Decor refresh for spring

New growth always brings with it hope and energy for life.  Once the snow goes I always get a hankering to make changes inside my home.  Now don't get me wrong, these aren't major changes.  I'm more into ten minute additions.  Sometimes I'm willing to commit an hour or two to a special project. <br />If you get the spring  hankerings perhaps there's inspiration in these ideas.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Use a tray to organize a vignette </b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigimM6BsTOg4NYCeUQkV9k2MxjCtZrlKzqMGJNAT8hq6f5feFUuht9a1WCHnyJ36_CMTqrep1vMQRmhqN6rN3NgbfeoTY63S_KDZCl6UrknLSRuGI9xKXufn5uy_JE-aR9RysDcy_CHqyZ/s1600/06e83a543fb25fc947d4f7ab93e7e9a0.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="127" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigimM6BsTOg4NYCeUQkV9k2MxjCtZrlKzqMGJNAT8hq6f5feFUuht9a1WCHnyJ36_CMTqrep1vMQRmhqN6rN3NgbfeoTY63S_KDZCl6UrknLSRuGI9xKXufn5uy_JE-aR9RysDcy_CHqyZ/s400/06e83a543fb25fc947d4f7ab93e7e9a0.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Perhaps you have a blaw wooden tray you could spray paint and then organize a colourful spring vignette in it.  Think about what you might already have to add and then buy several filler items. <br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaOHi0SuYzNbm4of6TyPn_l-A0bfWSamvMSbK_Y1ISfZL3geVxvF1v-Cf-NpWxe9Zdlk7ZJPXreT2_hoPuslLXKoQC8yxehvi3P9L42cgrD5IpuT7MCYQwN49MkPRjthDZtdlcV_l11Tg-/s1600/891e035c0d03863dbe31a15e4f6f4bc1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="295" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaOHi0SuYzNbm4of6TyPn_l-A0bfWSamvMSbK_Y1ISfZL3geVxvF1v-Cf-NpWxe9Zdlk7ZJPXreT2_hoPuslLXKoQC8yxehvi3P9L42cgrD5IpuT7MCYQwN49MkPRjthDZtdlcV_l11Tg-/s400/891e035c0d03863dbe31a15e4f6f4bc1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> A small tray on a bathroom counter adds a fresh look.  Placing a grouping of cut  flowers always adds to any vignette.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfg6j5J5zCNtr4g-4NCdocQUswd_vD_1pF6N49-tYW1YKPblr79uhlo5olR8RFDnT8DimW-uKcTGs_YmcK2w1UPvsb-NpOZQpNu54PO8Q4OvE4_nIpDJ82pQOAihffil5LbsGYxqZ79gnN/s1600/ecd5893d7220b8e72e40a7555cbfecc7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfg6j5J5zCNtr4g-4NCdocQUswd_vD_1pF6N49-tYW1YKPblr79uhlo5olR8RFDnT8DimW-uKcTGs_YmcK2w1UPvsb-NpOZQpNu54PO8Q4OvE4_nIpDJ82pQOAihffil5LbsGYxqZ79gnN/s640/ecd5893d7220b8e72e40a7555cbfecc7.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br />I particularly love groupings of white and muted colours and then a big splash of colour with cut flowers.  Yes,  my biases are showing.  Fresh flowers rule in my life.  <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b> Plant spring bulbs</b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgujmKAovef0ruJ_NLUJQQJ9_M9kBKYMSgwP_f6P4g6twKAY0vSxuTcvWYo4L3GRY83ITLmo7KNv8rkBB2Jhj4iVu1lkWK5bQvM2LrT5AQi_YUkgY3dGf5o4Iw90Bmqk78WNBZ51Owt40jo/s1600/01e4c14c038c8b899399604b1fba855a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgujmKAovef0ruJ_NLUJQQJ9_M9kBKYMSgwP_f6P4g6twKAY0vSxuTcvWYo4L3GRY83ITLmo7KNv8rkBB2Jhj4iVu1lkWK5bQvM2LrT5AQi_YUkgY3dGf5o4Iw90Bmqk78WNBZ51Owt40jo/s640/01e4c14c038c8b899399604b1fba855a.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br />Tall glass vases allow you to see the roots growing .  You have to be on top of the watering if you are going to adopt this idea. Repetition of the same shape always looks good in an arrangement. <br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd8fKHj-WUhic15R-7ks15TsVqna1cN0RtLDM1qsqUyZBg54RsK59-U75hrZ58A7lXR8uqBd1UeFKrsubUcWDvKwWoR4CMqNc3IPPGY2Q4hFGRr5RXoBCmEg76YNoyCk3LkyS2krAxptVo/s1600/f8481e8534639abe73cd2b9ef2feeb19.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd8fKHj-WUhic15R-7ks15TsVqna1cN0RtLDM1qsqUyZBg54RsK59-U75hrZ58A7lXR8uqBd1UeFKrsubUcWDvKwWoR4CMqNc3IPPGY2Q4hFGRr5RXoBCmEg76YNoyCk3LkyS2krAxptVo/s640/f8481e8534639abe73cd2b9ef2feeb19.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br />This simple twig wreath adds  additional detail and texture and also helps to cover the pot the bulbs are set in. <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Paint something </b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip8YJf9ENipOseMT8FmfGurFvLXA3KDWiW4q_e0i5cl1yu92Vf3YaT-y5viEpIu5n6KL43BxytKZ7yssyZ99Lv2uKj0Q0G6Ba66bXr5F-o_URYZz6JIREYtrYrPVpfTmZYD8CqGofp9osk/s1600/8e2fc9670ed5e3c38d8f4c91a3d08d8d.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip8YJf9ENipOseMT8FmfGurFvLXA3KDWiW4q_e0i5cl1yu92Vf3YaT-y5viEpIu5n6KL43BxytKZ7yssyZ99Lv2uKj0Q0G6Ba66bXr5F-o_URYZz6JIREYtrYrPVpfTmZYD8CqGofp9osk/s400/8e2fc9670ed5e3c38d8f4c91a3d08d8d.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> You don't have to repaint a whole room.  There are so many simple painting projects for your home.  If you have a bed perfectly centred on a wall, consider adding a painted headboard all the way to the ceiling.  Simple and very eye catching. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaOHi0SuYzNbm4of6TyPn_l-A0bfWSamvMSbK_Y1ISfZL3geVxvF1v-Cf-NpWxe9Zdlk7ZJPXreT2_hoPuslLXKoQC8yxehvi3P9L42cgrD5IpuT7MCYQwN49MkPRjthDZtdlcV_l11Tg-/s1600/891e035c0d03863dbe31a15e4f6f4bc1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaOHi0SuYzNbm4of6TyPn_l-A0bfWSamvMSbK_Y1ISfZL3geVxvF1v-Cf-NpWxe9Zdlk7ZJPXreT2_hoPuslLXKoQC8yxehvi3P9L42cgrD5IpuT7MCYQwN49MkPRjthDZtdlcV_l11Tg-/s1600/891e035c0d03863dbe31a15e4f6f4bc1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWDcTpDr_yfES7sgBaa3O4nmh_KCQ9IcUQA5UEY2HF9Kx9lJs3cHMx1zL45uiPOa7vgWYMpW66YHoDiAAyP-5a9ZeX2PllyuyqRnNv-8N7QYqGuGMuZv5BNMaDDPaXz3iToMzQbUbkmJZ4/s1600/bd25e8ff97d99bac6f683ab9f60c0786.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWDcTpDr_yfES7sgBaa3O4nmh_KCQ9IcUQA5UEY2HF9Kx9lJs3cHMx1zL45uiPOa7vgWYMpW66YHoDiAAyP-5a9ZeX2PllyuyqRnNv-8N7QYqGuGMuZv5BNMaDDPaXz3iToMzQbUbkmJZ4/s640/bd25e8ff97d99bac6f683ab9f60c0786.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /> Bring a simple bookcase to life by repainting the back of it.  A fresh colour like this yellow (which is a hot 2013 spring colour) adds a simple focal point and shows up the grouping of objects and books . <br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA9wXKGfHaZFXwbo5JEZXELQLNlzrXBms2sEyJdXT0S7yDdk9hXA1UsB4FyYQFkIyrbvrg6UdJruxuobRbfUzvos9Wd84k8W26vQ04PMtLvKhrG5sBx7StjDNVLxeojWjLIzpif5R2erTZ/s1600/e098ab0947d8eab02b4fb93006d495e5.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA9wXKGfHaZFXwbo5JEZXELQLNlzrXBms2sEyJdXT0S7yDdk9hXA1UsB4FyYQFkIyrbvrg6UdJruxuobRbfUzvos9Wd84k8W26vQ04PMtLvKhrG5sBx7StjDNVLxeojWjLIzpif5R2erTZ/s640/e098ab0947d8eab02b4fb93006d495e5.jpg" width="426" /></a> </div><br /> I love highlighting a porch or entry  door with paint.  You can be brave in your colour choice when you want to add a cheery accent to a small space. <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTbU60ulR6y1kULKtZI11xsEXffvc15asauWoNA7zVxxF81eMjz7vg8nTHJ3-k95KpDeLeOylHDRYuW0RisTtM6mli7hNBodTYhivuCMOTQSCmrcBaBef0BeB_T-rsLE3EakwiyCHCsRAo/s1600/f0dceeb01351eb0032360421c69f1fad.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTbU60ulR6y1kULKtZI11xsEXffvc15asauWoNA7zVxxF81eMjz7vg8nTHJ3-k95KpDeLeOylHDRYuW0RisTtM6mli7hNBodTYhivuCMOTQSCmrcBaBef0BeB_T-rsLE3EakwiyCHCsRAo/s640/f0dceeb01351eb0032360421c69f1fad.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><b> </b>Coloured islands with light cabinets are everywhere lately.   This is such a fresh look if you have enough nerve to go there. <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b> </b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXvpkttAAiE45Db9ejuC0ZJW1rt2KYljkwo4FUwyvs6XyMDvp_VU7Aee8ePGhrsUPiIBaER9R-471nm7X1p7wiEVD0Le0yd8PXMVJ0zLWXQXFjzavhkJ8Js4mafY5SfdXgfBgaQb4rADce/s1600/fd54979fd7debe3cc31740d1e6c8c9a2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXvpkttAAiE45Db9ejuC0ZJW1rt2KYljkwo4FUwyvs6XyMDvp_VU7Aee8ePGhrsUPiIBaER9R-471nm7X1p7wiEVD0Le0yd8PXMVJ0zLWXQXFjzavhkJ8Js4mafY5SfdXgfBgaQb4rADce/s400/fd54979fd7debe3cc31740d1e6c8c9a2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> Not artistic?  Don't worry.  Choose sculptural artificial flowers and lay them on a canvas painted in a solid colour.  Trace around the shapes with a white coloured pencil .  Fill in the shapes with white paint.  Presto!  Fresh art for your wall.  The simplicity and off center composition of this work makes it.  <b><br /></b><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Consider textured wallpaper</b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisulsfXTficj45o6vLTque4dhr9_CofDkFDSmiY0zRWkYAQuXz6HUnmAZAyevJaOweh5MGoo1rJx05q98HC8YD3ISbR0aE8xg4LUlDrlGSLVBJfuAU4hO13LYdhTglow04PVnpJk-RGIQ-/s1600/95b560316ba42acaa61018adeb3384fe.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="367" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisulsfXTficj45o6vLTque4dhr9_CofDkFDSmiY0zRWkYAQuXz6HUnmAZAyevJaOweh5MGoo1rJx05q98HC8YD3ISbR0aE8xg4LUlDrlGSLVBJfuAU4hO13LYdhTglow04PVnpJk-RGIQ-/s400/95b560316ba42acaa61018adeb3384fe.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>  <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOl6Fh6ob-HajOH9Ofk-lQ-BNGAQC5zD7cMpDWZpU4YjFCWbbbB4xvI7OHSRLnXtAHTQXdsdB99_SFWVDUemwTal1IjjkzGf-KBUhpKekB1-bRY8Hz7NndQils3cBKk5NkoRIgGj86QDgi/s1600/b3786e11e9ef797375e62c615c35be23.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOl6Fh6ob-HajOH9Ofk-lQ-BNGAQC5zD7cMpDWZpU4YjFCWbbbB4xvI7OHSRLnXtAHTQXdsdB99_SFWVDUemwTal1IjjkzGf-KBUhpKekB1-bRY8Hz7NndQils3cBKk5NkoRIgGj86QDgi/s640/b3786e11e9ef797375e62c615c35be23.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /> Textured wallpaper is underutilized.  There are so many patters and textures that cover the gamut from very traditional to modern.  No doubt there's something for you.  I like the use of textures to reinforce a dresser make over. This is a great idea for a little girl's room. <br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Check out these links and more ideas on  my Pinterest <a href="http://pinterest.com/mryall/spring-refresh/">Spring Refresh</a> board.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWDcTpDr_yfES7sgBaa3O4nmh_KCQ9IcUQA5UEY2HF9Kx9lJs3cHMx1zL45uiPOa7vgWYMpW66YHoDiAAyP-5a9ZeX2PllyuyqRnNv-8N7QYqGuGMuZv5BNMaDDPaXz3iToMzQbUbkmJZ4/s1600/bd25e8ff97d99bac6f683ab9f60c0786.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div><br />

Decor refresh for spring

New growth always brings with it hope and energy for life.  Once the snow goes I always get a hankering to make changes inside my home.  Now don't get me wrong, these aren't major changes.  I'm more into ten minute additions.  Sometimes I'm willing to commit an hour or two to a special project. If y…

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YES.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Hellooo y'all! Any big plans for Easter?  We have no idea what we're doing and I'm fine with that.  I'm exhausted from all of the travel and baby anticipation.  I just want to be with my family.  In case you missed our MAJOR <a href="http://www.belclairehouse.blogspot.com/2013/03/guess-what-y.html">baby news</a> (and me likening myself to Princess Diana) you should <a href="http://www.belclairehouse.blogspot.com/2013/03/guess-what-y.html">go here</a> and then come right back.  And if you're too lazy to click (I'm often guilty of that), well then I'll just tell you: we're having another boy! You can read all of my deepest, innermost thoughts on this subject by following the link below.  Enjoy the rest of the links! </div><br />THIS FAMILY ROBERTSON: <a href="http://thisfamilyrobertson.blogspot.com/2013/03/im-going-to-be-boy-mom.html">I'm Going to Be a Boy Mom</a><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">My honest thoughts about having another boy - you might be surprised</span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.thisisglamorous.com/2013/03/decor-inspiration-easter-weekend-pastels.html">Easter Weekend Pastels</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Check yourself before you wreck yourself - love <a href="http://newravenna.photoshelter.com/gallery/Plaids-and-Ginghams/G0000LRZjjDWNQB0/C0000eFlDSX30jQA">this gingham tile</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/119584353/mrs-patmore-persian-cat-portrait-downton?ref=shop_home_active">Mrs. Patmore Persian Cat Portrait</a>  </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strike>EXPENSIVE</strike> PRESENT ALERT KIP: I would love <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/105241010/emerald-cut-green-amethyst-ring?ref=usr_faveitems">this ring</a> someday (or <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/111971523/morganite-gemstone-ring-asscher-cut?ref=shop_home_feat">this one</a>)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">BEFORE & AFTER:  Great <a href="http://luxereport.blogspot.com/2013/03/luxe-decor-chaise-lounge-makeover.html">Outdoor Chaise Lounge Makeover</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://blog.thepinkpagoda.us/2013/03/easter-with-carolyne-roehm.html">Blue and White Easter</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Really love the <a href="http://6thstreetdesignschool.blogspot.com/2013/03/feature-friday-long-and-short-of-it.html">home of blogger Jess Short </a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I want some of <a href="http://www.vivaterra.com/accessories/accents/recycled-glass-balloon-vases-15067.html">these vases</a> as r<a href="http://www.isuwannee.com/2013/03/catalog-staples-my-top-10.html">ecommended by Jamie Meares</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm a huge fan of <a href="http://knightmovesblog.blogspot.com/2013/03/paul-schneider-ceramics.html">Paul Schneider Ceramics</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.mackenziehoran.com/2013/03/navy-or-nothing.html">Navy things</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">A lovely <a href="http://prettystuff.tumblr.com/post/45673243293">bed/dress/octopus situation </a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">A <a href="http://theenchantedhome.blogspot.com/2013/03/architect-spotlight-andrew-skurman.html">favorite architect</a> of mine</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">DARE TO DREAM: <a href="http://www.elementsofstyleblog.com/2013/03/island-life.html">A home in Nantucket</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Nice, inexpensive <a href="http://www.aestheticoiseau.com/2013/03/jenna-stacked-ball-lamps.html">lamp find</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This <a href="http://horchata-jessieleigh.blogspot.com/2013/03/this-wekend-spring-clean.html">Spring Cleaning Checklist</a> needs to happen at my house stat</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://thevisualvamp.blogspot.com/2013/03/stylists-things-to-avoid.html">Things stylists should avoid</a> - good to know</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Remember <a href="http://littlebeancollection.blogspot.com/2013/03/one-of-kind-dreamcatchers.html">dream catchers</a>?  Love these!  </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Edward last Easter:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Have a Hoppy Easter Weekend! (sorry I had to)

OH YES.  Oscar de la Renta Home Collection. YES.Hellooo y'all! Any big plans for Easter?  We have no idea what we're doing and I'm fine with that.  I'm exhausted from all of the travel and baby anticipation.  I just want to be with my family.  In case you missed our MAJOR baby news (and me likening …

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Guess What Y'all?

I'll be back later today with some weekend links and thoughts on our news! <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyJIle66LEHX9BICx20vfDD_T8kCjadlK8LCRm8i2bA1jHPHCZlEHUf7Yl25JcXmQ2fmMPmg_Mc3Vq1CzGd-IJf47RfhvATdFKQVEGE7r0JHuZz3IqyYGjuSUSNm3L03siaYzL4CyxLno/s640/blogger-image-1606634059.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyJIle66LEHX9BICx20vfDD_T8kCjadlK8LCRm8i2bA1jHPHCZlEHUf7Yl25JcXmQ2fmMPmg_Mc3Vq1CzGd-IJf47RfhvATdFKQVEGE7r0JHuZz3IqyYGjuSUSNm3L03siaYzL4CyxLno/s640/blogger-image-1606634059.jpg" /></a></div> <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDHDvmhZmVQZpU2y9z08NVsLKIIRtEVeHF8eP455ZiwOcyNXLaXYZkEohKHKXvYOJc1nvE1aBtOhGeJUvaU4yStsOgqhbdU6LcrtF2L6nmQd_wHdYd0970ku3fUhBP470_UytqeDv82v4/s640/blogger-image--1041501403.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDHDvmhZmVQZpU2y9z08NVsLKIIRtEVeHF8eP455ZiwOcyNXLaXYZkEohKHKXvYOJc1nvE1aBtOhGeJUvaU4yStsOgqhbdU6LcrtF2L6nmQd_wHdYd0970ku3fUhBP470_UytqeDv82v4/s640/blogger-image--1041501403.jpg" /></a></div>

Guess What Y'all?

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Pink or Blue?

<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2I_IPZkCD_8xXcXhjZ3Wz91qybUhaM1SfbR9YpO_OrWvzyboIkW-KHoEFGYgPR6CMnYwOhwBs1b-xX2E3nu-bj9oRhOlBoQ1LBVatqZX7rDwm7l1_6yINw-K-ScLAZoakR_YicJLIIYU/s640/blogger-image--536779417.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2I_IPZkCD_8xXcXhjZ3Wz91qybUhaM1SfbR9YpO_OrWvzyboIkW-KHoEFGYgPR6CMnYwOhwBs1b-xX2E3nu-bj9oRhOlBoQ1LBVatqZX7rDwm7l1_6yINw-K-ScLAZoakR_YicJLIIYU/s640/blogger-image--536779417.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My two favorite houses on Rainbow Row in Charleston - I love them both</td></tr></tbody></table>  <br />We find out what we're having today!  It's such an exciting day, like Christmas morning.  The old cliche holds true - I don't care what it is as long as it's healthy.  But I really, 100% mean that.  I figure, I'll get the child I'm supposed to have.  This whole process is such a big miracle if you really think about it, and I have too much respect for that to think I could ever know which kind of baby would be better for our family.  <br /><br />On a totally superficial decorating front, this will help determine what I do next in my house.  I have some ideas for the guest room, but I want to make sure I can do what I want in the nursery first.  I'm going to try to go easy on the nursery this time around regardless of what we are having (Kip just did a happy dance), but obviously, if it's a girl I'll want to make a few more changes than I would for a boy.  <br /><br />When I found out Edward was going to be a boy, I literally headed straight from the doctor's office to the paint store.  His nursery was bright and fun and exactly what I wanted at the time.  <a href="http://www.belclairehouse.blogspot.com/2011/01/then-comes-baby-in-baby-carriage.html">You can see all the pictures of it here</a>.  <br /><br />Ok, off to go pick out my "find out what kind of baby we are having" outfit, which most likely will consist of yoga pants and some sort of shirt. <br /><br />Stay tuned ...

Pink or Blue?

My two favorite houses on Rainbow Row in Charleston - I love them both  We find out what we're having today!  It's such an exciting day, like Christmas morning.  The old cliche holds true - I don't care what it is as long as it's healthy.  But I really, 100% mean that.  I figure, I'll get the child …

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The Sword Gate House in Charleston

I need this house.  Actually, not really.  I prefer something a little smaller and cozier, but, I mean, say I inherited it from a rich southern aunt I didn't know I had, I wouldn't turn around and sell it.  Instead I would move in, buy lots of pretty dresses to wear in the house (it feels like a dressier, no jorts kind of house) and invite lots of people to come stay with me and play antebellum tea party.  <br /><br />Anyway, when I stumbled upon the listing for the historic <a href="http://www.danielravenelsir.com/Sword-Gate-House.html">Sword Gate House</a> in Downtown Charleston, I felt it my duty to share some of it with y'all.  It's a lot of house(s) that has been beautifully restored by it's current owners who bought the property in separate pieces to bring it back to one estate.  It's real fancy y'all. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoCU2mrjXS-cN3GH2V19T-_JChskG_1jP2K7AvO5w_Sw6ctlWpA4yTIhHcy3TEOk54jxLjgzlX7uSntjRW_Y6Y3Nn3dRruEk0NDhnCXxzTksimFmrSlXQ4IuibIVJv6szVvanxaFB7kaA/s1600/Sword+Gate+House+ImageReader.aspx.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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You can see so much more of this house on the <a href="http://www.sothebysrealty.com/eng/sales/detail/180-l-555-4360943/sword-gate-house-charleston-sc-29401">Sotheby's web site here</a>.  <br /><br />

The Sword Gate House in Charleston

I need this house.  Actually, not really.  I prefer something a little smaller and cozier, but, I mean, say I inherited it from a rich southern aunt I didn't know I had, I wouldn't turn around and sell it.  Instead I would move in, buy lots of pretty dresses to wear in the house (it feels like a dre…

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Charleston Trip

Morning y'all!  I just got off the scale to find I have gained 3 lbs in 3 days.  Nice.  Charleston was wonderful despite the fact that it was unseasonably cold there.  It's just such a fabulous city, you can't help but be inspired everywhere you go.  I'm just going to share a few of the highlights since I know some of y'all are heading there in the next few months.  It's a long post, but it's not going to be all "hey look at my vacation photos, see how funny I look imitating this statue." (I did post a photo like that on Instagram so if you're really interested <a href="http://instagram.com/jhadley32/">follow me here</a>).<br /><br />We basically ate our way through Charleston.  Kip and I met up with my two besties and roommates from college.  While we left a lot of our bad habits back in Columbia, MO many years ago, eating massive quantities of good food is one that has withstood the test of time.   <br /><br />So here we go.<br /><br /><u><b>Thursday</b></u><br />Thursday night, we stayed at the <a href="http://www.johnrutledgehouseinn.com/">John Rutledge House Inn</a>.  Gorgeous place, really nice accommodations and great location.  I'm not a huge bed and breakfast person, but I'm glad we stayed here a night.  <br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdEY3mKqGv3uWrkmXvSpMU27DfYjUAR02I0ZYJdH2biHTPQ71A8hSf_ZvuDA3pDuSaqhfDNAl0ufUnGnzlADOMQGwR3traxabJiq7TnQpuQZ-QdMnBy4C42_SjGnP5OXbDBC9nd8lcj_Y/s640/blogger-image-1148644375.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdEY3mKqGv3uWrkmXvSpMU27DfYjUAR02I0ZYJdH2biHTPQ71A8hSf_ZvuDA3pDuSaqhfDNAl0ufUnGnzlADOMQGwR3traxabJiq7TnQpuQZ-QdMnBy4C42_SjGnP5OXbDBC9nd8lcj_Y/s640/blogger-image-1148644375.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">John Rutledge House Inn</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp6Q0UpWRrPCnDg69f5UgFhBaOqBRD6oxWGJkvL87tbEzKcQ1r7qgQqV4bmAen7uedIYmqxWLHXb-eCcMIynEEaZIQa1zPIwYfLVtSXSMgArVZoyeti4QZcrP9Dg78zMRggdt-dtBCbFs/s1600/JRH+Inn+Room+ground-floor-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp6Q0UpWRrPCnDg69f5UgFhBaOqBRD6oxWGJkvL87tbEzKcQ1r7qgQqV4bmAen7uedIYmqxWLHXb-eCcMIynEEaZIQa1zPIwYfLVtSXSMgArVZoyeti4QZcrP9Dg78zMRggdt-dtBCbFs/s1600/JRH+Inn+Room+ground-floor-1.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is the room we stayed in - very pretty </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />If I came back for a longer trip, I'd love to try the <a href="http://www.francismarionhotel.com/">Francis Marion Hotel</a> or <a href="http://www.charlestonplace.com/">Charleston Place</a>.   <br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLymLz2VYpAXh1cdEpMs8y96ZCcVDQ4vdz88udFSFAbihmIXh7vYFuOO2OCt1sI58QQ2zuumKbdvlLTAj2Zm_7Gog6I91oWfetv5yFT-3igHru3cr-qtuGDwLD1rqWh6K8HOmmm3brGlI/s1600/Francis+Marion+11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="540" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLymLz2VYpAXh1cdEpMs8y96ZCcVDQ4vdz88udFSFAbihmIXh7vYFuOO2OCt1sI58QQ2zuumKbdvlLTAj2Zm_7Gog6I91oWfetv5yFT-3igHru3cr-qtuGDwLD1rqWh6K8HOmmm3brGlI/s640/Francis+Marion+11.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Francis Marion Hotel</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbDFoYC9aL-bDhtlGt7BVWj5EhKJ1_0UvPE3WANN07QEa-xBN-wFyFQWJcPXYSi-Gp_TzzUXcEAYV52N5vMvacJXC5WHnG-O9g4QFRbJHn77WsFHEpEtZuiljSzfb4tm7kOSh7sGRhyPw/s1600/Charleston+Place+ocha_1000x560_exterior04.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="358" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbDFoYC9aL-bDhtlGt7BVWj5EhKJ1_0UvPE3WANN07QEa-xBN-wFyFQWJcPXYSi-Gp_TzzUXcEAYV52N5vMvacJXC5WHnG-O9g4QFRbJHn77WsFHEpEtZuiljSzfb4tm7kOSh7sGRhyPw/s640/Charleston+Place+ocha_1000x560_exterior04.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Charleston Place</td></tr></tbody></table><br />Thursday night dinner was at the most amazing steakhouse in the world, <a href="http://hallschophouse.com/">Halls Chophouse</a>.  I'm not even kidding.  The boys all got steak and said it was one of the best steaks they've ever had.  I ordered scallops and literally ate my entire plate.  I can easily say they were the best scallops I've ever had.  We all left almost giddy at how great our meal was.  Also, I have to give props to the staff for great service.  Just a really great dining experience to kick off our first night in Charleston.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://hallschophouse.com/blog/articles"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEituTOh8pS6ty7uZEMx3aYlyZbAEvmsljHXFCCWCf-P71dtHkUPKl25KA4Im8r0aAbHuvvMOU9BAOteng2RR7Yp6nkFl57zmvbQdh2S3DiPhyphenhyphengbyvt-X27IDn1IYB5G5dsbX2pJSG9UINs/s1600/Halls+Chophouse+mar09_043.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><u><b>Friday</b></u><br />Friday morning, Kip and I woke up and ate breakfast in our room and then headed out to explore before we met up with our friends.<br /><br />We stopped in a couple art galleries including this cute one on Broad Street, <a href="http://www.spencerartgallery.com/">Spencer Art Gallery</a>.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0agAzvwHr998p2p0GYJLLp3IKPLh2Ou0QmbFfk6gir_irsC-EJaIaQKrbuGul7MkI9lQi2tmmWY15ORmbQubfT6U30Nud3Gv0OSysrBgqUnJmOgj5ef_-TCh4rLcBjA_4_t3rGLa8ZsQ/s1600/Spencer+Art+Gallery+Gallery-Exterior.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0agAzvwHr998p2p0GYJLLp3IKPLh2Ou0QmbFfk6gir_irsC-EJaIaQKrbuGul7MkI9lQi2tmmWY15ORmbQubfT6U30Nud3Gv0OSysrBgqUnJmOgj5ef_-TCh4rLcBjA_4_t3rGLa8ZsQ/s1600/Spencer+Art+Gallery+Gallery-Exterior.jpg" /></a></div><br />I found some pieces that I really wish we had time to go back and get.   <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwVxyLTaEJPhuwc8ZTxct7cl2xpILUubOMkpvwZr7w4O5wQN7VErsPJLdFQJ4iu7L5xoFnqK-EqBZwgWBZdbAjEd3rueIKI46TKgltqfxnmP6fZAdmS4kt9H8mJJlNzGvGQ9RRE7UV6IA/s640/blogger-image-631327146.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwVxyLTaEJPhuwc8ZTxct7cl2xpILUubOMkpvwZr7w4O5wQN7VErsPJLdFQJ4iu7L5xoFnqK-EqBZwgWBZdbAjEd3rueIKI46TKgltqfxnmP6fZAdmS4kt9H8mJJlNzGvGQ9RRE7UV6IA/s640/blogger-image-631327146.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhogokcV_Z_TWkIIj8ResBAHvS2xfNKWKNMrY7H0RRaog-9BdyRlaIGiKtjGQEwAQWHe7Fj0c9eFzKmeD3PPJrb30l7fTK9dZ_auKj-C8-QPhMjkGfFGSPsEs3MARfJmch5jY1qNrd-CGc/s640/blogger-image--2099816206.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhogokcV_Z_TWkIIj8ResBAHvS2xfNKWKNMrY7H0RRaog-9BdyRlaIGiKtjGQEwAQWHe7Fj0c9eFzKmeD3PPJrb30l7fTK9dZ_auKj-C8-QPhMjkGfFGSPsEs3MARfJmch5jY1qNrd-CGc/s640/blogger-image--2099816206.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLAwV0f9mJ_sw7onJ9HhGRMScBDe45BWvGFkYYDMu4tqQ-kMAhLUoXIFE2rl7M9iFMY05dnhRVNUEfMY2Lj8f0EKNlKqSgbHpMa4WMT65dThU9d8f5Frj8NY-7rWmIidQKg6OexEcXpSE/s640/blogger-image--1094490647.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLAwV0f9mJ_sw7onJ9HhGRMScBDe45BWvGFkYYDMu4tqQ-kMAhLUoXIFE2rl7M9iFMY05dnhRVNUEfMY2Lj8f0EKNlKqSgbHpMa4WMT65dThU9d8f5Frj8NY-7rWmIidQKg6OexEcXpSE/s640/blogger-image--1094490647.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />Kip and I decided we want to come back to Charleston just to buy art.  There's so many great galleries and none of it is super expensive.<br /><br />We also walked around the neighborhoods, where I tried to peek into people's windows like a total creepster.  Here is someone's back yard, obviously meant for me to gaze into.  <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5FmIy3vSY9C7Li7QrF0lF83O1p79c5XRwWUt1t7RtWpBadnQPUQ_NTkMQvXKKElOKmaPjKR3lXMrv2-Pxo_yniNxSkGQjnsagBkJYP3i6XwvJ64JLSaI_MZQfnbicya3-rW9b-oarejI/s640/blogger-image-843857555.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5FmIy3vSY9C7Li7QrF0lF83O1p79c5XRwWUt1t7RtWpBadnQPUQ_NTkMQvXKKElOKmaPjKR3lXMrv2-Pxo_yniNxSkGQjnsagBkJYP3i6XwvJ64JLSaI_MZQfnbicya3-rW9b-oarejI/s640/blogger-image-843857555.jpg" /></a></div><br />Love the blue and white pots.<br /><br />We met up with our friends and had lunch at another great restaurant, <a href="http://www.elischarleston.com/">Eli's Table</a>.  Supercute.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=540340102677698&set=pb.248164838561894.-2207520000.1364308831&type=3&theater"><img border="0" height="476" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT8CIkPN-NLlKaC1XQ2nQIMvnptj9yO_8ibjUfQY9okEii9jycnxt5MsCzbIDHaj3WHy1xEDbvoSpjjvjpwr9qf7_UC2ru_OxYXb2GrA-Mv-z42vHy5xSwPPBdeZKj5uoqv2rC6t8bc2I/s640/Eli's+Table+893849_540340102677698_1148301182_o.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br />We also walked around the <a href="http://thecharlestoncitymarket.com/">Charleston City Market</a> and The Battery, obvious must-dos.<br /><br />I enjoyed documenting the abundance of pink houses.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibm2nQ9gJ1pFr2VeR6MpKzU6kHx7rZU9ItnoDuATCneR7BeeUCr3hz9t2XSTJibsmVWpp4j1covMvhuhL2YPrXSsslUXD7ykjayxss-SGnv-duE3XZ2ip5pq1Etrf_L0l2pA7CUtBhEJs/s640/blogger-image--1195212006.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibm2nQ9gJ1pFr2VeR6MpKzU6kHx7rZU9ItnoDuATCneR7BeeUCr3hz9t2XSTJibsmVWpp4j1covMvhuhL2YPrXSsslUXD7ykjayxss-SGnv-duE3XZ2ip5pq1Etrf_L0l2pA7CUtBhEJs/s640/blogger-image--1195212006.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQyTLIu-yW8EIh-3ZCsJeqV2ZjUxzrIYY6B0WuILWWhKY6G5zizv0okJHtmFesH1ZZl-2lt7iBPsIbnL2pP8t2eoFTieIeB9dzIBAC1gV_d8LYsHTceTy1qhYEQJDlBEINQ5bXki_Thps/s640/blogger-image-2106490971.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQyTLIu-yW8EIh-3ZCsJeqV2ZjUxzrIYY6B0WuILWWhKY6G5zizv0okJHtmFesH1ZZl-2lt7iBPsIbnL2pP8t2eoFTieIeB9dzIBAC1gV_d8LYsHTceTy1qhYEQJDlBEINQ5bXki_Thps/s640/blogger-image-2106490971.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />Friday night, we headed to my friend's boyfriend's beach house in Georgetown, which is about an hour outside of Charleston.  We ate at <i>another</i> really delicious restaurant in Georgetown called <a href="http://www.ricepaddyrestaurant.com/">Rice Paddy</a>.  It was too cold for beach time, but just being by the water and hearing the sound of the ocean was enough for me.  I had the best night's sleep.  <br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmuEX8lLPEQpHPJXkQMnOXpKE_XAx9THy_2pEAL9a2PJFjNI4iaIUkbHw30IGruZ7ECr1uEnm9GBgU1poCV_8-jHpsdnJJdDuDolInoc8BvacTt8vV9nJELbvdtZXYAK3Xq9hOSFxH_aM/s640/blogger-image-315295362.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmuEX8lLPEQpHPJXkQMnOXpKE_XAx9THy_2pEAL9a2PJFjNI4iaIUkbHw30IGruZ7ECr1uEnm9GBgU1poCV_8-jHpsdnJJdDuDolInoc8BvacTt8vV9nJELbvdtZXYAK3Xq9hOSFxH_aM/s640/blogger-image-315295362.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our view at the beach</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><u><b>Saturday</b></u><br />Saturday ended up being kind of a crazy day after we got a notification that our Southwest flight on Sunday could be canceled due to the completely inappropriate winter storm that was happening across the country.  We thought we were going to have to cut the vacation short, but long story short, we ended up staying the extra night and having time to eat at two more amazing restaurants (yeah!)<br /><br />Lunch at <a href="http://www.huskrestaurant.com/">Husk</a>.  And then dinner at <a href="http://www.poogansporch.com/">Poogan's Porch</a>, which is literally right next to Husk.  Both were equally wonderful dining experiences and I honestly can't say one is better than the other.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWXxpLPL7fmlBvrO2baHrhvZIqnGhOiwg6Mi-zWAVobLP2Vnvg1qp9Q2jQdx3BmkWA-cQjK-YvTkiv0EXk8QdPI8nradO9L0iQbMnBbGokYUFu-QKkrtMdYSiRu1RgiVkN1BVFspv0BGo/s1600/husk-entrance-484.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWXxpLPL7fmlBvrO2baHrhvZIqnGhOiwg6Mi-zWAVobLP2Vnvg1qp9Q2jQdx3BmkWA-cQjK-YvTkiv0EXk8QdPI8nradO9L0iQbMnBbGokYUFu-QKkrtMdYSiRu1RgiVkN1BVFspv0BGo/s1600/husk-entrance-484.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.bonappetit.com/blogsandforums/blogs/bafoodist/2011/08/best-new-restaurants.html">Husk (Bon Appetit)</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br />Husk is kind of famous and a cool place to say you've dined, but for good reason.  <i>Bon Appetit</i> rated it one of the <a href="http://www.bonappetit.com/blogsandforums/blogs/bafoodist/2011/08/best-new-restaurants.html">10 Best New Restaurants in America</a>.  I'm not going to attempt a fancy review here.  <br /><br />Instead, I'll just show you a picture of my sandwich. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYTcg6zIDljt2vUJip89zlMwlHnERAkTm4SB7c5joQ2bwhVLTu00CCIQ3GQwt5oUMeIoUZk01P_JkXTvLl7HVvtkh2RqC83bccIHPhlHTYsh3VMYpJJ2TLcWkyreKAfqFYZkelo93NpKY/s640/blogger-image--1971046621.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYTcg6zIDljt2vUJip89zlMwlHnERAkTm4SB7c5joQ2bwhVLTu00CCIQ3GQwt5oUMeIoUZk01P_JkXTvLl7HVvtkh2RqC83bccIHPhlHTYsh3VMYpJJ2TLcWkyreKAfqFYZkelo93NpKY/s640/blogger-image--1971046621.jpg" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe45EytPWQYtxKFL4a38YOm_rS84S_SOc6rW5Uun_pa3UsoMLzpWHqin4KoLJOd58rS7xWZWN6kBYxmAPg7FA8xPtmZ-xYwtfUDiATW3xDHhxA6Vqt8Kzyk1WiKUrktSqRUq-kRSTHDWY/s640/blogger-image-240013717.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe45EytPWQYtxKFL4a38YOm_rS84S_SOc6rW5Uun_pa3UsoMLzpWHqin4KoLJOd58rS7xWZWN6kBYxmAPg7FA8xPtmZ-xYwtfUDiATW3xDHhxA6Vqt8Kzyk1WiKUrktSqRUq-kRSTHDWY/s640/blogger-image-240013717.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Kip and moi at Husk</td></tr></tbody></table><br />Four hours after Husk, we arrived at <a href="http://www.poogansporch.com/">Poogan's Porch</a> still full and all of us trying to bail on dinner.  After talking about how we were only going to order appetizers, we all got entrees and ate <i>everything</i> on our plates even though <i>none</i> of us were hungry.  It was, once again, some major tummy lovin'.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk3ugs88rm2fjNJLQgO1B8q2yLKF8zY4KJXZZ_eGwt7FrS5IbMVHNLJQxHvjUYG2jeUBe0xSGab6a3XPVOkppe2q-wUQ5HaHSEEwCBCpvHB_OYYoP7vqUZBhM2QIVH1rnOJINX5zbSEK8/s1600/Poogan's+Porch+gallery-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk3ugs88rm2fjNJLQgO1B8q2yLKF8zY4KJXZZ_eGwt7FrS5IbMVHNLJQxHvjUYG2jeUBe0xSGab6a3XPVOkppe2q-wUQ5HaHSEEwCBCpvHB_OYYoP7vqUZBhM2QIVH1rnOJINX5zbSEK8/s640/Poogan's+Porch+gallery-1.jpg" width="623" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.poogansporch.com/gallery/">Poogan's Porch</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivWIzlXDIkTGKjHZJ7yD2JczPUL3CY4GYF-EbGHn4qsJxL1NR4-7MWTCVfukKKPFAaYRkT1fdd3PAkD6sX1Xi-FG_wlzBmlIZFnec_-6wIobP-DHfoYwuLIW7Ggpcw5M9riOvFh8_fjWg/s1600/Gang+at+Poogans+Porch+in+Charleston+%231.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivWIzlXDIkTGKjHZJ7yD2JczPUL3CY4GYF-EbGHn4qsJxL1NR4-7MWTCVfukKKPFAaYRkT1fdd3PAkD6sX1Xi-FG_wlzBmlIZFnec_-6wIobP-DHfoYwuLIW7Ggpcw5M9riOvFh8_fjWg/s1600/Gang+at+Poogans+Porch+in+Charleston+%231.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The gang at Poogan's Porch - soo full</td></tr></tbody></table><br />Sunday, we rolled our round little bodies to the airport and headed home, stuffed and happy.  <br /><br />So that pretty much sums up our trip! It was so great to see my friends and get away with Kip just the two of us.  It's good to miss your children every once in awhile and I missed Edward like crazy.  <br /><br />And now I'm going to go online and pre-order Gwyneth Paltrow's new book <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1455522716/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1455522716&linkCode=as2&tag=thegift03-20">It's All Good: Delicious, Easy Recipes That Will Make You Look Good and Feel Great</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=thegift03-20&l=as2&o=1&a=1455522716" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /> and eat celery and lettuce with lemons for the next few weeks.*<br /><br />* Just kidding.  Last night, I made this recipe for <a href="http://www.self.com/fooddiet/recipes/2013/04/salmon-sriracha-sauce-lime">Salmon with Sriracha Sauce and Lime</a> from her book and it was so good and did not taste like air and communion wafers.  <br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>

Charleston Trip

Morning y'all!  I just got off the scale to find I have gained 3 lbs in 3 days.  Nice.  Charleston was wonderful despite the fact that it was unseasonably cold there.  It's just such a fabulous city, you can't help but be inspired everywhere you go.  I'm just going to share a few of the highlights s…

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