Kitchen Back Splash

Good Morning!! This is an amazingly awesome day!! Jon & I are completing the last phase of our kitchen renovation consisting of a gorgeous modern stone & glass back splash, which is being carefully installed as we speak!! I've been planning to add a backsplash to our kitchen for a long time, & have been researching & gathering beautiful photos of kitchen back splashes for over a year now, & after much creative contemplation & I-net/blog browsing, we've chosen something so lovely & modern, yet still complimenting the rustic cottage aesthetic I've been hoping to acheive!! I will be posting before & after pictures when it's all finished!! I'm so excited!! Here are a couple photos taken during the Backsplashing process!! I'll display them in chronological order from Top to Bottom.
This is our kitchen before the Back splash!!

Here we are in our present stage of progress, at which we still need grouting & the coffee station tiled. We will post the final product soon!!

6 Things to Do while you're snowed in!!

For most of us, snow is fun!! For a little while...Then it's a bit limiting!! Don't let snow keep you from staying busy!! Here are 6 things you can do while you're stuck in the house!!

1.) Do Laundry!! There's that dreaded word. Today is the perfect day to come to terms with those gigantic piles of clothes that keep you from opening your closet or laundry room door!!

2.) Organize your closet!! Is your closet busting at the seems with things you haven't worn (or seen) since High school? Now is a great time to donate clothing you no longer have use for!!

3.) Edit your jewelry box!! I don't know about you, but it really bugs me when I need to search around for rubber bands, bobby pins, pony tail holders, nail clippers etc. Why not separate all these items into tiny confined spaces??

4.) Transfer all your beloved belongings into your new purse!! ooh lala!!
5.) Shovel the drive way!! Alright...watch your husband shovel the drive way. (tehe)
6.) Last, but certainly not least - RELAX!!

Holly Jolly Christmas

Well folks, as quickly as Christmas came, it has once again gone, and as we energetically & optimistically embark on a new year, I can't help but to look back on all that has happened this passed year!! Just a couple of highlights include : My sister & Dan graduating with master's degrees from the University of South Carolina, the birth of our niece Kenna Hope, & the discovery of our little miracle kitty (who just happens to be picture above!!)

I look extremely forward to another exciting & interesting year!! Best of Luck with everything in 2011!!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!! Last night, Christmas Eve, Jon & I went to Jeff & Danielle's, which was absolutely awesome as always!! Our nieces & nephew are so much fun & are totally hilarious!! This morning, the Artese's came over for a nice home cooked breakfast, courtesy of Jon & me, which hopefully doesn't result in a trip to the hospital later in the day!! This afternoon, we're traveling to the Artese's house, all the way on the other side of town, which is about 4 blocks away, & my grandparents will be visiting them as well, to which I'm looking extremely forward!! Well, enjoy your wonderful Holiday everyone!! Merry Christmas!!

Merry Christmas Eve Everyone!! I can't believe how quickly this Wonderful Holiday Season is going!! Enjoy it all as much as you possibly can!! Have an amazing day!! (photo from "Life in the Fun Lane"

Home For The Holidays

Good Evening!! How much do you love a cozy Christmas Home during the wonderfully exciting holiday season?? I certainly do, which inspires me to make my home as cozy & welcoming as possible during the cold winter months!! Here are a couple pictures of my home in it's current state of renovation, with a little Holiday Flair!! The rest of my pictures can be found under the Home section on the right hand side of homepage!!

Inspirational Christmas Decorating Ideas & Non-traditional Color Schemes

Here are some Inspirational Holidays Scenes that I'm extremely excited to share with you!! The 1st photo is from "French Larkspur" & the others are from "Made by Girl" & "Centsational Girl"!! The color Schemes showcase in these beautiful photos aren't traditionally associated with Christmas or the holiday season, which I believe, makes them more interesting!! Enjoy!!

Creative Christmas Crafts using Sheet Music

Hope you're all in the mood for some Creative Christmas Crafty projects!! These photos are what I'd consider Holiday Eye Candy!!

The 1st photo (The gorgeous Sheet Music Covered Vintage Desk) is from "www.missmustardseed.blogspot.com" Miss Mustard Seed is extremely innovative & creative & always has amazing beautiful projects & products displayed on her Blog!!

The next 2 photos (adorably wrapped gift & Holiday shop scene) are from an awesome creative blog entitled "http://frenchlarkspur.blogspot.com"!! This one is fairly new to me.

The following 2 (gorgeous Christmas Wreaths made from vintage sheet music) are from "Life in the Fun Lane", which I've made mention of in other posts several times. This is one of my personal favorites, & there is a link for this wonderful website in the Column on the right hand side on my homepage!!

Last but not least, the last four clever photos can be found on http://frenchlaundryblog.blogspot.com

Have an amazingly inspiring Saturday & a tremendous weekend!!