It's Getting Hot In Here

Memphis is hot. Crazy hot. And right now, my life is hot. The AC in my car broke last week and our house AC has been out for a few days. We're planning on having both up and running by Wednesday. But, for now, petals are falling off of our beautiful center piece entirely too quickly and all of my showers are cold. My constant sweating has left me longing to return to the precious day last week when the heat was beat: Water Day.

Duped & Clean

L.

Have a drink of water Lily. Yes, little girl, the water is your friend. Water is cool and refreshing. Feel free to close your eyes and enjoy. Fake out! It's a bath time.

G.

Guther is not so easily fooled. He puts on his game face and waits for the end. This is the look of repugnance. He plots his escape- Freedom!
{Can I get William Wallace yell?}

A Dining Room Improvement

When we first moved into our lovely home the contractor beige walls were accented by a contractor chandelier in the dining room. Quickly, we painted and started looking for a replacement lamp. My abhorrence for the chandelier was well known, so two Christmases ago we were given a new, quite modern, IKEA light. I liked it. I didn't love it. But, compared to the original, it was a very suitable alternative. Many people loved the IKEA light. In fact, quite a few people asked for it when we took it down. Which we did. Last week. Now, in it's place is the beautiful pendant lamp I had been hoping for. I just love it! Of course, in my quest to unify and define our style I've moved some things around and starting planning my next move: new dining room chairs and curtains.