Yep..It's Not Pretty

Good Morning!

My house is still a work in progress ( as I believe that statement applies to mostly everyone : )

I have been tackling my son's bedroom.  

Here is the tragic before pictures..

This is when we first moved in..yes, it's a hot mess!

What this room had going for it was the big windows and it already had hardwood floors.

The bad thing is the room is tiny.

Cleaned up his room a little bit.. it feels like a lodge prison..yuck.  Will be working on it and making it more into a room that a little boy wants to be in : )

The question is how to gather inspiration that would make this room him and not be just a nice generic bedroom..

I need to really listen to him and bring him along this process..

Have a wonderful and profitable week : )

This Never Happens To Me

How's your weekend going so far?

We went on a little getaway with the kids this past week..

celebrating our 13th wedding anniversary and the kid's birthdays.

We had a beautiful condo..

Our view : )

We had such a wonderful time..Corey and I said we have to make more time to do stuff like this.

Earlier this year I entered into a contest by Shadow Mountain Home.

I entered and I never think I am going to win anything.  Well, this time I did!

 I won a rug : )

So, I get to go on vacation and as soon as I get back a rug is brought to my door.  Here it is..

Lots of color.  I am thinking about putting it in my son's room.  

Hope the rest of your weeekend is awesome : ) 

Rolling Up Our Sleeves

Good Evening!

I am starting way late today.  I have a lot of things going on and I can't wait to share all of them with you.  

One of the things I am so excited about is Project Ladybug.  I feel so honored to be a part of this charity.  This chapter is based out of the Chicago area and is in direct correlation to Comer Children's Hospital The University of Chicago.

Little Atia who was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia is the face of this wonderful project.  I am happy to report that she is now in remission.

Atia's Project Ladybug is there to help these families who end up dealing with financial difficulties, emotional support, comfort baskets, etc..

To see more of her story watch this..

http://www.cltv.com/blogs/living-healthy-chicago/wgntv-atias-project-ladybug-fund-20120412,0,475698.story

The good news is you can help!  

Atia's Project Ladybug is putting on their 2nd annual event and it's called Stars And Cars

Miss Dina Manzo (founder of Project Ladybug) will be there.  

She is the former star of the Real Housewives of New Jersey and is now the host of her own HGTV show called Dina's Party.

Meg Caswell

who was last year Design Star's winner.  She now has her own show on HGTV called HGTV's Great Rooms.

 and there will be other celeb sightings..

This will be a night where not only is it fun but we gather for a good cause and make a difference in the lives of these families.  Let us show our support and help in the aid to healing.

Hope to see you there : )

Have a wonderful weekend : )

Do You Smell That?

Good Morning!

I don't know about you but when I see pics of beautiful spaces..

(Restoration Hardware)

(Veranda)

I also envision myself in the room and the aromas that might be in the space.  A clean fresh breeze from the ocean, the smell of leather or the smell of fresh cut flowers.

I really believe scent is just as important as design is pleasing to the eye.

I want to share with you a couple of my favorite scents..

This is one who really lives up to it's name.  The fragrance is fresh and not overpowering.  It truly is like opening the window and hearing the seagulls in the distance.  It's what I picture being in a summer cottage.

The next one..

French Oak Room Spray from Restoration Hardware

This spray has a manly rugged tone but is in touch with his feminine side.  I bought one for my husband and he has taken it to his office.  Restoration Hardware hit the nail on the head with this one.

Try these and you won't be disappointed.  Your home will be a wonderful place to relax and take a deep breath in : )

I Refuse To Believe..

How are you all today?

I read in an article that they are saying books are a thing of the past.  That electronic books are the "in" thing.  

I personally believe that there is nothing like feeling the pages of a book.  There is a place where electronic books have their place..

But there is no beauty in the electronic book.. like real books that make you want to touch and explore in a space..

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What do you think?

Some Things To Share And An Invite..

Good Morning!

I hope your week is going great : )

I have a meeting at my house with the design team preparing for Rockford Sharefest.  We have some really great ideas to help transform the schools and will bring a wonderful environment for the students and faculty to learn and grow in.

I can't wait to show you what we have up our sleeves ; )

Easter is this weekend.  For us it's a time for reflection and to be grateful for all God has done for us.

My husband is the music director for Heartland Community Church and he wrote a song recently that I would like to share with you all.  I really hope you enjoy it.

This Time Of Year ~ Corey Pelley

Catching Up

Good Morning!

I am so hungry.  My daughter is making breakfast for me..such a sweet girl.  

After the past couple days I thought I would never eat again..food poisoning.  Needless to say that restaurant will forever be off my list.

So, today I am playing catch up.

Painting my son's room.  Will show you the before on another post : )

How is your Monday going?