One Year of Blogging and a Giveaway!

Today we are celebrating one year of blogging!  WOW!  Time flies and it’s been so fun!  Here are the top 5 things I’ve learned since this blogging journey began… 1.  I absolutely love to write!  During school, I would procrastinate when it came to writing which truly is not my nature.  I’m not sure if Read More

Back-to-School Teacher Gifts

It is a tradition that I give teacher gifts during the first week of school!  It’s just a little something just to say “thank you for teaching and loving my children!”  As you know from my announcement a few months ago, I am working with Chris Olsen.  Love that talented man!  He has a weekly Read More

BIG News!

As many of you know, I am a HUGE fan of Chris H. Olsen!  I just may have featured him a time or two here on the blog…HERE, HERE, and HERE!!!  Chris is one of those rare talents in the world.  The kind of talent who sees things through a delightful eye, and one who Read More

Arkansas Flower and Garden Show

It’s a yearly tradition for our family to venture downtown to the Arkansas Flower and Garden Show.  This tradition began due to Mother’s involvement in the show.  She’s chaired this statewide event and was the Flower Show Chairman another.  Elizabeth has attended since she was a baby and has  “grown” very fond of this show. Read More

2013: A Year of Opportunity

Happy 2013!  For some reason, the sound of 2013 seems so “out there,” but I can honestly say, I’m really looking forward to this new year!  In the past, I have made “resolutions,” but this year I’m creating “opportunities!”  So why don’t you come along on this Opportunity Journey with me… 1.  Create a haven for Read More

Botanica Gardens Continues

Let’s continue our journey through the fabulous Botanica Gardens garden and home shop here in LR!  If you need a Christmas gift, you will definitely find something fantastic… You feel the Christmas spirit as you walk into Botanica! I am loving all of this fab green!!! And just last week I mentioned this wonderful gift Read More

Christmas Cocktail Party

Tis the season for enjoying time with family and friends!  And entertaining!!!  I love to host a gathering.  I can vividly remember as a child my parents entertaining often.  I also learned early in life that when you entertain projects finally get completed!  And I’m talking huge projects when it came to my parents (like Read More

Botanica Gardens

Botanica Gardens is a wonderful floral design shop here in LR!  The oh so talented owner, Chris H. Olsen, was featured on my blog Friday.  Chris is a leading landscape designer, has the best eye for detail, and loves color!  Botanica recently hosted their holiday open house.  Another dear family friend, Donna, and I went shopping Read More

What I Am Reading

As you know, I don’t have time to read a novel per say; however, I do have time for design books and magazines!  My series “What I Am Reading” continues today with Chris H. Olsen’s fabulous “Five Seasons” book!!!  Chris Olsen is a dear family friend and is gifted with an incredible eye for detail. Read More