Thursday, June 17, 2010

oilcloth and vintage linen pillows on my porch swing...



I have been hitting the garage sales in my area and one on my favorite finds has been my porch swing. I ordered some oilcloth fabric and vintage tablecloth cutters to make some cozy cottage pillows. I also recovered the cushion with sunbrella fabric in red! This has been a favorite spot on the porch by all of us. We ended up hanging it in as not to lose any seating on the porch! I gained an additional 3 seats this way and we can still have room to pull the table out for alfresco dinners.
Last year I went with pinks on the porch to match for Rebekah's graduation party. I must say I am much happier with my favorite color RED! That is what I had previously and I am so glad it is back for this summer.
Blessings!
Leigh Ann

Tuesday, June 8, 2010

Bret....




This is our son Bret....
Today we are celebrating because yesterday he recieved 3 job offers in Charlotte, NC. He recently graduated from college with honors and will be starting life on his own down south. He will be living close to our oldest son Seth and his wife Melanine and we feel so blessed that they will be in the same area. Seth and Melanie graciously opened their home to him while he is job hunting and getting on his feet.
We are so thankful to them for that. Just wanted to say congrats to you Bret, all your hard work has paid off. We are so thankful to the Lord to see how he is providing for our kids as they leave our nest to begin lives on their own. While it is a bittersweet time in our lives we couldn't be more happy or proud of them all.
Blessings~
Leigh Ann

Tuesday, May 11, 2010

EBAY....

I recently fell in love with Ebay all over again. I have won a couple of auctions, 1 last week and 1 tonight. I can't wait until the items arrive! Wanna see?
This is a beautiful tablecloth that I won tonight. I plan to use it for a patriotic table setting...I love it!


This is what I purchased last week with some Birthday Money! I love tole trays! This one is big and I have just the spot to hang it. I'll have to post a pic when it arrives!




How about you...are you an ebayer too?

Friday, April 9, 2010

Spring Break 2010...

We went south for Spring Break this year.
Here is Libby and our daughter Emma.
They are BFF. This was Libby's
first time flying... Emma is a pro!


When we landed in Charlotte,
Airforce 1 landed right behind us.
This was all the closer we could get.
Our son is a structural engineer for US air, so he
was excited to see the plane, it is awesome!
We didn't hang around to see the
occupant though, just saying...
Our first stop was our Son and DIL,
Seth and Melanie's home...
So nice to spend Easter weekend with them.

We all went to the US National Whitewater Center
http://www.usnwc.org/
Our US Olympic team trains here.
Emma and Libby did some
rock climbing....


It was in the mid 80's so they also
ran through the sprinkler!



They went out for an exercise adventure
with Bella and Melanie.

Posed for a few photo's...

Down by the creek on the trail
Bella loves to run on with Melanie.


Tom helped Seth with an outdoor project.


There is a stream that runs
through the back of their lot
that sometimes floods the backyard.
So they dug a new and improved
one that will redirect the water.


It looks really nice.
Seth needs to get some more rock to finish it.
Can't wait to see it when I go back in the summer.


We were outside all weekend. We played some games
and ate every meal outdoors. So nice!


Melanie fixed an amazing Prime Rib dinner
for Easter on Saturday afternoon.

Easter Sunday we went to church and out for Brunch.
We then planted garden while the boys
worked on the creek bed.
In the evening Tom flew home and the
little girls and I headed further South
to my parents home in Florida.
Early Monday morning we awoke and
went to see the shuttle Launch
with Grandma Connie.
Here she is with Em and Lib!
The launch was amazing, our pics don't do it justice!

The cloud trail looked red,
white and blue at sunrise.
So pretty!

When we returned home from the launch we
received word that my sister was back in the hospital
for a 3rd surgery after complications from a
prior back surgery 2 weeks earlier. She has a severe
infection and is in constant pain. They had to remove
the bone graft and plate and she is
now in a brace for up to 4 months.
Please pray for her.
Anyway My Mom flew home that
afternoon to be with her.
We stayed in Florida with my Daddy
who proceeded to spoil us rotten.

Tuesday morning we went to
Washington Oaks State Park.

The girls had fun exploring all the tide pools,
and you can never pass up an
opportunity to get wet!


We spent a lot of time at the pool
and had 1 beach day.
The girls did this all afternoon!


We had a fabulous time! Can't wait til next year!
Thanks Seth, Melanie, Mom and Daddy
for sharing your wonderful homes
with us! Love you all!
Blessings~




Monday, March 22, 2010

Easter Inspiration...

Martha style...
Lacey plates, rustic baskets
with blooms, sooo pretty.
egg cups with blossoms...
Might have to try this...
I have a wire holder,
just have to find the tiny flower pots.



So sweet, a bunny in the grass...


Love this, yellow tiers,
so springy and fresh!





Robin's egg blue...
'nuff said!




DARLING!
Ric-Rac handles...





I love candles!



and chocolate!



Bunny buddies
and cupcakes to share.


Sweet little doilies made
into bowls, simply charming.




Felted chics,
abosolutely adorable!


I am going away for Easter this year
so I have only pulled out 1 bunny so far.
I thought that would be he extent of my Easter decor
this year, but alas I went to look what Martha was doing
...guess I better get hoppin'!


Blessings~

Sunday, March 14, 2010

my new BFF...

She's a real Shark....

and is full of steam...

...she works hard
so I don't have to!
Seriously, the best cleaning device
I've purchased in a long time...
the Shark Steam Mop!

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

the count down begins...

11 days until Spring....
I'm looking foward to my
tulips and Daffodils
coming up and blooming!
Blessings~