~A Christmas Visit~

 Yesterday afternoon we spent the day at my cousins home for a Christmas visit. We are very close and always have a wonderful time when we are together! The food was amazing and there was a lot of chit chat going on but I managed to snap a few pictures of her beautiful entry and living room.

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A sweet picture of their Chloe

                           We all had such a wonderful visit!
Thanks so much for stopping by and wishing you all A Very Happy New Year! See you in 2012!

 LINKING TO:
A Stroll Thru Life~Tabletop Tuesday
Savvy Southern Style~WUW
No Minimalist Here~Open House Party
DIY by Design~Winter Blues Wed.

2011 Before & Afters

 I am joining Rhoda over at Southern Hospitality for the Top Projects of 2011 Party. Here are a few of my favorite projects that I accomplished this year.

 Our tv console BEFORE.....

 and AFTER..... Using Annie Sloan chalk paint in Coco and then dry brushing Old Ochre in the door and side panels. Finishing with both the clear and dark waxes.

 Our dining room BEFORE.....

 and AFTER.....Lighter & brighter also added the picture molding under the chair rail.

 Mackenzie's bathroom BEFORE.....

 and AFTER.... Added beadboard, painted the walls a bright fun color, and added a few new accessories.

 Hall table BEFORE.....

 and AFTER..... painted with BM georgian green

 and AFTER AFTER.....painted over using AS Chateau Grey and Old White on all the details.

 Kitchen island BEFORE.....

 and AFTER.... painted black and added beadboard and decorative molding. My FAVORITE 2011 project!

 Corner cabinet and chair BEFORE.....

 and AFTER.... replaced rocker with this french chair and painted and distressed the corner cabinet.

The wheels in my head are already spinning for 2012! Thanks so much for stopping by!

 

ALSO JOINING:

Ivy and Elephants~What's it Wednesdays

Savvy Southern Style~WUW 

No Minimalist Here~Open House Party 

French Country Cottage~Feathered Nest Friday 

The Charm Of Home~Home Sweet Home Party

Kristens Creations~Share Your Creations Party 

At The Picket Fence~ Inspiration Friday 

From My Front Porch To Yours~ Auld Lang Syne Party  

Between Naps on the Porch~Metamorphosis Monday 

Shine Your Light~Before & After Party

One of my Favorites!

 Today I am sharing one of my favorite projects from 2011, the transformation of our kitchen island! We did this project back in March and I love it just as much now as I did when it first got done.

 The BLAH before picture!

 Added beadboard and decorative molding.

 We had the door and drawer fronts painted by a professional and I painted the rest.

 This island makeover gave our kitchen a whole new look. I love it! Thank you for stopping by and always leaving such sweet comments! I appreciate them so much!!

 Linking To:
Savvy Southern Style~WUW
No Minimalist Here~Open House Party
2805~Potpourri Friday
At The Picket Fence~Inspiration Friday

Christmas Morning~ 2011

This is what our family room looked like before the kids made a mad dash for their presents!

My son is thrilled to get anything with his favorite football, baseball, or hockey team on it.

 Mackenzie loves to dance and takes classes 4 times a week. This sweatshirt is from her dance school. They just started to make them up and I knew she would LOVE to have one.

Little Miss Victoria must have been on Santas good list!

                             Even Toby loved all his goodies!

  I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas!! It goes by way to fast!

~Christmas Wishes~

 Wishing you all a Christmas filled with peace, love, and joy!!

I HEART Home Goods!!

 In the middle of doing last minute Christmas shopping this weekend, I had to run into Home Goods to see what new things came in ;) I'm in a Bunco group with friends and it's my turn to host next month so I thought I would start looking around for some gifts and I managed to find one FABULOUS one.....

 Now I just hope I'm strong enough to let this one go!!! Are you guy's all ready for Christmas? I still need to get my wrapping done. I better get off this blog and get a move on!

JOINING:
Savvy Southern Style~WUW