The backyard fence - DAY 2 ...

WOW! The backyard is looking a million times better :) ...

It's raining and the guys are still out there working like mad.

Happy Spring break!!

PS - This yard was dead and thrashed when we bought the place. It's fun to see things come back to life! We've got plans for this yard ... one day at a time :)

The backyard fence - DAY 1 ...

We framed and poured the mow strip last fall and put the poles in ... it's finally spring so we can get started on the actual fence.

Kade.

Kaleb.

Lauren.

Working ...

Here we go - again!

I'm sure you can imagine the excitement in the kid's eyes when we told them the plans for spring break ...!! "It will be fun! We'll all be together in the backyard - working!"

Stay tuned for more spring break adventures!

little signs of spring

{Welcome Spring} ...!!

cottage style

Fabrics have an amazing way of adding cheer and style to a room ... pictured above are a few fabrics that I like. They have a cottage, inviting, happy feel to them! :)

the door knob

The old door with a new knob ...

When we dug into this house, we decided we would keep all the original doors and door knobs. Last week I found myself stuck in my bathroom when the old door knob malfunctioned and I ended up spending an hour an a half waiting to be rescued by my husband!

I didn't have a cell phone with me but luckily the room does have a window and I was so glad when my neighbor came home and was able to yell to her from (2 stories up). "Can you call my husband? I'm stuck in my bathroom!" (It's a very funny story and someday I'll share it in more detail).

Needless to say, we replaced the door knob with a new, functioning one! It's perfect.

flowers

Fill a vase with fresh flowers .... This is one of my favorite ways to add color and life to a room!
Ta dah - instant wow.

White dinnerware.

There is something so calming (to me) about white dinnerware. White. Simple. Beautiful. Elegant.

Source: Pottery Barn