Mini Break to Lake Michigan

Hello!  I have returned from my weekend getaway!  I hope everyone had a lovely weekend:)  Here are some pictures from my mini break:

 I was first greeted by a lounging mermaid who lives at my aunt's cottage.

 My aunt has the most charming cottage, her interior decorating style inspires me so much!

 

We had a lovely meal on Friday at my aunt's.  Look at the beachy table setting!  I just love it!  For dinner we had chicken with mango salsa, vegetable terrain, potatoes and yummy farmer's market salad with fresh arugula, tomatoes and yellow beets:)  Heaven!

Here is where those lovely pink hydrangeas came from that were part of our table setting.

We also went to the beach Friday evening and all day Saturday

 

 

Heart rock found at the beach (good omen!)

Fun times at the beach!  The water was chilly but it was so hot it felt awesome!  

A wonderful THANK YOU goes out to my lovely aunts who let me hang out with them this weekend:)

Weekend Mini Break

Today I leave for a fun weekend mini break to Lake Michigan!  Yay:)  I am going to visit some family, indulge in some retail therapy and play on the sandy shores of Lake Michigan.  I will post pictures from my little vacation on Monday!  Happy Weekend:)

The lovely shores of Lake Michigan!

Cleveland Botanical Gardens 2

Yesterday I told you that the Husband and I were going to the Cleveland Botanical Gardens.  Well we went and had a lovely time despite it being overcast and VERY humid! 

I just love how these flowers are growing in these rocks!

 

The hydrangeas were my favorite!  I am planning on planting a ton in my backyard now:)

 

The husband also enjoyed the hydrangeas!

 Did I mention that I LOVE hydrangeas?!

I would love to have a gate like this in my garden!

 

We had a great day at the Botanical Gardens in Cleveland!

Anniversary

Today is the Husband and my 4th wedding anniversary!  Wow, the years sure have flown by!  Happy Anniversary Husband:)

Cleveland Botanical Gardens

Today the Husband and I are going to the Cleveland Botanical Gardens! Yay:) So excited! Here are some pictures from the last time I went there!

I will post more pictures from today later!  Have a great Wednesday!

Monday's Song for Cleaning: Diane Birch "Valentino"

Happy Monday! It is sunny and beautiful here in Ohio:) Hope you are having fantastic weather wherever you may be. Today I plan on doing some basic household chores (laundry, dusting, organizing...the list goes on!) I find that music helps these boring chores become a little more fun. Here is one song I plan on listening to today as I work! Enjoy!

Happy Father's Day!

Dear Dad,
Happy Father's Day!  Thanks for all that you do for all of us!

(Me, My Dad, and my little brother Mike)

And thanks for putting up with my silliness!


Love,
Michelle

New item in Etsy shop!

I just officially added "Tea for Two" into my etsy store!  Happy Friday!

LOVE TOO by Paul Smith

I was watching the first Sex in the City movie last night (I have to get myself ready for the second one!) and I noticed the cutest wall hanging in Carrie's refinished apartment.  It is a rug called Love Too by Paul Smith and is from The Rug Company.  I would LOVE to have this hanging in my house somewhere:)

 

Head in the Clouds

Here are some artworks I have been working on that are part of a new series called "Head in the Clouds."  I hope to put these in my etsy shop soon:)

                                               Head in the Clouds 1

                                                     Head in the Clouds 2

        Artist Trading Card:  Head in the Clouds Mini (2 1/2 x 3 1/2 inches)  Super cute and little:)