a fun little place...and a GIVE-AWAY!

Wow, two blog posts in one week!! Reminds me of old times :) So, I actually had a delay in something today, and since they were running late and I was nearby; I checked out this little place that has been like eye candy to me every time I drive by.....

and yes; it is everything I hoped it would be on the inside. Quaint, precious, and colorfully happy!! I ran out to my car to grab my camera and asked if I could snap some pics and blog about it :)

I really do just think she is so lovely :)

So, down to business....

Yes, you can buy these adorable clothes, and if you want; they can be custom made for you. Or..... if you are handy with the machine that way, then zip these cuties up yourself with their precious fabrics and patterns!

 Seriously, how stinkin' cute! And perfectly priced I might add. The perfect gift for a shower. Buy these adorable diaper covers for $14.




and pick up these, for the next picnic par-tay!

and yes, they monogram....

And if we get a baby, he or she will be wearing one of these. I was sooooooo tempted to buy one today.

only $24-$28, and they will add a name!

 and these banners..... ADORABLE! They are $30 for one that has 20 flags. That's a long banner peeps! And you can custom your colors and fabric.... WIN!

Here is an important detail....

and the other....

so here's the deal....Let's do a give-away!


Like them on Facebook by clicking on THIS link. If you have already liked them on Facebook, simply like the comment/link that I made on their wall.  And while you are there, check out their adorable pics! THEN come back here and comment on this blog post that you Liked them or my comment/link along with your first name and email address and you will be entered into a drawing to win a $10 gift certificate to their store! Now, how fun is that!


Enter comments on this blog by noon on July 1st. Drawing to be held on July 3rd, and announced on Facebook and on this blog!

Let the games begin! Whoop, Whoop!

I {heart} goat cheese...

 I just do.... I love cheese in general, but I love goat cheese.


I was playing around in the kitchen a few weeks ago and thought of this fun summer time appetizer. I fired up the grill and grilled these babies, but since it's rained all day, I opted for the oven tonight. It turned out just as great, so give her a try!


Here is what you will need.....

these peppers came from Sam's Club. Your home grown will work just as well (or should I say, much better!) ours were just too tiny to pick right now....

Wash 'em up!

 cut off the top....

Slice 'em and leave the flattest part for laying....

Take the seeds out....

take a spoonful of yumminess and spread down the center.....

 like so.....

 Slice a strip of bacon in half (down the middle...not lengthwise)...

Start on one end and wrap the pepper up (the bacon will stretch some, and you will want this)...

place the end on the bottom flat side of pepper and lay on cookie sheet....

 Like so......

 Then I thought of my friend..... click that link and you will love me for it...

and I lightly splashed her across the top of the bacon...

Pop them in the oven for 20-25 mins....

and enjoy them while you can...aka...eat 'em before everyone else does!

Hope to be back joining you guys here often. I've missed ya, bad! Life is fun and busy, and summertime is full!

Happy Sunday Night, Peeps!

few words....

I really have few words to be able to get out of my heart for the joy I feel about this little angel...

I was contacted back in February (I think, maybe March??) from her parents. They were awaiting the time of travel to China to pick up their new daughter, and asked me if I would design Allie Ruth's room.  We were turning one of her big brother's room, into a space of her own. 

I really, don't think I can express in writing the amazing blessing God gave me through designing this room. Each detail was so important to me for this precious girl. Please read all about their story here.  Her parents and brothers adored her before even touching her. Before laying eyes on her...God gave them a great love for her, and I wanted each and every detail to reflect that, and so did they. This was to be her safe haven. A place she will forever call home. No more cribs lined up in an orphanage. She will now sleep in her own bed, play on her own soft rug, dazzle in her dress up closet, and be cuddled and rocked by someone she will call mama and daddy. Again, few words.... many tears of joy tonight. God is good.

Good night, peeps :)

my partner in crime, she refuses to leave me alone when I'm burning the midnight oil on any job. She's a jewel. 

the artist, one talented gal :)

airport reunion with big brothers.

"He has done immeasurably more then all we ask or imagine, all according to his power." Eph 3:20