You can't take 'em anywhere...

A couple of weeks ago, I mentioned that DH and I were going to tour the Southern Living Idea home located in Dahlonega, GA and I got many comments an emails telling me how lots of husbands don't like doing those (like my DH (dear husband) used to be). Well, maybe that is because the average husband doesn't act like a goof ball during the tour...

Yes, yes...that is my DH laying on the Master Bed in the Idea house.

Oh...and it gets better...yes, that would be the Master Bath Tub.

Gardening Update...

I haven't really mentioned much about my deck garden this year, so I thought it was time for an update! This year I have done non-hybrid tomatoes, which is a first for me. The down (or up) side is that apparently they grow much taller than the hybrids I have done in the past so I have tomato plants that are taller than me!

Oh, and since I have about 12 plants we have tomatoes at all stages of ripening.

Another 1st for me is doing zucchini on the deck. The verdict is still out on how well this experiment is going but the zucchini has provided a lovely visual accent!

Gorgeous zucchini bloom!
Some of my ripe tomatoes; man, I love summer!

Me and My Boys...

I meant to share this photo yesterday; it is a shot taken of me with my boys on our porch before leaving for the wedding. I am so blessed an I am trying to treasure each of these simple moments. It seems I sometimes forget how wonder filled just today is!

Wedding Bells are Ringing...

This past Saturday we attended the sweetest wedding. Before I launch into the details of this particular wedding I need to preface it by saying this sweet, bride wore white once before (20+ years ago!) as one of my flower girls! Her Mother, my 1st cousin, was my Matron of Honor.

Circa: 1988

Don't they look precious together? I wonder if, in this picture, this Mama thought about the day when her sweet baby girl would put on another white dress and make her way down the aisle to meet her own groom?


Flash forward 20+ years and this little flower girl has planned her own wedding. She and her handsome groom decided on an outside venue that has much family significance, as they married outside the Clubhouse, by the lake that her Great-Grandfather/Grandmother founded (my grandparents). My parents and the Bride's Grandmother still live there.

What a pretty walk she has! I love the pomaders lining the aisle.

The Groom getting "before" instructions from the Minister?

Weren't these two Ring Bearers adorable?

A fresh faced flower girl contemplating that walk down the aisle.

Oh, my...she has really grown up since that little, tiny, three year old in a white dress, dropping flower petals down my aisle.

Lovely.


The couple performed a Salt Covenant during the ceremony. It was a beautiful symbol.

Love....







Love....

all you need is love.

The Father of the Bride, Mother of the Bride (who was my Matron of Honor) and Grandmother of the Bride (my feisty Aunt!!!).

I love this shot of the Bride's younger sister. It had to be a bit bitter-sweet for her. She gained a brother all the while seeing her sister begin a new family of her own.

The reception was held in the barn at the couple's new home and I loved these simple but elegant table centerpieces!










Gosh, I love weddings!!!!

For more information on the Salt Covenant see: http://www.marriagesaltcovenant.com/

Senior Pictures, sneak preview!

We went this week to have DD's Senior Photos done and the wonderful Photographer shared a sneak preview with us (maybe she could tell we were about to pop with excitement and didn't know how we would ever manage to wait until the preview session next month!!!). The photographer, Lynn Brown (of Lynn Brown Photography www.lynnbrownphotography.com ) was wonderful and was so patient and fun to work with. Please check out her website and her blog! She does fantastic wedding and family photography, as well!

I just want to know where my BABY went???

DD loves her a little retail therapy!

www.lynnbrownphotography.com

The Reveal.....

Ok, I have been teasing and teasing about my "big announcement" and it is just about time...giggle....


Oh really, I guess I will spill those beans....


I have a new "project" and I am more excited about it than I could have imagined!


I have signed up to be a Creative Partner with Initials, Inc., and will be selling their amazing Sassybags (- you design, we create) and all of their other fun and unique and always-personalized-free products! www.Initials-Inc.com/michelledensmore

I became an Initials, Inc. customer in 2008 and fell in love with the organization (and, of course, their pink and green-ness). The company has a special sign up for the month of June - for only $100 you can become a Creative Partner and have the option of personalizing your entire starter kit! I had been toying with the idea for a while and actually researched some other "purse" companies, and when I saw this special opportunity I couldn't pass it up. Since signing up, I have been spending a lot of time reading and learning about the company, getting my website up and running, and letting the idea that I decided to do this sink in.

So, I hope you will share my excitement over this super company and their oh-so-cute products and check out my online catalog and website: www.Initials-Inc.com/michelledensmore .

I would love to hear your impression of the products after you check out the catalog. www.Initials-Inc.com/michelledensmore

Remember, you design it, we create it!

If you see anything you would like or if you need any further information just let me know!!!

Thanks so much for all your sweet natured patience as I teased and teased; I surprised myself with how excited I felt about this!

Saturday Date with DH!

Tomorrow my DH and I are going on a date! We are going to go tour one of the Southern Living Idea homes. This particular Idea Home is located in Dahlonega, GA in a gorgeous neighborhood called Achasta. http://www.southernliving.com/marketplace/achasta-newsroom-00400000045162/

I love walking through and seeing all the current trends in design and construction (remember, I used to be an Interior Designer in a previous life!). When we tour homes like this I get inspired to improve our home and that is why I like to go. It took a long time for my DH to understand this, as he felt looking meant I wanted newer, bigger, better (translated in man speak to mean more $$$). Thankfully, he can now go and appreciate that these are fantastic platforms for improving and updating our own living space even if that living space isn't a Southern Living Idea House. If you are in the vicinity of North Georgia this would make a great road trip! Here is a link to some photos: http://www.achasta.com/media_room/photos/southernliving

P.S., my little surprise is almost ready to announce!

Pssst....I am so excited and can't wait to share, but I have just a few details to work out before I spill the beans! Thanks for your patience!!!!!!