Picture hanging inspiration

18 May

I have a lot of pictures and need to print out a lot that are on my computer and get them framed. So I’m starting to collect some inspiration on how to hand them all These all just look kind of thrown together but it sure does work. pic hanging108

Herbert Park – again

17 May

I have written about Herbert Park a few times on this blog and it remains one of my favorite spots in Dublin. Thought I’d share some photos from a recent visit.

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The Mellow Fig

16 May

Some very cute decor at The Mellow Fig in Blackrock, Dublin. Food was yummy as well!

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Caiti’s room for the summer

15 May

This will eventually be Lottie’s room and so most everything but the twin bed will be a part of her room but my niece, Caiti, has very kindly agreed to be Mary Poppins for Lottie this summer so it’s set up for her for a few months. Many thanks to Ria for helping me pull it together!

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Scenes from South Texas

14 May

l thought I’d share just a few more photos of scenes from my trip to Texas last month — nothing like Texas in April with the bluebonnets in full bloom dotting the highways of Texas hill country.  Love it. Yee Haw Indian Blanket Texas Bluebonnets Gonzales, Texas San Marcos River

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Just one more Anthropologie post for the week

13 May

IMG_6022 IMG_6023 IMG_6024Okay, so I had these pics as well and thought I might as well throw them in while I’m back on my Anthropologie kick.  These blackboard-painted storage jars are adorable and could be really easy to do yourself (if you don’t have a new baby and have loads of time) I’m thinking my IKEA jars could use a little customizing which I might investigate someday when I have time again.

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Anthropologie pottery

12 May

More love for Anthropologie today – I just can’t help myself!  It’s so kitschy, it’s adorable.  I’ve currently got two open shelves in my kitchen full of all white kitchenware but I’ve decided that when I work my way through breaking a significant amount of them (which, at the rate I’m going, won’t be too long) then I’m going to start buying hodge-podge, mismatched kitchenware — the kitsch-ier the better.
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Gonzales, Texas

11 May

Some  lovely painted ladies in Gonzales, Texas from our recent visit. It’s a little like a step back in time. 20130508-162137.jpg

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Taylor & Susanna’s Wedding – Part II

10 May

And here is just a taste of the very fun wedding decor.  It all had to be sustainable given that it was in a state park so easy to put up and easy to take down without disrupting the environment.  Susanna did a great job on the planning and implementation! I especially loved the idea of wrapping the tree in twine and inserting photos of the couple – very cute and no damage to the tree.  Forever is TodayReception table

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Taylor & Susanna’s Wedding – Part 1

9 May

We had a great time on a surprise visit to Texas for my nephew’s wedding.  I was happy to have a few days off from holding my baby (I know – I’m a terrible mother to say that but my back needed a bit of a break!) and I ran around taking photos.  It was in a beautiful setting in Palmetto State Park in Gonzales, Texas – perfect for this very outdoorsy couple. boots I Do! great couple The kiss

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