A Perfect Weekend

We had such a nice and relaxing weekend! On Saturday we took the kids to a local festival. The town was beautifully adorned in red, white and blue. This is Marc's and my favorite town and, maybe someday, we will live here. It's dreamy.


We dressed the kids up in proper holiday attire and made them pose for a couple pictures before the fun started (and they got dirty and sweaty-Boy! It was HOT!)

I took about two dozen pictures of the three of them and this is the best shot I got.......

Love the falls and the ducks....
The kids and I rode the carousel first...

It was fast! Cali wasn't quite sure what to think...

Cali rode her first fair ride! The kids loved this one. Again....Cali was so sober the entire ride!

We made sure that Cali rode with Kyle because he is so protective.

Bella rode with a boy she had never met. His name is Will and she says he is her boyfriend.

Kyle did not stop smiling the entire ride! As soon as the ride was over Cali started clapping and said "Yay Cawi!" Every time we passed the ride after that she would reach out her arms and say "Go! Go!" Apparently she did like it!!

There was so much to do and see and Kyle wanted to experience it all- while Bella was content just taking it all in.

Kyle wanted so badly to play the dart game so we let him. Marc and I were shocked when he hit and popped THREE balloons!!!! Three hits out of four darts!

He chose three stuffed snakes for his prizes so he and his sisters could have a prize. My little man.

Cali was content with her red balloon and the live band playing.

Kyle and Bella wanted to ride the Ferris wheel so Daddy went on with them.

And mommy and Cali were quite content staying on the ground watching them!!

This was the point where Daddy started freaking out a little. Realizing the bars didn't quite cover enough and just how high they were going to go. He made sure to hold on to the kids as tight as he possibly could. Such a good Daddy.

And this is when I started freaking out. I do not like heights. Terrified actually. I wouldn't be able to ride this but I was even having a hard time watching! Woozy.

Kyle and Bella, of course, loved every second of it! My little daredevils.

After we rode the rides we had to get something to eat. Ahhh........fair food. Kyle was fascinated with the cotton candy and the woman working was thrilled to answer all of his questions and show him how to make it.

Cali enjoyed her hot dog. Funny girl.

They even got to meet Stanton Island George- the monkey.

Another lesson from another vendor- this time the lemonade stand. And the guy working inside was so cute to explain- and show- Kyle every.single.step. of how to squeeze fresh lemonade.

We ended the day by going to the local ice cream shop and eating ice cream cones on the sidewalk and watching all of the cars and people walk by.

Kyle's face cracks me up in this shot....

Saturday was an amazing day. Sunday and Monday were rather lazy...........and that was such a nice, and needed, change for us. We have been so busy that it feels as though life has been passing us by lately. It was nice to slow things down and absorb life, live life, and enjoy each other.

Is it Friday yet? tehe

I have been working on some projects lately! I can not wait to show you. Soon!

Blessings,

Heather:)

Inspired & Determined

I find inspiration everywhere. Magazines, catalogs, the Internet, nature, hotels and restaurants. I have a folder in my picture file titled "Decorating" and every time I see something that inspires me I save it to my folder. I look back at it often- especially when I am wanting to do a project. Unfortunately, I don't always save the source of where I find these pictures. I so wish I did! I would love to give credit where credit is due, so if any of you own these rooms or know where they came from please let me know.

Lately I have been really pondering what to do in the master bedroom. I started decorating the master bedroom over two years ago. Guess what- it's not done. Nope. Not at all. In fact, I never even really got started. I ordered bedding and sent it back. I bought curtains and returned them. I got frustrated and gave up. Just call me the inferior decorator. Yep. That would be me. I am so afraid of making a mistake in that room that I don't even try. One of my big issues the last couple of years is that I felt like I was finally coming into my style so I was hesitant to make choices. Now I realize, I HAVE found my style, and I have found the confidence to once again start the master bedroom. Another problem is that I didn't have a plan. Or a vision of what I wanted the room to look like. I would buy bedding and then be stumped, or pick out curtains and then get confused trying to get the rest of the room to "come together" in my head. But without a clear vision everything got blurred. I sat down with a piece of paper and wrote down everything I could think of:

1.) How the room needed to function
2.) What I/We wanted to feel when we were in the room
3.) Elements I wanted to incorporate into the room
4.) Fabrics I liked- look, feel, etc.

Once I had my list I started looking through my decorating inspiration folder and picked out all of the pictures that "spoke" to me. I noticed that out of all of the pictures, and my notes, that they all shared a common thread. Hmm. Imagine that. Now I have a plan.

Our master bedroom also has to serve as a home office. The problem is I don't want it to look all "office-y"..............I don't want to see the computer or the printer or bills that need to be paid or filed. I want to disguise that stuff as much as possible. I want the bedroom to be soothing, romantic, fairly monotone, and have sort of a vintage feel. I want it to be comfortable, crisp and airy.

Here are just a few pictures that have me inspired and determined to make this room a reality. Finally.
The perfect duvet...

Loving these gorgeous sheets from Pottery Barn. I think I can get this same look by adding some crochet trim to my existing white sheets.

The detail on this dresser...........swoon

Candles. Lots and lots of candles.

Built in cabinets and shelves to hide the office "stuff"

I heart these slipcovers

Ahhhhh........... a centerpiece for the bed

I love this room by Linda Woodrum. Iron beds.....vintage romance

Monotone, window seat, chandelier...

This window seat looks like a perfect spot for a good book and some hot tea. Oh the hours I could waste away here..........

White linens

My dresser is almost the same as this one. I just need to paint it black and distress it like this one. What a great look.

So, there you have it. A sneak peek into my plan. I can't wait to get started on it!

Where do you find your inspiration?

Blessings,

~Heather:)

Spaghetti & Oreos

Oh how I love her face! No matter what it is covered in.

Have a great weekend All!

Blessings,

Heather:)

Snowy Days

Our part of Ohio has been bludgeoned with snow storm after snow storm over the last month. The snow is one thing but the freezing temps...............well that is a whole new ball game. So what do you do with three kids with cabin fever? Like- BAD cabin fever.

Well, you bake cookies.......................

Teach your 3 year old how to "criss-cross" the dough balls! lol!!

You play in kitchen cabinets...............

You have tea parties................

Lots of tea parties...........

You build with legos and connects and anything else you can find......

I LOVE watching their imaginations at work!

Oh the things they can create!

And when your son wants to build a snowman in the snow..............you bring the snow in for him to build a snowman!

Big bowls of snow and cookie sheets to "hold the mess" (Ha!)

Gloves optional ;)

Don't forget the toothpicks and Skittles!

I love how the snow looks when the Skittles start to melt.

The snow activity entertained the kids for a good two hours. And that- for my kids- is unheard of!!

Today's forecast: more snow. Shocker. Hmmm........what else can I pull out of my hat?

Hope You All are staying entertained!!!

Blessings,

Heather:)