I don't have an exact date yet, but sometime in early September our neighborhood is having a HUGE garage sale! It will be in one location, if it's sunny, our tennis courts, if it's rainy, the lodge. I will keep you posted. I am really in the de-cluttering mood around here and am parting with a TON ... Read More about ~garage sale time~

May love and laughter light your days and warm your heart and home.May good and faithful friends be yours wherever you may roam. May peace and plenty bless your world with joy that long endures. May all life'spassing seasons bring the best to you and yours. xoxophoto source: Country Living ... Read More about ~quote of the day~

Collect, Clean... then decorate!first 6 photos: Country Livinglast 3: Southern Livingxoxo ... Read More about ~decorating with shells~

we headed down to Seattle last night for fun and games and a parade... It was a beautiful day, hot, hot, hot! the kids went on a lot of rides.... boys will be boys....I can never pass up a game of skeet ball!Cody was soooo happy!!!the love of my life!cousins....Savannah, Cody, Tyson, and TaylorMe ... Read More about ~our Saturday night~

Love, love, love vintage white ironstone! I have a small collection myself but would love to add to it and make a great display.~I love how unpredictable this is~On a bedroom wall! Gorgeous!Source: unknown Now this is a serious collection!Check out eBay for great deals....source: Country LivingI ... Read More about ~ironstone~

these orders will be shipped today! xoxo ... Read More about ~order up!~

I absolutely love my chalkboard wall in my kitchen. I am so glad I did it! The kids love it, it's a great conversation piece, and a handy place to jot down the grocery list or love notes to my husband!So when I saw this article in house and home I knew I had to share it with you! Blackboard ... Read More about ~A DIY blackboard adds bistro-style charm to any kitchen or dining area~

"Here's to tall ships. Here's to small ships. Here's to all the ships on the sea.But the best ships are friendships... Here's to you and me." - Old MaritimeBlessing This picture has nothing to do with this saying, but I fell in love with it and thought you all might like it to! Thanks for being the ... Read More about ~quote of the day~