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Sunday, September 2, 2012

Burk

Its kind of ridiculous how much we love our dog. He is the goofiest, most handsome, weird, loving guy out there and he makes my heart melt every time i get to cuddle with him. He is 150% spoiled, by us, and especially both sets of dog-grandparents. At this moment he is moving around the blinds at the back door, in his bratty way of saying "let me out, now." 
Burk's 3rd birthday is coming up this month. Its crazy to think that we have only had him for 3 years, when he is so much a part of our life. There is nothing like walking in the door after an awful day at work, and having Burk be so excited that we are home, and filling our legs and body with slobbery kisses. Hes a mess, always. Drooling. While we eat, he stares and drools. Its somewhat embarrassing when guests are over..."dont mind the drool! Do watch out if he shakes his head though..." Sorry!
We had a little scare a few weeks ago, and he was lost for a little over a day. We were all a mess! He was out at the lake and had a seizure, and just took off. The vet says that they just wake up after the seizure is over, and are lost. After tons of searching, crying and praying we found him! Praise the Lord. Dont know what we would do without this crazy guy.

Love you Burk, and Happy 3rd Birthday-ish!




This shows how spoiled the guy is. I made him homeade dog treats the other day.


 They smelled pretty good too as they were baking in the oven. Its pumpkin, peanut butter, whole wheat flour and 2 eggs. Smelled like fall! And they passed the Burk and Odie test.

Saturday, September 1, 2012

Milk Glass- My New Crush

I have been thinking about collecting milk glass for a while now, I just havent found the perfect first piece to get me started. Welp, i found it! Im obsessed!
Isnt it awesome!?!

I also got this pineapple vase, that is so beautiful!


The perfect first pieces for my collection

In my kitchen i have a stained glass cabinet, which i love the character it gives. The only thing is, i really want a glass cabinet which i can show off some of my favorite pieces. Do you think i should switch over to glass?

  
Hmmmmm..... What do you think?

Sunday, August 5, 2012

Box of Goodies

Thanks to the lovely Michelle Grant, i got a nice surprise on my front porch a few weeks ago! A box full of fun little shabby chic items, including one lovely little chandelier...and you know what i think of them!
I love the blue, but i am going to put it in my already very blue laundry room. 
So, white it is.
After a few coats of spray paint...
Now i just need to get a few candles. 
What color?
We basically use our garage door as our front door, so this little gem is the first thing i see when i get home. Thanks again Michelle! Love it!



Thursday, July 26, 2012

Vacay to the Rescue

I. Needed. A. Vacation.
More. Than. Ever.
And praise the Lord thats where i am now.
Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
My family and all the blue hairs.
Here is our cute little house on the canal.
View from the kitchen.

Alligator searching.

Fresh Bananas/plantains in the backyard. Also have coconuts!

Be jealous of our rental...
Our lunch destination in Little Havana. Had an amazing Cuban dish!

Poking our heads in all the amazing hotels in downtown Miami.

Miami Beach. Wishing we had our swimsuits with us.


And finishing off the day at the Marlins Vs. Braves game.

Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Moving Things Around

So with work being really stressful right now, i have been coming home and re-organizing. Why? I have NO idea, but i do believe it has been a decent little stress reliever! 
My kitchen island seems to always need a little something extra...but what? Here is what it looked like, i bought a new tray, but it just wasnt right.

But after moving a few things around, this is what its currently like. What do you think?
This is a piece of my grandmas silver. I absolutely love it, but never knew where to put it.


I dont want it to be too big. Is it? Better before, or after?

Monday, July 16, 2012

Pinterest Challenge

Inspiration:
And My Journey:


Super easy. Just needed 3 pieces of wood (one 2"x8"x10', and two smaller ones for the sides), old piece of barnwood, some nails and a saw.
Just need to play around with what goes on top.
 Need to go shopping!

Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Its Up

Finally. Over a month later. Its up! 
After some teeth pulling from Jacob, my Dad came over and hung it.
I absolutely love it.
LOVE IT.
What do you think?
Do you remember the before photos?
And then the paint job
Ta-da!

And, the before.


Thanks Bernie, for this sweet gift! I will always think of you when i turn it on!

Sunday, July 1, 2012

'Merica!

July 4th-One of the best holidays! Whats not to love, you've got...
The lake
Family
Friends
Fireworks
American pride
Red, White and Blue
Freedom
Home-ade Icecream
Can it get any better?

God Bless America! Have a safe and happy holiday. 
Boo to it being on Wednesday.

Saturday, June 30, 2012

Weekend Inspirations

Just been drooling over my old Pinterest pins this morning. I would love to a professional Pinterest-er. Hmm, one day maybe?
Here are a few i have been swooning over. The plan: Tackle them all. We. Will. See.
Curtain Tieback- Ribbon and a Flower. Simple and chic.

5 pieces of wood, some nails and pain. Love it.

Maps: Where you met, where you went on your honeymoon, where you live now.

A frame and paper. A romantic tray for my vanity.

I. Freaking. Love.