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Latest Loves: May 2019

We spent the first two weeks of May in Florida but we were up north the second half of this month to make the final tweaks to our new downsizing house and to spend the Memorial Day weekend with two of our three kids. It has been cold and wet up here but there was a break in the storms for some golf, Crew's first attempts at batting practice, and a walk through Brucemore. The evenings were family movie time and Crew's latest "on repeat" movie is The Sandlot. Somehow, I had missed that one but the kids remembered all the best one-liners. It was a great family movie to watch with a four-year-old and it is easy to see why this one is such a hit with Crew.

So what are the Latest Loves for May? Well for starters, I received this book for Mom's Day and I am OBSESSED! It is the perfect book for someone who is moving or just loves to open a drawer, closet, or refrigerator and be greeted with organization and order that is not only functional but also beautiful.

I also discovered this new-to-me favorite designer. Her colorful rooms are BEYOND. Love them.

And speaking of design here is a great home tour. I especially liked this look for a boy's room.

I don't have the furniture arrangements figured out for our next house but these beauties sure have the right vibe for the living room. 

I also was a bit smitten with this bedding.

How perfect would this be in Florida? 

Then there was this blouse. I love it tucked in or left out. Either way, it is a head-turner. 

I already have that purse. So I'm feeling an "add to cart" moment for this fun top too. 

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Seeing The Light - A Dining Room Update

This dining room has morphed from its black and white beginning to a wildly unique and colorfully coral entertaining space. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
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This fixture is from Hudson Valley Lighting and is the Danville model. You can find it here.

 

Latest Loves - April 2019

April was all about getting our big old family house ready to put back on the market

and being here when my mom rang the bell following her last radiation treatment. Woo! Woo!

 

But I still found some time to find a few new crushes that I wanted to share with you here like this site where I saw those GORGEOUS emerald green lamps.

In getting ready to sell a house I look at the place with new eyes and thought my closet could use a bit more purging and tidying. I had a lot of mismatched hangers so I donated most of them and replaced them with these hangers for a cleaner more organized look. 

While I was in my closet and organizing my shoes, I decided that these shoes are the most comfortable and stylish sneakers I have ever worn. They are my go to and my travel shoe so when I saw they were showing some wear I ordered them again. Is that crazy?

While I was there I also saw this fun pair for spring and summer.

After the closet, I did a deep clean in the master bath and came up with this solution for that grungy seal at the bottom of our shower door. 

But it wasn't all work. I did carve out some time to devour this book This one is a meaty read that would be great for book club discussions.

Also, it wasn't until recently, that I discovered this site for great buys on books. After signing up, I get an email every day with their deals of the day. There are best sellers and enticing titles I have never heard of but I sure like seeing all the money I have saved by linking up to this purchasing option.

At the urging of our kiddos, we started watching this show. I'm obsessed. I even added the theme song to my phone for a ringtone. LOL. We were ready for something funny, light, and saucy and this checked all our boxes. 

Enjoy and Happy May Day!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ewwwwww! Disgusting Shower Door Fix

Ewwwww! It's gross. I debated even sharing it but I figured I may not be the only one dealing with this shower door issue.

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