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31 May, 2015

Five Ways to Bring Provence into Your Home

I am excited because it's time for our Country French design group's monthly share! I always love seeing what my fellow francophiles have to show us. And this time I am sharing something very close to my heart...in fact my home is decorated around this notion...bringing the feel of Provence into your home!

30 May, 2015

Giveaway...Signed Copy of Monet's Palate Cookbook!

I am so excited because I have a wonderful giveaway for you, my readers! I am happy to be able to offer you a chance to win a copy of the beautiful new book Monet's Palate Cookbook: The Artist & His Kitchen Garden at Giverny signed by author and filmmaker Aileen Bordman and featuring a forward by Meryl Streep. If you know me, you know what an important place Monet's home and gardens hold in my heart since a visit there was the central reason that I took my then ten-year-old grandson to France. So that makes this book especially meaningful to me!

25 May, 2015

Please Join Me for The Scoop #172

Hi everyone and welcome back to The Scoop! I hope you have had a wonderful Memorial Day weekend! Here, the threat of rain didn't dampen our holiday spirit and I still managed to have more than my share of barbeque and corn on the cob! :-) After all, it's now the unofficial start of summer!

24 May, 2015

Last Minute Patriotic Candle Holders and Vases

CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Last Minute Patriotic Candles and VasesI’ve got a fun and super easy idea to share with you today…my last minute patriotic candle holders, which can also serve as vases! You still have plenty of time to whip them up for your Memorial Day table or save them for the 4th of July! They literally only take minutes to make and are inexpensive, too!

22 May, 2015

10 Best Beach Inspired Projects

Woo hoo! It’s Memorial Day weekend and you know what that means…the unofficial start of summer! Here, all of the grands are now out of school and the long, sunny days have finally started. And for me, my thoughts turn to…what else?…THE BEACH! And…I can start adding some beachiness to my home because the same “after Memorial Day” rule that applies for white shoes also works for beach décor! ;-) So…I’m sharing my top ten favorite ways to do just that!

18 May, 2015

Please Join Me for The Scoop #171

Hi everyone and welcome back to The Scoop! I love partying with you every week and can't wait to see what you have to share! Here...warmer weather is already cranking up and Memorial Day will be here in just a short week...and with it, the unofficial start of summer! Can you believe it?

13 May, 2015

A Special Gift from Chip and Joanna's Magnolia Farms

I was super excited when my sweet friend and hairdresser Crystal told me she was heading to Texas to visit her brother…and also planning a trip to Waco! Now if you are a big fan of Fixer Upper on HGTV like I am, you know what that means! Yep…a chance to check out Chip and Joanna’s home town!

11 May, 2015

Please Join Me for The Scoop #170

Hi everyone! Have you realized that in only two short weeks, it will be Memorial Day and the unofficial start of summer? Where did spring go? So I have been doing a little crafting to get ready...especially since anything red, white and blue works for Flag Day and the 4th of July, too!

10 May, 2015

No-Sew Pottery Barn Inspired Patriotic Banner


I am so excited today because it’s time for one of my favorites…our monthly No-Sew Showcase! And this month it’s going to be even more fun because two very creative bloggers have joined our bunch…Christy at Our Southern Home and Jennifer at Town and Country Living! For our May showcase, I decided to go patriotic since it's only two short weeks until Memorial Day and then summer, along with the 4th of July, will be here before you know it!

Happy Mother's Day 2015

A mother's arms are made of tenderness and children sleep soundly in them. ~Victor Hugo
Wishing a very happy Mother's Day to each of you! Enjoy your special day!       
                      

04 May, 2015

Please Join Me for The Scoop #169

Hi everyone! It's time for another edition of The Scoop! Here...lots of beautiful weather at last is allowing for time in the yard and on the patio! I almost have all my usual loves back in place for the summer! :-) Also...I'm getting lots of outside time with the little grands...my favorite thing to do!

03 May, 2015

DIY Farmhouse Candlesticks...from the Toy Aisle

CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT DIY Farmhouse CandlesticksI love adding farm animals to my décor! There is just something so serene and peaceful about them! And…I have been eyeing some candlesticks made using them as a base at One Kings Lane. So the other day, while I was shopping in the toy aisle for my grandsons, an idea hit me…why not make my own? As it turns out, it was super easy and inexpensive!