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Well That Was Some Hiatus!

I'm back..for now anyway. It takes me a bit to navigate here so I haven't carved out  time to make an entry. It also could be the fact that I'm not sure if I have much to say. I'm so amateur here compared to the talent in blogland. But I suppose I need to refocus and continue on why I started this blog.

The girls finished up school I took photos of some plantings I've been working on to welcome Summer.

I work at a pottery studio a few days a week and this is a little pot I did for my girl's Daisy Leader. I love art and plants and so does she! Perfect! I need to make one for me!! Those after all are my signature colors! The one on my porch was done with chalk board glaze that I did last year. We have fun changing out the messages through the seasons.

My hubby and I went on a vacation for a week to Grand Cayman Island. The island is lovely as  are the people. We are sure to go back and bring the girls. The beach was restful and I enjoyed alot of reading while my husband enjoyed his tunes but it wasn't the same without them. They insist the next time we go to the beach they are included. No argument here!

Every year my husband goes to the Indy 500 race with his buddies and over the years it has expanded into a golf trip as well so my sister and I have a "Girls Weekend". During the day we usually have activities with the kids and the evening are wonderful dinners or happy hours with close friends. We have a friend that comes to visit from California yearly that use to insist Missouri was a fly over state. We always enjoy proving him wrong and showing him some gems of our city. One was a fabulous restaurant that just opend in April named Peppe's Apt 2.  He was a  chef  my hubby and I use to enjoy down on Hampton Ave. I have some mobile uploads from friends camera phones but they do not do this little jewel justice. So that will be one of my entries in the weeks to come

Thanks for stopping by and oh..I almost forgot..my lil rescue..the saga continues. I was hoping to have it back before the end of May so my out of town guests could see it but the shop must be busy and  I never got a call. They gave me a fantastic price on the fabric so I'm in no  rush....it will be here soon enough and you know I won't wait for the reveal! (insert squeal here!!)

Signs Of Spring

I love this time of year. All my little perennials are popping up and stretching as though they have just woken from a long winters nap. It's amazing how overnight they can pop up and grow so fast.

We live in the tree tops!

The neighborhood is so alive. All the children playing in the yards, couples walking and lemonade stands have even popped up already. We've had warmer temps than usual..today it is cooler and I'm loving it.

The girls race in the house to change and out the door they go. Dinners are later and lighter but no one

seems to mind. Especially Mom!!

I usually have some pansies planted by now to carry me through May but I held off for various reasons. I'm wrapping up our big fundraiser this week at the girls school  and my husband and I are heading off for a getaway in a few weeks and I didn't want the caretakers of the girls to have to worry about my plants.

                                                      Here they are playing school 

The Return of my Rescue

My little chair has been across the river at the shop getting stripped of it's former fabric. The forecast is calling for some great weather and I''ve reduced my hours at work . Yeah!! So after dropping off the girls at school today I stopped for some caffine and then off to get my piece. I knew it was going to be rather ugly in this state but it's the next step to it's beautification. The paint store was the next stop to talk with the experts and select a color. Easy peezy!!!

As soon as arrived home, I hit the garage for tarp and supplies and got to sanding. I must say opening the can of paint was almost exciting as getting a new tube of lipstick. I love a new tube!! The paint glided on so smoothly. I almost wish I had more to paint. I was just getting started and the chair was complete. I have to wait 24 hrs and sand and recoat. I will have lots of paint left over so I may hit Craigslist to find a console for behind my couch.

I Think I've Found It!

Busy times these days! I'm on a fund raising committee at my girls school and have been planning the upcoming meetings to organize the event, round up volunteers and get parents to come spend lots of money! It can be difficult in this economy.
Last Friday was my day to spend with my sister and best friend. We could have fun laughing and talking about anything, anywhere..doing just about anything! We love to travel! Suzie has been in the business for many, many years so we have enjoyed many "Girl Trips" with just the two of us and many with friends and family. Last year was a cRaAZzy Vegas trip with about 7 of us. She lined up limos and dinners for us. We were taking our niece out there for the first time and with her looks and all that cuteness in a two piece she arranged some VIP suites at some night clubs through our very accomodating cabana boys! I use the term "boys" loosely..ahh to be 20 something again!! Not really though..I have a wonderful cabana boy (man) here at home. We have a neighborhood pool and he is quite the bartender/caterer poolside. I love a man that can pack a cooler of cheese,sausage,cocktails and juice boxes too for our lil peeps! Can you tell I'm so over Winter and I'm dreaming of warmer weather. Will it ever arrive??
Anywho..on to my "Girl Friday Outing"
My chair project is progressing nicely. I've found a great fabric that replicated the Romo I swooned over and then had chest pains when I was informed of the price. Not having a clue on a good reupholsterer, I now have to do my homework on that. My husband has one near his office so we are going to meet for lunch on Thursday and I'll have my little rescue in tow for them to look over and price out the job.
Here are some photos of our day..I'm still needing to read up on the "Help" header to post pics differently but time has been precious and I didn't want to keep the fabric reveal waiting.
So how did I do comparing the Romo Manderley Fabric?

Sophisticated and Feminine Touches For The Love That She Is!

I was in the area of my sister's office a couple of weeks ago and popped in to say "Hi". We were sitting in there chit-chatting and I can't help but to look around and revamp, update and declutter her space in my head. She recently became president of her travel tour company and deserves a wonderful, creative and efficient space. Susan is a dedicated worker, wonderful mom, wife, not to mention the friend and sister she is to me. I simply cherish her! So I went home and thought I'd figure this Polyvore Site out and see what I come up for her. Oh, what fun!

To help save the budget we would use her large desk and credenza with possibilties of refinishing them or painting them out. Susan has a large window that overlooks a co-workers desk and back.(Awkwardly placed but adds much needed natural light) To give both parties privacy and some separation I would like to use the black and white graphic fabric from Ikea to make banner like panels that can be partitioned closed or simply to breakup the mass of window with a rod and tracking. I first had thought a deep charcoal with suede texture for the wall behind the the desk where the credenza is and the starburst mirror would hang but Janell at Isabella and Max's Room is doing a chalkboard wall for her husband's office and thought maybe that could work for Susan as well. I am simply loving her project! The space I came up with has a look of sophistication and feminine touches through out. The pops of oranges should bring a smile to her face every morning.

I e-mailed Susan my thoughts and she liked it but because her schedule she is not quite as excited to delve into as I am!:( I'll have to work on her!! ;)

I apologize for not putting in links to the above mentioned blog. I'm truly still figuring this all out and hope to learn more of the ins and outs with time. But I do encougarge you to look it up and tour around her blog. It will not disappoint!

Thrown ToThe Curb, Saved By Me

This is my project for our office that is on indefinite hold pending more investigation of fabrics. The hunt can be so fun! But that is a whole nether post when my sister I get together next Friday for shopping and lunch with no children. Hmm sounds delightful! I found a wonderful fabric through one of the blogs I follow, Real Estate Style. It's the Manderley by Romo Fabric, with olives, charcoals and a whole host of other greens. I called around several places and could only find one store that carried it here. So I e-mailed pics and fabric information and was floored by the cost per yard. I'm not a designer so I am clueless and naive on pricing. $166 per yard with an estimate "my little rescue" needs 7 yards to transform it in to the beauty I envision. I'm rethinking this fabric for many reasons. I have in mind now gray flannel and painting the woodwork a more pewter than the gray with a charcoal rub I had first thought. Sounds kind of ho-hum but I would pop it with a funky patterned lumbar pillow. A safe choice if I want to move the chair through out my home over the years.
I have an area rug that went off to the cleaners last week. We put it in storage last year when we got the pup. I'm most likely going to shop my house to get the space to a usable level. I do have my eye on the Ripple leather desk chair in ivory from C&B. Dreaming!! Aside from a lamp or two and prints that should complete the look for now.