Girls on the Run!

Life is full of adventures 

and you get out of it what you put into it. 

I am thrilled to be part of

Girls on the Run ®!

It is a wonderful non-profit prevention program that encourages pre-teen girls to develop self respect and healthy lifestyle through running.

The curricula addresses all aspects of girls' development - 

-  their physical, emotional, mental, 

social and spiritual well being!

Girls on the Run International (GOTRI) is the parent organization of more than 150 Girls on the Run councils across the United States and Canada.

GOTRI establishes, trains and supports a network of community-level councils with local volunteers. 

The volunteers serve as role models to the girls through coaching the 

12-week, 24 lesson curricula.

See if there is a GOTR chapter near you and get involved!

It will be a highlight in your life. 

You don't have to be a runner to be a coach! 

photography by Ashley Russ

http://www.AshleyRussPhotography.com/

Tea Time!

Rodney Smith

Come sit with me and have some tea!

If you are like me, there seems to be few moments to just 

sit 

and enjoy.

Moore Designs has been off on a bit of a tangent of late.

On a 'whim' last week, I decided to paint the deck.

3 days later and a kink in the shoulders

but got 'er done!

Old deck furniture gone, looking for replacement!

 Bed pulled together for a photo shoot at the house



it has been a work in progress beginning earlier this year with paint
(more on this later)

Saturday, sweet friend Susan and I.....

what was I thinking taking a picture so close....oy.

...packed up the car and headed to TN for our little triathlon on Sunday

If you have never been to Arrington Vineyards, 

owned by Kix Brooks (and some partners)

 of the famed Brooks and Dunn country music singers,

 you must go.  

Gorgeous vineyard just 25 miles south of Nashville.

We met up with our friends for the triathlon......

....and set up our picnic and enjoyed the vineyard's 

award winning wines! 

Outstanding

and I say this as a California girl where some of the best wines come from

THEN we went inside for a tasting.  Good times.

Lost Loon...a spectacular family event.  

I'm telling you anybody can do it....really!

Whoever thought bike clothes were flattering......NOT.

Joni, Renae, Susan

bike.....canoe.....trail run (or walk!)

I fell in love with this little feller!

"Gray" says, "hi five"!

His parents are definitely 'serious' athletes, I spy a for real

triathlon bike leaning against the stop sign!

Families with little ones 'alter' the route a bit so fun can be had by all

and the kids feel a great sense of accomplishment!

Most of you know my eldest son is getting married late October....

been working on rehearsal dinner, flowers, decor, dress (oy), etc.

All the while getting ready for an installation in DC!

Whew.

Triathlon

End of summer.....really  ready for fall.

Leaving for Nashville tomorrow for a fun triathlon.

a little biking - 9 miles

canoeing instead of swimming....I like that!

...and a 4 mile jog, er power walk for moi!

Lost Loon Trithlon, check it out here

Will let you know how it goes.....

happy weekend!  ♥

Dorm Glam

 excitement of a new year

friends calling friends 

coordinating

Garnet Hill

on my own *sort of*

Garnet Hill

what's my favorite colour?

Garnet Hill

comfy bed a must

PB Teen

just for the boys

they could care less about 

coordinating  *jeez Mom*

PB Teen

yay for PINK

PB Teen

should we organize?

gosh we have to in this cubicle 'they' expect two to live in!

PB Teen

we need colour!!

PB Teen

what's YOUR favourite colour?

PB Teen

light this way...

PB Teen

...or this

PB Teen

let's add a bit of whimsey

PB Teen

schedule at a glance

Real Simple

who says shower curtains have to be for the bath?

Real Simple

they are a fun way to add colour to the windows...

Real Simple

a spring rod will do

especially since 'they' never want holes in the walls

Real Simple

go ahead...use the cute rings too!

Real Simple

a fabulous room will make studying less painful!

Do you need help making your house a home?  Contact me for an online or in person consultation!

Do You Remember?

young love

butterflies of anticipation

planning for a future

Vinology Ann Arbor, MI

will kick off the festivities for the special day

for dinner after the rehearsal

fall colours

inspiration ideas gathering

for the perfect setting

in rustic chic decor

we are delighted to be adding a daughter to our family

images from the Knot