A Green Monster, a Strange Dog, and Boots that Don't Walk.

Hello all! Happy Wednesday!

Yesterday was such a fabulous day, after hearing that I was given the Liebster, I also found out that I won the $50 Kirkland's gift card from the giveaway over at Savvy Southern Style! (She has a really fun blog, go check her out, I'll wait!) I told you! Fantastic blog, right?

Anyhoo... today I am starting the day with a Green Monster, 

 It's non-fat greek unsweetened yogurt, organic pomegranate juice, 2 fist fulls of organic baby spinach, a cup or so of frozen organic blueberries, and 3 or 4 slices of organic frozen peaches. Oh, and a squeeze of local honey, just to sweeten a bit.

 It's really delicious, and trust me, you CAN NOT taste the spinach!

Now, about that strange dog... we had to say goodbye to our beloved 10 year old golden retriever Libby a few months ago (R.I.P. , sweet girl), and it has been a huge adjustment not to have a dog in the house!

I was out at Home Goods not long ago, and saw the quirkiest dog statue, and for some reason, I wanted it to come home with me and sit on the staircase. Mind you, I have never bought a statue before. EVER.

But here is our new dog, and so far, she has not shed at all! ;-)

 See? I told you she was strange! I have NO earthly idea why I was determined to bring her home!

 Maybe for the whimsy? She has really weird ears. They look almost human. Hehe.

 But still, there she sits. In Libby's old spot. Maybe it just made me sad to have to look at the empty space that Libby used to like to occupy. Or, maybe a strange looking dog statue just makes me smile... 

This was our sweet Liberty Bell just a few days before she passed away. See? She's much prettier. (No offense, quirky statue dog.) 

 And finally, my boots that don't walk. I spotted these in one of my local antique stores, and fell in love with them. I plan for them to hold vintage umbrellas, but for now, I filled them with a few sticks.

I am on the lookout for some vintage umbrellas, and a fun little bench to fill the empty spot to the left, that I purposely cut out of the pic. ;-)

Hope you are all having a fabulous day! I am getting ready for my parents to fly in from Nashville for a visit tomorrow! So excited! Better go get those chores done!

xo

-Lisa

Pinspiration for the Week, and Some Quiet Time.

Hello! Thanks for stopping by today. I gotta tell ya, it's been a bit stressful the last couple of days. I store all of my photos on an external hard drive, and Friday evening while I was planning Saturday's post, I discovered that my computer was not recognizing my external hard drive at all!!! Hopefully we will be able to recover all of the data and images, but meanwhile, everything I had photographed and posts I had planned in advance are gone...for now. :-(

So this morning, I thought I would look through my pins for the week. Are you on Pinterest yet? If not, check out my pin boards, and follow me here. It is awesome! Electronic hoarding for the obsessive compulsives, AND everyone else! BTW, I fall under the OCD category, and I make no apologies. :-) Pinterest is the perfect forum for creativity, and to gather together planned projects and ideas. You can tailor your pin boards to whatever interests or inspires you, OR you can just admire the pins of the people you choose to follow. So, check it out. I hope you'll become one of my followers!

Here are some of the pins that caught my eye this week...

 Montmartre. Paris, France. Because I am SO ready to go back there!

 Healthy Chicken Lettuce Wraps. Trying this delicious recipe one night this week.

 Ca-ute spring outfit inspiration! I love a great blazer. I own way too many of them. Thankfully most all were major bargains!

 Pretty succulents. Inspired me to buy some of my own, and place them around the house. I showed them to you in this post, here.

Adorable monogram necklace. Cute pop of color for your spring outfits!

Pantry organization. I have am forever doing and re-doing this, but mine never comes out this great, or stays looking this way for long. *sigh*

Tranquil bedroom. Pretty spring colors.

Love this cotton bouquet.

Breathtaking!! I want to see that in person!

Loving this black and green combo for spring! Cute bag, and cami!

Craft project? Maybe with canvas and scrapbook paper instead of fabric? I think I will try it! (In neutrals to go with my decor.)

Vintage photo gift tags. Great for topping family gifts!

It's spring, so there needs to be a beautiful bird's nest included, don't you think? I am awed by this little hummingbird's nest!

Gorgeous landscape!

So, check out Pinterest, and I'm sorry, in advance, for any addiction this may trigger for you! Bwah-haha. (That's my evil laugh.)
I am going to flip through my latest PB catalog, and a few mags with my coffee, then go for a nice long walk before diving into the rest of my day!

I love Pottery Barn!

Cheers! Spinach-Berry smoothie & Coffee w/cocoanut creamer!
See you tomorrow!
xo
-Lisa

Living Room Update. It All Started With Pillows - Continued.

Hi there! Thanks for stopping by today! Yesterday I shared my wild hair moment with you. I stripped my couch, she is now in her undergarmnets! I have had the same couch for 15 years, but it has always lived in the living room, so it is in almost perfect shape. I have grown tired (after 10 years) of the ALL tan and brown look in my living room, and the MANY pillows that came with the couch that have lined the back, and helped to give it the oh-so-in-style at the time, slouchy look. Um...not so into that look anymore.

So anyway, as I revealed yesterday, the couch is covered in muslin, but the fabric is not good enough to live with for any length of time. Plus, the seat cushions seem to have a thinner material on them than the rest of the couch. I am still liking the idea of going lighter, after 24 hours of looking at it, ok- staring at it from every angle!

Yesterday I went looking for lamps and accessories, and while I did not bring home any lamps, I found a couple more pillows, and something else very interesting....maybe not for the living room, but in direct view of the living room. I know, I'll explain later.

I have to apologize for the lousy pics that were way too bright in yesterday's post. Sometimes excitement takes over, and I just didn't want to wait until evening to share my new inspiration with you.

Here's what the sofa looked like last night...keep in mind that the faux fur throw on the ottoman is only intended to cover up the olive green fabric to help me see what I want. I will be picking a lighter slightly pattered fabric to use on it. Ok here is it what it looked like last night...

          New center linen pillow is down filled RL (Ralph Lauren), found at Home Goods.   

 My son is playing made it in the background in this one. It was getting late, and he was waiting for me to finish so we could get ready for bed.

 New frilly little burlap-y pillow. Not really burlap. I would like it more if it were, but a cheapie from Home Goods, $16.99, I think.

 See, I told you...from.every.angle!

 I think I'm going to paint the double entry doors the same tobacco color I painted the door in the family room a few months ago. I will share that with you soon.

 Here is my unexpected antique store find yesterday. A cool wood sign that I will hang on the wall that is visible from the entry. Any one know what this used to be?? 

 Yep. A VERY OLD screen door! It is so cool! I got a great price on it, so home with me it came!

 I was really hesitating in the store about this, but I am so glad I bought it. It looks very cool in the spot I want to hang it.

 The back is rusty metal, and was elaborately painted when made.

 I love that it still shows up. I think I am going to spray it with a coat of matte lacquer to seal it.

 And, I will add a coat of clear wax to the wood in front.

This is how the metal was wrapped around the wood like a frame. 

Well, I am off to the gym. I need to be better about getting there 5 days a week. This new little blog of mine has been a bit too consuming lately. Time for a little balance.

Have a great day! 

xo

-Lisa

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