It's the Little Things

 So...it's the little things that matter.   Friday I posted that I was going to slow  down and smell the roses, and enjoy the little things...well I did, sort of... Saturday morning was dedicated to "must do" chores, then a leisurely afternoon reading on the back deck, a nice dinner, and movie time.  Then...

My computer died... Only a year old... Just out of warranty, and so this morning off to the Apple store...where it is spending a couple of days getting repaired - I just hope the hour and one-half drive each way was worth it...(closest Apple store).  

So here I am posting from my iPad... Something I haven't done a lot... 

Were you able to slow down a little & enjoy the weekend?  We all have much needed chores that need to be done, but I truly believe that weekends are also for relaxation, rejuvenation, and renewal.  I hope you were able to as I say... Slow down and smell the flowers.

Happy Monday

Have A Great Weekend

We tend to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of daily work and routines... so I'm thinking this weekend we should all slow down, smell the roses and... enjoy the little things that often pass us by.  I'm going to take my own advice and on Monday I'll let you know the little things for me this weekend... 

I would love to know the little things that you discover as well!!!

Have a great weekend!

Cyndi

A Breezy Welcome

Screen doors are a wonderful way to let the cool breezes flow into the house and cut the air conditioning costs.  However, those screen doors are often utilitarian and an unattractive addition to our front porches. 

I've avoided using them for years, but this decorative door had me at hello!  I would add this to my front door in a heartbeat!  Sadly, we have double glass front doors - so the best I can do is use the invisible screens that are hidden away at the sides - no decorative screen door for us!  

So... what are your thoughts on screen doors - love 'em, hate 'em, are they a decorative addition or a utilitarian necessity?  

Cyndi

Can Vintage Warm Up Contemporary?

Often, our modern interiors can feel cold and impersonal, but with a few touches of vintage they gain a feeling of warmth and authenticity. 

French By Design has a great roundup of ideas here.

I'm thinking about a bar cart for our dining room and something like this would be perfect.

My son is putting together shelves for his apartment - these old crates are a great inspiration. 

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This sleek and contemporary space is warmed up with the addition of the rustic farm table

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The addition of rustic crates adds character and charm to this contemporary sofa.

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Supple, worn leather cushions make this minimalist kitchen feel more comfy


What do you think?  Can vintage and modern live side by side?

Textile Tuesday

Lately I've been smitten with black/gray and white punched with yellow. It appears that I'm not alone.

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ChicTrip posted these finds...

and The Design Chaser found this subtle version.

images:  here & Houzz

Then I found this ad in the May editions of shelter magazines...

Which led me to their website to find these absolutely wonderful prints in black, gray and yellow... 

Interesting that my latest knitting project for our bedroom is in the same color palette.

So what do you think - is this color combination one that will be around for awhile?

Leave Us A Message!

Si, over at French By Design wrote an article about a wonderful Danish home that included this chalkboard wall where guests could write comments and notes to the family.  What a cool idea!

This got me thinking about our chalkboard center located in the laundry room.  Originally I had intended on it being used as a message center (my husband is famous for leaving me notes on the kitchen counter).  We have never used it for that purpose - right now we have our latest Scrabble scores and some cryptic drawings left by our granddaughters.

So I cleaned it off and it is ready for Mother's Day messages.

During our Mom's Day dinner the kids wrote their favorite memory of an activity we did together.  It couldn't have been more special! Truthfully, I was surprised at what they wrote. As mom's we do things for and with our kids on a daily basis, often without knowing the impact it will have on them. Each of these comments brought back fond memories of special times spent with them. 

The best Mother's Day present ever!  I think I'll be leaving these on the board for awhile...maybe they will add to it?