William McLure
One day while on Pinterest I was enamored by a photograph that showed up on my page. I don't know exactly what it was that kept me staring at it, but I found myself enlarging it, and going over it inch by inch. I happen to spot another photo of the same roo...

Celebrating Style
It feels like it's been a while since I've posted. I've been working on a few ideas, and this is the start of it. I'd like to start a summer series celebrating personal style. It occurred to me that several of my friends have great style, and yet all are ve...

Favorite Pins from the weekend
Happy Monday everyone. You know how I love the start of a fresh week.So many possibilities. Let's start out with some pretty inspiration to start our week. These are some of my favorite Pins from over the weekend. Enjoy. via via via Have a good week! Sharon

Time to relax
Finally! The weekend has arrived. via It's going to be about 103 here. I've already watered the plants.  I'm planning on an early morning walk, and  more gardening. I found a beautiful cabinet that's on hold until 5 pm tomorrow. If it's not purchased, it's ...

Looking for that special piece
Sometime I walk into a room and my eyes land on that "something special" piece in the room. I am a traditional girl with traditional taste. However, that doesn't mean that I don't long for that different piece that just stands out when added into traditiona...

A job well done!
Finally!  The house siding and painting is complete. The job was scheduled for two weeks  and it took four. A few days of rain along with a few days of high winds, only added to the time.  A few changes were made along the way too, but finally the job was d...

Given with love...
I'm really excited to share with you the bridal shower that was "given with love" for my oldest niece. I was one of six hosts that helped create this magical day. This post is very personal, and I'm happy to share it with you. I have to disclose that most o...

It's been far to long...
Hi everyone! It's been far to long since my last post. I've been busy with the house and it's been taking quite a bit longer than expected. The rain has not helped, and now high winds are in the forecast. Not so good when spraying the house with paint. Now ...

Lies and Other Acts of Love
I am so excited to finally share this great book with you!  As I held it in my hand, opening it to start reading, I knew I was hooked when  I read the very first paragraph. Kristy Woodson Harvey is a talented storyteller  through her gift of writing. This i...

Some more blue and white
As I start the week, I'm preparing for the painter Monday morning.What does this have to do with blue and white? I have three paints on the house as testers. One is out. The other two are approved colors, but I'm not loving either one of them. This is the k...