Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Some news....

There’s been a reason for all the quiet around here lately….if you haven’t already guessed, we’re expecting!  I’ve been so incredibly exhausted and sick for the last several weeks.  It’s been so hard to focus on anything other than getting through my first trimester.  I’m 14 weeks today and starting to feel a little better but still battling some heavy duty exhaustion and an occasional meeting with le toilette…morning sickness isn’t really dedicated to the morning at all…it lasts ALL DAY!!

On top of all the normal pregnancy stuff, my mind has been totally zapped of creativity and inspiration.  I’ve heard this can happen and unfortunately might last through the entire pregnancy.  I just hope it returns because I don’t feel like myself without it and it’s made it very hard to blog or write or do anything else that requires the use of my mind!  I just keep thinking my body must be needing every ounce of energy to make this wonderful little baby growing inside of me.

Despite everything, Mike and I are so excited and can’t wait to meet our little babe…we are going to be surprised and not find out the sex until delivery day!  The baby is due August 28th….3 days before Mike’s birthday!  Now that our secret is finally out I will try my hardest to keep up and be a better blogger….we have so many house projects and of course a nursery to plan so I will be sure to share our progress and ideas.

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

A trip to Renninger's

renninger's antique extravaganza

This weekend I am trekking over to Mt. Dora to visit Renninger's for their antique extravaganza which features over 1,000 vendors!  This is the last one until November and I am so excited for what I might find.  Eddie Ross is a big fan of the event so you know it must be good!  He has an incredible before and after shot for House Beautiful of a bench seat he found at Renninger's and made over into incredible seating for a mud room.  I'm hoping I uncover something amazing like that.  I'll be looking for us and for the shop which is badly in need of re-stocking since the holidays.  


Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Things that make me smile...

It's been a hectic couple of days with intermittent internet and then a modem that finally crapped out which made it very difficult to keep to any kind of blogging schedule, but I'm managing to drop in today to wish you all a happy Valentine's Day and share what's making me smile today - a few pink peonies, some sweet words, a bottle of champagne, and a great lipstick...all a girl really needs to be happy!  What's making you smile today?




Friday, February 10, 2012

Interior of the Week

This week's interior is the gorgeous work space of stylist, Emily Chalmers. I imagine it wouldn't be hard to be creative in a space like this one.

emily chalmers studio

emily chalmers studio

emily chalmers studio

emily chalmers studio

Monday, February 6, 2012

Poppies for Grace

Hello! Happy Monday.  How was your weekend?  Mine was lovely, we are enjoying some fabulous weather in Florida right now which means we were able to make time for the farmer's market, lots of bike rides and a cookout with friends.  Are you enjoying beautiful and mild winter weather where you live? 

Over the weekend, I was browsing around one of my favorite blogs, Oh, Hello Friend and discovered this beautiful shop, Poppies for Grace.  Isn't the photo styling beautiful?  The shop is full of beautiful paper goods - I love the tissue balls and colored envelopes.  Hopefully this will bring a little inspiration to the beginning of your week.  

poppies for grace

poppies for grace

poppies for grace

poppies for grace

poppies for grace