Well I know that’s a bit of a surprise, since I haven’t posted in a while, but we’ve been very busy and quite overwhelmed. So about a week ago we decided our lives were missing something and while we were in San Antonio we stopped in to the San Antonio Great Dane Rescue. Yes I’m talking dogs not kids, what are you people crazy. Anyway we fell in love and the rest is history. They are doing really well and we can’t wait for friends and family to meet them. I will catch up with posting soon enough but for now meet our new additions, (more…)

This website is about sustainability, gardening and so much more. Erik Knutzen and Kelly Coyne write Homegrown Evolution, a blog that explores a fast-growing new movement: urbanites are becoming gardeners and farmers. Kelly and Erik are the authors of The Urban Homestead. They have researched and experimented with small scale urban agriculture since moving to their tiny bungalow in Los Angeles ten years ago. Check them out!

“Follow the adventures of a designer & foodie as she dreams of cupcakes, explores bánh mì shops, search’s for the best of the best, and then schemes what she”ll eat next.” There isn’t a lot of cooking on this website, but there is a lot of neat food and good eats as Joy takes you through the art that is food.  Check it out!

“Luxury is a construct. Price is something determined not by quality of materials, difficulty of creation, or hand-craftsmanship; 80% of it is brand cache.  Value becomes inherent when your own blood, sweat, and tears have created something. Steal that style by DIY! ” That is Carly J. Cais moto! Check her out at her website Chic Steals!

Meet Kate from California. She runs a great website that has information on bargain hunter, design lover, and incurable DIYer. Check her website out!

I just thought I’d share the beautiful sunflowers that have popped open in our garden. They are almost eight feet tall and are so beautiful in the evening and morning sun. I have to admit that gardening is one of my most favorite things about owning a home.

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Do you love quilts, babies and fabric you will love Anna Maria Honer. She designs fabric, writes awesome practical books, and is just all around interesting. Check her out on her blog!

Well after 7 plus years of faithful service my Bessie is finally leaving us. I’m sure Carmax will fix her up and find a good home for her. I bought her in late 2003, for a good deal. It was my first taste of negotiation and bargaining. Needless to say I was hooked after that. We turned Bessie and her keys over last night. Here is my final snapshot with my girl.

So what will we be driving now? Well… (more…)

So the website today is about pretty things for your home. Nicole lives in Illinois with her husband, daughter and various animals. They own a very old bungalow that she has transformed. She has great updates about items she has used in her home and suggestions. She also owns her own business, Pink Loves Brown, where she makes stationary and many other lovely things. Check her out!

So I’ve know for a bit, but I had to wait to tell you all because it was only the right thing to do. So whats the news… JENNY IS EXPECTING!!! Yea!! We are so very happy for her and Chauncey and can’t wait to meet the little guy. Yep, I said guy. They know its a boy! I was tickled, as I’m ready to break out the boy colors. They’re coming for dinner this Wednesday so I’ll make sure and get some photos! I just wanted to let you all know. Yea for babies!