Dining Room Decisions...

I have a table like the one pictured above from Rachel Ashwell's collection, and am loving the look of crystal with distressed wood. I'm thinking of a chandelier like the one above mixed with our rustic table....hmmm, now decision time...your thoughts?

Here Kitty, Kitty...

As you may all know, my husband is a service tech at a power sports store. So...when someone doesn't want to pay to fix their kids' snowmobile, my husband picks it up for $50 and puts a new key in it. She's Teagan's new ride, and too cute for even mommy to handle! I think she'll be seeing a new pink paintjob in the future, too...

Mommy, "ance with me"

While daddy bought Teagan her first snowmobile this last week, I watched her cry as I rode with her, but squeal in delight when riding with daddy. I also watched her twirl around on her toes and heard grandpa saying.."you're going to be a dancer"... I would have to agree. Even though she makes the motor sounds that drive mommy crazy and brings a smile to daddy's face, she still twirls around on those toes and asks mommy to "ance" with her.

After reading a blog I follow from Erin over at Rare and Beautiful Treasures, I would have to agree with her prayer and pray this for my daughter...
So while my spare energy is poured into prayer, into my bible and into my daughter; I want to talk to her and talk to the Lord in equal measure, that I would always have the heart of a mother. That she might smell the scent of the holy spirit-breathe JOY-and feel at home, from God's arms unto mine.


"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, JOY, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness . . ."
Galations 5:22

Winter Time Blues

With my daughter Teagan coming up with Croup this weekend, mommy was blessed with laryngitis and on Sunday, I thought I was dying...literally. I think I opened my eyes and was awake for about 4 hours out of a 24 hours period. Getting all better now, but had I had a bedroom like the one above, I might of stayed in bed a few more days. Hope you all are feeling well with all of the winter "yuckies" flying around!

And She Wore Roses

I am so inspired by Emersonmade.     A good friend of mine is getting married soon, so I'm living out my dreams through her ;)  My wedding was quite some time ago...so this girl is dreaming of wearing the pretty flowers. Hmmm...maybe we can renew our vows someday, someplace warm, and I can go as overboard as I want with those flowers...But a girl can dream...

Marble Tile In the Works

We start this weekend on the remodel of our kitchen, which may be a slow process depending on our budget.  I scored this natural marble tile this summer at a garage sale and we are doing our kitchen countertop and backsplash (cut into subway tiles) in this. So here is the first item ready to be installed...thank goodness my boss who used to own a masonry business is helping us to layout and intall.

Paint Therapy

Since painting is like therapy for me, I decided to catch up on a few small painting projects. While I was at it, I really needed some inexpensive wall art other than photos, so with the help from Full House, I made these sunburst mirrors. I love how they turned out and they were so easy! I've already gotten compliments when you walk in the front door and these are there as you enter right above the newly painted coat rack I had laying around.

I also have been wanting to update a few things for the fireplace, so with a few coats of paint and some wooden letters from Hobby Lobby, I have this little collection that only set me back $5.00.

The Power of Steel

Starting in January, we're starting the reno of our kitchen. Along with the marble tile, this is just a sneak peak of what else is going in... Will keep you updated!

Very First Post

Our very fist post...how exciting! Since it's Christmas time, below is Teagan's Santa photo, and since she didn't know what to think about him...mommy got to hold her in the photo. So glad I could take a picture on a Saturday morning wearing my house cleaning clothes :).