2010 was so good to us.
I can't wait to see what 2011 has to offer!
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Here's to a great 2011!
Many of you have asked how you can help Edie and her family during this difficult time.
Here is the address for her sister if you'd like to send anything her way:
Gina Williams
506 Helton Road
Maryville, TN 37804
Continue to send your prayers and thoughts their way during this difficult time.
xoxo
Many of you have asked how you can help Edie and her family during this difficult time.Here is the address for her sister if you'd like to send anything her way:
Gina Williams
506 Helton Road
Maryville, TN 37804
Continue to send your prayers and thoughts their way during this difficult time.
xoxo
May 2010 bring continued blessings to you and yours!
I will be back at the easel this Monday...I'm taking a few days 'off' for some much needed 'me' time. God bless & thank you for your continued support, kindness, and interest in my work!
Have a Happy New Year and remember to only open your door to good things in 2010 :)
Best wishes one and all, Irene x
"Before you were conceived I wanted you.
Before you were born I loved
you. Before you were here an hour I would die for you.
you. Before you were here an hour I would die for you.
This is the miracle
of love."
of love."
8 years ago today, hands down, was the best New Years celebration we have ever had.
I got to ring in the New Year holding my new 9 pound bundle of joy!
Every day has been a new adventure.Happy 8th birthday crazy Cody,
we love you to the moon and back,
and back again.
xoxo
I have 2 European sized house inc. pool rose khaki pillow shams
that are in like new condition. The print is in the last photo.
They have a generous sized ruffle around the edges and they retail for about $75.00 each.
I'm selling both for$65.00.
If you are interested, pls. email me at
{first come, first serve}
xoxo
xoxo
Saying that I am in love with this tranquil color combo is an understatement.
There is just something so soothing about these subdued colors.
In this photo. Tracery Interiors has done it again, everything is just perfect.
And my idol, Heather Chadduck.
And my idol, Heather Chadduck.Her new bedroom rocks my socks off.
I love her ruffled lamp shade and the use of an old over sized basket for a night stand!
This photo is from the blog home for the better.
I don't know the color on the walls but it's gorgeous,
especially with all that worn wood.
Martha Stewart shows us this fabulous room.
That bed skirt is to die for.
I love the matching canopy too.
Again from home for the better, this room has the perfect hue on the walls, and check out the paint on the ceiling!
As we are snowed in today, I am stuck at home dreaming of ways
I love her ruffled lamp shade and the use of an old over sized basket for a night stand!
This photo is from the blog home for the better.
I don't know the color on the walls but it's gorgeous,
especially with all that worn wood.
Martha Stewart shows us this fabulous room.
That bed skirt is to die for.
I love the matching canopy too.
Again from home for the better, this room has the perfect hue on the walls, and check out the paint on the ceiling!
As we are snowed in today, I am stuck at home dreaming of ways
I can use this color combo in my home.
xoxo
My friend Julie put together the most amazing party for her son's first birthday!
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A cookie theme complete with custom labels on all the milk bottles,
a gorgeous cake,
{even his smash cake was amazing!}
Now that's what I call cute!
xoxo
First off I wanted to thank all of you for your comments in regards
to Edie and her home.
I don't know any details at the moment on how we all can help,
but as soon as I hear anything, I'll let you know!
Yesterday my husband and I installed shelving units in our storage shed.
I came across these wood planks that came with the shelving,
but that we were not going to use.
My husband had thrown them in the trash pile.
Of course I rescued them and immediately knew what I was going to make!
I think I am the last one on the face of the planet to make a subway sign but it was a lot of fun! I have 3 more boards so I think I will make more for my etsy shop!
What do you think?I am also thinking about doing other sayings,
like the lyrics to "you are my sunshine" etc.
xoxo
One of my worst nightmares has happened to one of our blogger friends.
Edie is a customer of mine and a fellow blogger who blogs about renovations, family, and redecorating. Although I don't know her personally, I feel for her loss deeply. My prayers go out to her and her family at this tragic time. A few days before Christmas her house burned to the ground in the middle of the night. Luckily everyone got out safely. I can't imagine what they must be going through. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
xoxo
xoxo
I have had several emails from people wondering
where I got my giant salad dressing recipe in my kitchen nook.
{see below}
I got it at Pottery Barn back in 2007.
I had to cut it down to size as it is quite large, measuring 30" x 50"
It is printed on a thin, transparent piece of plastic that adheres to the wall and is easily removable.
I have seen them for sale on eBay,
I have seen them for sale on eBay,and found one here tonight if you are looking.
Not a bad price either.
The other question I get asked a lot is where did I get the numbers for my front door.
I know I have addressed this in the past,
{no pun intended!}
but they came from a company called wonderful graffiti which is no longer in business.
I did however find a seller on etsy that has some very similar ones!
Click here to be directed to their shop.
If you have any other questions, feel free to
email me or ask me in the comments section!
xoxo
The other question I get asked a lot is where did I get the numbers for my front door.I know I have addressed this in the past,
{no pun intended!}
but they came from a company called wonderful graffiti which is no longer in business.
I did however find a seller on etsy that has some very similar ones!
Click here to be directed to their shop.
If you have any other questions, feel free to email me or ask me in the comments section!
xoxo
Can you believe it?
We caught Santa in our living room!
Wow!
We have the best luck!
Hoping your day was as magical as ours!
xoxo
Wow!
We have the best luck!
Hoping your day was as magical as ours!
xoxo
Hope everyone has a holiday filled with family, fun, and lots of laughter! Thank you for your support & encouragement throughout this year and for your friendship! God bless!~Lara
And thankyou to all my followers, my bloggy friends, my far off friends, you lurkers know who you are and anyone else who stops by. May this season of giving extend to you too.
Have a wonderful time with those you love most and may we all have everything we wish for in 2011.
Very best wishes from my family to yours :)
Irene xxx
I did not use one stitch of red this year in my decorating,
but after seeing this lovely breakfast room, next year might be different!
I love the Parisian twist to the traditional Christmas decor!
I am totally loving that armoire with the naughty and nice list!
I hope you all have a very merry Christmas spent with your loved ones!
I was really touched yesterday reading all your comments.
I am so happy to see that the true meaning of Christmas is still in all of our hearts.
I even had someone email me asking me for the address of our neighbors so she could send them a little something~now that my friends is AMAZING!
Love to you all!
{source}
xoxo
I am totally loving that armoire with the naughty and nice list!
I hope you all have a very merry Christmas spent with your loved ones!I was really touched yesterday reading all your comments.
I am so happy to see that the true meaning of Christmas is still in all of our hearts.
I even had someone email me asking me for the address of our neighbors so she could send them a little something~now that my friends is AMAZING!
Love to you all!
{source}
xoxo
Oh!
One more thing! I just did this and it is soooo cool!
If you have little ones you have to do this!
Go check out what my friend Kasey is up to here.
So sweet.
I think it's so important to think of others, and there is no better time to do it than this time of year. Think of all the people that won't have presents under their tree.
Or have a tree at all.
You don't have to do anything big.
Sometimes it's just a simple smile or wave that can make someones day.
I'm trying to teach my kids to give to those less fortunate.
We have a family in our neighborhood who has 4 children and not a lot of money.
I give their little boys rides home from the bus everyday after school and last week I was asking them about what they want for Christmas.
They didn't tell me what they want.
Instead they told me that for Christmas they will all get a new pair of shoes and a hat.
It broke my heart.
So this year, the kids and I went shopping for them and got them both 3 new warm outfits.
Nothing fancy, but warm.
We don't have a ton of money ourselves but it felt good to give a little something to someone less fortunate.
I'd love to hear any random acts of kindness you have done, or received.
Merry Christmas everyone!
xoxo
Need a GRREAT last minute gift idea?
How about a Gift Certficate for a Custom Pet Portrait or Oil Painting by me!
Just contact me with the address of the recipient
and I will send them a gift certificate in the amount you specify!
Pet portraits are a wonderful, personable gift
they will cherish for years to come!
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