Cheyenne's Room Gets A Delightful Dose of Pink Paint

 

Hello there friends! I'm trying to do better and post about  the projects that I've completed. This one is recent and is just a quick paint refresh, but I absolutely love it! The paint color is Benjamin Moore Pink Starburst. It picks up beautifully on the pink in the Pierre Frey wallpaper in the dormer nook of the room(see pics below). No long narrative needed as it's quite a straightforward project, so let's look at a few before pics and then delve into the after pics. 

Before- these colors are also present in the Pierre Frey wallpaper and were delightful, but as you know, wall colors are dynamic around here:-). 

This is after I applied in the first coat and was admiring how lovely the color went with the yellow. I toyed with the idea of just painting that one wall, but stuck to the original plan and painted the entire room.

Almost done here and Cheyenne is giving me a thumbs up! Great job Mama!;-)

And here we have some after shots. Pretty, pretty!

This dresser is one of my favorite pieces as I bought it when Zion was a baby from the now Crate and Kids. They were Land of Nod then. All 3 children have used it.  That lamp is a most recent thrift score and of course, I've mentioned that thrifted rocking chair before. And a disco ball is a must! Rug is from Suhki rugs.

One of her favorite spots in the room

The Arty Pierre Frey wallpaper that I mentioned above. I moved this couch from another room and placed it in the nook. It fits perfectly and now we have another spot to lounge. I also removed the legs.

So, what do you think of this new color? xx

After pics- Kate Rangel Photo

Waiting On The Hubby Like- Valentine's Day Edition

The other day I did this editorial style shoot unveiling this gifted Anthropologie couch that I had customized in pink velvet. I love that you're able to choose different colors and fabric styles! The couch is so sexy and glamorous that I decided I had to dress up to match it for the shoot.  Anyway, since Valentine's Day is around the corner, this editorial type shoot could easily be giving- Waiting On The Hubby Like...😁. So, let's go with that.

I already had this pink dress which went beautifully with the couch

Do you have any special plans for Valentine's Day?  I'm guessing celebrations will happen this weekend since Valentine's Day fall on a Tuesday. We don't usually brave the crowds to go out and are really laid back about it. Though, we love date night in. 

Photography: Jennifer Cochran Photography

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Happy New Year!

How are you? I hope you got some great rest over the holidays. As we usher in 2023, I am just truly grateful for everything. Last year, I embraced more intentional living, started learning to play the guitar, soaked up family time, we bought a few more properties(including the house next door to us-we affectionately call that one Grandma's house), I accomplished some awesome things creatively,  but I was also conscious about taking mental breaks, and shutting out the noise that is inherent to being on social media. I will continue to embrace the intentional living mindset this year and take joy in the little things. I have a number of projects that I haven't yet shared, so I am excited to share those with you. Of course, they're colorful!  Here's to more smiles, more color, more joy! xx
 

Best Wishes and Merry Christmas!

 Hello dear friends! I was off to a late start with the Christmas décor this year, so no Christmas tour! Though there is a quick video tour HERE(if you want to see more). I wanted to wish you a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Sending you much love, and wishes of peace and joy this holiday. Be safe. xx

A LEGO Birthday Party For Cheyenne's 5th Birthday.

It feels like just yesterday I was telling you that Cheyenne was born. And now we are celebrating her 5th birthday. Unbelievable! She is a master at LEGO building and is absolutely LEGO obsessed, so I thought it apt to incorporate some LEGO aspects into her birthday celebration.

I guess I owe being a chicken Mama for inspiring this idea. I thought of using over 100 of  these egg cartons(since in my brain the undersides mimic the look of LEGO bricks) to create a 3D wall/backdrop that look like LEGO bricks. I almost regretted this idea because it was so time consuming, but it was totally worth it. This wall was the perfect backdrop for the party. I plan on reusing the cartons for Easter craft activities and of course for egg storage. 

The cake was a hit! It was made by the lovely Jenny from local Blue Pineapple Bakery O.K., get ready for picture overload. There were so many fun moments!

Awwwww

Happy, happy birthday sweet girl. You are such a blessing to all of us. 😘😘💕💕

 

Spending Labor Day In The Garden

Coffee anyone:-)? It is no secret that I love nature and I'm truly so inspired by it. It is also where I go to 

quiet my mind.  Whether I am pulling weeds, picking veggies, or having some coffee, there is always a sense of calm that overcomes me- it's so therapeutic.  Since putting so much work into the space, we've all been enjoying it! This is where you could find me most of the time during this Labor Day weekend. 

 I bought this yellow foldable outdoor table set a bit over a year ago and it has been left outside, but held up so beautifully!  I might buy another in a different color-maybe this mint green one...

Over the weekend, I pulled lots of weeds and fertilized the remaining vegetables. 

This year I planted chile peppers for the first time and now I have so many! I usually plant what we call scotch bonnet peppers known as habaneros, so I might've gone overboard with the selection of hot peppers! You know us Jamaicans love their spicy food:-)

some of the chile peppers waiting to be picked

I am looking forward to the cool down so I don't have to water the garden as much. I had placed mulch down in the beds before we left for vacation and that has definitely helped, but nevertheless, the cool down will be well received.  

I hope you're soaking up the last bits of this long weekend. Guess what I'll be doing today?-yep you guessed it; more gardening and plant maintenance. Happy Monday friends. xx

images: Courtney Cheatham

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Hello There!

Hi everyone! It's been awhile! Though I never meant to take the summer off from blogging, the break was lovely! At the start of the summer toward the end of June, we flew home  to our happy place; Jamaica and spent an entire month there exploring the island and eating all the good food! We took a roundtrip across the island and places like the Bob Marley Museum in Kingston, St. Mary, Treasure Beach in St. Elizabeth, Portland, Devon House in Kingston, Trelawny are pictured in these featured images.  I have so many captured moments and they are too many to share here. This is a roundup of some of my faves. 

 

How was your Summer? I hope you were able to slow down  and really soak it all up. Today marks the 2nd day of school here and Ian and Zion are now back in school. Ian started 5th grade and Zion started 8th grade. I can't believe how fast they are growing! xx