In Honor of Memorial Day!! -- They fought for us!!

Ouch!!

All I can say is.. Ouch!! In the last two days I walked almost 7 miles and my body hurts.    I walked today hoping to walk away some of the pain from the day before.  Even though once I got out there, I felt better, when I came back and showered.. my body felt worst.  Well no pain no gain right, hoping to make this something that I do often.

Fabric Ideas for Headboard Throws..

More Bedroom Ideas

I am not loving my Headboard, and even though its on my list of things to do to replace them, I love these two ideas, the Frames above the Bed, and the Fabric Thrown Over the Headboard for a different look.  

Found these pics here.

Bedroom Bench Love..

I am still in the planning stages of "redoing my bedroom".  Here are some inspiration pieces.. that have caught my eye.

This week on the web..

Colorful Centerpiece Ideas - Clear Vase add Food Coloring found here

Another over the sofa art idea found on Real Simple

Love, love, love this Memorial Day Party Theme, as always from one of my favorite party planning blogs,  the Hostess with the Mostess  Follow the link for more pics and details.

Finally another Favorite of Mine Young House Love, a blog where this great love couple is remodeling their home, posted some pics of their babies first birthday party, that I thought was fab.. So check out their site.  But, here are a few pics.

** especially love the back drop with her name on it!!

Hostess Gifts..

Candles for Mom.... (my mom)

My sister and I went in together and got our Mom a new microwave for Mother's Day.  But, that still left me scrambling for a gift the kids could give to Grandma.  Then I remembered that I had all the things needed to make some homemade candles, it was a hobby of mine a couple of years ago.  So I am going to let the girls work on one together and let Anthony work on one too.  I am going to do it in a Mason Jar and let them pick the color, fragrance, and decorate the outside however they want.  I know that she will love it!!  Or at least I hope she will.

** The decorated candle was one I made for a birthday gift for a girlfriend a couple of years ago.  Just a smaller example of what I plan to do.

More Stuff...

It seems like lately, my six year old accumulates quicker than I can purge. And, with each new item she receives I battle to keep her room clean.  So its sent me into a tail spin to try to find some organizational tools that don't make her room look more cramped, but actually allows her to have more playing space.  So I jumped on Google Images, just to see what was out there, and this is some of what I found, from various places around the net.  How to keep your little dolls room clutter free??

A perfect way to start the day!!

A cornbread muffie and a Caramel Latte. -- #onapanerabreadkick

Things that make me go.... ooooh

Still trying to recover, I went back to the doctor today and found out that I now have progressed to bronchitis. I got more antibiotics and hope to be back to myself soon..

So.. I thought I would share some things I found on Pinterest.

Smore Favors

Martha Stewart Weddings - love the bow for a napkin holder/display

Paint Chips as Tags for Gifts - Novel

You gotta go home -- bu don't go home empty handed - Love this!!

Nuts About You -- Gift Tags