All Is Merry and Bright

Happy Holidays Dear Friends...

Yes, I know I've been absent for quite a bit.

I had to replace my digital camera at a bad time for bloggers.

But we are all set now... and I hope to see you more often again.

I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas.

We certainly did.

New Rustic Shelves in the Great Room

 Welcome back my dear friends.
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your families!

My hubby and I are off much of this week.

Yesterday we started several DIY projects.

I am so excited to say my reclaimed looking shelves are done!

Looking Like Christmas Is Coming {In The Great Room}

 Hello again...
Yesterday I shared the fireplace and today I will share the rest of the great room.

 I see all the blogger home tours online this week... all over the top drenched in Christmas.

Christmas Fireplace 2017

 Hello again... yes... it's time!
My first Christmas post of 2017!!

 This is our first Christmas in our new home.
Last year we were living in Alabama, but in the rental.
We promised ourselves a big Christmas this year.

The November Garden

Hello again and welcome to my garden in November.

Remember, this is my first year as a Southern gardener...

and I cannot get over all I have blooming this late in the year.

I worked all afternoon in the front gardens.

Not So Much A Dining Room....

Hello again dear friends...

Yes, it has been a bit since I posted!

Fall is a busy time with my girls and family.

Today I wanted to share my dining room.

It is right by the front door as you enter our home.

But I did not need a dining room....

So what did I do???

It's a pretty office/entry now.

Sideboard and Butler's Pantry - Fall Decor

 I shared photos of the great room... but you have not seen much of the entry area.

 So today we can take a closer look...

New Wall Clock, The Fireplace and Great Room....

Just a quick update today...

 My hubby got the big wall clock hung for me...
I am loving it!
I found it at Ashely Furniture when we ordered the new couch.
It should be coming any day now...
It will be going in the study, the room with the pretty windows.

 I have the wires hidden on the fireplace now.
Were not hanging the TV, it might be replaced with a larger one.
I am looking for two lanterns for each side of the TV.

Feeling Like Home....

Hello again and thanks so much for your lovely comments...

These are some photos from about a week ago I shared on FB.

Things have changed a bit since then... but it will give you a look around.

We are loving the new house, it has exceeded our expectations.

Fall Landscape and Porch

 The weather has been beautiful in North Alabama.

 We've been in the house two weeks today.

First Fall House Post - The Antique Hutch Cabinet

Oh my am a glad to share this post!
After over two weeks with no internet--- I am back!!
We are moved into the new house...
but the lines were not connected to the services.
So it took much longer than we expected!

Few Last Photos before Moving Day....

It is kind of hard to believe this journey is coming to a close.

In just 5 short days we will sign all the final papers.

And the big moving process will begin!

Before it does... lets take one more look around...

Almost To Close On The New House....

 Hello dear readers...
We will be closing on the house a week from today!
September 25th.
So I wanted to do a quick update today before things get too busy.

Quick Update...

Quick share of the photos I took of the house today...

I Have A Garden Again-- The Landscape Is In!

Two posts in a row!
I know... it's major!!


But the landscaping was put in this week and I had to share!

It's beautiful this week in Alabama.

Almost Completed Kitchen!

 I honestly don't remember what I shared with you last time...
but so much has changed since then!

 Here is what the kitchen looks like this week!

 We are about three weeks from the big move in day!

  I love how bright the counters and back splashes are!

August House Update....

Okay it is time to get the blog caught up on the new build!

When we last spoke we were bricking the house.

Now all the trim is up and since this picture we have garage doors.

Finally --- The Brick Revealed!

So over the last couple weeks I've been a bit worried over our brick and how it would look.

Our new home is all brick, so this is a pretty big deal.

Because when it arrived it did not look exactly like how the sample we picked out looked.

First Look Inside....

Alright I've shared a ton of pics of the outside already... lets go in!

The Cutest Construction Workers....

Just a few more pics of the house this weekend.
The girls looked so darn cute in the yellow hats.
I will share the inside this week...
And then a bit more of the view.

I took a ton of photos this weekend!

Windows, Doors and a Roof!

Okay, here are a few pictures from today!
It's pretty amazing how fast it is coming together.
I've been told the inside won't be so fast!
But now you get a good idea of how the house will look...

First Pictures of the New House (Construction Updates #1)

After two months of getting approvals and such...

We officially began construction the middle of May on our new home.

This was the end of last week.... I shared this on FB and Instagram that they had started framing.

It was neat to see the rooms laid out.

 And here is less than a week later.

Beautiful Day At Lake Guntersville, Alabama

Hello again and Happy Memorial Day Weekend!

My parents came down for the long weekend and

we headed down to Lake Guntersville, AL.

Lake Guntersville is almost 70,000 acres and about 30 minutes from our new home were building.

It is surrounded by mountains and wildlife... rocky cliffs and so many wonderful forest areas.

It has quickly become on of my favorite places.

This weekend we rented a pontoon boat for the day...

Here are a few of the beautiful lake houses we enjoyed....

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{Saturday Shopping } 5/20/17

I am still on the hunt for unusual blue accents for the new living room area.

Amazon was quick to point out these pillow covers.

I love that they were a little different and will add some print to the area.

And they were cheap... less that $4 each... SOURCE.

{Simple Decorating Ideas} Adding A Touch Of Burlap

Welcome back dear sweet followers...

Today's idea is easy on the pocketbook and quick to do.

But these little touches are so fun and make a big impact.

Spring and Summer are my favorite seasons.

I love warm weather and the brighter colors we can add to our spaces.

So today I am taking a hum-drum little terra cotta pot and faux sedum and adding some country charm.