Green Dresser Reveal

Good morning!

Thank you all for your kind words about Tatum. We are hanging in there....taking one day at a time.

Last week I showed an inspiration picture of a green dresser here. With that in mind I took this dresser and gave it a makeover. I moved it from the guest bedroom to the hallway where we had a blank wall. I want it there to store games and other toys as Madeleine grows.

Here is the before:

And the After:

The color is Sherwin Williams 6445 Garden Grove and I love it!

I wanted a kelly green color but not too bright and this color was perfect.

You can see the little nook I was working with and I think this fits perfectly. I used the same knobs just stuck them on bamboo skewers to spray paint them and it worked like a charm! I plan to hang a few frames above the dresser but I was too anxious to share so I put a few things on top and snapped a few pictures. I'll do a full reveal when it's finished....but who knows when that will be! :)

Not too bad for a 30 year old piece of furniture that started out as my brothers, then my baby dresser.

Emily

Tatum

I'm sad to write that our beloved Tatum passed away last Wednesday morning.

He was perfectly fine the day before.....I gave him a bath, he laid on the deck in the sun for hours, drank out of the spigot outside (which he loves) and he went to bed with us like he always does. I brought up his blanket (I had just washed it) and he fluffed it into a bed, I scratched his butt and he put his paws up on the bed for Jacob to pet him and we said goodnight. He was all comfy this morning on his blanket, so I thought. He left us sometime in the night without a sound in his sleep. It is fitting that even in his final moment he did not think to trouble us or even wake us up.

We are so happy Madeleine knew you and that we captured this image

Tatum-you were the best dog we will ever have. Thank you for all that you taught us and for being our first baby. We loved traveling with you and we know you loved being in the car. We miss you so much. The house just isn't the same with out you snoring and farting in the next room. You will be forever in our hearts and minds.

Everybody who knew Tatum, loved him.

We love you more than you will ever know. We can't wait to see you again one day.

Emily

Buffalo Check

Hi all!

One thing I can't get out of my mind is buffalo check. I am working on reupholstering a chair and I almost went with a check but I changed my mind at the last minute. However, I am lusting over a red and white buffalo check throw pillow or two for Christmas decorating.

A quick search on Pinterest turned up these images. Are you with me?

I think the key is to make sure it's a buffalo check not gingham otherwise you run into a country feel.

Emily

A Little Project

Good morning!

Here is the inspiration for a little project I'm working on.

I sure hope it turns out well as this is one of the easier projects on my To Do list!

Emily

Kitchen Love

Hi all!

How was your weekend? My nephew was baptized yesterday, which make for a lovely day.

I was talking to a friend about kitchens so I thought I would share a few ideas I came across with you all.

I love this gray kitchen from Southern Living.

Look at the detailing on the cabinet glass!

Barn wood Ceiling

I'm digging the green cabinets

I love the mix of rustic and sleek, modern and traditional, old and new

Amazing galley kitchen

Love the mix of rustic and clean modern lines

Love the gray cabinets!

Amazing wine cooler

I hope your week gets off to a great start!

Emily

Etsy Lovin'

Hi all!

I haven't looked at Etsy in awhile so I spent yesterday afternoon doing some browsing while M was sleeping. Here are some items I have added to my favorites. Yes, please!

Peacock Stemless Wine Glasses

Decorative Bird Pillow Cover

On the Sea Watercolor

Enlightenment Watercolor

Airstream Print

Buffalo Check Pillows

Say Your Prayers Sign

What are you loving on Etsy lately?

Emily

Thanksgiving Centerpiece Ideas

Good morning!

We had a lovely Halloween with friends. I hope you did also! Is anyone else already mentally moving on to the next holiday? I am! Even though we aren't hosting Thanksgiving this year I thought it would be fun to compile a few centerpiece ideas for those of you that are.

Here are my favorites all via Pinterest:

I love a natural, organic feeling tablescape if you can't tell! :)

Have a great day!

Emily