Friday, May 24

Frame It Friday

Confession time.
  • There is not one single photo of my child hanging on my walls.
  • As a matter of fact, there isn't a single thing hanging on my kitchen or living room walls.
  • I have so many things I want to display to help warm our home but never seem to tackle these projects.
  • We have pictures taken every 3 months, yet I have not ordered any prints. Ever.

Please don't judge me to harshly. They say the first step to recovery is admitting your problem. Honestly, when it comes to framing pictures I really don't have any excuses- other than it has snowballed and become so large that I'm not sure if I'll ever catch up.

Baby steps, dear. Baby steps.

While browsing through Pinterest {where would we be without it, right?} I stumbled upon this link which gives 5 ideas on things to frame. Along with pictures, adding these are a sure fire way to warm up any home.

Hello inspiration!

5favoritethingstoframs 300x300 5 Favorite Things to Frame
 Music
Smile is one I always sing to Mary Grace when she cries, Shall We Gather At the River is my favorite hymn, Precious Memories was hung on my grandmother's wall and always reminds me of her, and Beautiful by Dee Carstensen is sung to Mary Grace each night {it was also played at our wedding}. Simple, easy, and meaningful!
 Framed Music.Framed music......







Maps
I plan to frame a few maps of places I'd love to go as well as a map of our small hometown.
 


Personal History Documents
Love notes, Mary Grace's future artwork, cards from my great-grandmother,  letters from my dad..... anything meaningful. Right now, these precious documents are hidden away in a hat box in my closet. Soon they will have a new home where I can see them often and reminisce.


Toys
I'm going to add to this- childhood items. Whether it's Mary Grace's handmade smocked gown or her favorite book, or first birthday invitation -  these would be great to place on her walls!
Framed Book Covers!  Definitely a dream for the future! Love Mary Kay Andrews!!!
{Love this idea of framed book covers}









{L.O.V.E how they framed the gown, bonnet, and shoes}

Recipes
Genius I tell you. I always struggle with what to hang in my kitchen. Problem solved.  My Granny's recipe for homemade cake icing, Nannie's bread recipe, Aunt Betty's hamburger pie {which she always baked for me in a heart shaped dish}....



There you have it - the top 5 favorite things to frame. I'm going to add one more category below.

Quotes & Scripture
I love quotes and have one for every occasion in life. While in college I started a quote book - just a simple little notebook where I keep my favorite quotes and scripture. It's great  to look through when searching for that perfect line to add to a card, or during those valleys in life.
 


What are some other fun ideas fit for frames?

Happy Friday, Ya'll!

Thursday, May 23

Sweet Emma Marshall

I've mentioned before- there seems to be a bit of a baby boom going on amongst my friends. Tuesday morning - right on schedule I might add- Miss Emma Marshall made her grand debut into the world. I cannot wait to get my hands on her this weekend! We are excited to have another sweet girl to add to our play dates!



Happy Birthday, Miss Emma!

Monday, May 20

Monday Blues & Giveaway News


Hello Monday! Being as how this is the last Monday I have to work for quite a while, I'm feeling a bit  more fond of my normally least favorite day.

That's right lovelies- we are entering the last week of school. Confession: I may be more excited than the students. Though it's the last week, it's gearing up to be as hectic as ever - fun day, school play, awards day, oh my!

 On to the bigger topic - the giveaway winner is Morgan. Congrats!

Thank you to everyone who participated :) I hope to have a fun little Summer giveaway soon.

Mondays are ok, they are a precursor to Friday 
Happy Monday, Ya'll!




Thursday, May 16

{Giveaway} Chevron Pocket Tee

The weekend is so close I can taste it. What better way to kick it off than a fun little giveaway?

Okay lovelies, you have a chance to win a Monogrammed Chevron Pocket Tee. These are super cute and oh so hot right now.

Appli-Pocket 1 Point (Faux Pocket)
{Shirt colors are either hot pink or lime green / chevron print is black & white }


Winner chooses:
  • Color of shirt {hot pink or lime green}
  • initials to be monogrammed
  • monogram font is Graceful Monogram {as shown in picture}
To enter,  log in using either facebook / email on the below rafflecopter. Follow the instructions, then simply leave a comment on this post with your name & email address. You may have to choose the anonymous option- so be sure to leave your info.

Winner will be announced Monday.

Happy Friday & Hello Weekend!
a Rafflecopter giveaway

Monday, May 13

Mary Grace is One {Lifestyle Shoot}

A few weeks ago our go-to photographer approached me about doing a lifestyle shoot. She was looking for something new to try for her portfolio and thought our home and family would be perfect. I was excited about the idea of capturing our daily life in pictures- those little moments that I want to remember.

The shoot was wonderful and Chelsea truly captured Mary Grace's personality and our home atmosphere.

I did wonder if that is what it must feel like being on a reality show :)

So, without further adieu- here is a day in the life through pictures. Enjoy!

{yummy cheese grits for breakfast}
 





{she loves to have her feet tickled}





{her fishy face}









{love}









{sweet times}





{oh my- simply beautiful}

I hope you enjoyed this sweet treat on this Monday morning.
Happy Monday, Ya'll!