Category: NEST
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A Picnic Party
This picture was taken after Ellie’s party, but it perfectly sums up how much fun she had. This year, we decided to throw a picnic party for Ellie. I chose a red, white and aqua color scheme for the decorations. Here’s a photo of how the room looked before everyone came.
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Tips on Floral Arranging
About a month ago, I went to a brunch where I learned to arrange flowers. It’s something I’ve always had an interest in, but prior to this event, I knew very little about it. I could never quite make my arrangements look “right.” After a tutorial from Emmy-Ray Floral, my skills have vastly improved. See? Much better.
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Around Here
Things have been sort of nuts around here. I haven’t wanted to mention it, but I feel like it’s kind of hanging out there. Since August, the husband and I have buried three grandmothers and an aunt. There have been colds and stomach bugs and viruses. And quite frankly, it has been pretty yuck at times. When things are tough,…
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Mother’s Day Gift Guide
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Mother’s Day is just a few days away. In this guide, you’ll find something for the interior design enthusiast, gardener, home cook and fashionista. Still not sure what to get? Candy or fresh flowers are always a hit at my house. Follow my blog with Bloglovin
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Ellie’s Bookshelf
Reading with Ellie is one of my favorite things, but I am the first to admit some children’s books can be a little obnoxious. Difficult rhymes and lackluster illustrations become pretty tedious after you’ve read a story a hundred times in one sitting. Over the last year and half, I’ve found some books we both…
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Around Here
The weather has been bleak, but these dwarf irises are a lovely reminder that spring is around the corner. Ellie has been making a lot of coffee lately. She spends most of her time running from the table to the bookcase, carrying one piece at time, until everything is just right. “Sit down,” she’ll say and…
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Spring Wishlist
When I first starting writing this post, I was not suffering from a cold/sinus infection. So, you will see in my first sentence, I sound very brave. One Kleenex box in, I am a little more tentative, but still pretty excited about Spring. The first official day of spring is today, and it should get…
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Around Here
Ellie spotted these ice skaters and after a few short minutes of watching tried to walk out on to the ice. Needless to say, we had to leave before she had any other big ideas. I have been cooking from this non-stop since getting it for Christmas. Making lunch has always stumped me, but this…
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Around Here
You may be wondering what has been going on around here. The last time I posted was in October, so truthfully, a lot has happened since then. For starters, Ellie is taller now with longer hair and more words. She is very funny. Here is she is pretending she doesn’t know where her water is.…
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Around here
Ellie constantly wants to be outside. A few weeks ago, I saw my first glimpse of fall in our neighborhood. This wine is lovely. A Syrah with great peppery notes for less than $15. Ellie lives to swing. I’ve discovered I can read while doing it, so yesterday we swung for an hour. Matte nails…