Special White Wednesday

It's a celebration!

 

Faded Charm

100th Post!

Come and join us in the White Wednesday fun with Kathleen from Faded Charm.

I didn't always have white in my home, seriously, I once had a different color in each room. 
But, I think I always, in the back of my mind knew it was the color I was most drawn to and wanted around me.

Due to rain, this past weekend I spent my days inside, painting with my new chalk paint and sewing new slipcovers.  I had a very productive weekend.  Not that I don't want the rain to stop one of these days, but I used my time indoors very productively.

New cushions for my outdoor seating. 

  I made these with an envelope closure on the back for easy washing, no need to pay for expensive Sunbrella fabric when cheap cotton duck will do.

My favorites are the cushions with the ruffles,

love me some ruffles.

The rain has also done wonders in my gardens. 
Happy flowers in bloom.
Yeah spring!

The birds have filled all the white houses.

This frame has already been given the WHITE treatment and is now just waiting for a chalkboard insert.

These rainy days also gave me time to do some shopping.  I was lucky enough to find a set of 4 chair cushions at TJMax my favorite lunch time shopping store.  I think they look great with my vintage wooden folding chairs.  Perfect for extra party seating.

White Wednesday was the first link party I ever joined, and even though I can't always join in each week, I always stop by to visit.  Seeing all these other bloggers who decorate, appreciate and dare I say LOVE white too, made me feel more normal.  Thank you Kathleen for giving us this great Link Party.

Thanks for stopping by, and don't forget to let a little white in your life.

 

Roses for My Birthday!

Yep, it's my BIRTHDAY today!

The kids didn't have baseball this morning because of the rain. 

 So, what better to do on my birthday, but to go flower shopping. 

 We found some beautiful pink roses.

This was where the kids sand pile WAS. 

It is going to become a new flower garden and fire pit area. 

By the time I get done with it, this will look very different. 

 I may even try to put a new arbor in this area.  Shhhh..........don't tell Mr. M. yet.

I have to do it in baby steps, first garden, then fire pit, then I ask him to build me the arbor.

Besides, he owes me, he is not here for my birthday.  Bad luck, he was scheduled to work 

 last minute for the weekend.  Now if only I can convince him to get me my Ikea sofa while he is in the area.

Now that spring is officially here, I will have lots of gardening to do.

I have a few dozen or so plants just waiting to be planted.

And just a few more.

Even though it has been raining a bit lately, it is really helping the flowers grow. 

 It also gives me some extra time to finish up some painting projects.

This is my painting project for tonight.

I am going to use some of my chalk paint, white this time, I still have not gotten used to the blue chair yet.

Thanks for visiting and I hope you are having a wonderful weekend too.



Best Day Ever!

I hope all you mothers and daughters had a wonderful day yesterday.

My husband cooked brunch most of my family and his mother while I helped, followed by Mimosas on the deck.

My sweet daughter.

After the family left we enjoyed the beautiful weather and I had the most wonderful day, full of WEEDING!

Seriously, you know you are a true gardener when you even enjoy the weeding. 

I was able to get most of the flower bed done and now I can plan the new beds and start transplanting.

While I am at work today Mr. M. is at home with the kids and they will be removing part of our picket fence in the back yard and start working on the new fire pit area.  During my lunch break I will be shopping for new plants, bushes and trees. 

Can I tell you how happy I am that Spring is finally here.

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you have a wonderful day too!



Happy Mother's Day

Happy Mother's Day!

Flowers from me to you.

Flowers for Mother's Day

Today was such a nice day, the sun was finally shinning, so I went flower shopping. 

Nothing better to get you in a good mood than to be around beautiful flowers.

While I was at one our local farmer's market I came across the cutest moss purse.

Oh I just had to use them for my centerpiece for the Mother's Day brunch I am hosting for my family on Sunday.

I am almost finished, I think I will add a pretty bow. 

Didn't it turn out cute.

I also picked out projects for the kids to make for the Grandmas.

They embellished a print on canvas with some flowers.

Adorable flower pins sealed with a kiss inside the locket.



I think these will look great on the table. 

I also had a little time to visit my friend Sally and I found lots of new treasures I will share with you on another day.

The rest of my day was spent in my gardens weeding.  It feels so good to be getting some gardening done.  I am hoping the weather will be good for the weekend so we can be outside for awhile.

I am joining Debra from Common Ground for Vintage Inspiration Friday.

Cindy from My Romantic Home for Show and Tell Friday.

Courtney from French Country Cottage for Feathered Nest Friday.

Liz from Rose Vignettest for Fresh Cut Friday.

I hope you have a wonderful weekend

and

Happy Mother's Day!

 

Goldilockes and the Three Blues

Remember how I said I don't like blue, well, I must have been having a weak moment and forgot myself.

BECAUSE

I bought two new blues.

I don't know what I was thinking.

This blue was TOO green.

This blue was TOO blue.

Mix them together and.........

The third blue was JUST RIGHT!

I hope.

I like how the chair looks, even before distressing and waxing.

The new color goes great with the fabric I was using as my inspiration.

I like it, but just in case I have some WHITE PAINT waiting on the counter if the blue doesn't grow on me.

So what do you think, will I keep it or will it be white next week?

I guess we will just have to wait and see.

The green/blue paint is an oops from Home Depot and the light blue is Louis Blue chalk paint.

Thanks for stopping by and have a great week!

I am joining Miss Mustard Seed Furniture Feature Friday for a chalk paint party.