My Favorites

I recently discover Linda Hunt's beautiful paintings on Etsy. They are all wonderful and I've been keeping my eye out for a favorite...


This one of the South Carolina marsh was the winner. I haven't found a home for it yet, but it's lovely just like this on the kitchen bar! Any suggestions for framing? Something simple for sure.

Here are a few more examples of her beautiful work...

Now, how can you choose just one?? I know I'll be back for more! Check out her store here! I'm willing to bet she'll become one of your favorites too!

Outdoor Seating

I'm brainstorming ideas for an outdoor seating area. Something simple, not too fancy, cozy, but little or no upkeep required. I want it to just 'fit' into the landscape, like it was there all along! All of these seem to fit the description...

This one may be my favorite!;)

*All images courtesy of Cottage Living

Fabulous Finds!

I've been dog earing pages in magazines, shopping around, and searching online for a rug. While I was in Jefferson on my day off Monday I decided to check out Real Deal's rug department. Real Deals is the old mill turned shopping center...it's humongous and full of Real Deals! I hadn't been to the Rug part of it yet; so Mom and I headed over to see what we've been missing. It is full of all types, shapes, and sizes of rugs and carpeting. I found two, this one for my den and another for my bedroom! The one in the picture is a Drury rug made in India. All this time I've had my eye out for a Pottery Barn type rug...you know the non-descript, but classic look, (which I do love, btw). But, when I saw this one it was love at first sight;) What do you think of it, do you love it too?!

Flowers By Posy

Here are some photos of the flowers for the wedding from this past weekend. Please excuse my photography skills...these pictures do not do justice to how they looked in person!

Bride's Bouquet

Groom's Boutonierre

Bridesmaids' Bouquet

The last 3 pictures are the arrangements at the Rehearsal Dinner at Trumps. These arrangements were moved to the Reception location for Saturday night. I think that's a great idea to use the arrangements for both events. We've done several events where the rehearsal dinner flowers are "fluffed" and used for the reception the next night. Pretty economical if you ask me!

If you are in need of beautiful fresh flowers for any future occasions contact Posy with Flowers by Posy at (706)367-8393.

T.G.I.F.

This weekend I'll be doing flowers with my mother for a wedding...and wishing my hydrangeas will be this beautiful this summer...Have a great 3 day weekend!

Introducing...

Ella Caroline, born October 22,2009 and Posy Ann, born November 13, 2009

Their first Christmas in matching outfits from Grandmother Posy! Ella on the left and Posy Ann is on the right.

Ella came to visit her new cousin, Posy Ann who was born just 3 weeks after her! They are going to have so much fun growing up!

Ella and her Grandfather at the hospital welcoming Posy Ann!

Cousins Posy Ann, Caylee, and Ella at their first family Christmas together in matching outfits from their cousin, Paige. Caylee is one day older than Ella...who would've imagined 3 baby girls born so close together in our family!! Needless to say it was a FUN Christmas;)

Great Papa with Posy Ann...Pop is 92 years and 10 days older than Posy Ann! He was really pulling for one of the girls to share his birthday with him...almost!

Grandmother Posy and her sleeping beauties! Are they not the cutest??! I had to share my excitement of being an Aunt!

A Blank Canvas...

This is a wall in my den that I can't seem to get right...and I didn't realize how bad it really was until I took this picture! I think adding something to either side of the painting will help balance it out. Or does the bench look too small under the painting? A cushion is in the works for the bench which will soften the whole look. Or should I start all over? What is missing?


I could add LOTS more framed photos...

Or more photos in the same colors and change the wall color...

Or, keep it really SIMPLE...

But, I think I'm leaning toward MORE not less...

I really LOVE this look! Guess I need to do some plate shopping! How good would some old white ironstone china look?!

Any ideas to help me fill my blank canvas?!