Monday, June 20, 2022

Missy in Profile + Lacecap Hydrangea

Missy went home this morning after three days and four nights. She's the best houseguest.


My lacecap hydrangeas are spectacular this year and the bush is loaded with blooms. I love them♡

Hope you enjoyed the long weekend. 
xo

Sunday, June 19, 2022

PERFECT HOUSE PLAN FOR EMPTY NESTERS

CREDIT: SOUTHERN LIVING HOUSE PLANS
Click on the link above, read the article, and tell me if you agree. Click on each of the photos to enlarge. I love it. Hope you had a great Sunday.
xo

Saturday, June 18, 2022

Florida Beach Cottage Renovation: Lots of White Paint


I thoroughly enjoyed this article in Southern Living about the renovation of this Florida beach cottage. You know how much I love before and after photos. Read more here. Each photo in the slide show has a long description too. Enjoy.

Friday, June 17, 2022

Good Hair Days Forever with My New Conditioner

I worked outside for three hours this morning from 7:00-10:00 working as hard as I could. I pulled vines down from one of my evergreens, weeded like a maniac, filled two dumper carts, planted more dahlia tubers, gave some to a neighbor walking by, transplanted some ferns, cut down tree branches, weeded around my mailbox and more. I was trying to beat the 88° heat that was on its way and I did. Then I took a cool shower and washed my hair and let it air dry. I have been using the product below after towel drying my hair and leaving it in. It is supposed to be a weekly product you leave in for 30 minutes and rinse off. I decided to apply and leave it in to see what happened and I liked it. I only wash my hair once a week and it looks good every day and it isn't stiff or "wet look" which I don't care for. My hair is baby fine and this gives it great body.


I suggested it to a friend in Massachusetts and she found it at CVS. I bought mine at Walmart. She was afraid to leave it in so she rinsed it off after 15 minutes and she thought it added shine and more volume. She has straight hair and mine is naturally wavy.  Anyway, it's worth a try and it's very inexpensive (around $6.00). Missy came over just as I was presentable and she LOVES my air conditioned house.


Happy Friday and have a great weekend.
xo

Thursday, June 16, 2022

Pool Complex at a Friend's House Yesterday


I went to a delightful luncheon yesterday and photographed my friend's pool complex from inside the house. Notice the covered TV pavilion! The food was delicious too. I came home and cut the grass to work off some of the calories and I'm so glad I did because it's raining this morning.
The weather in my area has been so nice and with no need for air conditioning except for maybe 3 days. I'm expecting Missy for a few days starting tomorrow morning. xo

Wednesday, June 15, 2022

Adding Architectural Elements to a Doorway


Don't you love the decorative corbels that were added to this opening? The floors were just sanded and were stained gray. It's amazing how effective architectural elements are to completely change the character of a room!

Tuesday, June 14, 2022