May I VENT?

We all make mistakes.

But we don't LIKE to.

Clashing colours...(I know I am American, but I like the way the Brits, Canadians and Europeans spell colour...I WAS born in England, good enough for me.)

Picture from Colour Me Happy blog written by Maria Killam, go here to see

why the colours in the sofa and walls clash....it has to do with UNDERTONES.

We ARE Professionals.

What? WE ARE NOT PERFECT?

MY design project in northern Virginia, wall colour and silk drapes CLASH.

OH MY.

New wall colour chosen. All WILL BE well.

Cut my own bangs today...tired of them in my eyes....

...so choppy and uneven, feel like kindergardner...sigh.

I now know why Atlanta is called "hot-lanta". Hot flashes and hot weather do not jive.

Can you say "sweatball"?

Ok...ENOUGH of THAT!

A happy place....and Friday Flowers!

I found these hydrangeas on the back side of a bush in my yard....why aren't they on the front?

I brought back some hydrangeas from friends in DC and added them to my dried collection above my sink.

...for as long as I can remember I have had a dried collection of flowers from different

times and events in a place for me to see. I wonder WHY I want dead flowers...

Friday Garden

I really enjoy beautiful gardens....

...I might say I am "hooked" on them. This beauty is my mother-in-law's in Tennessee. She loves to putter and prune and gets so much joy from her little space. Isn't it beautiful?
What are you HOOKED on? Why don't you visit Julia at Hooked on Houses and see what others are hooked on!

I will be out of town for a few days...have a great weekend and "see" you next week!

Setting Silver!

I LOVE Silver! I like to decorate with it and wear it. All of my jewelry is SILVER, except my wedding band. When selecting home accessories, that is what I usually oooh and aaaah over!

A lovely non-traditional tea set.

Fun collection of spoons....

Silver rimmed plates....beautiful.

Small arrangement of flowers....oh and the mirror....lovely.

I've posted this photo before....just love it. Eucalyptus is one of my favorite greenery.

This is my own....

...a closer look. REALLY NEED to polish that silver!

Dessert anyone? Love the mixture of colors and SILVER!

What is your favorite element to decorate with? What do you naturally gravitate towards?

Be sure and visit Susan at Between Naps on the Porch today and see how others are setting their tables on this Tablescape Thursday.

Images other than my own Veranda, Southern Accents

I Like This! Fresh Air Rooms.

Outdoor Living!

The lattice detail here is stunning...I think sitting out here one would get the feeling of being in a tree house with all the lush greenery.

This shady loggia was nothing more than a walkway from the house to the backyard. Now, notice the antique iron lampposts and metal arbor give these vines a place to grow and create a roof for this outdoor room. Concrete pavers in two colors created this checkerboard floor that contrasts nicely wi th the striped fabric on the chairs. I love all the flowers in the pots, wouldn't this be a great setting to sit and enjoy your morning coffee?

Images: BHG

Monday Monday

I have some zipping around to do....

...it would be so nice if it were cool enough to zip around on this yellow bicycle with the fabulous hydrangeas in the basket. Fifi should paint for her collection of bicycles!

Independence Day!

From MY house to YOURS

Wishing YOU and YOURS a very special celebration of our fabulous country's

INDEPENDENCE!

To me sunflowers represent "America"!

Sweet Friends....I hope you are enjoying your family and fireworks!

Blessings! Renae

What Are You Reaching For?

What is YOUR dream? What are you striving for? Are you almost there?

What steps are you taking to get there?

Along the way of YOUR journey, are you reaching out to others and giving a helping hand? Many times we get caught up in OUR own selves and do not see the need of another. I would love to hear what you are REACHING for.