5+ years in the making!

I actually feel like I accomplished something today for a change! I woke up this morning determined to finish my son's quilt I started before he was born and I actually did it!



The shell of the quilt has been complete for quite some time so all it needed was to be pieced together with the batting, edges and back. I am so glad I am done with at least one project. The look on Alexander's face was priceless and the quilt hasn't left his side all day

My Inspiration Room

I absolutely love this outdoor room! I clipped it out of a magazine a few years ago and stumbled on it again during my organization frenzy today. Being in Texas a screened in porch is a must! How nice it would be to actually go outside to eat without being eaten alive by mosquitos or fighting the rest of the bug population for your food. I also love the lamp, chandelier and wicker furniture. The white gives it such a clean look with color accents. Kind of reminds me of a little cottage by the beach.

Speaking of cottages and my love affair with books and decorating, look at the latest books on my dream list....

Love & All That Jazz!

Happy Valentines Day!

I hope that cupid has been especially good to everyone this year. I'm kind of a scrooge when it comes to certain holidays; maybe because they aren't the simple joys I remember as a kid but over commercialized stress inducers! I do love to look at all of the cool Valentines the kids receive; that to me is the most fun. I stayed up late last night baking cupcakes for their class parties at daycare today. I am so glad to get them out of my house because I have a serious weakness for cakes, chocolate, anything sweet! Speaking of chocolate I sampled a piece of Cherry Chili chocolate at work today. Sounds intriguing doesn't it? Oh my, it was spicy but so good! I was pleasantly surprised and it is 70% dark chocolate so you are getting some antioxidants there! Who knew you could mix chili peppers with chocolate?! This wonderful little bar came from World Market; I think I am going to have to go pick up some for a special treat.

Red & Pink, Oh My!

Valentines Day is right around the corner and as much as I hate to admit it I am a hopeless romantic. I just love helping the kids write out Valentines Day cards for their classmates. I can remember as a child the thrill of getting a bag full of Valentines. One had to be careful not to give a mushy Valentine to a boy in the class or the teasing would never stop! Since I love all things Vintage the little heart tree really caught my attention. I probably won't find time this year to make it but might save it for a future project. I love the candle ideas too; they look so simple to do but make such an impact.

The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart.

-Helen Keller