Remember the auction for Restore Alabama tornado relief a while back? I won two VERY cool photo frames during that auction from local artists here in Birmingham. One of them is an encaustic photo mounted on fabric and a wooden board from Jamie at Home and Soul Redemption. It is FABULOUS. Just amazing. I chose this picture of Garrett that…
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I scored some new lamps at Homegoods this weekend that I’m so excited to share with you guys! I have had my eye on these Pottery Barn architectural salvage lamps which were about $200 each. No way could I ever justify paying that much for a lamp. Although you better believe I was supah tempted! As a side note, I…
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My sweet friend Tracie at Fishtail Cottage reminded me yesterday that it’s been a long while since a Garden Party around here. In fact, I seem to have skipped the entire month of June! Oy vey. I’m so sorry you guys. I’m a terrible party hostess apparently. Is anyone game for linking up again with me? I’d LOVE to see…
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On Sunday we celebrated Independence Day early by heading down to my aunt and uncle’s house. My cousin’s family was visiting from St Louis, so we were happy to see them in town for a surprise visit. All of his old buddies came over to visit him so we had a house full of little kids. Five little boys and…
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Have you heard of Google Sketchup? It is a FREE download from Google that allows you to draw floor plans and room perspectives to scale in 3D. It’s not just used for interiors, of course– you can do anything with it– but I choose to draw houses since that’s my thing. My best friend Martha introduced me to it a…
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