Kitchen Progress, My Front Porch and Quitting Sugar

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To say that things have been busy at my house would be an understatement.  I think it would be safe to say that I have too many irons in the fire right now.  Even so, it's high time that I gave you a little progress report and got you up to date on what's going on here at the L & L house. As you know, we are updating our kitchen … [Read more...]

Spring Front Porch Inspiration

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It's the first day of spring and we finally have some beautiful spring weather!   The sunshine and warmer temperatures lift my spirits and get me thinking about my yard.   As a result, I have been busy getting my yard ready for planting and doing several yard-related projects.  We just finished getting a drip irrigation system … [Read more...]

Spring Inspiration

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My kids are officially on spring break as of yesterday afternoon and this year we have decided to stay at home instead of going skiing. I just couldn't stomach the thought of purposely going to cold, snowy weather after the abnormally cold and icy winter we've experienced here in North Texas.   I have spring on my mind and I am ready for it … [Read more...]

Spring Tablescape and The Scoop’s Mega Linky Party

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I think the entire U.S. is going to breath a collective sigh of relief and joy when spring finally makes its appearance this year.  It has been a long, stormy and cold winter across almost the entire nation. My kids stayed home from school today because of an ice/sleet storm yesterday and subsequent icy roads.  I think the school year … [Read more...]

Spring Is Here!

It's been crazy busy lately.  So busy I've barely stopped to notice my surroundings.Then, on my walk back from bringing my daughter to school, I saw it... Spring is here!I know many of you are still in the middle of snow storms and spring seems so far away, but if it's happening here, it will be on your way soon. Carolina Jessamine Until then, I … [Read more...]