inspiration workshops….{favorite shop}

i’ve been a bit remiss in my inspiration workshop postings! i know i missed some really good prompts but it’s never too late to get back in the game!

shopping. BIG stress reliever for me (sad, isn’t it??). i should edit that to say shopping without hubby and son is a big stress reliever for me! and it’s a well known fact that my vacation destinations must include good shopping, good food and an ocean. so this prompt is kinda easy….

 

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ikea is definitely on the top of the list. the closest is about 45 minutes away (and the ocean is right across the street – holla!) so i try to make a day trip of it. their motto is “affordable solutions for better living” and it’s sooo true! my current ikea obsessions include this sink – the first i’ve found that will fit the tiny dimensions in our guest bath - and this kitchen (i tried to link to a particular selection in their slide show. don’t know if it will work but, honestly, i’ll take any of their kitchens!). they have such clever organizational tools & furnishings – perfect for a small house like ours. have you been?

 

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i L.O.V.E me some christmas tree shop! again, closest one is about 45 minutes out but close to ikea :-D perfect excursion! it’s kinda hit or miss with what you’ll find but i’ve never had any trouble finding an item advertised in their flyer (though once, i did end up with the last one!!) i can’t leave the Cape without a visit to CTS and that’s where i purchased most of the little knick knacks for my living room update. post will be forthcoming, as soon as it’s finished ;-)

 

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target. DEFINITELY my go-to store. cute clothes, great housewares. and now that they’ve expanded their grocery section, it’s one-stop-shopping which really makes me happy!

 

looking at maggie’s post, i really wish there were some local shops i could fall in love with. that’s not to say there aren’t any – i just haven’t found them yet! i think i may add some exploring to my to-do list.

so what’s your favorite shop?

inspiration workshop…..{blue!}

let me begin by saying that i’m sad i missed last week’s inspiration workshop……i’ve always wanted a front porch and looking through all the inspirational photos would’ve been such a treat!

this week’s prompt is “favorite color” and mine is………

BLUE! (duh. says so right in the post title.)

blue reminds me of my favorite place – anywhere that’s seaside ;-)

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blue also happens to be the color of my favorite fashion staple……

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it goes so well with other colors…….

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blue is soothing and fresh at the same time. it looks fabulous in home decor….

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but most importantly, blue is a favorite of my husband’s because he’s a die-hard fan……*wink*

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inspiration workshop….{gardening}

linking up with gussy again for this week’s inspiration workshop. this week’s prompt: gardening!

you may recall in a previous post that i mentioned my mom’s mad skilz. well, she was also a fabulous gardener. i’ve inherited her love for beautiful gardens but not, unfortunately, her green thumb ;-) while slooooowly going through her things and cleaning out the house, i came across these photos of the water garden she created. and by created, i mean dug, built, landscaped & tended. (makes me tired just thinkin about it!)

 

she & my dad loved to sit by the ‘pond’. off to the side is a pink bench where you’d find them most afternoons…….

…watching the fish.

and this memento from her garden now sits in mine:

i love you mom and i miss you!

inspiration workshop wk 10…..{a day in the life!}

it’s thursday! hooking up with gussy’s inspiration workshop – this week’s prompt is “a day in the life”. my life really isn’t that spectacular on a daily basis – i’d actually considered doing this post as a day in the life wish list! but i have been blessed by God to live the life that i do and i will rejoice in it!

my day does not begin without a cuppa joe! (black with sugar. yum!)

and little man’s day does not begin without a little lego action! 

somebody found a birds nest!

this week has been full of preparation for little man’s birthday party!

off to t-ball for his first trophy (good job, little man!)

end of the day! sad, but true….. his favorite activity ever! (don’t judge me *grin*)

so there you have it - just a little peek! if you want to see some (more interesting) lives, go check out gussy’s linky party!

inspiration workshop, wk 9……..{the beach}

linking up with gussy for the inspiration workshop! this week’s prompt: the beach!!

super easy prompt for me! cape cod is my favorite place in the whole wide world :-) we spent a few days in north truro in may and have plans to return next month. (if you’re looking for someplace to stay, i highly recommend kalmar village – nothing fancy, reasonably priced, on the beach and close to p-town!)

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