Blogger's Home Tour & What Is Going On At My House!

It’s Monday, and this is what is going on around my home today!

The fabric came in for my summer pillows. Here it is on my kitchen table all rolled out…..

It is even better than I was expecting! The scale is larger and the variation in the shades of blue is perfect for my family room. I am one happy girl!!

Now for the placement of this large print!??? The only way to tell is to wrap the fabric around the pillow form. A little messy looking but it gives me a good idea to which placement will be best……..

                          A or  B                       

I already have a favorite! Next step is to take it to my upholsterer. I have a little addition I am adding to the pillow, but I have to save that for a little surprise in the reveal.

The other thing that is going is the sailboat blue print is being framed. I am suppose to pick it up this week. It is similar to the blueprint pictured below……….

Kathysue is very excited! 

As always……

Reminder: 

Today is the first day of the Summer Showcase of Homes! There will be “5” homes per day for the next 5 days!!

I will have a schedule on my sidebar for each new day, so just click on the names posted, and it will take you directly to the tour on their blog.

This weeks schedule:

Monday 7/22 Atta Girl Says ~ The Happier Homemaker ~ Rain on a Tin Roof ~ Better With Age ~ Top This Top That

Tuesday 7/23 Mom 4 Real ~ Cedar Hill Ranch ~ Practically Functional ~ While Wearing Heels ~ French Country Cottage

Wednesday 7/24 The Lily Pad Cottage ~ Marty’s Musings ~ Confessions of a Plate Addict ~ Town and Country Living ~  Adventures in Decorating

Thursday 7/25 Good Life of Design ~ A Stroll Thru Life ~ Worthing Court ~ Back Porch Musings ~ The Rustic Pig

Friday 7/26 Our Southern Home ~ Stone Gable ~ The Everyday Home ~ Recreate and Decorate ~ Sophia’s ~ Vignette Design
 

 

 

THINGS THAT CAUGHT MY EYE THIS WEEK

 

Looking back on this week there were a few images that made me stop and take pause. I thought I would share them with you all today….

There is something about this woman’s face that mesmerizes me. I am drawn in, I want to hear her story.

They really, really are!

Oh my this pulled at my heartstrings big time!

I saw this next image and thought to myself, “This is a very easy schedule to follow and would definitely result in a clean house!”

Are you ready to see an image that will make you say Ahhh!?

I love this image! Such a precious baby girl, just look at her golden hair, perfectly highlighted by the sun. We big girls pay the big bucks to get this look and we never quite capture it.

Talk about pulling at one’s heartstrings. Being a Mom of 3 sons I only wish I had a picture of my 3 little guys just like this. My how time flies!

This really puts time in perspective, doesn’t it?

I thought this was such a cute idea to embroider on a pillow. You can find it HERE!

A blue and white bedroom is so serene and no one does it better than Phoebe Howard.

I will leave you all with this saying that will make you think!

It is a brand new week, let’s make the best of it!!

Happy Sunday!

DON’T FORGET……

TOMORROW STARTS 

THE SHOWCASE OF HOMES!!

26 Bloggers will be giving you a tour of their homes. Be sure to look on my sidebar for the daily schedule. We will be touring Mon-Friday!! This is going to be fun and informative, be sure to join in by just clicking on the names listed on my sidebar and it will take you right to their blog!!

ENJOY THE PROCESS!! OF:

 

 

New And Old Friends From The Make-up Counter

 

I am a self confessed product junkie. I love a lovely fragrance, and anything that makes me feel  more feminine, or look better.

In fact as I am typing this I have a masque on my hair and on my face! I try to do this at least once a week, usually it is on Sunday, but I needed a little puffing and fluffing so today is the day.

There are certain products that I go back to all the time, and then are the newer products that I am trying that I feel are making a difference in what my skin, or hair looks like.

A couple of newer products that I am really liking are by Paula’s Choice.

RESIST SKIN RESURFACING SYSTEM….

I use the 5% every night except 2 nights out of the week, On Wednesday and Sunday nights I use the 10% solution. You put this on after cleansing and before your night cream. I can really tell a difference in the texture of my skin since I started using this product.

The other new kid on my block is Revlon Eterna 27 with Progenitin

This cream is pretty heavy, but for someone with very dry skin it is wonderful. I use it as a night cream, but have also used it for daytime when I am not applying any make-up.

This has definitely made a difference in the moisture level of my skin. It is still on trial, but for the last couple of months I can tell a difference so I think it is a keeper. 

The cleanser I use by Lierac is going to be my forever friend. I love this stuff and highly recommend it. It dissolves make-up and even mascara. It smells heaveny too. So easy to use…..

If you are in need for  a new cleanser try this, you can thank me later!

I want to leave you with a couple of cosmetics that I am never without. I have used both of these for years and everyone that I have recommended them too has become faithful users as well.

Both products are by Bobbi Brown

First is her Shimmer brick….

I use Rose Shimmer brick because I just want a healthy glow and with my fair skin this does the trick. It comes in many different colors so I am sure you will find one that works for you.

Lip shimmer in Lilac sugar. Yes it is lavender, BUT, trust me this gloss works over every lipstick from pinks to corals to reds. I have used it on every color.

It gives the most beautiful gloss and last longer than any other gloss I have used. It does not travel off your lips either!! This is a longtime friend of mine and I will NOT be without it.

Did you know if you add a bit of a blue base colored lipstick your teeth will look whiter? This does that too!!!

One more that many of you that read about this product have written and thanked me when I first introduced it.

Best under eye cover-up, brightener......

 BOI~ING IS THE NAME BECAUSE IT REALLY DOES MAKE YOUR EYES GO.... BOI~ING~~~~

As I said in the beginning I am always trying new products so I started a Pinterest board so I could pin some of the products I would like to try.

If you would like to see what I am wanting to try just go HERE!!! 

Next on my list are some fun new fragrances, did you know there is a website that you can order samples? Just click HERE!

I just ordered two new samples to try out. Check out my pinboard and you will see what they are!!

Don’t forget to leave a comment on your very favorites and products you will never give up!! We all love to read others favorites!!