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Phase 2

07/09/2012 By Bre

9 Jul

So last week I introduced Phase 1.This came with a brand new look, including new background,new cover photo, new icons, new text color,but I told you there would be a Phase 2 coming.Realistically there will be lots of more small updates and new additions to the blog along the way, as I continue to get things in place.But this next thing is something I'm very passionate aboutand is very personal to me.It's something that has been 15 years in the making,and a dream always in my heart.I'm so excited to share this with you, and proud to introduce :Doucette DesignWhich you will now notice the new logo in the top right of the blog.We are still in the ground breaking phase,but so excited to ... Read More about Phase 2

Phase 2

07/09/2012 By Bre

9 Jul

~Brand {NEW} Look~

07/02/2012 By Bre

2 Jul

So you may remember me telling you last week that I had some exciting news!Well this is Part 1 :I have a brand new look!In case you didn't notice, or perhaps you thoughtyou were at the wrong place,Stay right where you are,I just changed things up a bit.When I first started blogging, last August, I really had NO clue what I was doing.Seriously!I thought MySpace was tricky, you have no idea.There were code words for a whole new language that I felt everyonespoke fluently but me :(But I hung on, pressed through,was even reluctant at times, but I finally feel that my looktruly represents who I am, and what I want to do.{Stay tuned for Part 2}My amazing friend Steph, over at Princeton ... Read More about ~Brand {NEW} Look~

Barn Lights {and a giveaway}

06/26/2012 By Bre

26 Jun

I LOVE barn lights.So when I read about this giveaway over at aka design,I couldn't wait to enter!I've been looking for new lights for over our kitchen islandfor a while now.The ones we have are nice, and they came with the house,but I really want something more rustic,farmhouse like,and these ones from Barn Light Electrichave my name written all over it!I practically gasped when I started browsing through there website,it was like finding that one thing that you have been searching for and searching for,almost giving up, and then, BAM, it's right there :)A few of these, I am just in love with :Bermuda PendantMorris PendantHudson Pendant (probably my #1 fav, but so ... Read More about Barn Lights {and a giveaway}

~Sweet Tooth Fantasies~

06/22/2012 By Bre

22 Jun

So summer is in full swing over here,sorry if you thought I fell off the face of the planet :)Just enjoying some sun with the babies.I have lots of things to share with you,including some really exciting news...that will come later next week,And I know I usually do a post for this weeks Top Pins(my favorite eye candy via Pinterest)But I have come across some fantastic looking desserts lately,that I just had to share.Because if you know me, then you know I.LOVE.DESSERT!So lets start drooling :)via: Tatertots & JelloNutella brownies with Ferrero Rocher via: My Baking AddictionChocolate PB Pretzle Tart via: HotPolkadot.comFudge Ripple Turtle Brownies via: BHGLemon Sugar Cookies with ... Read More about ~Sweet Tooth Fantasies~

DIY Grainsack Pillows

06/07/2012 By Bre

7 Jun

For those of you who don't know what a grain sack pillow is, or aren't familiar with them, allow me to introduce you :) This ... is a grain sack pillow: They're usually made with vintage burlap sacks used by european farmers that have either red or blue died yarn going down the middle of it. PotteryBarn has some great ones, but at $89 a piece, I don't think so. You can find some great ones on Etsy, Depending on how true to real european grain sack they are using, will depict the price. So trying to be thrifty, which aren't we all ? :), I came across some really nice soft linen fabric at JoAnn's and decided to give it a try myself. Unfortunately I bought ... Read More about DIY Grainsack Pillows

This Week’s Top Pins

06/02/2012 By Bre

2 Jun

I have gotten so many great responses to our Living Room Updates,Thank you so much for taking the time to comment,I truly enjoy every.single.one. :)We are in DAY 1 of what looks like a 4 Day rain spurt.So what a better way to spend it than looking at pretty pictures.~Enjoy!~driftwood, my current obsession! via: CompletelyCoastalSO prettyLove the seaside decor, and the bold black behind everything.Cedar Shakes + White Trim = Perfectvia: GrowsOnYou.com - in Nova Scotiaok... where to start?! AHH.. so much to loveCeiling Beams and planked wall with photosLOVE the table top, and the white plates on the wall.Could totally see myself wasting a whole afternoon on this porch :)via: Southern ... Read More about This Week’s Top Pins

~Living Room Update~

05/31/2012 By Bre

31 May

Well it's about time, and I know this is soooo way over-do,but sometimes time just flies by.Like tomorrow we are in June?! How did that happen.I have a few more tiny details that I want to add to our living room,but there has been way to much updated,that it is time to show you some progress. ... Read More about ~Living Room Update~

DIY Pallet American Flag

05/29/2012 By Bre

29 May

Yesterday I did a short post for memorial day,with a few pictures of ourDIY Pallet American Flag.Today I'll give you a little behind the scenes lookon how it all came together.This was a pretty easy project,once the pallet was taken apart.I let Jesse take care of that part, because once a hammer wouldn't cut it,and the crow bar had to come out, I knew there was little more elbow grease involved than I could give.It was not as easy as it sounded,BUT,it did come apart, after a little sweat and muscles :)Once apart, I lined the pieces of wood upto start painting.I chose to paint them before assembling so the I could paint the sides of the boards as well.I decided to start with ... Read More about DIY Pallet American Flag

{Memorial ~ Day}

05/28/2012 By Bre

28 May

My heart is filled with deep gratitude for all of themen & womenwho have served, and are serving,to keep us safe.Thank you so much for the sacrafice you give and all you do.My sincerest Thank You to you & your families!~Happy Memorial Day~~Bre ... Read More about {Memorial ~ Day}

Birthday Goodies!!!

05/25/2012 By Bre

25 May

So for my birthday this past month,we got a sitter for half the day, and headed out to do some barn shopping!I was so excited.I got to hang out with my best friend, aka the hubs,and browse through antiquesuntil my hearts content.And the best part was, it totally got him on board to make somemore stuff for me too!Yeah motivation.But we really had a great day,so let me show you what I got!TA-DAH! Sorry I've been hearing a lot of that lately,everytime my son goes pee in the potty,he ends it with a TA-DAH!So starting on the left :I snagged these 2 windows, sitting all by themselves, for dirt cheap,and quickly gave them a coat of white paint, because they were in pretty rough shape.Then I ... Read More about Birthday Goodies!!!

Belle ~ Blanc

05/25/2012 By Bre

25 May

So in the joy of "pinning" the other day, I came across this photoand it totally got my attention.So I pinned, and kept going, but knew I would be going back to that picture later to get more details,and I am so glad I did!I came across this blog Belle-Blanc, and came across the rest of the photos that this one came from.I had to share with you, because they are just soooo beautiful!Do you want me to wipe the drool from your mouth yet?!HA HAThere is just so much in each photo that I loved,I think I've looked through them each at least a few times in the last day or so.So because the blog is mostly in german, I asked my friend from the netherlands to ... Read More about Belle ~ Blanc