SOUTHERN LIVING IDEA HOME

This was a great tour, I'm totally inspired. The home is in a development by Plein Air, that is a planned community with town square, shops, sidewalks. They are popping up all over the US.

I loved the old wood doors, all from New Orleans salvage... I took lots of pictures, not all came that good. The house had the dark french handles on all the old doors. I've wanted to replace my brass round doorknobs with dark french handles since 2003. So today I bought 8 new handles and installed them. Going back tomorrow for more! OH. Yeaa.... I'm on a roll....a design-inspired-gotta-have-it-I-want-it-roll.....Anyone else ever have that overwhelming feeling? More to come.

Yes, lots of great ideas....husband OK with all this since he is still not home, trusts my good taste!!!! Love ya, Hubby!


The outside of the home was beautiful with exquisite landscaping.



After seeing these plants above at the front door, I've been at Lowe's and 2 other nurseries trying to duplicate this beautiful look.




Love the front porch.

Above is the interior of the guest cottage, very small, a cot, an artist's table, a bath, and a kitchenette.

Outside of the guest cottage from the rear.

A lovely covered sitting area.

The downstairs back porch.

Upstairs, outside the Master Bedroom.

Sorry about the fuzzy picture, most of the interior pictures came out terrible. I tried to snap them so quickly as people were constantly walking around. I loved this bricked hallway to the outdoor porch.

Little girl's room closet.

The nursery.

In the kitchen. All appliances were Viking, a Mississippi made product. All the Southern Living tour homes try to incorporate and use as many local and/or state products as they can. Now I want Viking Appliances, They were awesome. Husband did not understand/comply with this comment/desire.

Oven and microwave.

The small and casual living room.

Living room.
I have lots more pictures of this community. It takes so long to upload, I'm trying to accomplish lots of fun things at my home...I'll show you soon....

Still recovering.....Had a great time in Oxford with son. Toured the Square, Rowan Oak...William Faulkner's home, Ole Miss campus, and the Southern Living Home. Son and Hubby played golf at the Country Club of Oxford, where son works. It is managed by Troon Golf Management and is a very nice private club. Gotta love my Son....we still support him totally, school, rental house, vehicle, credit cards, etc. He works part time at above golf course run by Troon Golf Management. He gets to play golf there, which he loves. He is in summer school so we can't complain. But here's the kicker.....We just got his statement for his 401K that he signed up for with Troon. So we pay all his bills and he's socking away money in a 401K. Now that's a smart boy, about to graduate in Business and Finance!






Below is City Grocery on the Square: Upstairs is the bar and lounge, all beautiful exposed brick.

Inside the restaurant downstairs:

We took son plus five of his friends to CITY GROCERY . The food is exquisite fine dining. All 8 of us had something different and every one's meal was superb! I had diver Scallops, Hubby had Shrimp & Grits, "their signature dish", Son had Lamb, others had Duck, chicken, Fillet Mignon, Salmon, and Snails. Very, very enjoyable evening celebrating Son's 21st birthday!

Below is the "Library" on the Square. Both my kids joked about "all the time they spent at the Library" while at Ole Miss!

Son's Fraternity House: Sigma Nu

Daughter's Sorority house: Alpha Omicron Pi

PINK SATURDAY

My first PINK SATURDAY. Where I am....still touring....

Get Pink !!!It's not just a color, it's an attitude.

Yves Delorme on Sale in honor of Bastille Day

The Giving Tree is having a sale on Yves Delorme starting on July 11. This is a great online. They carry Pine Cone Hill and Sferra, two of my favorites, plus many other brands.

On the road

I'm packing up and hitting the road for my 6 hour drive to Oxford.

Fun and Fabulous Furry Pet Show

I'm entering Miller, my grand-dog-son in this adorable contest on My Crafty Little Page. I'm supposed to be packing, cleaning house, going down my check list to leave, but yet, once again, I'll find any excuse to put off packing.

I babysat Miller for 2 weeks while kids honeymooned. Now he's gone back home and once again, I've got the "empty-nest" blues. I got used to his "race-tracking" around my house, despite the tiny claw marks on my wood floors, every time he put his brakes on, picking up poop, his indecision to go in or out of house, his jumping up on our laps because he really thinks he is a baby, his doggy hair everywhere, and his slurping water.

Miller was named after a fallen EOD comrade and friend of my new son-in-law. He lost his life in Iraq.

He really is a sweetheart and can make one melt. He won my husband over months ago, when husband first met him. Every night husband and I took Miller for ride in the golf cart. He loved sitting between the two of us thinking he is person. I MISS YOU MILLER!

In loving momory of Daniel B. Miller, Jr

01/07/07

775th Civil Engineer Squadronn

There is nothing better than....

bloggy love and support from all of you. Thank you all so much for your thoughts and prayers, and taking the time to express them. We are all so appreciative.

After a long day of painting, moving furniture, & cleaning up the 5 lbs of dust that was hidden behind said furniture, I am headed here...

On a sad note

Our beloved new son-in-law just got his orders. He leaves for Afghanistan on December 21, 2008. We all knew it was coming, but yet...we don't want it to happen.

If you read my blog, hate my blog, love my blog, or if you are just curious lurker....please do me favor...
Send some good wishes, happy thoughts to my kids....it would be so appreciated! They would love to know that their sacrifices are appreciated! Thanks!

Lighter, Brighter Entry Hall

Picking paint colors can be scary! Sometimes I think I've got the perfect color on a chip, buy the paint, start painting, then absolutely hate it.In my efforts to go lighter, with a little British Colonial/Island Style, first I started with new paint. Entry hall before in green. I loved that green color, had it for many years. Entry hall in new color.... Interactive Cream, SW 6113. I love it!

Makes the mirror and lamps pop .

Couldn't be happier with this choice!

2 WEEK PAINTING MARATHON

After dropping hubby off at airport, I hurried home and tore this room apart. First, I'm banishing the elliptical to the garage. I can't dust floors around and the space is too small for such a big thing that doesn't get any use. This poor room doesn't know it's true purpose...it's a tv room with sofa

it has the desktop...

and a file cabinet

the room is bare and ready for it's first coat of lighter, brighter paint. I've already done the first coat in the entry hall.
It's going to be a long day. Just moving the elliptical was a workout...HA!

Fabulous Fluff Stuff from Preppy Parade and Keeks & Brie

Way before the wedding, I posted how great Keeks and Brie and Preppy Parade were for helping me with last minute personalized, and handmade gifts to go into the gift bags for people that we wanted to say "Thanks" to. They were great...I received my beautiful items within 3-4 days. All the gift items came from a number of different sources...LLBean, Mint Julep Paperie, Keeks amd Brie, and Preppy Parade.

The beautiful bags and key holders from Keeks and Brie...

What I kept for myself....

This is sweet niece opening her goody bag....you can see the monogrammed bath wrap from Preppy Parade. She flew from Chicage to Atlanta to Orlando to Gulf[port (Don't ask, too long a story) to drive my MIL and J, from Diamondhead to Shreveport. She got a speeding ticking on LA -49, both hubby and I have been blessed with supporting Caddo Parish, also. They love Out of Staters to help supplement their County to the tune of $200 a pop for going 75 in a 70 mile an hour speed zone.

Below are items from Preppy Parade...monogrammed cosmetic bags for MIL and sweet friend who co-hosted Bridal Luncheon.

And monogrammed beach towels for daughters' 2 bridesmaids...

FABULOUS FLUFF STUFF FROM BIENVENUE

Just got my mail today... some exquisitely beautiful fluff stuff from Bienvenue aka Susie. Look at her adorable her signature ribbons and business card...

this must be her lagniappe to me...

have you ever seen such beautiful handmade tassels?

2 little Miller doggy tassel...I know where this will end up...

a majestic jeweled tassel in gold looking for the right spot in my home...

my lagniappe tassel that could be happy in any one of my rooms...

What great gifts these adorable tassels would make. This is something I'll stock up on, to have on hand for hostess gifts, birthdays, or just a thinking of you gift! They don't take up much space...so ideal to keep for those times when I need something , don't have the time or don't feel like venturing out to a gift store! And they are so special since they are handmade. Beautiful job, Susie!

Susie is so creative and talented. I've enjoyed reading about her adventures and her sweet family. Can't wait to see wait she has planned next. Bienvenue!

Taylor Creek Southern Living Home Tour 2008

When we are all in Oxford this coming weekend, this is what daughter and I are going to do. This is the only picture I could find, I hope this is a beautiful home and tour. This will be my first ever time to visit a Southern Living home, I hope I'm not disappointed. Has any one toured this home yet?