Just a Tweak

May 31, 2013July 28, 2015

When I moved the monogrammed canvas (that is by far the most popular thing I’ve ever blogged about and most frequently pinned thing of mine ever) to my little closet vanity, it left a gaping hole in the guest bath. I finally got around to moving a Ray Ellis print recently displaced from the living room up there and I love it! Here’s the new look…

The bathroom only gets used when we have overnight guests so I’m not overly worried about exposing it to the humidity from the shower. To see the rest of the room and all the gory details, click on over here!

xoxo

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Summer Garden

May 29, 2013July 28, 2015

We planted our garden back over the Easter holiday and have loved watching our little seedlings and plants grow over the last month! I found the little basket on clearance at Hobby Lobby and gave it a coat of turquoise spray paint to liven it up. We had a serious problem with voles last spring… Read More

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Project Curb Appeal: Porticos & Paint

May 28, 2013July 28, 2015

Lots of good things have been happening around these parts over the last week or so. Construction on the main portico facelift and two new side entry porticos is complete, the paint is totally done, and the trees finally came down (much to the delight of a certain four year old). Here’s a sneak peek…… Read More

By dixiedelights | Filed under Uncategorized | Tags: decor, front porch

Patriotic Sangria + Our Weekend

May 27, 2013July 28, 2015

I do adore this first official holiday of the summer season! First things first, a patriotic sangria was the libation of choice… Patriotic Sangria – Mix together 2/3 each of sugar, orange juice and lemon juice. Stir until sugar dissolves. – Add a large 150mL bottle of red wine. I used a very cheap merlot. … Read More

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Teacher Appreciation Round-Up No. 2

May 26, 2013August 21, 2015

With the school year drawing to a close and teacher appreciation weeks abounding, I thought it would be fun to do another round up some of the treats we’ve given to our teachers over the last couple of school years! A few of them even have free printables when you click on the link! High… Read More

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Summer Porch

May 25, 2013July 28, 2015

The pollen is gone and the porch has been fluffed and readied for summer! The itty bitty shrubs we planted last year have knocked my socks off. I’ve finally had planting success…take that, black thumb! Would you believe I nearly dug up the hostas because I forgot I planted them and thought they were weeds… Read More

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The Last Day of First Grade

May 24, 2013July 28, 2015

As cliche as it sounds, it seems like yesterday that we were loading up this little one for his first day of first grade! Yesterday ended a first place year in first grade and we rang in summer in style. The PCP was barraged by silly string as he exited the school bus and Mr.… Read More

By dixiedelights | Filed under Uncategorized | Tags: parties, school