In a Holding Pattern

So I know the anticipation is killing you all (that is if anyone other than my parents actually read this) but we are still no quite finished.  Actually the Mr. is finishing up the front as we speak.  In the meantime I am still in search of patio furniture and ignoring the fact that fall seems to be quickly approaching.  The early mornings and evening temps have been quite pleasant lately. 

Here are a few picks I've been lusting over while I wait.

images from House Beautiful

Fence - Check

I’m pleased to say that the weekend was somewhat successful. The fence is complete and back deck is half way there. We were stopped short by a clogged paint sprayer and threat of rain. Sad situation however I LOVE the fence. The fence is some much warmer with paint as opposed to the raw pressure treated wood. Here’s a sneak peek and hopefully next week I can share the full reveal!

In other news I’m super excited about attending the Sweetwater Beer Dinner at my man’s place this evening.

 For more information….SCK Vinings Sweetwater Beer Dinner

Weekend Project

This weekend we will hopefully get to finish painting the front porch and reveal the new construction plus (fingers crossed) paint the back porch, picket fence and back panel fence.  The house is white and I'm trying to convenience the Mr. that a muted warm brown will be perfect. 

images from Southern Living

We also need some ideas for the boring panel fence along the back.

image from Sunset

image from Decor for Outdoors

image from designundersky.com 

The Color Coral

I'm not a huge fan of pink but I love Coral and it is beautiful paired with light blues.

not a fan of the sofa but love the light fixture and shade of blue

agan love the fixture, chairs and wall paper

images from  http://odietamoblog.blogspot.com/

Beautiful Beach Cottage

Alan Worden's amazing 'green' beach cottage on Ester Island off Nantucket.

I love the effortless understated beach charm.

images from Coastal Living by Annie Schlechter

I love the shingled walls, rich ceilings, kitchen window, driftwood details, and beautiful whites.

I love Atlanta but I wish I was closer to the ocean.... 

A few of my favorites this week....

a good rain

shadow boxes for fence decor

image from Dwell

napkin rings from Pier One Imports

perfect for a elegant retro fall tablescape

the color coral

iced coffee  - tip mix coffee and cream frist then pour over ice!  yum!

image from 'Whitney in Chicago'

We Are Back

Vacation was amazing! See photo overload below….

This would  be an amazing project!

I love the old school carolina beach homes.

I think we need to take a week vacation every quarter. It is refreshing and re-energizing. I love my family even with our moments of drama all is fun. We are back with lots of plans for the next couple of months. Since vacation we have had friends in town one weekend, wedding the next weekend, and off to visit the in laws this weekend. In between all of that we are in the midst of a laundry room revamp, creation and installation of a new light over the kitchen sink, turning out toilet green, and lots of ideas!

Items on the list for the next couple of months…

- Finish Laundry Room
- Purchase and Install Microwave…I can not believe I’ve lived over a year without one.
- Redo kitchen backsplash with white subway tile
- Board and batting and paint in guestroom
- Finish front year landscape

I will keep you all updated and promise to start posting regularly.