Author:Lori
Celebrate

A Woodland Breakfast

June 6
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A school year tradition, “Breakfast Club”, was the brilliant idea of a great gal in our community who gathers volunteers to host moms without kids in tow to a lovely–and relaxing–breakfast directly following school drop off!  A wonderful way to start the day with old and new friends sharing stories & advice, enjoying a casual morning meal, and always leaving with our share of good cheer!  Unfortunately for me, I haven’t attended many this year…so I decided to host the final gathering for the year at my home to show my support of this great tradition!  It’s always an uplifting experience and I can see why some ladies never miss it!  With the help of my co-host and friend, the final “Breakfast Club” took on a woodland theme with some simple ideas and supplies that could inspire any event…

woodland touches…

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Garden

Posie Planting!

June 2
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The weather has finally decided to cooperate around here giving us two weekends in a row that felt like summer!  I don’t know about you, but when the warmth sets in I’m ready for summer flowers–and there’s nothing quiet like colorful blooms to lift your spirits!  After the spring blossoms fade add a dash of happiness with some pretty pots of posies wherever you need a splash of color!

small pots filled with summer hues…

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Savor

Let’s Bake a Rainbow!

May 30
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Making a special treat for your family doesn’t require a special occasion…any ordinary day will do–and with no expectations!  The next best thing is making a special treat that doesn’t require extraordinary time or effort but still looks like you slaved for hours creating a masterpiece of love!  So today we will share a rainbow cake and some items to help make it a breeze to construct!  Bake this happy treat for an unexpected surprise or get the kids involved in a fun kitchen project that everyone will love!  Get your aprons on and…

let’s bake a rainbow!

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Celebrate, Holidays

Simple Holiday Fun

May 26
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Happy Memorial Day!  We hope everyone can spend relaxing time with family and friends this holiday weekend!  Whether you traveled or stayed at home…we’d like to share a way to serve up a classic treat that everyone enjoys and is so easy to whip up in minutes!  Stoke up the fire pit, grill, or even a bucket of candles…anything that will toast a marshmallow…

and lets have s’more fun!

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Favorite Things

Favorite Things

May 23
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It’s been a while since we’ve done a “favorite things” post…but this one is worth the wait!  A gift from one of Sarah’s friends, these fab little solar lights are some of the cutest we’ve ever seen!  And what’s even better?  They’re easily available at your local Bed Bath & Beyond!  Sometimes it can be a difficult search to find the combination of a vintage look paired with the convenience and functionality of new…but not with these sweet frosted mason jar lights!  Reminiscent of painted mason jars, these milky containers just need to soak up some sun to provide the soft glow of a candle without the actual flame! Perfect for outdoor entertaining–but just because they’re designed for outside, doesn’t mean they need to stay there!  Bring them in, leave them out, put them just about anywhere! So take a peek at these lovelies…then run out to get yours…

mason jar lights

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Collect, Decorate

Seaside Centerpiece

May 19
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Since spring was so late in arriving this year and the school year is entering into its final weeks, I don’t want to miss a single hour of summer!  So even though Memorial Day is not yet passed, it’s time to add those touches that remind us of long, lingering sunlight, sand between toes, soft scents of suntan lotion, melting ice cream, campfires & fireflies, and giggles that fade into the darkness…Summer!  It’s almost here and it’s easy to bring it into your home…

treasures from the beach…

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Garden

Lilac Love

May 16
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The lilacs are blooming!  A much anticipated flower that makes its brief appearance each spring is a favorite amongst many of us!  The colors–soft and subtle shades of purple, white, pink and lavender are paired with an equally lovely aroma…the only thing that could make the lilac experience better is if the cut blooms would last a bit longer!  Nevertheless, its worth the long winter wait for these beauties to bloom and to bring them into your home no matter how short their stay may be!  If you get a chance to cut or purchase lilacs…don’t hesitate…its a flower that’s sure to bring a smile to your face and spring freshness to your rooms!  Enjoy them while they last!

soft shades of lilac…

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Celebrate

We Love Our Teachers!

May 12
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Last week was Teacher Appreciation Week–a great time to let all teachers and staff know how much we appreciate all they do!  At our school volunteer parents host an appreciation luncheon bringing all kinds of goodies for a buffet-style treat set up in our library!  It’s always fun to make it look a little special too since we want our teachers to realize how important they are in helping to mold our kids into the special people they are growing to be!  So our committee chose a picnic theme…and though the decorations were simple, they were so cute and perfect for any event I thought we would share…

come to a picnic…

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Celebrate

Showered with Blessings!

April 28
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A collaborative effort by family and friends came together in the form of a wonderful afternoon of celebration for Sarah’s oldest daughter and the upcoming arrival of her baby girl!  Hours filled with joyful conversation, yummy nibbles & sips, gift giving, and well wishes for the mother-to-be!  Take a peek at this lovely day…

soft lavenders & purples…

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