Lavender Harvest

If you are like me, you love the smell of Lavender! I have one plant that has grown very large next to my driveway...


I cut it back and get loads of this...




Some for bundles, and some just loose buds...



Ahhhhh, the lovely smell!





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Party Time @ It's So Very Cheri
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Gearing Up........Stay Connected!!

Dear readers I have lot to share with you but two months long vacations of my son and a short trip to home town has made me feel lethargic. Though I can't stand this sluggishness anymore. I'm doing ever possible bit to make myself active, charged and connected to you wonderful people. 

Continuous rains in my part of the world has made it even worse........

My cuppa came to rescue.

As I gulp down........

I charge up........

Believe me talking to you and sharing things here on my blog makes me feel better and it makes a huge difference :)
See yaa with some lovely posts queued up in my draft and waiting to be published................!!!

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Sitting Room Changes ... Again

Greetings, friends!  

I hope you are enjoying the holiday week and have fun plans with family and friends to look forward to in a few days!

Here in the Southeast, we are ready to say goodbye to the DAYS of rain that we've had!  I'm pretty sure that is what has caused me to mess around in our sitting room and make a few unplanned changes.  

BEFORE:

AFTER:  Can you spot the differences?

I decided that our bookcase needed a little bit of "oomph," so I washed it with a mixture of CeCe Caldwell's Seattle Mist and Simply White.  I then added a fun, French fabric to the back of the bookcase for a bit of interest and contrast:

I love how the accent pieces pop against it:

The fabric even pulls out the gray in the shell, too:

I then added a small starburst mirror (from Ballard) to the front of the bookcase for a bit of interest:

And, when I replaced this coffee table (from Pottery Barn) in our great room (I'll share all the changes in there soon), I decided to try it out in our sitting room, but not before giving it a little facelift.  

BEFORE:

AFTER:  See what a couple of coats of Annie Sloane's "Pure White" can do?

Of course, you know I couldn't resist distressing it just a tad:

While I still envision 4 chairs in my little "Mom cave," I'll enjoy this look until I find just what I'm looking for (wish me luck)!

As always, thanks so much for stopping by!  And, hope you have a safe and happy 4th of July!

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Garden Whimsy & Fairy Garden

Sit back and enjoy a bit of my 2013 garden whimsy!





Hen in the work boots is about to bloom!




 









Birdcage full of succulents







Vintage bicycle basket filled with greenery and an old dish




My little Fairy garden




See the chair, tiny birdbath and the watering can?







Unused Roller Skates get planted






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Fun in the Sun Linky Party and Kindle Fire Giveaway

Greetings, friends!  

I hope you've all been enjoying our "Fun in the Sun" party over the last two weeks where 14 bloggers have been sharing fun Summer projects, decor and recipes ...

 and found inspiration along the way!  

If you didn't have a chance to visit everyone, all you have to do is click on the following links:

My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia - How to make pom pom lanterns. 

Sand & Sisal - Simple Summer centerpiece

Fox Hollow Cottage - Aloha Summer Wreath 

Adventures in Decorating - Summer Porch

Debbiedoo’s - 5 quick Summer craft projects 

French Country Cottage - Summer table setting 

 Cupcakes and Crinoline - Beach inspired desserts 

Domestically Speaking - Ultimate All American Sundae

At the Picket Fence - DIY chalkboard top outdoor coffee table

Yellow Bliss Road - Sweet & simple Summer mantel

JoJo and Eloise - Avocado, blueberry & coconut cream popsicles

 DIY Show Off - Summer carnival mantel

Now, it's your turn to showoff your amazing Summer projects, recipes or decor!  We look forward to pinning and sharing your projects!  

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These Pebbles Can Steal Your Heart!!

I am sure many of you already have seen painted pebbles/rocks.....but wait you haven't seen these beauties!! These cute painted pebbles can steal your heart or can tempt you to make some for your own....yes I mean it. Check out these amazing creations by creative people.

Links has been provided below each image so please go through the links and explore the world of creativity and admire artists and their artwork :)

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Awesomeness........

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Color galore.............

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These are super cute...............

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Eye popping...........

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Now tell me aren't you inspired enough to try your hands on it. If you already have painted some then you have to share it :)

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Mud Room Update

Do you remember this?


 After building the new Hobby Garage, we were able to free up the old tool room and convert it to our new mud room.









 And I had picked up this bench and redid it for this room...


I have been on the lookout for more decor fitting this space. Decor Steals was one with their three vintage looking key locks and a local artist was another with a picture of a bicycle

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