Long weekend

These bold photos of red, white and blue get me excited for Memorial Day.  Relaxing by the water or indoors I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!

{photos here}

Light and airy summer bedrooms

These light and airy bedrooms inspire me to change the bed linens for the summer.  It gives the room a cool feel. 

{photos via Southern Accents, Maxine Brady, House to Home, Joe Nye Inc., Bruce Hemming}

Home grown

My hydrangea plant is blooming so well this year, that I just had to show it off.  Last year we had green leaves and no blooms, this year it is gorgeous.  I love them cut and put in a vase or jug as a centerpiece.

Casual dressing

I have been drawn to skirts and simple dresses this season as opposed to shorts.  They are much cooler and look so feminine.  Lands End Canvas fits my style for everyday basics and price.  

{photos via Lands End Canvas}

Etsy Friday Favorite

I love to read Alli's blog, Hooray and always find new ideas and inspiration.  This week I was drawn to the  butterfly shadow boxes by Krystle Rose.

Krystie recycles bits of paper to make artfully arranged butterflies.  These are wonderful, one of a kind keepsakes.  Check out Krystle's blog as well.

(photos via Hooray, via Krystle Rose}

Creamy rooms

I seem to be drawn to rooms that have lots of natural, creamy colors in them.  These are a few of my favorites.

{photos via Emma Sims Hilditch, Home and Garden, Johana Ekmark, Wm Ohs}

Love.... David Duncan Livingston

Seascape:  Ethereal Waters

These fine art seascape photographs capture an ethereal feeling transfixed in an extended moment of time.

{photos via David Duncan Livingston}

Pool houses

As the weather begins to warm up, the pool is looking pretty tempting.  I'm loving these pool houses for the times we need relief from the sun and heat.  

{photos via, David Duncan Livingston, Polly Eltes, Jeff McNamara, unknown}

Happy Graduation Weekend

It is so hard to believe that our oldest is graduating from The University of Oklahoma this weekend!  The past four years flew by and we couldn't be more proud of our daughter and all of her hard work.  This is a special time to celebrate and be thankful.  Have a wonderful weekend.  

Blue and White

Loving these lovely blue and white photos.  Have a wonderful day.

{photos via: Tara Done photography, Veranda, Ralph Lauren Home, My home ideas}

Love.... J.T. Grant

{photos via JT Grant via William Campebell Contemporary Art}

Don't fence me in

We have two dogs that are used to looking out of the yard at all the activity in the neighborhood.  Since we moved, our new home has a solid gate and they are frustrated and can't see who or what is in the front.  I found these gates as alternatives to a solid gate.  Do you have any suggestions?

Happy Mother's day weekend

I wish for you...

flowers

breakfast in bed

relaxation and pampering

a little something!!