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How has your summer been?   Has it gone as fast for you as it has for me?  SHOOT, I can't believe summer has gone by so fast!!!! We have been camping a LOT so I thought I would update you with some of the fun photos from our trips. Oh yes, this is my daughter and she's a character! We stayed twice at the nicest campground near Sandpoint, Idaho called Riley Creek. The kids pretty much had three activity options: FISH EAT Or SWIM! OK, OK, we made a fish feast one night out of the 25 small perch they caught.  It was seriously delicious! The beach there was just unbelievable for us Idahodians (yes yes, I know you Florida people are just laughing at our rocky brown sand "paradise"!) I spent HOURS doing absolutely NOTHING and loved every second of it :-) My only "stress" was keeping my PALE skinned children from getting BURNED.  Oh well, the Little Mermaid below seemed ...

I am super excited about this giveaway because Pfister faucets are so stinkin cool. :-) I have been working with the Pfister Company and they sent me a faucet to review. I am absolutely in love.....and I was already in love with my last faucet so, well, not sure what kind of homeowner I am getting rid of something I loved only to upgrade to another love - ha!   As far as quality goes, it's heavy duty and just what I would expect from a good quality faucet company. Let the pictures begin! I chose this faucet because it was unique.  In fact, it has become a conversation starter because guests walk out of the bathrooms saying, "I love that faucet!"   What sold me was the fun waterfall spout.  This faucet is from their Ashfield collection . Now that I think of it, I haven't really shown you guys my full completed guest bathroom (other wise know as the powder room) yet! This is my thrift store plate collection. You can see how ...

I have been on the lookout for some really great higher protein snacks that will keep me full,  give me energy and taste amazing - I think I found it :-) CHOCOLATE CHIA PUDDING! I have continued to focus on my workouts and eating "clean" this summer.  Come September, I think I'll be at my health goal - pretty exciting!   This has been one of my favorite "go to" desert snacks between my meals.  On the plan I'm following, they want you to eat every THREE hours!  It's great cause this gal loves to eat :-) To make a single serving: 20g chia seeds (about 2 TBSP) 2/3 cup almond milk/regular milk or water 20g whey protein powder (usually it's about 1 full scoop) 1 tbsp raw organic cocoa 1/4 tsp vanilla stevia (or other sweetener to taste) Directions: 1. In blender, pour warm milk ( or water) over chia seeds and let stand for 30 -60 min (you can refrigerate if you want) 2. Add all other ingredients a...

There is something wonderful about the color yellow .  And since we're in the peak of summer over here I thought what better than to do a post that will brighten our day! (literally!) My friend Ann from On Sutton Place made the most adorable yellow rain boot vases to place by her front door. Doesn't that just make you smile? The boots along with the robins egg nest in her front door wreath :-) What about livening up a grey room with yellow accents!  This nursery is amazing! Young House Love Would you be so bold as to paint your front door yellow?  If my house looked as cute as that, I sure would! Apartment Therapy You thought a front door might be bold - what about your entire house!  Now that's Sunny! Dear Daisy Cottage I can't forget some LOVELY grandfather clocks that were painted yellow!   My Lovely Things And Cassity's clock she MADE and painted yellow - I love it! Oh look, s...

When I think about a great backyard, it always includes a smoky fire pit.   It doesn't have to be glamorous like most the photos I show, just a pit where friends and family can circle around to roast an occasional hot dog or s'mores. Something as simple as this would be tons of fun! Or make your own DIY fire pit! Rugged Life For those of you who enjoy the inspirational Eye Candy backyards with glamorous fire pits here are a few I love! I have such a thing for symmetric landscapes - I loved the feel of this outdoor fire pit surrounded by the green pillows and dots of hot pink flowers. Source This backyard fire pit by DaisyMaeBelle is so glamorized by those lovely hanging lights!  The DIY pathway leading out to it is such a sweet idea too. Ah!  More beautiful string lights with a sunken in fire pit.   This has to be the most serene setting ever! Just one other photo - my OWN bac...

Hey Friends! I am SOOOO excited about this next addition to  Glamorizing the Pergola! I kid you not, I spent around 4 hours researching and finding the BEST deal on the NICEST looking  good quality patio string lights . You would think it wouldn't be that hard to find a good set but it was, and here's why.  I wanted a BLACK wire and nearly everything black was uber commercial and cost a  FORTUNE !  Most all the normal DIY homeowner patio lights came on a green wire string. I came so close to giving in and just purchasing the green wire set (wouldn't you after 4 hours!) but I finally found this company called  Novelty Lights  that fit my every requirement: Black Wire Not astronomically priced Top quality (as in I could leave them up all year if I choose) Came in smaller sections that could be strung together Just plain cool looking! And this is just an extra, but the people working there were VERY helpful a...