I’m so honored to be featured this week in the Summer Spotlight by a fabulous group of bloggers! The Summer Spotlight showcases creative ideas from a different blogger each Friday throughout the summer months.
I hope you’ll stop by and check out the feature, as well as some of the other Spotlights. Be sure to check out these ladies too!
Instead of the usual Quotable Friday post, I wanted to share with you a new challenge that I’m really excited to be a part of. I’ve been reading the Earnest Home blog daily for years, so when Erin announced this challenge, I was eager to jump on board.
Let me use Erin’s words to explain…
Y’all, I really lucked out in the husband department. This blog (and just about anything else I do) would not be possible without his enduring patience and selflessness. Charles pushes me to be better every day, and is truly my biggest supporter. When my brain is telling me that I can’t do something, his voice overpowers mine and tells me that I can.
So today I thought I’d give Charles a chance to share his side of the story. I got the idea from Victoria McGinley a couple years ago and thought it was brilliant. Even though he’s completely behind the scenes, Charles is an integral part of this blog. (You may have noticed his hairy arms in some of my DIY posts!) Anyway, here goes…
Did y’all hear the good news?! Serial (the podcast) is coming back for not one, but TWO new seasons this fall! If you’ve listened to the first season, you know that this is about the best news to come out of 2015 so far. If you haven’t listened, go now. Now I say!
My brother sent me the link to this house for sale in Raleigh, NC yesterday, and I was immediately smitten. He knows me so well. If only I had the money…or the time…or the desire to put my marriage through one of these again!! Ha!
Memorial Day is the unofficial start to summer, and I for one am ready for it! I’m not always a huge fan of hot days, but I’ve got so many fun things planned this summer that I don’t even care.
Today I thought I’d share a few tips for getting the most out of this holiday weekend!
Whether it’s an ocean, a lake, or the plastic kiddie pool in your backyard, the best place to spend Memorial Day weekend is near water.
Go ahead and commit to being on island time. That means slow down and just cruise. Come 5:00 pm tomorrow, everyone will be rushing to their long weekend. Realize that you can’t do anything about the traffic, and your trip will be much more enjoyable.
Stripes are required for this nautical-themed holiday. It’s just a fact. Accept it.
At our house, the bourbon has moved to the back of the cabinet to make way for the lighter, fresher spirits. Celebrate this weekend by testing out a few new drinks!
As wonderful as relaxing on the beach while wearing your stripes and sipping your cocktail is, don’t forget the meaning of this special holiday. Thank you to those who have paid the ultimate price so that we may know freedom.
And lastly, what would Memorial Day be without some fabulous shopping?! Here are just a few of the sales going on this weekend that can help you get your home ready for summer.
Rugs USA (Including this rug from our porch!)
West Elm
Overstock
Urban Outfitters
Pottery Barn
Wisteria
World Market
How do you plan to celebrate Memorial Day?
Photo sources: lake, beach basket, stripes, cocktails, freedom
