Reclaimed wood potting bench

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Hope all of you Mom’s enjoyed your Mother’s Day. It was such a beautiful day here in southeastern Massachusetts. We all enjoyed being outside most of the day. We started on the soccer field, followed by a nice mexican lunch with my Mom and Dad, then my husband Michael took the girls on the boat… read more »

Happy Mother’s Day

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Wishing all of you Mama’s a wonderful Mother’s Day today. Especially my beautiful, loving Mom Judy. Thank you Mom, for always putting our family first… (oh, and I forgive you for my awful haircut) For teaching me to love and appreciate my big sisters and anything handmade… (mom made our dresses) For always accepting me… read more »

Praying for Boston

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Such a tragedy. So close to home. My husband and I had all intensions of taking our three children to Boston on Monday, like we have done in the past to watch the runners of the 117 Boston Marathon. It was a beautiful day however, Michael got caught up with work and we were unable… read more »

DIY framed bathroom mirror

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I hope you all had a wonderful Easter. I have been pretty busy with my family and haven’t been doing much on my blog lately, but I will be posting pics from the weekend. But first, I’m excited to share another DIY project with you. As a matter of fact, I’m kinda thrilled with how it… read more »

DIY bed canopy with a little help from Ana White

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Ever since I was a little girl I dreamt of sleeping in a canopy bed like this. Source: google.com via Nikki on Pinterest As a matter of fact, one of my best friends who lived across the street from me had one very similar. Her sister did too, as they shared a bedroom. Every time… read more »

Speaking words of wisdom…

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Michael and I went away a few weeks ago without our children. It wasn’t like we didn’t want to take the kids, rather it was a work incentive trip for adults, not families. Truth be told…it really is nice to be a couple once in a great while. We had an amazing time, but leaving… read more »

Beach sign from beach wood

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A couple of weeks ago, my husband and I took our kids down to my parents house for the day. We had lunch, walked the beach and of course laughed most of the time. We always have so much fun with my parents, and the kids just ADORE their Mammy & Papa. So while walking… read more »

Happy 10th birthday Elle

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10 years old today Elle girl. Wow, double digits ! You have been so excited for this birthday, although composed like a young lady…not overly giddy, like a little girl. I, on the other hand have been secretly hoping that time would slow down….just a little bit. Of course, I am also very excited to… read more »

And the winners are….

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A big thank you to those of you who joined in on the fun in the “share the love” Valentine’s Day inspired giveaway ! As promised, today I randomly chose the 2 winners. My selection was done “old school”, picked right out of a big glass jar, along side my two little ladies who captured a… read more »

Storage/shoe cabinet makeover – harlequin style

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While perusing a local thrift shop a few months ago (I know, surprise surprise), I came across this storage cabinet/bench. Yup, it was ugly, but I figured with a little paint and elbow grease, this little storage cabinet could quite possibly be pretty. agree ?!?!? The price wasn’t steep at $20 bucks, but I decided to… read more »