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Friday, June 26, 2020

Before & After : Office vs Reading Room


BEFORE (2012):


2012
When we first moved in. My nephew Gavin checking out the view <3



The first time we gave this room a makeover. Since then we have moved my desk to our Master bedroom. I love the view I have from from there.



AFTER (2020):







Thursday, June 25, 2020

Kirkland's Distressed Eloise Floor Lamp




New Lamp 2020


Kirklands for the win!



I couldn't have found a better lamp. It brings the room together.


I love the gold details



Future project : Crown Molding

Mantle decor Update





The "It is well with my soul" signs and window arch are from Hobby Lobby.

Wednesday, June 24, 2020

Backyard 2012-2020






Back Patio 2012 when we first moved in
 

 

 Back patio 2020
Future project: replacing the back door and painting it a fun color.




 I love seeing the birds play in our fountain




 My Hydrangeas are having their best year yet!



Back Deck 2012 



Back Deck 2020

Tuesday, June 23, 2020

The begining of a new flower bed

      This is the beginning stage of my new flower bed. My dad and husband knocked out the deck steps and  fulfilled my vision for this area perfectly. Now I'm having fun creating another flower bed and weaving vines through the lattice.



In the middle pot I have a Star Jasmine



On each side of the Star Jasmin I have two Lantanas



Star Jasmin from Lowes

Monday, June 22, 2020

My Hydrangeas

My Hydrangeas are having their best year yet so I wanted to share!

















































Monday, March 2, 2020

Freshening up the old office with Behr's Burnished Clay

        Hubby and I spent the weekend freshening up our old office. We've been in a season of decluttering. We continue to fill up boxes and drop them off at Goodwill. How can two people accumulate so much stuff? I haven't used this space as an office in years. It's more of a prayer and reading room for me. This is where you'll find me at 2am or 3am praying, thinking, writing. I moved my desk to my Master bedroom and placed it in front of a window with a beautiful view to our fountain and birds who enjoy it.

 The new paint color for our front room is Burnished Clay by Behr.






My hubby. I think the hardest part about painting is all the prep work. Removing socket covers, wall art and hooks. Then patching up holes etc. It's always worth it in the end.




It feels light and bright now



The final look!
I love reading in here on a sunny day and praying in here in the evenings. 


Burnished Clay by Behr

Sunday, March 1, 2020

New Trellis

Thank you to my Dad and hubby who created this for me! :-)









I can't wait for spring to weave some climbing roses and vines! It will be a lot of fun to cluster some beautiful potted plants around the base as well.