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Happy Friday Friends. We are settling into our new normal. Loosey goosey routines, lots of outdoor time, kids in jammies all day, family dinners, later bedtimes, sleeping in, lots of DIY projects. In all honesty I needed this time. As long as we all stay healthy, this time is appreciated.

Studio Mcgee is launching their line with Threshold at Target tomorrow. You guys its so good and such an inexpensive way to achieve Shea’s amazing style. Here are some of my favorite picks from their Spring collection. I favorited what I liked on the Target website so tomorrow they are easy to shop! Here’s to hoping they don’t sell out right away!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Firepit project

Wells turns 4 next week and all that sweet little child wants to do is have a campfire on his birthday. He wants to roast hotdogs and s’mores and I honestly have been looking for a reason to create a fire pit situation somewhere in our yard. With the help of my friend Amazon I was able to order what I needed and will be working to achieve something like this photo this week!

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Go To outfit

My go to outfit lately has been a pair of high waisted jeans and a classic button up shirt. I can’t get enough of this easy timeless outfit.

 

 

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Garden

My love for potted boxwoods is strong. These images have me wanting to grow boxwoods in terra cotta pots and topiaries. A topiary farm in the greenhouse might be a good idea?

 

 

 

 

Iced Latte at home

I have been making my own iced lattes at home and I have to say I think I have gotten it down exactly how I like it. It took a few tries and adjustments but here is the recipe I used to make my own. I don’t froth the milk for mine, I just pour it all over ice! I also use almond milk instead of milk!

 

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Another week. Another Friday. Friday’s don’t seem that different than any other day at this point but thats ok. Im thankful that our big decisions to make are where the takeout comes from or what bottle of wine to open. Some day things will be back to normal but I truly hope that we have a new kind of normal. One filled with kindness and love.

Spring/Summer wardrobes are my favorite. They are filled with color, personality, and happiness.

Here are some of my favorite current spring finds.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Aesthetics

My sister and I always dream up small businesses for our cute little town. We both agree that along with usability, aesthetics are so important. The aesthetics definitely create an experience for the consumer and makes them want to stay and play. I love the simplicity yet clean lines of both shops below. Someday I hope to get my hands on a brick and mortar of my own.

Bookshelves

This week on stories I talked a little about bookshelf styling. I hope to do a more formal video for you all soon! In the meantime here are a few tips of what to use when styling shelves!

1. Baskets for storage: tuck away things you need in arms reach but not out for everyone to see!

2. Stack coffee table books horizontally and layer them with interesting objects!

3. Mix different materials and metals on your shelves to keep it interesting.

4. Add texture to give dimension. You can do this with textured vases, rattan, woven baskets, etc…

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Patio Dreaming

I am having dreams of late afternoons and evenings on the patio. Trees full of leaves, green grass, and flowering bushes all around. This gorgeous patio stopped me in my tracks. The details of the pergola, the haint blue ceiling, and of course those chairs!

 

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I have to say I thought March was gonna be the best month ever. We got home from vacation, felt refreshed, spring was coming… boy was I ever fooled. March has been the toughest month ever for everyone. This is a time I am so thankful for my wonderful clients who have not bailed on me, for the home I live in, for the grocery delivery, for my husband who works tireless hours to keep us in this house with grocery delivery, and for my sweet babies. I am thankful for my health. I am thankful for my family’s health and I am praying endlessly for those who are sick and not as fortunate.

I think we have to look at the silver lining of being stuck at home and take this as a moment to rest and reset. A time to do yoga in the living room, read books, watch movies, a time to needlepoint. A time to choose a favorite cookbook and cook your way through it. A time to start garden seeds, a time to mulch the yard, take bubble baths, and a time to pray.

I had a lot of recipe requests for this Italian Chicken Noodle Soup I made the other night. This is honestly one of the best soups I have ever made and will continue to make it again and again. Here is the recipe!

Other than school work I have been looking for extra activities to keep the kids busy and engaged, especially with the yucky weather we have been having. We have had a lot of fun with magna tiles and play doh. I basically put all the magna tiles out on the table and let their little imaginations do the rest. They have built all sorts of interesting things this week! We have also had “movie day” each afternoon. They each get a bowl of boom chicka pop and I play the old classics. They have loved Night at the Museum and The Sandlot.

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The kids and I plan to spend even more time in the greenhouse. I think we will take this opportunity to get things ready for spring, start seeds, start our planters and fill them with flowers, and enjoy the warmth and sunshine in the greenhouse. We all could use a little vitamin D right about now. I just ordered these planters and I am excited to fill them and let them take off in the greenhouse before I move them to my porch. I will be doing a espalier grid tutorial soon too so keep your eyes out for that!

Happy Friday! Stay healthy!

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You guys I had forgotten what life with a puppy was like. Sweet Woody arrived last Saturday at 11pm. He came right as if he has always been here and he couldn’t be any sweeter. He has kept me pretty busy this week with lots of potty breaks, cleaning up after him, and constantly searching for my other shoe. But overall, I must say that life with Woody is good. Our house was really missing having a dog.

My wallpaper and light fixture for my stairway have arrived. I am really excited to do something with this space because it has always been a blank canvas. The big debate is to choose between a painted runner or a sisal runner over the white painted steps. I’d love your opinion…

 

I am beyond thrilled that an article I wrote for Springfield Scene was published on their website! Bookshelf Styling Tips? I got you…

 

My Favorite coat is on sale for under $100. I have it in camel and really would like gray or black as well.

 

I’m working on this fun gallery wall for a client’s beach house and I love it so much I had to share. The artist is Sara Fitz and she is speaking at a conference I will be attending in March! I am pumped to hear her speak! By the way go check out her fun wallpaper prints!

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Wow what a week we have had! Snow, ice, and the flu. This week has not gone as planned but I sure have enjoyed the extra time at home with the kids and being in my kitchen. Here is my Friday Five roundup. Enjoy!

 

Friends on social, do you ever have trouble deciding what to post? This is totally normal. This site has lots of stock photos for purchase and is also full of inspiration for your own shoots. She also offers a freebie each month like the photo above! Definitely worth checking out!

I made this pad thai this past week and we gobbled it up. When I don’t have bean sprouts I substitute with sugar snap peas or zoodles.

 

This has become my favorite cozy travel set. I love the monochromatic sets these days and this one is really comfy.

 

This swivel chair is affordable, comfortable, and looks expensive. Such a great option to keep in mind for your living spaces.

Feeling major cabin fever over here so I’m ready for some DIY projects! This stairway is giving me some major inspo!

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This month has been all about feeling good, getting my house in shape, and feeling organized. We started January out with a lovely getaway to Naples, FL. It was time to reset after the holiday crazies and the flu passing through our house. Basically we spent our time sitting by the pool and going out to yummy dinners. I snapped a pic of these white houses on my trip and you all went crazy over them! They are stunning and just the perfect white beach houses. And that door…

This chilly weather makes me want to put on my coziest sweater and make soup. Here is one of my favorites that the whole family loves. Don’t skip the grilled cheese croutons! They make it!

I’m in need of new shoes and I have had my eyes on these for quite a while now. They are just beautiful.

Did you catch my tips on keeping a tidy desk? If you missed it you can read it here.

 

I also loved reading this article on grand millennials. I think I possibly fall into this category. Floral wallpaper, rattan and wicker, bouillon fringe, needlepoint. Find out if you are a grand millennial here.

Happy Friday!

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