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Tickled Pink!

January 14, 2016~ Decorating

“But the steadfast love of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting on those who fear him, and his righteousness to children’s children, to those who keep his covenant and remember to do his commandments”
‭‭Psalm‬ ‭103:17-18‬ ‭

I have the most exciting news to share with you!
And I can’t wait any longer….

Are you ready?

Butch and I are going to be grandparents!!!

Our son and daughter-in-love will be welcoming a baby girl in May! We are so humbled and grateful to our heavenly Father who is the giver of all good gifts! For many years, we have helped all of our family and friends celebrate the births of their grandchildren…and finally we will be able take out our iPhones and share our endless photos of our little blessing! All I can say is I hope all of my blog followers and social media friends are ready!!

During my decorating career, I designed many nursery projects, with this day in mind…so you can imagine my excitement to help my DIL with the nursery! The crib and dresser with changing tray have been purchased, the custom bedding has been ordered, and the painting will begin within a couple of weeks! So, I have been busy coming up with ideas for making this the sweetest nursery ever! I created a Pinterest board with some images and ideas that I find interesting and wanted to share with you! Stay tuned for the reveal of the finished project! Can you tell I am tickled pink?!

You can follow my Pinterest board here: Tickled Pink
Click each photo to go to the original source. The blush walls, beaded chandelier, and the antique rug make a classic style nursery! I like the pink and black bedding,
but I would want to use a white crib in the space! Love the crib, hooked rug, and bedding! A restful nursery with nice accents…would be easy to add a pop of color! The baby’s photo on canvas is a great idea, along with the painted dresser!Pure sweetness for a baby girl!
Love the diamond wallpaper! Lots of gray being used in nurseries, works well with pink or lavender! Bold wall color, but the whites tone it down. Love the photos matted and framed! Whimsical owl theme! I really like the bright pink pouf, chandelier, and the rug!I like this color combination and the furnishings!
Palm Beach inspired nursery!
Love the wallpapered accent wall!
This nursery had me with the Lullaby score on the wall…love, love this idea! If the space is large enough, centering the crib is a fun idea! The large crown resting on the armoire is definitely a statement piece!

Thank you for joining in our excitement as we welcome our first granddaughter!

Linking with Pieced Pastimes , Silver Pennies , Life on Lakeshore Drive , Thoughts From Alice , Coastal Charm , My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia , Dwellings-Heart of Your Home , Savvy Southern Style , Ivy and Elephants, French Country Cottage , From My Front Porch To Yours , Stone Gable , Confessions of a Plate Addict , Worthing Court , Between Naps on the Porch , Cedar Hill Farmhouse , A Stroll Thru Life , The Charm of Home , Cornerstone Confessions , A Delightsome Life , Imparting Grace , Posed Perfection , Katherines Corner , Rooted In Thyme , Share Your Cup, The Enchanting Rose, 21 Rosemary Lane, Northern Nesting, Cozy Little House, Rattlebridge Farm, Rustic & Refined, My Romantic Home

Inviting Spaces & Cozy Fireplaces

January 7, 2016~ Decorating

“By wisdom a house is built, and by understanding it is established; by knowledge the rooms are filled with all precious and pleasant riches”
‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭24:3-4

December was unusually warm here in Northeast Alabama, complete with wearing a short sleeved shirt on Christmas! But January is swinging the pendulum and we have found ourselves with below freezing temps the past few days! I guess you could say winter made a fashionably late entrance this year!

January makes me think of cozy rooms, crackling fires, stack of books, and a mug of hot chocolate…with whipped cream on top, of course! With my mind on all things warm and cozy, I thought it would be temperature appropriate to share rooms that invite you in and wrap you in warmth! You’ll notice a common denominator in each room…a fireplace with the glow of logs burning…it doesn’t get much cozier than that! Make yourself a cup of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate and sit down and enjoy!

You can see more on my Pinterest board, Living Spaces.
Click each photo to go to the original source. This is my idea of cozy…crackling fire, leather bound books, comfy seating, coffered ceiling! I could stay here for a while!
Elegance with lovely lighting and art, but very welcoming! A pair of leather chairs, stone fireplace, and natural light create a cozy ambiance! An English room with period furniture and sparkling chandeliers is still warm and inviting! A French chateau (obviously out of most of our price range) exudes a cozy feel with its antique mantel! A rustic room with large windows and plenty of charm! I love pattern and this room provides plenty with the large tapestry, window treatments, upholstered chairs, and the oriental rug! A sitting area within a kitchen is perfect for relaxing!
A charming room with layers of texture and color!Very chic, but still welcoming!
Call me when spring arrives!
Light-filled space!
Blue and white remain timeless! A cozy porch! A small and peaceful space for reading in front of the warm fire!
Even a Palm Beach residence has a cozy fire! White-washed cypress beams and a fireplace made from local stone creates the perfect family room in Tennessee!
A roaring fire takes center stage in this home, furnished with a nubby cream sofa! A pair of lanterns along with a stone fireplace and plenty of patterns brings warmth to the white walls and ceiling! A gorgeous room, love everything about it!

Which room would you choose to curl up in on a winter afternoon? Linking with Pieced Pastimes , Silver Pennies , Life on Lakeshore Drive , Thoughts From Alice , Coastal Charm , My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia , Dwellings-Heart of Your Home , Savvy Southern Style , Ivy and Elephants, French Country Cottage , From My Front Porch To Yours , Stone Gable , Confessions of a Plate Addict , Worthing Court , Between Naps on the Porch , Cedar Hill Farmhouse , A Stroll Thru Life , The Charm of Home , Cornerstone Confessions , Imparting Grace , Posed Perfection , Katherines Corner , Rooted In Thyme , Share Your Cup, The Enchanting Rose, 21 Rosemary Lane, Northern Nesting, Cozy Little House, Rattlebridge Farm

My Favorite 7

January 4, 2016~ Decorating, Food & Entertaining, Music, Outdoors, Recipes, Simple + Southern Sunday, Tablescape Tuesday, Travel

“Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves”
Philippians 2:3

When we started blogging almost 18 months ago, we had no idea what we were getting into. All I knew was that we wanted to share our everyday living with you through the things we love! I knew that probably meant tablescapes, the occasional travel post, and maybe a music post here and there. The next thing I knew, I was blogging four times a week, meeting new blogging friends, and I had found a creative outlet that would become both my new favorite hobby and a journal of sorts for me and my family!

Last week, I shared the Top 5 Tablescapes of 2015 and The Top Ten Posts of 2015, and there is no doubt that my love for creating warm and inviting spaces in our home is one of the main themes here at Everyday Living. But, my favorites are those that might not receive the most views or comments…they are the stories and pictures that are dearest to my heart! They are the ones that are linked to the sweetest memories, the story of how the post evolved, and the ones that remind me of the goodness of God in our everyday living.

Come along with me while I reminisce on the year in blogging as I share my favorite 7 posts of 2015! Click on the picture to go to the original post.