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Planning times when people gather to celebrate, decorating the place where our family makes memories and bringing order to it all under the roof of a two story tudor- that’s where you will find me.

I’m a wife, mom of 3, artist, daughter, “housewife”, volunteer, designer, friend, and I strive to live it all out as a faithful follower of Christ. We reside in a Two Story Tudor, of course, and I do hope we get to know each other better!

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my eyes are always seeking beauty…

It is so steamy in Pittsburgh these days, it almos

It is so steamy in Pittsburgh these days, it almost feels like we are in the tropics minus the ocean🌊
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We have had some good times by the beach in this hat! ...so it sits on our outdoor mantle right now as a reminder of that fun in the sun☀️
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What memories do you have of past summers that you can use in your decor to bring a smile to your face? 🐚
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#summer #summermemories #strawhat #summerdecor #decorwithastory #tropicaldays #hot&humid #☀️ #🌊 #🐚

🇺🇸May God bless America...all of it and all

🇺🇸May God bless America...all of it and all that is going on🇺🇸
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#america #usa #staysafe #blacklivesmatter #covid19 #fourthofjuly2020 #fireworks #inconveniences #wearamasktocareforothers #independence #hamiltonlastnight! #celebratewithfamily #flagonatudor #everyonehandlesallthisdifferently #bekind #homeofthefreeandthebrave #patriotism #careforothers #shopsmall #eatsmall #takeout #supportsmallbusiness #supportblackbusiness #supportlocal #kindness #intentionality #🙏🏼🇺🇸♥️

“I’d like to go by climbing a birch tree, And

“I’d like to go by climbing a birch tree, And climb black branches up a snow-white trunk Toward heaven, till the tree could bear no more, But dipped its top and set me down again. That would be good both going and coming back. One could do worse than be a swinger of birches.”
- Robert Frost
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I have always loved birch trees and still remember the one in our front yard growing up. These logs came from the birch in the yard of our old house that used to hold up our swing.
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They may look like firewood next to our outdoor fireplace but they are not, they are memories.
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#birchtrees #birchbranches #trees #robertfrostquote #birchtreesrobertfrost #crock #outdoorfireplace

“I don't think I'll ever grow old and say, "What

“I don't think I'll ever grow old and say, "What was I thinking eating all those fruits and vegetables?”
- Nancy S. Mure
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Who loves a farmer’s market? This pretty kale came from ours. What a beautiful soft green! And the texture!
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See beauty today.
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#kale #farmersmarket #softgreen #nancysmurequote #texture #seebeauty

“We dream in colors borrowed from the sea.” -

“We dream in colors borrowed from the sea.”
- unknown
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My favorite colors are from the sea.
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This is another TREASURE I found at Everyday Eclectic in Pittsburgh @everydayeclecticpgh This baby is huge and makes a grand statement like, “I LOVE THE BEACH!” ...even though this summer probably won’t include the ocean🌊
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#beach #ocean #seashell🐚 #summer
#colorsofthesea
#everydayeclectic #beachtheme #beachdecor #summertimefun

...and if it is dreary outside... make up for it w

...and if it is dreary outside... make up for it with sunshine from within🌸 ⠀⠀
Sometimes lack of “dreary” isn’t enough and I recognize that but environment can make a big difference in how we feel. ⠀⠀
Where do you notice feeling good because of the visual environment? ⠀⠀
When we bought this house 5 years ago, my goal in decorating it was to create a “retreat from the world” for my hard working husband and family. This goal plays into so many decisions we make regarding our house. ⠀⠀
Especially now that we are renovating the kitchen.... What feels warm & cozy, peaceful & relaxing? All the little decisions go back to my main goal in some way or in my desire to maintain some integrity to our “two story Tudor” home. ⠀⠀
Do you have home goals? A vision for the place you want to create? ⠀⠀
#alexandrastoddardquote #environmentofhome #peacefulhome #goalindecor #homegoals #detailsindesign #environmentandfeelings #integritytoyourhome

“Sometimes, the most productive thing that you c

“Sometimes, the most productive thing that you can do is to step outside and do nothing... relax and enjoy nature.”
- Melanie Charlene
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People are draw to this hanging chair we brought back from Mexico last summer- adults even, but especially kids just need to try it out. There is just something about a swing! ⠀⠀
What will you do today to rest & relax? ⠀⠀
#summerdays #gooutside #swing #hangingropechair #mexico #porchswing #macrame? #knots #enjoynature #relax #MelanieCharlenequote #twostorytudor #tudorbackporch

"We might think we are nurturing our garden, but o

"We might think we are nurturing our garden, but of course it's our garden that is really nurturing us."
- Jenny Uglow
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yes, succulents again🌱💚
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#succulents #succulentcontainers #greenthumb #plantlady

“I was made for sunny days."
- unknown
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🍑🌸🤎☀️ Happy Summer! 🐚🦋🌼🍓
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This summer you will find me in my fake 🕶 Ray-bans (because I never take care of my sunglasses), wearing wooden beads, in the 🌱 garden, working on our 🤎 two story Tudor, by the 🌊 water or on a 🚲 bike. ⠀⠀
...specifically on the 🏡Two Story Tudor 🤎 front.... finally a driveway & a kitchen remodel. 🚪 that’s about as much as one season can hold! ⠀⠀
What are your summer plans? ⠀⠀
Thanks to@janeanddavephotography for the pic! ⠀⠀
#summer #summerdays #summerplans #beach #biking #sunglasses #garden #newdriveway #kitchen #twostorytudor

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