My Garden Inspiraton

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Good Morning Everyone,

Boy did we have some spectacular weather here in Indy this weekend! It was sooo nice. I opened up all of the windows to let in the nice breeze. I love having fresh air circulate in our home. It seems to get that stale winter air out. All of the sunshine we had this weekend got me thinking about what I want to do with my garden this year. I have shared my peonies before and I love them. I can’t wait to see this year’s colors and varieties. Each year we get more peonies and more hydrangeas. 

In my recent Youtube video, I talked about how I wanted some climbers in my garden. I am still wanting that. So I have started my research on what kind of roses would be best to grow here in my state. I can’t wait until after Mother’s Day, that’s when I start to work in my yard. Honestly, May is the best time. We still get snow in Indiana up until April! It’s terrible. 

I am also on the hunt for a garden trellis. I found a few on Wayfair that I am interested in. But I really want a white one. 

 

photo via: Pinterest

 

This is the end goal. I am hoping to grow some pink roses of course. I would love to have a scented light pink version. We will see what the garden center says. I am so anxious about it. It always seems to be hard to grow things here but I am determined to have some climbing roses on the side of my house. 

 

photo via: Pinterest

 

Isn’t this spectacular? I would love to come home from a long day in the office, grab a chilled glass of wine, sit on my porch and literally smell the roses. Let me know in the comments below if you have a trellis. I would love to know what you growing. Also, has anyone everyone grown dahlias? Let me know! Have a great Monday!

 

 

 

 

Be Inspired…

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Good Morning! 

I am ready for the weekend! We are taking Lauren and her bestie out to a Japanese Steakhouse for dinner tomorrow. We got Lauren a new sewing machine for her birthday. She is taking a fashion class at school and loves it. She has been making clothes and home accessories at school so we thought why not get her a machine for home. She is looking forward to creating things. We are going to head to JoAnn Fabrics this weekend to look around and find inspiration!

Speaking of inspiration I love seeing “life quotes”. I was on Pinterest recently and saw this quote below…

 

 

Wow, isn’t that powerful? How many times have we done this? I know I am guilty. Sometimes you just have to pull yourself back and pay attention. You wouldn’t take advice from someone who would criticize you. But I think sometimes you just get so caught up in the drama that you forget that this person does not have your best interest at heart. Don’t let them have authority over your life! Ignore and move forward. 

 

photo credit: Aerin Lauder 

 

I hope that quote inspired you to make goals and to stop giving people power over your life. It takes practice but it can be done! 

Here is one more inspiring item. The boutique’s new arrival is available. The Emma Lace Midi is sooo beautiful. 

 

photo credit: Mrs. Shockley 

It is the perfect dusty pink, the lace in the front is elegant, and the pleated skirt is perfect. The sleeves are sheer which adds a more feminine touch and it is fully lined! It is a really pretty dress and I hope you all love it. Have a great weekend! 

 

 

 

A Blue and White Wedding

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Good Morning Everyone,

I am really excited! My new arrival for the boutique has arrived and I do love it! It’s a regular size dress and I can’t wait to get it on the website! I hope you guys love it as well. Speaking of beautiful things I found this gorgeous and I mean gorgeous wedding on Pinterest. 

I clicked on the photo and it lead me to a timeless wedding in Washington, D.C. 

 

photo credit: Kate Headley

 

Don’t you just love the toile table skirt? So beautiful! I love the pink draperies, hydrangeas, mother of pearl, roses, and tulips. 

 

photo credit: Kate Headley 

 

Oh my goodness! Can I have this banquette? I would love this! It makes me want to search Facebook Marketplace. I think the website said that it was custom-made. 

 

photo credit: Kate Headley

 

Look at this beautiful card table. It is decorated with blue and white canton and chinoiserie vases. They also filled it with the iconic cherry blossoms from Washington D.C. This wedding has such beautiful details. If you wish to read about it or see the rest of the photos you may do so here.  Have a wonderful Wednesday! 

 

 

 

February Favorites ~ 2022

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And there goes February….. today is actually our 18 year Wedding Anniversary! I still can’t believe that I have been married that long. 18 years married, 19 years together. Goodness… I knew this next chapter of my life would be a bit different. With my step-sons in their mid-twenties, life is beginning to take on something different. I just pray and hope that we can enjoy it! Now on to my favorites for the month of February…

First on my list is one of my new book purchases. I actually just recorded a new video on my Youtube channel about my books. I will link it below. 

 

photo credit: Mrs. Shockley 

 

The second was my solo lunch at the Rustic Root. I will be doing this again soon!

 

 

Third, are my gorgeous Born on the 5th sandals from Dillards! Just look at the photos. Need I say more?

 

 

photo credit: Mrs. Shockley

 

Fourth are wonderful storage solutions that I found on Amazon. The first are these hydrangea storage bowls. They come in 4 different sizes and all of them have lids. 

 

 

Here is the second set of storage bowls. These are actually good to store your produce in. I have been using them for my grapes. Each container has a strainer to help wash and drain your produce. I absolutely LOVE these! I am so glad that I ordered them. They come in a set of 3! 

 

 

Fifth are my new antiques that I purchased from a new store that I found. I actually shared these on my Youtube channel. I purchased the glass perfume bottle, vintage brooch, and vintage hand mirror. A few of my followers on Youtube gave me lots of wonderful ideas for the perfume bottle. We will see what I end up using it for. 

 

 

photo credit: Mrs. Shockley 

The sixth is this super cute reusable floral cup from a boutique called Morning Lavender. I use cups like this when I am running errands and want to take my hot tea with me or some orange juice. Just wash it out and put it back in your cabinet when you are done! 

 

 

And last is my new leopard rug from Amazon. I can’t believe how much I love this thing. I saw it on Emily from Chic as a Mother’s LTK feed. I think it looks so wonderful with my grandmilliennial decor and blue and white. It feels a little more up-to-date and fun! 

 

photo credits: Mrs. Shockley 

 

I really loved my February favorites. I hope you all do too! I have linked my recent Youtube video below if you want to take a peek at my new antiques and some of my favorite books.

I am also having a sale. The Stella Bow Satchel is now two for $30!!! You could get the pink and gray for only $30 for BOTH! Order one for yourself and a friend! Have a great Monday!

 

 

 

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On the Hunt ~ New Office Furniture

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Good Morning Everyone,

I am so exhausted. This week was so busy. I am hoping to sleep in a bit Saturday morning. I hope the weather gets better. Right now we are having an ice storm…. again. It’s so frustrating. I have been trying to keep my spirits lifted in regards to this weather. One thing that has lifted my spirits is furniture shopping. So I have not done a ton of furniture shopping but I have been looking at a few websites. 

One thing that I am on the hunt for is a chinoiserie table/desk. I really want to replace my table/desk in my home office.  

 

photo via Pinterest

 

 

This is an example of what I am looking for. I have only seen one desk like this and it was about $1,000 at the antique store. Way out of my budget!

 

 

photo credit: 1stDibs

 

Here is another example. I just love the design and colors and it’s probably made of real wood which would be a plus! 

 

 

 

The second item that I have been in love with for a few years now is this James Settee piece. It has been on the One Kings Lane website for a while now. This piece was designed by the One Kings Lane team and has colorful floral upholstery. It was crafted in European beech. 

 

 

photos: One Kings Lane. com

 

Now my list would not be complete if I could not have the accent chair as well. I will take you guys on the journey if I find anything but so far I love how this is coming together. I can see these pieces in my home office now. My style is really evolving which I knew it would. I am about to enter a new decade in my life. I am expecting more changes this time as well. I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend. I have a new dress arrival coming soon for the boutique. I hope it looks wonderful in person. I will also be posting a new video to my Youtube channel as well! 

 

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Dream Kitchen- Art Deco

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Good Morning,

Spring break is on the way. I am trying to come up with a plan. I’ll check with Lauren to see what she wants to do but I want to have another staycation! I really enjoyed my last one. There are a few things around the house that I would like to get done and mark off my list. I would like to wash some of my blue and white in my kitchen and clean my chandeliers. Speaking of home decor and kitchens, in our last Chic Society Zoom call I talked about home decor and how I was not on the all-white kitchen look. I should have been more clear on that. I do love white kitchens but I just want a little more decor in them. A fellow blogger shared the kitchen below and once I saw it I thought, “now that’s a white kitchen that I would love”! This kitchen comes from a home in Atlanta. This home is located in the Buckhead area and was built in 1937.

 

photo credit: Sotheby’s.com 

 

I don’t know much about the kitchen or have any details but I do know what I see and what I like. The chandelier above the island is exquisite! 

 

 

 

photo credit: Sotheby’s.com 

 

I love the antique details. The rug is a wonderful addition to this room as well as the sitting areas against the bay windows. 

 

 

 

photo credit: Sothebys’.com

 

And the floors, my goodness. The color is perfect to me. I hope they are original. I love the brown sofa table and beautiful armchair. There appears to be art on the walls as well. I think that’s a wonderful idea. Art in your kitchen. I may have to try that. I do have vintage-inspired rugs in my kitchen as well. If you wish to know more about this home you may view it here. 

Let me know in the comments section below how you feel about white kitchens. I would love to know your opinion! 

 

 

 

The London Ring ~ Princess Diana

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Good Morning!

I have the day off today for the holiday. I can’t tell you how happy I am to have an extra day. This morning I went for a morning walk! I have not been able to do this since early November. I miss my morning walks. I have been getting on the elliptical instead. But there is something beautiful and exhilarating about walking outside in the mornings. I get to hear nature, talk with the Lord, breathe fresh air, and have peace. I am looking forward to being able to walk again soon. 

Today I do have a jam-packed schedule. I have two appointments and I need to drop off some items for donation at the women’s center. I am also working on trying to get some new items for the boutique. I can’t believe that I am closing in on one year already. Seriously I can’t believe I lasted a year. I am so grateful to all of my customers. I do hope that everyone is loving their purchases.

Speaking of new purchases. I recently took a leap and purchased a piece that I was on the fence about. I have shared my purchases from Nicola Bathie before and I was hoping that this piece would not disappoint. 

 

photo credit: Mrs. Shockley 

 

The second jewelry piece that I ordered was the London Blue Ring. I LOVED this ring when I first saw it. Now it’s obvious that this ring is inspired by Princess Diana’s ring well now Kate Middleton’s ring. But isn’t it the most elegant ring ever? It speaks royalty and class. It does come in green but I had to order the blue. 

 

 

I did find some more affordable versions on the Etsy website. There is this one, this one, and this one. I hope these will get you started on your quest for one. This is a classic ring. One that could be worn for ages. Have a great Monday!

 

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