It's been raining buckets here and today the temp was in the mid eighties and muggy as heck...but my heart is head over heels in Fall.
1 hour ago
Friday, October 1, 2010
It's the Great Pumpkin!
Time to start decorating...
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It's been raining buckets here and today the temp was in the mid eighties and muggy as heck...but my heart is head over heels in Fall.
It's been raining buckets here and today the temp was in the mid eighties and muggy as heck...but my heart is head over heels in Fall.
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Little Black Dress
One of the "Must Haves" in every girl's closet...the little black dress.
It is sophisticated but comfy...stylish but classic...understated but dazzling.
And now it seems the little black dress has become a must have for every girl's home...the little black door. Interior or exterior. Matte or gloss. French doors or closet doors. It doesn't matter where the black door is, it is sure to draw attention. And really, isn't that what the little black dress was designed to do?
Cote de Texas
I have a white front door and a white back door. Blah. There is no style, no dazzle, no sophistication and certainly no comfy. It is blah inside and out...well except for the dirty hand prints and paw prints that come with rambunctious children and a dog who thinks he is a rambunctious child.
But I have been inspired!
LivingEtc
Country Home
Little Green Notebook
Cottage Living
And you already know how I feel about the house in the movie It's Complicated. Check out the black trim on the door peeking out on the left. Notice the black trim on the windows? Sooo sexy, but I don't think I'm brave enough for that...yet!
It's Complicated Hallway
I so see a little black door or two in my near future!
It is sophisticated but comfy...stylish but classic...understated but dazzling.
And now it seems the little black dress has become a must have for every girl's home...the little black door. Interior or exterior. Matte or gloss. French doors or closet doors. It doesn't matter where the black door is, it is sure to draw attention. And really, isn't that what the little black dress was designed to do?
I have a white front door and a white back door. Blah. There is no style, no dazzle, no sophistication and certainly no comfy. It is blah inside and out...well except for the dirty hand prints and paw prints that come with rambunctious children and a dog who thinks he is a rambunctious child.
But I have been inspired!
And you already know how I feel about the house in the movie It's Complicated. Check out the black trim on the door peeking out on the left. Notice the black trim on the windows? Sooo sexy, but I don't think I'm brave enough for that...yet!
I so see a little black door or two in my near future!
Friday, May 21, 2010
Friday Freebies
Check out these wonderful blogs today!
I promise you won't be disappointed. You might be inspired, and you might even win an incredible giveaway.
It's the Little Things That Make a House a Home is offering a generous $75.00 gift certificate to Lisa Leonard Designs through May 26. So many gorgeous possibilities! I just love the "Heart Strings" necklace.
Check out Caitlin Creer Interiors for a chance of winning a 20 inch Ziggurat pillow and in your choice of color to boot! But act fast on this one...you have just until Midnight tonight to leave a comment and possibly win.
Shanty2Chic isn't having a giveaway but they are giving a heads up on a great one! Have you heard of Garage Sales Tracker? You can advertise your own garage sale or easily find garage sales in your area. How cool is that! They have even taken it a step further by launching a new iPhone application allowing you to search for garage sales from your phone.
Okay...so what's the giveaway? Garage Sales Tracker is giving away not 1 but 2 iPhones through June 4! Now that is an offer you can't refuse.
What about a little deja vu? Today's Creative Blog is also offering a little somethin, somethin from Lisa Leonard Designs. Any comments left in the month of May gets you entered to win a Lisa Leonard necklace. Who can resist such a great offer...and adorable jewelry.
Well...there you have it. Four fabulous Friday freebies! Try saying that five times fast...you know you want to.
And if you know of any other fantastic giveaways, how about leaving a comment and sharing the love.
Have a great Friday! And good luck!
I promise you won't be disappointed. You might be inspired, and you might even win an incredible giveaway.
It's the Little Things That Make a House a Home is offering a generous $75.00 gift certificate to Lisa Leonard Designs through May 26. So many gorgeous possibilities! I just love the "Heart Strings" necklace.
Check out Caitlin Creer Interiors for a chance of winning a 20 inch Ziggurat pillow and in your choice of color to boot! But act fast on this one...you have just until Midnight tonight to leave a comment and possibly win.
Shanty2Chic isn't having a giveaway but they are giving a heads up on a great one! Have you heard of Garage Sales Tracker? You can advertise your own garage sale or easily find garage sales in your area. How cool is that! They have even taken it a step further by launching a new iPhone application allowing you to search for garage sales from your phone.
Okay...so what's the giveaway? Garage Sales Tracker is giving away not 1 but 2 iPhones through June 4! Now that is an offer you can't refuse.
What about a little deja vu? Today's Creative Blog is also offering a little somethin, somethin from Lisa Leonard Designs. Any comments left in the month of May gets you entered to win a Lisa Leonard necklace. Who can resist such a great offer...and adorable jewelry.
Well...there you have it. Four fabulous Friday freebies! Try saying that five times fast...you know you want to.
And if you know of any other fantastic giveaways, how about leaving a comment and sharing the love.
Have a great Friday! And good luck!
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Little Presents
As we all know, life can be a whirlwind of snooze buttons, carpool lines, grocery lists, and sports practice. One day rolls into the next and the next thing you know, Monday is here again and Friday seems a life time away.
I remember not too long ago I said to my mother, "I can't wait until Friday." And she responded, in all her motherly wisdom, "You're wishing your life away."
What! Wishing my life away? I'm already 41...the last thing I need is to wish my life away! I need to re-focus. I need to enjoy each and everyday...loving those little presents God blesses me with everyday.
It's amazing when you start to look for a reason to smile, how many reasons you find. How great is our God to bless everyone, anyone with little presents just to put a smile on our faces, a pinch of love in our hearts and a skip in our steps. And all we have to do is look up from our busy days to find them.
This past Sunday while sitting in church waiting for 11:00, I looked through our church bulletin and smiled. We would be singing Here I Am, Lord...my very favorite hymn. It makes me cry every time, but I don't care because this hymn speaks to my heart and reaffirms just how precious I am to God. And then my sweet husband reached over and gave me a tissue...and I smiled again.
Today, on my way to work, I looked up into a cloudy sky to see a rainbow, and I smiled. Little presents are everywhere...go find them.
I remember not too long ago I said to my mother, "I can't wait until Friday." And she responded, in all her motherly wisdom, "You're wishing your life away."
What! Wishing my life away? I'm already 41...the last thing I need is to wish my life away! I need to re-focus. I need to enjoy each and everyday...loving those little presents God blesses me with everyday.
It's amazing when you start to look for a reason to smile, how many reasons you find. How great is our God to bless everyone, anyone with little presents just to put a smile on our faces, a pinch of love in our hearts and a skip in our steps. And all we have to do is look up from our busy days to find them.
This past Sunday while sitting in church waiting for 11:00, I looked through our church bulletin and smiled. We would be singing Here I Am, Lord...my very favorite hymn. It makes me cry every time, but I don't care because this hymn speaks to my heart and reaffirms just how precious I am to God. And then my sweet husband reached over and gave me a tissue...and I smiled again.
Today, on my way to work, I looked up into a cloudy sky to see a rainbow, and I smiled. Little presents are everywhere...go find them.
Friday, May 7, 2010
It's Complicated...and Gorgeous
I absolutely love the Nancy Meyers' film It's Complicated. Sure it's funny, we're talking Meryl Streep, Steve Martin, and Alec Baldwin here, but it is also absolutely gorgeous! From the opening scene to the closing scene, my eyes are glued to all the beauty around.
If you aren't familiar with Nancy Meyers, she is the muscle behind such wonderful films like Father of the Bride I and II, The Holiday, and one of the best movies ever made...Something's Gotta Give. The woman has a talent for writing, directing, and decorating. Yes, decorating.
The set decor on each of these movies is beautiful. The collaboration of Ms. Meyers, her production design team, and her personal interior designer, James Radin, is off the charts amazing. I have found myself on more than one occasion...okay, every time I watch one of her movies...dreaming of transforming my home into the fabulousness I see on the screen.
If that isn't enough, Ms. Meyers own home is surely to inspire the decorator in us all. Instyle Home Magazine shares the love with us.
Love the Funny Face poster. Brilliant!
Oh, how I covet this talent and creativity.
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Happy Cinco de Mayo Y'all
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Happy Birthday Oliver!
Today is Oliver's first birthday!
What a perfect day to jump back into this whole blogging business head first...I mean feet first.
Since I've last posted, I've asked myself the same question over and over again...
What's this all about?
What is gigi&oliver all about?
When I decided to start my blog, I titled it gigi&oliver for a reason. GiGi represents my past while Oliver represents my present. And that is exactly what this is all about...my past and my present.
I have been blessed with a life full of great memories and even more in the making. I want to share the world around me both then and now, and there is no better way to do that then write it down for others to (hopefully) enjoy.
So, off we go.....
HAPPY BIRTHDAY OLIVER!
You silly boy!
What a perfect day to jump back into this whole blogging business head first...I mean feet first.
Since I've last posted, I've asked myself the same question over and over again...
What's this all about?
What is gigi&oliver all about?
When I decided to start my blog, I titled it gigi&oliver for a reason. GiGi represents my past while Oliver represents my present. And that is exactly what this is all about...my past and my present.
I have been blessed with a life full of great memories and even more in the making. I want to share the world around me both then and now, and there is no better way to do that then write it down for others to (hopefully) enjoy.
So, off we go.....
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