YAY!!! I finally figured out how to use photos from my phone on the blog!!! I think you all know how much I love Instagram, and I usually post at least one photo a day there. I don't think I have used my "big" camera in months. But I have missed blogging and am super excited that I can use all of the photos I take each day here too! Here's a little update of what I've been up to since I last posted.
We have been painting and painting and painting. Lots of dark walls are becoming a pretty, creamy white. My sweet Dad has been so awesome in painting the vaulted parts of the dining/living room and my sewing room. Did I ever tell you I am afraid of heights?? Well I am and can climb no higher than the second rung of the ladder....
Here's the dining room after. Ta-Dah! It is so light and airy, and it glows at night. We are about 3/4 of the way done and should have the entire room finished this week!
I have been doing some sewing for my shop and getting a few Fall and Halloween banners listed. But it is still officially summer, so I've been spending as much time as I can here....
This has been my favorite part of the summer. Reading by the pool!! I think I have finished more books this summer than I have in the past few years. Major Pettigrew was wonderful by the way. I am going to miss the smell of sunscreen when summer comes to an end.
the quilt . . . the banner . . . the room . . . ALL WONDERFUL!
ReplyDeleteA drop of bleach in the water will help. Also strip the stems of leaves that would be in the water and cut the stems at an angle. I LOVE your new home....just as cute as you are. XXX
ReplyDeleteYour house is looking great. I really like the calm and happy colours you are using.
ReplyDeleteSo glad you can now post your phone pix on here as well...........I LOVE to see them!! The bright new paint looks amazing and how pretty your home is looking, I love the room and how you've styled it!! Sweet new banners for autumn too. Enjoy your last days of summer .......it looks so lovely down at the pool, and lots of reading is one of my favourite things too :)
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I just found your blog from Pinterest when I was looking at sewing machine covers. I can't go pass the second step on a ladder either! I'm a follower now on Bloglovin'. It's so easy to post photos with my iPhone and blog from my Blogger app I don't use my laptop anymore except to edit my posts before I publish. Love my iPhone!
ReplyDeleteLove your bright white walls and those pretty pastel accents are so perfect. Love the fresh flowers and that gingham cushion too!
ReplyDeleteDebxx
The new room looks so very inviting! I'm looking forward to seeing your photos. I follow a few blogs who have started using Instagram, then they don't blog as much. I miss them : ) Glad you can share with us here.
ReplyDeleteYour home is looking more and more like a new 'Happy Little Cottage!" Congratulations!
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Claudia
Your home is looking more and more like a new 'Happy Little Cottage!" Congratulations!
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Claudia
Doesn't a fresh coat of paint just make everything fresh and pretty!? It looks beautiful. I'm glad you're relaxing and enjoying the pool, we all need kick back time:>)
ReplyDeleteLove the look of your home. You and your daughter are obviously like-minded in your decor ideas. Actually - I could move in, too, and be perfectly fine with everything you've done to spruce the place up!!
ReplyDeleteDebbie what gorgeous photographs. I adore your home it is quite beautiful and you seem so happy there. I am trying to get to grips with instagram - all this technology is wonderful when you know how it works. Loved this post Debbie, thank you so much
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Dorothy
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Love all the creamy white, so bright and pretty! Your new place looks wonderful!!
ReplyDeleteSo many lovelies in this post! It looks like you have really settled in your new home. I read that book, really enjoyed it, Trader Joes - you can't beat the price of their fresh flowers. I don't mind a ladder so much, but I hate drive thru car washes!
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Lynne
It all looks wonderful and l am so happy for you! Afraid l don't know what to do about smelly sunflowers...l have mine in a big old milk can on the doorstep and have never thought to snif them. What a pity they smell funny, they are so pretty. Pam xx
ReplyDeleteLove your fall material choices - I'm a bit of an orange fan!
ReplyDeleteEm xx
It is so bright and pretty! I loved Major Pettigrew - I can't wait until she writes another book.
ReplyDeleteYour banners will be lovely - make sure you share the pictures. I think I prefer pictures on my phone to pictures from my camera. I have to email them to myself, then download. There must be an easier way....
I spy some Pip Studio plates! My fave! :)
ReplyDeleteI spy some Pip Studio plates! My fave! :)
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