored glass, brass, silver and even an old vintage soda box or drawer. If you love a deal and you enjoy [...]

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30 Week Pregnancy Update {Belly Picture!}

May 9, 2012

Happy Wednesday, y’all! Today marks 30 weeks for my pregnancy, so I thought I’d share an update. I can’t believe that I’m only ten weeks away from my due date! Ack! Where has the time gone? I’m definitely growing and am feeling a lot of baby movement every day. What a sweet feeling it is. [...]

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Chocolate Chip Tea Cakes

May 8, 2012

Hey, hey! Thank you SO much for your sweet comments on my letter to my three year old yesterday. Y’all are just amazing!  Today, I’m sharing a fabulous recipe – Chocolate Chip Tea Cakes.  This part shortbread – part cookie recipe is quickly becoming a favorite at our house. I know y’all will love them [...]

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An Open Letter To My 3 Year Old

May 7, 2012

Today, I’m baring my momma heart. I hope that it will encourage you moms of littles out there who just want to cry your eyes out some days. Having a blessed life doesn’t mean that every day is a cake walk, right? My Precious Son, It was a rough day. You were contrary to every [...]

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Ladies’ Brunch {Party Inspiration}

May 4, 2012

This past weekend, my church ladies group hosted a Ladies’ Brunch in celebration of godly womanhood…just in time for Mother’s Day. We didn’t want to limit attendees by calling the event mother/daughter, so we just went with “ladies” to encompass everyone of all ages. The event was centered around the word “blessed” specifically from Ruth [...]

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Mother’s Day Printable {FREE}

May 3, 2012

I hope y’all are having a great week! With Mother’s Day coming up on May 13th, I thought it would be fun to create a Mother’s Day printable along similar lines as my Mother’s Day Canvas. I love this precious quote about mothers and their children. The author is unknown, but aren’t these words beautiful?! [...]

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Vintage Milk Crate {And Other Finds!}

May 2, 2012

Until this past weekend, I hadn’t been yard sale-ing yet this season, but I have been searching thrift stores, flea markets and antique shops looking for two specific pieces of furniture for the boy room makeover that I’m working on. I finally found the furniture that we needed last week. Woot! An estate sale ad {as [...]

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Cashew Chicken Salad Recipe

May 1, 2012

Good morning!  This chicken salad recipe is our favorite.  It is very similar to a local coffee shop’s version. I love using left over slow cooker chicken breasts for making cashew chicken salad for lunch. This recipe is also perfect for receptions, parties and showers. What ingredients go in your favorite chicken salad? There are [...]

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