studio waterstone

home organization a.k.a. fitting two homes into one

>> June 17, 2013

Hi all! We're on the home stretch. J has already brought a number of small things from his rental in Cincinnati and we're officially packing up the furniture and moving it into our Atlanta home this week - it's beginning to seem real.

Weighing heavily on my mind is the fact that we're going to, essentially, move two houses into one. (see here, and here) I've been stalking Pinterest, feeling like a new home owner as the plans unfold. Here are a just few of my faves. Hope you like them as well...

• a place to store things (source) I'm a huge fan of comfy throws. Enough said?

• front door drapes (source) Unrelated but equally important. Our front door is similar to this one and we have no privacy. Love the curtain idea! What do you think?

• create a new home office (source) J's will be based at home full time. Will we coexist peacefully? Me thinks yes. :-)

• lengthen those guest room drapes (source) Also unrelated. My drapes are too short and this is my plan. It'll also a great pop of color to otherwise drab white curtains. Of course, if you're not a seamstress you can always purchase these lovlies.

Ever been in my shoes?
Thankful for that storage room in the basement?
What's your favorite creative home idea of late?

Folks, have a beautiful Monday. Go outside. Walk the dog (or cat). Do something creative.

thunderstorms, sunshine and vidalia onions

>> June 14, 2013

After the heart stopping thunderstorm we had last night, I tiptoed out to our small, sun drenched garden to capture the vidalia onions - vividly green and dripping with liquid sunshine. The top image is the actual bloom from said delicacy - who'd a thunk?

Have you ever tasted this southern onion? If so, the sweet blooms shouldn't come as much of a surprise. This is our favorite way to eat them - but only on special occasions.

Enjoy your weekend folks. Have something delicious. Stay cool and sunburn free.

*Participating in Focus on Life, Week 24: Green*
(Green is the prompt of the week - my favorite color!)

almost there

>> June 12, 2013

Ever feel that life is passing by as you wait for something to happen? It's a sorry realization, to be sure. This has been my life for about three years. Now? A bright light at the end of a very long tunnel and at the end life will return to normal - or at least our version of normal. Thank you so much for being patient as I run around in circles, offering nothing of real value. Thank you. I'm on my way back.

Last week we had a successful estate sale at my parents home. In the end, all of the rooms were empty as items found new homes. We were able to meet the sweet young couple who excitedly begin their lives together in our history filled home. After all was said and done, I left with a few favorite pieces that I couldn't part with (not the first time in this process, I can assure you).

I was able to tag on a couple of days at the end of this trip to visit great friends as well as my favorite fabric store. Sometimes I walk around this place in an overwhelmed fog but this time my brain was clear and focused. I got a few real gems which will turn into summer totes - cannot wait! (this is part of my light at the end of the tunnel)

Next week we head to Ohio to pack and move J back home. Along with the items from mama's, I have no earthly idea where everything will go!

Has your summer pace slowed or quickened?

Have a wonderful, beautiful summer day.

goodbye and thank you

>> June 5, 2013

Trickery. Trickery. I'm so guilty. But in my defense, this is a goodbye - if only for a week. I'm heading up to North Carolina to (finally after many attempts) finish clearing out my parent's home. So goodbye for a brief spell. And if you happen to drive by, Oreo is our protector and watch cat. (what about Sophie? You'll see)

As for the thank you...

I rarely win anything - so much so that I don't even enter giveaways. But I couldn't help trying for this lovely sketchbook and handmade cover created by talented artist and seamstress, Sofia from Paisley Farm. Lovely indeed.

Even the package was beautifully wrapped. Thank you sweet Sofia.
Psst...her lovely items can be found here.

Dear Sophie at her finest. Watchdog? Sophie?

See you next week!

June Background Downloads Galore

>> June 4, 2013

Oh my - it's June already! I went a little crazy with this month's background choices adding several varieties for the desktop including "imagine...", "free & easy", and "summer love". Then, of course, I have your iPhone and iPad backgrounds as well. So, have a blast choosing your favorite!

Please remember that these are copyright protected and for personal use only. Thank you and enjoy!