WedETSYday!

Graduation is just around the corner! I have several gifts to purchase for this special occasion, and where else would I turn but to Etsy! Here are few gift ideas in case your are searching for something extra special for the graduate in your life.

Silver Letterpress Necklace by EricaWeinerJewelry

Linen Passport Holder by StudioWonJun

Personalized Initial Flat Notes by Turtle Papers

Have a wonderful day friends!

XO
SHS

My Sweet Cassidy!

Hello all!

I was out of town for a few days- spending some quality time with my niece Cassidy. My niece means the world to me- I just love her so very, very much. She will be graduating from the eighth grade in just a couple of weeks- I can't believe high school is just around the corner. While visiting Cassidy we spent one afternoon hiking around empire mine. We always have such wonderful times together- it makes me so sad when I have to say goodbye to her. The pics above are of my beautiful niece goofing off in one of the old structures located on the mine property.

Miss you Cass- love Auntie!

XO
SHS

I WANT TO BE HERE!

I would love to own a cabin. Here are some images of a cabin that I have had tucked away in one of my decorating binders. I just love this place. So casual and cozy. One of these days right???

XO
SHS!

Food Friday! Mother's Day Picnic

Good morning friends! I am busy planning my Mother's Day picnic menu this morning. The weather here should be fabulous Sunday, so I've decided a picnic would be a perfect way to celebrate my mother and grandmother.

Here are some picnic images that I'm loving!

All photos courtesy of Country Living

Hope you all have a wonderful weekend!

XO
SHS

WedETSYday!

Good morning friends! Today is Etsy finds day... and I have three fabulous handmade artists to share with you.

For starts-eez... I love these padded coasters by FernFiddleHead

NightByrd is the creator of these fabulous duvet sets and slipcovers

Check out these adorable ties for little ones by Bella Bows

Have a wonderful day and remember to buy handmade and shop etsy!

XO
SHS

Oh Happy Tuesday!

I was out of town this weekend, and didn't have a chance to check my blog comments. It was an awesome surprise this morning to see a comment from one of my favorite gals and bloggers Farmhouse Musings. I was nominated as a blogger with great attitude / gratitude! I'm so happy that she thought of me! Now that I have been nominated, I must pay it forward with my list of 10 nominees... so here they are!

Knack Studio
I love Barb’s blog. She is so very talented- has an awesome ability to transform furniture and photograph it perfectly. She’s just fabulous!

Our Little Love Nest
Lovin’ Dee’s blog, the titles of her blog posts like “ Homesickly Today!” her Etsy art and her love of “him”!

Botany’s Desire
One of these days I’m gonna drive to Ridgecrest Ca. just to meet Sandra of Botany’s Desire Boutique, and shop in her beautiful store. She has a wonderful blog that posts shop updates, which I love!

The Cottage Nest
There is always inspiration to be found at The Cottage Nest! Jen always has a photo to make me smile or give me a great idea! Plus Jen is a super talented DO-IT-YOURSELFER!

Vermont Cottage
Daryl is a new friend and I love her blog and blog concept. It is all about “restoring an old house and creating a cozy cottage feel in less-than-perfect surroundings!”

Artsy Fartsy Whatnot
Shelley is the creator of this blog. I love her blog- the name alone is fabulous!

English Muse
Love the English Muse for having an amazing blog, but more importantly for being a very cool chic with an awesome heart!

The Seventy Tree
This is a blog that I ran across last week- and I absolutely adore it! If you haven’t visited as of yet you must do so now!

Trixie’s Table
Sarah aka Trixie has a great eye for style! Me loves her blog!



Here are the Rules for Paying it Forward:
1)Put the Lemonade Award logo on your blog or post
2) Nominate at least 10 blogs that show great attitude or gratitude
3) Link to your nominees within your post
4) Let the nominees know that they have received this award by commenting on their blog
5) Share the love and link to the person from who you received your award

Just Junkin!

Hello hello! Last week I picked up two lamps for $10- what a steal! The only problem is their horrible looking shades. I really love the look of Anthropologie's lampshades like the ones you see below, but there is no way in heck I would pay their prices.

Quiet Mist Shade

Flower Valley Shade

Ibbes Shade

Carmenes Shade

So, I've decided to try and make my own lampshade using these Anthropologie shades as inspiration. When I was searching for DIY lampshades I came across this great tutorial . The gal that wrote this tutorial, Lara has a fabulous blog even if you aren't looking for a DIY lampshade. I will post pics of my shade by this Friday as it will be a Mother's Day gift!