Great outdoor spaces

How was your weekend? I hope you had a wonderful Mothers Day. We enjoyed the weekend and it was a busy one. On Saturday we had our neighborhood semi-annual yard sale, a birthday party and the Kentucky Derby. We didn't have a party for the derby, just a small family affair, just the three of us. We had decorations and great food! It's always fun to just enjoy the tradition. Then Sunday we had a wonderful Mother's Day. We enjoyed a wonderful brunch at the restaurant we have had brunch each year for Mother's Day, then some quiet time at home. Just perfect!! The weather was beautiful, a perfect spring day!

With spring, comes time outdoors. And what better way to spend some relaxing time than out on a front porch, or back, with a big glass of sweet tea. Can you tell that I'm from the south?


Here are some beautiful porches......









Here are a few pictures of my back and front porches....



I'm not a great photographer, but you get the idea. I love both of these spaces.

Have a great Monday.

Leslie

Kentucky Derby Style

The weekend is here. It's the first weekend of may and there is so much happening. Tomorrow is the Kentucky Derby and Sunday is Mother's Day. It's always a busy and fun weekend this first weekend in May.

I am always nostalgic this time of year. I love the Kentucky Derby and the tradition it stands on. I haven't been in years, but plan to go back and enjoy the festivities some time in the next couple of years.

Here is a bit of what happens in Kentucky for the Derby! It truly is a grand event.








And the hats..........
Some are pretty!






and some are, well, interesting.....





And these are the crazy ones that are still sort of pretty.

It's a great time!! We will be having a small party of three at home full of Kentucky tradition. We always watch the race and pick our favorite horse to win. And I'll be serving up traditional Kentucky fare, Hot Browns and homemade derby pie! YUM!!!

Have a great weekend and especially a wonderful Mothers Day!

Leslie

A few goodies from Urban Outfitters

I love to shop at Urban Outfitters for great home accessories. They offer some fun items that work in most decors and are so budget friendly.


This pharmacy table is a great side table. It would work for a small bedside table. Simple with some storage and it's cute.



What I love about this chair is the upholstery, I love the red stripe. Cute!




This cascading ruffle shower curtain would be great in a girls bathroom or for an adult. It is sophisticated and fun.



I love this rug. They are so popular right now. I love the graphic print and the black and white. It would be a statement piece in a neutral room.

See ya tomorrow.
Leslie

What I Wore Wednesday

Hi Wednesday. You make the weeks go by so fast. It seems every time I turn around your here and it's time to post more pictures of myself. I am linking with Lindsay from The Pleated Poppy blog. For a quick recap, I am posting pictures of what I wear each day. it's hard as a stay at home mom to stay motivated to get up each day and get dressed and not in sweats and t-shirts. So here are this weeks looks.



T-shirt - Target
Shorts - Gap
Hat - Anthropologie




Dress - TJ Maxx
Tank - Target
Jeans - Loft
Sweater - Gap


Dress - Target



Top - Target
Shorts - LOFT
Necklace - Vintage



T-shirt - Target
Skinny Jeans - Hillfiger
Shoes - Target


I am pining for my Old Kentucky Home this week.

It's DERBY week!

Such a fun time in Kentucky with all of the festivities, parties and of course Derby Day. I wish I were there. I will be celebrating in Florida, but I never miss watching it.

Have a great Wednesday Ya'll!!!

Leslie

Target Daily Deals

Hi. I just got this in my email, todays Target Daily Deal.

This chair is only $89.00 with free shipping TODAY ONLY!!!

Click on Target Daily Deals above to head straight there.

Leslie

Cute artwork by UUPP on Etsy

I think these pictures are sweet. The Etsy site is called UUPP which stands for Unique Uplifting Positive Prints. I love that!!











I happen to love the cupcake picture. CUTE!

Check out this great Etsy site for fun artwork for you home. You can head straight to their site by clicking on the title to this post.

Leslie

Scenes from the weekend...

I am feeling a bit patriotic today and a bit tired. I was awake when the news came last night and ended up staying awake to hear the president speak and to watch coverage afterwards. I was feeling the excitement watching the crowds gather in both D.C. and in New York. We Americans are due this excitement. It's been a long time coming.

Where were you when you heard the news?

I had a great weekend. Though it wasn't too busy, it seems like it was. I enjoyed a Mothers Day craft with my daughter, had dinner as a family at our favorite restaurant and went to a Sip and See. I was relieved to not have any baking as I worked full time hours last week completing all of my baking orders.

As promised I am sharing pictures of my baking that I did. I had three orders. One was for wedding dress cookies for a bridal shower. The second was for 150 wedding cake cookies that were going to be used for favors. And the third order was for bib and onesie cookies and strawberry cupcakes for a "sip and see".




These last pictures are random.

My daugther, all girly girl, playing with dirt.
Feeding the ducks at dinner
And
A yummy, no bake, snack. I saw this on Lisa Leonard. Store bought cookies, we dipped them in marshmallow cream, and topped with sprinkles. Quick and YUM!!!




I hope you had a great weekend.

I am proud to be an American today.

Leslie