Garrett’s Great North Woods nursery theme is still going strong after three years! Since we moved into the new house his space has grown, so the decor keeps growing, too. I’m really happy I chose this rustic theme since we had so much vintage decor at the old lake cabin, as well. After we sold the cabin all the decor…
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Yesterday I told y’all about one of my parent’s 40th anniversary gifts— a wooden plaque that said “40” with nails. Wanted to show you guys how how I made the plaque in case anyone wants to copy this for someone else, so here goes! Start with a raw piece of wood. This is a scrap piece my husband dug up…
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My parent’s 40th wedding anniversary was this past weekend. We kept it low key and celebrated by grilling steaks on our back patio and having a relaxed family dinner together. It was a great night. Very laid back, which was much needed by everyone I think. After dinner the kids swam while mom and dad opened their gifts. So just…
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This post was written three weeks after the April 2011 tornadoes ripped through Alabama, leaving behind immense death and destruction. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ “That tornado story must be old news by now.” Those were the exact words I heard this afternoon while on the phone with a business acquaintance from New York. I quickly informed him that no, it was not old…
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May is already halfway over, folks. And it’s like 55 degrees outside right now. What is up with that? Not complaining about temps that feel more like March and not May, but you have to admit it’s kinda weird for Central Alabama to be so cold this time of year. I spent part of the cool day outside with Garrett,…
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