If you've been reading my blog for any length of time you know that I'm not from around here. I grew up in Minnesota, not Texas, but I have lived here for 20 years. When I first moved to the great state of Texas I discovered all sorts of things that are different from where I was raised. The Texas drawl and it's … [Read more...]
Displaying Summer Treasures
September 2, 2014 By 4 Comments
The kids are back in school and summer vacation is just a memory. As I've already shared, we really loved our little trip to the ranch this summer. We have some great pictures and we also have some really cool treasures we found and brought home with us. For sure, one of the best things the kids love about the ranch is having the … [Read more...]
This & That
August 23, 2014 By 5 Comments
Sometimes you just have to savor the little things in life and this week I took special note of a few things that made my day a little brighter. The other morning when I was in the shower I realized just how much I love this particular part of my morning routine -- most especially using this stuff: It's L'Occitane's Almond Shower Oil. … [Read more...]
The Ranch Life
August 11, 2014 By 8 Comments
It's been a very different summer here at the L&L house. So much of our time was consumed by our kitchen remodel we didn't have time to think about much else. We did, however, spend some time away from the dust and disarray. One trip was a visit my husband's uncle's ranch near the Texas/Mexico border. I don't … [Read more...]
A Summer Wreath, Painted Kitchen Cabinets and the Wild West
July 15, 2014 By 7 Comments
Quick, what do a summer wreath, painted kitchen cabinets and the wild west have in common? Not much. I know it's kind of a random post title, but that's sort of my life these past few weeks. Today, I'm giving you a quick update to some of the happenings around here. First, I want to show you this quick and easy summer … [Read more...]
Summer at Home
June 19, 2014 By 24 Comments
Summer is one of my favorite times of the year. We get to put away the pencils and backpacks and trade them in for swimsuits and sunscreen. Good-bye alarm clocks and car pool! Hello swimming pool! At our house, we like to swim until our hands and feet turn in to prunes. It is the only way to beat the Texas heat! We are in the season of … [Read more...]
2 Slabs of Marble and Love Will Keep Us Together
May 28, 2014 By 7 Comments
Love, love will keep us together Think of me, babe, whenever Some sweet talkin' girl comes along Singin' his song, don't mess around You just got to be strongJust stop, 'cause I really love you Stop, I'll be thinking of you Look in my heart And let love keep us together Do you remember that song from the 70's sung by the … [Read more...]
Gearing Up for Summer Boredom
May 25, 2013 By 2 Comments
My kids have only 8 days of school left and they can't wait until school is done for the summer! If you're like us, the kids are happy and occupied until about mid to late July. Then, boredom hits. What to do?! After scouring the Internet and looking through activity books, I came up with this little … [Read more...]
