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My Love of Orchids

I attended one of my favorite events last weekend. The Jacksonville Orchid Society Show. I am not an orchid expert, that is why I attend events like this and read many orchid blogs. Orchids now thrive in my care, but believe me, it wasn’t always this way…. An Instagram Photo taken last summer I titled, “Backyard Beauty” Loving Them to Death I fell in love…

My Top 5 Beauty Faves!

Over the weekend I celebrated my 40…somethingish Birthday! Sometimes I can’t understand how my daughters are grown women but I’m not aging….everyone seems to be catching up with me : ) As much as I wish that to be true…I am aging!! There isn’t a woman I know that doesn’t want a youthful appearance. Lucky for me, my…

Filling My Nest

Sometimes you see an idea that is so brilliant, yet so simple you have to wonder… Why Didn’t I Think of That?  Today is another FIRST for Life After Empty Nest! I am so EXCITED to have my first FEATURED BLOGGER!  During this journey through “Blog Land” I LOVE that I am discovering and meeting other bloggers everyday! Today I am going to…

Kicking the 80’s Out of the Guest Bathroom!

Home Sweet Home When we bought our home, which was built in 1980, we were looking at her bones!  Location….Neighborhood…Size…2 fireplaces…screened in pool! My husband kept reminding me…”the rest we can CHANGE!” My Visionary…My Better Half Todd, my husband, can see the potential in spaces… he is also EXTREMELY “handy”! So…. for…

Chalkboard Wine Glasses

I found this idea on Pinterest two years ago.  I have made these glasses for several friends as gifts.  So as the girls and I struggled with tiny wine charms at my Valentine’s Day Brunch… I asked myself, “When are you making those Chalkboard Glasses for yourself?” The answer was YESTERDAY! Do It Yourself Chalkboard Wine Glasses The hubby and I do quite a bit…

Cupcakes Filled With Love

My little fourth grade darlings, finished their compliment chain last Friday….and as our agreement CLEARLY states: “When chain and floor do meet…my teacher will provide a treat!” So I  spent part of President’s Day doing one of my favorite things….BAKING! Heart Filled Cupcakes When I was planning my Valentine’s Brunch a few weeks ago, I was searching for…