Living Happily Ever After...one year at a time

Friday, July 10, 2026

Thursday, July 9, 2026

Well, I had a post in mind for yesterday, but then I completely forgot about it. Now the family is starting to arrive for our weekend to "meet the baby!" I'm going to be super-busy. So this will just have to do.

1. Love the gallery style pictures above the bed and that stone arch.

The rug and shade of green of the furniture are perfect.

2. I like the contrast with the brown wood.

The rug works perfectly but it also looks like a trip hazard.

3. All the greenery looks so good.

But I'm thinking that I would grow tired of the "fakeness" of it!

4. This bedroom looks small, but they have good use of the space.

5. This one looks a bit too crowded for me, but I do like that painted, plank ceiling.

6. This room looks fabulous, but I cannot figure out how there is an angled wall.

7. I love how this room brings the outdoors inside.

I love the chippy wood and the shabby chic look. All the pillows really give it a softness.

8. I love everything about this one. Love the white wood ceiling with the natural beams.

Love the shiplap walls. This is my favorite. I could move right in! Now I'm thinking I might want to re-do my bedroom. Yeah, I think I really need to do that. Of course, that will mean re-doing the bathroom too.

9. This one is probably my least favorite, but I do love the fireplace!

10. This one is so bright and cheery. Love all the shiplap. Looks like that is a major trend. Or, I should say I hope it's not just a trend. I love it!

Tuesday, July 7, 2026

Travel Tuesday

Not us traveling this time--but rather, our family. This is the week that everyone is coming in to town to "meet the baby!"

I say everyone, but Mitchell and Emily are in Italy for a wedding. But everyone else will be here. Morgan, Olly, Cassidy (the baby), Jordan and Robbie arrive on Wednesday. Then it's full speed ahead from there!

Starting on Friday, everyone will be spending their time here at the pool. Sandy and her family will be staying here. Friday is a pool day culminating with happy hour. I'm making an "elevated" charcuterie dinner.

Saturday morning starts us off with brunch at 10:30. I'm making a biscuits and gravy casserole, pancake casserole, fried potatoes and fresh fruit. Then it's pool time. Later in the day, we'll have a barbecue: hamburgers on the grill, all the fixin's, corn salad, baked beans, deviled eggs, chips, and more fruit. I'll make my chocolate chip cookies as dessert or munching purposes.

I've got my work cut out for me. No problem, I've got my timeline all set. Remember my timeline?

I live my life on a timeline. It's just how I roll. That's how I get it all done without stressing myself. Basically, take it a little at a time--do something every day--and it all gets done--easily.