Friday Pretties

I have been emerged in summer.

I love it!

 I recently picked up this cute little juicer 

at Anthro.

It sure makes squeezing lemons more enjoyable.

 I just finished painting this office cart.

 I painted it in aqua blue,

then I put a piece of lace over it and spayed painted

an off white pattern on it.

 It's a perfect little drink cart for a dinner party.

 Or a rolling plant stand.

I have done this technique before,

and i really like the way it turns out.

I would love for you to link up to Friday Pretties,

and share some summer goodness!

Pretty in pinkEstate sale finds

I  found all of this pink loveliness at an

estate sale I went to.

The dishes are tin and oh so retro cute.

And I couldn't resist this phone.

It reminds me of one i used to have growing up.

And this pink basket to match the dishes.

 Along with some pretty lace dollies.

I would say it was a sale worth going to.

Linking up with

Faded charm

&

Primp

summer fun

We have been keeping pretty busy this summer.

We are fortunate to live close to the beautiful city of 

Chicago.

We have taken advantage of that this summer.

We made it to a Cubs game

on the hottest day of the summer

104 degrees!

 We  took a little trip to

Brookfield Zoo.

It was fun having my daughter with us.

 Even though my kiddos are growing up

they still love the zoo!

And yesterday I dropped my 14 year old off for camp today for .

I know he will have a blast,

but its hard having him gone.

Our house is so quiet.

I miss him already!

The school supplies is out reminding me that summer is almost over.

It always goes way to fast!

Saturday morning coffee

This morning I am enjoying my cup of coffee outside.

The weather has taken a little break from the heat for

a couple of days and it feels so nice to sit outside in the cool morning.

I picked up my favorite magazine

British Country Living.

As usual it is full of inspiring ideas!

 I have been so busy lately.

It feels good to have a nothing weekend and relax.

  

I picked up these planters years ago.

And i still love them. 

 Enjoy your weekend.

Ruffled Nest 

the studio

It has been awhile since I have posted. 

It has been a busy couple of weeks.

It has been full of summer fun.

Traveling to my sisters,

my sister traveling back home with me

going to the beach,

My birthday,

Cub's baseball game,

cousins visiting from out of town

staying up late talking

laughing and crying.

There is nothing like spending time with

the people who share your history.

 I also was getting ready for my 

Grand opening!

There was food,

Music and fun!

 I am really enjoying this little venture.

It happened so fast but I feel like God

has opened so many doors to make this successful.

Thanks to everyone who came to my grand opening.

And to my good friends and family who helped me

get ready. I could not have done it with out you!