Mr. Decor and I entertain and open our home to guests quite regularly. Time and again we hear comments such as "You make everything look so easy and flow so smoothly." The key is advanced planning. I thought I would share some of my favorite tips with you, as the vacation and visiting season swiftly approaches. So that you too can have A Great Nest For Great Guests. A Great Nest For Great Guests I'll begin in the sleeping area. I firmly believe that a restful nights sleep begins with ... View the Post
Shameless Hussy A Truly Funny Tail
As most of you know, I have been on a bloggy break due to my in-laws visiting and the need to study for my upcoming finals. But I had to share this hilarious story, Shameless Hussy A Truly Funny Tail. One of the cleaning tasks that I wanted to accomplish before my in-laws arrived was to scrub the back patio where Lil' Mama had made her nest so we could once again enjoy the backyard. Shameless Hussy A Truly Funny Tail Last Monday sweet baby Edith left the nest for good. I waited until ... View the Post
The Almost Famous 70’s Soiree
Are you ready to get funky? Brightly colored polyester clothing? Check! Floral head wrap? In place! Huge Earrings? Of course! Frosted blue eyeshadow? Yes, please! It's time for the The Almost Famous 70’s Soiree. The Almost Famous 70’s Soiree The front patio welcomed our groovy peeps. At the front door, Sir Elton offered an invite. The living room was decorated with banners made of vintage fabric, daisies, and a few sweet treats. A centerpiece of happy candy. She loves ... View the Post
Love Amongst Crazy Bird People
"And then I asked him with my eyes to ask again yes and then he asked me would I yes and his heart was going like mad and yes I said yes I will yes. "From "Ulysses" by James Joyce. This is Love Amongst Crazy Bird People. Love Amongst Crazy Bird People On Saturday Mr. Decor and I celebrated our 11th anniversary. I am ever so glad I said, "Yes." Hummingbird update: Since last Monday's post my two kiddos have named the two babies, (Rocky and Edith) who have grown feathers, and ... View the Post
Two New Hummingbirds Have Arrived
On Sunday morning I checked on Lil' Mama before leaving for church. She was perched on the side of her nest. I had not seen this behavior in her previously and suspected that her eggs had hatched. I then spied a small open beak. Two New Hummingbirds Have Arrived! Two New Hummingbirds Have Arrived After observing her feeding pattern for two days Mr. Decor was able to sneak out and take a quick shot of the new baby birds. The birds are about 3/4 of an inch long. They are completely adorable ... View the Post
The Queen of Hearts
Tomorrow, the Fashionista turns 20. I am in a state of wavering between disbelief that time has passed so quickly and relief that I have survived living with a teenage girl. But she is The Queen of Hearts. The Queen of Hearts The Fashionista and I are very similar in that we are two very creative souls. But while my creative soul hovers in a time period of 200 years ago, she is very modern-minded. Yet we somehow find ways to compromise that don't leave us climbing the walls. As many of ... View the Post
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