Cape Cod Inspired

Show off your love of the Cape
and all things nautical and beachy
around your neck!

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Spring Tables that Delight

Here's the thing, I love color! I think autumn is a lovely time of the year with the season's mums, pumpkins, corn husks and all. And, Christmas is always a fun time to decorate...greens, ribbons, lights (white, not colored), candles galore, etc. I spend the least amount of time, if any, decorating for Easter. But there's something about the decor of this season that I just love. It's not the eggs, faux grass, all things bunnies and carrots. It's the colors! Is there any color that doesn't look fabulous with aqua? Go ahead, try me. And, I challenge anyone who says that pastels aren't soothing. But, add a bright pop o' color and it shouts, "Spring is here!" and "Summer's on it's way!" 


My mom has fabulous taste and an amazing home. It's meticulous with gorgeous decor--most of which she does herself. I would be willing to bet her dining room table is already set for Easter, laden with fine china, Waterford glasses, some form of Lindt chocolate on the salad plates and a beautiful centerpiece. All perfectly coordinated. I never really remember what the actual meal is at most Easter dinners. It's funny. I just remember the prettiness of it all. However, I'd like nothing more than to break in the night before. I'd replace her neutral colored damask tablecloth with a bright colored chevron or trellis fabric table runner. I'd replace the coordinating salad plates with ones of a bright, contrasting color. And, I'd replace some of the Easter decorations with unique vases of the season's most vibrant colors. 

All of these photos inspire me, I hope they do you as well! 
Happy Spring!!!

Sources: amanda parker, lindraxa, sherimartin, pinterest, hgtv, allyou.com, decorpad, elizabethanne, host it notes 

Shower Power

Spring ahead, lighter later, warm weather on it's way!!!

It's just a matter of time before the lazy days of summer are here and we kick off the season by opening the pool. Before then though, there's lots of spring clean-up to do and plenty of time for my husband to be on his kick about wanting and NEEDING an outdoor shower. We certainly are candidates for one...and we have the perfect spot. 


Now, ours certainly won't be quite as fabulous as any of these, but here's our inspiration!!!

sources: Pottery Barn, Pinterest

Peace & Quiet

Don't get me wrong, life is good. I love having a large brood. I like being busy. 

But, what I would give for just one day,
maybe half a day, maybe a few consecutive hours
of peace and quiet.
Aaaah. Could you imagine?
I might not even know what to do with myself,
but I'd give it a shot!
Here's what I had in mind...

source: pinterest

Have a relaxing day...

Shout it out loud...

We love to read and we're proud!


Why, oh why, am I always tidying up and feeling the need to put all of the books in the house away--as if they have a designated spot? A home base. A must-have place to reside. 

My kids love to read, absolutely love it. They walk from room to room with books. They take them in the car. They read in bed (do they ever!) And it occurred to me, of all the messes to be made; dishes in the sink, counters not wiped down, laundry strewn on the floor, bathroom sinks nasty, mud tracks in the house, why on earth would I declare books all over the place to be a mess?! I'm starting a new trend in this house, starting today, it's a requirement: Books in every room! Now, my rooms will never look like these, but it's fun to dream...or even READ about it. 


sources: Ana Antunes Homestyling, Casa Sugar, Lonny, Real Simple, Winsor Smith

Are you ready for some football??!!

We take this football thing pretty seriously in my house
(especially when your team is in it!)

images: Pinterest