I was first introduced to the work of the very talented Michael Coyne when my mom and I visited the 2008 Birmingham Showhouse. Here is the exterior of this beautiful Arts and Crafts style home. The home itself was designed from a woman's perspective of what her ideal home would encompass. The one idea I wish I could make magically appear in my...
Josh and Noah had so much fun yesterday making snow forts and sledding! When they came inside we enjoyed hot chocolate, popcorn, and the movie UP which was so-ooo good! We decided to stir things up a little by making white chocolate popcorn. It's no fuss and delicious. White Chocolate Popcorn 1 bag of butter flavored microwave popcorn1 c. Nestle white chocolate morselscolored...
It is a beautiful morning here in Michigan! Today we woke up and received a special little gift. After spending a week off of school for Winter break we will be happily enjoying the snow day that came our way! Last night the boys didn't even perform any of the "wishing for a snow day rituals". No wearing of the pajamas inside...
Have you ever opened up a little used drawer and found something great that you had forgotten about? This happened to me this week when I was working on tidying up our upstairs hall. I'll show you some of what I found. I'll also show you some of my finished pieces that sit around the house. This is the last Santa ornament I...
Guinness wishes to congratulate Chanel, the 2 year old Whippet who won the hound group at the 2010 Westminster Dog Show! It's so fun to see the Whippet win. We love ours! Guinness wishes to congratulate Chanel, the 2 year old Whippet who won the hound group at the 2010 Westminster Dog Show! It's so fun to see the Whippet win. We love...
Here is a look at another area of our upstairs hall. This cabinet rests at the top of our staircase. It's rounded sides are perfect because it leaves us with enough room to easily walk around it. This guy is representing the ever falling Michigan snow. He stays until the snow clears! I have a couple of vintage egg prints hanging. They are...
Here it is in all it's distressed goodness! This is the item I purchased from The Heritage Company II last week. I had just been rearranging a bit of artwork in a corner of our upstairs hall and had decided that I needed a letter F to top it off. Never did I think I would find my letter created in such a...
On a cold Winter's night I love to make up a big pot of soup. It's simple and healthy and everyone in my house enjoys it. Served along with a freshly baked whole grain baguette dinner is ready in no time. And don't worry - I don't make the bread myself! At my local supermarket they carry loaves that are ready for you...
I made a little visit today to a treasure of a shop located in Royal Oak, Michigan. It has been on my mind for some time that I had to get back there and see what was new. This is the place to visit for unique one of a kind finds! I was so happy to spend time searching through all the treasures. ...
