He leadeth me...

 

HE leadeth me in the paths of RigHetOuSnEss for 

His name sake...

A couple of weeks ago, I attended a women's conference.  The words of a particular speaker really blessed me.  She said, "Sometimes when you're on a journey, God will make a deviation in your path. Go outside and look down the street.  You can only see so far.  You can't see the bends, curves and hills beyond.  And that's how our lives are.  We don't see everything on our path but God does.  He sees things we don't so He causes us to take another path.  Don't fight it.  It's God's plan for your life."  That really spoke to my heart. The path I'm on would not have been one of my choosing. But what do I know? I can't see the bends and hills. Grateful that we can trust His leading.

This is my best...

While taking photos of my new great room, I remembered a couple of antique books on the mantle.  One is titled "This is My Best." Well, this is my best at using what I already had to decorate with for the great room in our new rental home aka "the borrowed home." So here goes..

Remember how I wanted to add a little green to jazz it up?  Brainstorm...why not use my patio pillows?  Brownsfield (my last house) had a covered porch.  This house doesn't.  I know these pillows are made for outdoors but this is South GA and the moisture is high so why not use them indoors?  I love the patterns.  Purchased on Ebay. 

Here is a before...

Here is the after....

All in the details and I'm still working out the details..

The only new item in here is the red clock by the media credenza. (I promise these vases of branches look much better in real life.) Somehow I couldn't get a good close up pic of the clock.  Red is tricky. Looking for one more new item, a green throw for the chair.

Remember Mr & Mrs W?  They have a new view

Thanks for stopping by.  Please come and visit again!

Gettin' My Groove Back

It's been a whole month?  Yikes.  A big thank you to all of my sweet blogging friends who haven't given up on me.  I'm coming back as fast as I can get my blogging groove back on!  A lot of transitions going on around our house.  Everyone's in school now except me. Leaving tomorrow to take little Prince O to get ready for his upcoming surgery.  Nothing serious but it's major to me when anesthesia is involved.  I'll be back next week to show you the progress of decorating the new house on existing decor.  What a challenge it's been!  Thanks again!

I'm a slacker...

It's true.  I really am a slacker.  Thanks to all of you dear friends for still commenting and stopping by even though I haven't returned the favor.  Apologies. Noticed I've even lost a few followers in the process. But it's summer and I've been taking a break from it all.  Had a blast on vacation with the kids. Returned back to reality of unpacking and getting settled in.  It's a sloooow process.  Motivation is eluding me.  For any of you who have moved a lot, do you just get sick and tired of your decor?  I've arranged and rearranged the same stuff over and over. Never does it work the same in each house.  I used to enjoy that challenge but am now tired of the shuffling. Determined not to buy anything new while renting.  Holding out.  19 months and counting!  (That's when hubby graduates and we go somewhere more permanent.)  My house still pretty much looks like this...

Well, I do have a dining table sitting there but that's about it.  We're drowning in a sea of beige so here's what I pulled from my inspiration folder. This inspires me to add some new life into my red sofa for the family room.  Going green this time, just a touch of apple green.  Maybe that will wake up my decor senses and I'll get on a roll.

 Courtesy of Houzz, My favorite place for ideas.  Sorry I do not know the specific owner of this picture.  Please come forward if it's yours.  I'd love to see more. 

Will post pics of my completed room some happy day!

I've decided to chill out for two more weeks and just concentrate on my kiddos.  They are growing up and summer is almost gone.  Prince A is entering 7th grade, eekk.. Prince O's going to pre-k.  And of course, the Princess is off to college.  Never have figured out how moms keep up a weekly blog all year long.  I've even considered giving mine up but know when school starts, I'll have some "me" time again.  Until we meet again, happy trails!

A Life of Cardboard

Since when did life become cardboard boxes and packing tape?   We're back from our trip home to TX, back to the reality of unpacking in our new place.  We've had a lot of kinks with this house to the point I've questioned staying in it or not.  You know how when you buy a car and everything goes wrong?  Sort of a lemon.  But moving is major.  So I'd prefer to work out the kinks.  Therefore, it's taking me a little longer to unpack.  I'm planning another trip, this time a little vaca with my kiddos.  I like for them to go on at least one adventure in the summer.  They're all voting for theme park.  Did I ever mention how much I hate theme parks?  Especially in this heat.  The things we do for our kids.

After that, I'm hoping to find some good white sand in FL.  A little beach time should help me recuperate.

Wishing you all some R&R in the next few weeks.

What I'm loving...

I'm back! I could complain about how tired I am from moving, the inconvenience of not having a computer for a week, my a/c going out on the day we moved in and still not fixed, waaah, waah, waah..So how about I just focus on the positive and tell you what I'm loving about the new house...

A special nook in the kitchen for my computer!

Real plantation shutters! The kind that open and close from the middle so the windows can be completely open if you choose.  I've always wanted these but could never afford them.  Hooray for renting!

French doors!

 And a huge backyard!

Now off to unpack more boxes.  This could take a while.  Right in the midst of all of this, we're leaving this weekend for our (pre-scheduled) annual trip home. Looking forward to seeing family and getting away from the moving madness!

So... hello and goodbye.  It'll be a while before I can post again.  Thanks to all of my friends who have not forgotten me!  Hope you're all having a great summer!

Early Bird Breakfast and a Message from God

A couple of weeks ago, our church hosted a group of college students traveling with a choir. I volunteered to take 4 of the girls even though it was not the greatest of timing for me.  Imagine my shock, when on the way home, I discovered one of my Canada blogging friend's (Cindy from Oakview Cottage whom I've never met in person) niece was in the car with me!  It gave me chills honestly.  To think of all the people in the world, she'd end up at my house.  Ever had a day when you think "God do you even know where I am?"  It was one of those days so I was pretty overwhelmed that God would say, "sure do!"  Had a nice visit with all the girls. The next morning they voted for a simple breakfast.  Had to hurry and meet up with their group so this is what I came up with.  Wish I would've had fancy linens but, oh well the monogrammed paper napkins sufficed.

Thank goodness for fresh hydrangeas from the backyard.  Couldn't have planned them to bloom at a more perfect time.

And thank goodness for Publix bakery!

A little seasonal fresh fruit...

Not shown was cereal, milk and juice bar located in kitchen.  I think the girls enjoyed this quick breakfast.  My boys did. They polished it off when the girls left!

More views of the table.  We normally don't do fancy this early. But it was a special day.

Thank you God for unexpected blessings.

Posting to Tablescape Thursday over at Between Naps on the Porch.

Ok, girls (and guys if you're reading,) we're about to make the journey to move so it'll be a while before I can blog again.  Don't even have internet service at the new house yet.  See ya on the other side of the moving truck!