Good Morning Everyone,
It’s time for my April favorites even though I really wouldn’t call this month a favorite for anyone. But we have to find our items and events that we are grateful for right?
Let’s get started….
1) Most of you know that I changed around my office. It’s funny how changing around furniture can suddenly change around your life.
It almost gives you a new perspective…
Now I have added a new rug and moved the artwork down. I love the new change. It almost feels like a new room.
2) Since we have all been so limited in traveling I have been working on my planters and trying to come up with a plan for flowers this year. This planter turned out well and I look forward to adding more beautiful plants soon.
3) Walking the boys has been a joy. Our daughter will pull out her bike and ride along with us.
4) I cannot get enough of my scrambled eggs with veggies! I have been making this every day for lunch. The possibilities are endless!
Scrambled eggs, with tomato and spinach
5) I loved my table setting for Easter. We had a quiet dinner at home. I put steaks in the crockpot, made homemade mashed potatoes, roasted broccoli and we had berry tarts for dessert. We all enjoyed it!
6) I have about 19 packages coming from online shopping. I know that sounds horrible but it’s all organizational items for the home. I have been waiting patiently for all my packages. This week my new bedroom bench should be arriving from Walmart so we will see how that goes. Below is my new Sakarya area rug from Walmart.
I placed it in the family room and it looks great. I ordered it in the 5’2 x 7’4 size and it is the perfect fit. It was only $42 after shipping! So worth it!
And last but certainly not least, evenings at home have been nice. Once work is finished sometimes I will go out onto the porch and read or come in my sitting room, sit, and read. It has become my sanctuary away from my family. They can still get to me but they tend to give me my space when I am in this room.
I hope you all enjoyed my favorites for the month. I will share my new purchases as they come in. Have a great Monday!
(photos via Mrs. Shockley)
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Hi Mrs. Shockley,
Let me just say, I appreciate your favorites blogs. I am encouraged to reflect on my favorites; that leads me to gratitude in return. My favorite of your favorites, is your sitting room. Wish we were neighbors. I would be bring a warm, home baked pastry. You provide the tea. We could chat about all things beautiful- whilst sitting in your dreamy space. I love the soft, romantic lighting.
Glad you are well,
Mya
Hello Mya,
I am so glad you like the "favorites blog". It is a lot to keep up with these. You have to keep a list of items you are using and loving. I am so glad you enjoy reading them. I SO WISH we were neighbors Mya! We would be in so much trouble because I would want to chat all the time.
Hi, Mrs. Shockley,
I just love that picture you took while walking the dogs. What a beautiful neighborhood! The sidewalk is charming. Spring is my absolutely favorite and I can't get enough of the gorgeous pink and white trees. I also like the photo of your sitting room in the evening. I can picture you sitting there elegantly as you wind down from the day. One of my April favorites has been Jennifer L. Scott's eCourse, Carry Yourself with Poise. I have been watching each video several times to make sure the information really sinks in. Another favorite has been the show Giada in Italy on Food Network. In the current season, she is on the Island of Capri with her daughter. Both the scenery and Giada's outfits are gorgeous. Let me know if you ever check it out.
Thanks for the post!
Kelsie
Hello Kelsie,
Thank you. I was taking a moment when I saw that view in my neighborhood and I thought, "I have to take this picture". It is so great! I signed up for Jennifer's E-Course too! I love it! This is my first one and I am glad that I took advantage of it. It's so nice to have some sort of activity during these times of isolation. I also love Giada! I record her series every year. She is such a joy to watch.
What a beautiful work space. Do you prefer working at home or the actual office. I also adore the flowers. Awesome.😀
Thank you Aliyah! Honestly, I love working from home! There are so many perks to it. If this was permanent I would love it. You can always schedule lunches with friends.
Dear Mrs. Shockley,
Oh, those flowers. I have been saying 'I should have purchased more flowers', now that I miss them so much.
The rug you bought at Walmart is spectacular! I have always bee a Walmart lady….you can find the best things there, if you look. I really can't wait to see your new organizational items, especially since you have been reading the new Martha book. I'm on the list for it at the library, but who knows when they will open.
Thank you for keeping up with your posts. In this time of isolation, it's nice to have some familiar routines, like visiting with you.
Warmly, Kathleen
Hello Kathleen,
Flowers are so wonderful. Especially around this time. It's funny when I am in the store grocery shopping there will be a woman next to me and she will see my bouquets in the cart and would say, "that is very nice that you are buying flowers". "I need to get some".
I hope you get to read the Martha Book soon. I really haven't had a chance to get into it like I want but the ideas are wonderful so far.
Thank you for the lovely compliment. I am trying to keep up with it and love hearing from people like you. Talk to you soon!