Wow.
This week was kind of weird.
Warm one day, snowy the next, I didn’t have my usual energy, The Man traveled, and I overloaded on Oreos and oatmeal.
Strange combination, to be sure, but it seemed to work.
It’s one of those weeks when I’m kind of glad it’s Friday, and definitely happy for all the sweet little things that kept me afloat.
Like …
The Boy’s Imagination. After putting Matt on the bus one morning, I walked into his room to grab his laundry. His bedside/Lego table caught my eye. I mean, what does he do after lights out with measuring spoons and Legos? Even Bobo’s not sure.
A silhouette of Ruby. I finally finished it. I think she turned out looking very civilized. So unlike the real thing. The fact that it took me 18 months from “oooh, I should make a silhouette of Ruby…” to actually placing the little black piece of construction paper on a white background and framing it is the very reason I don’t link up with crafty blogs.
How do those ladies do it?
Sparkles. When the sun rose every morning this week {well, almost every}, it caught the light off a little mirrored “tree” I display in my dining room and did this …
All over the room. Sparkles everywhere.
It was like having starlight in my dining room.
Or a disco ball.
Totally made me happy.
Perfect Print. And how about that print, huh? “This home runs on love and warm cups of coffee.” Perfect. If yours does, too, you can find that here.
And from Blogland … well, you don’t get better than these gals. I always enjoy what they have to say.
- Pictures of You from Ava Grace’s Closet
- May or May Not from The Olive Tree
- Indoor Kids’ Activities from Beginner Beans … and don’t forget her Shine Project!
- Coach Daddy Asks from The Mom Cafe
Enjoy your weekend, friends.
Linking up today with the following:
It’s The Little Things @ Hello Hue . Photo Friday Blog Hop @ Ladies Holiday . High Five For Friday @ From My Grey Desk Blog . Aloha Friday @ What Jean Likes . That Friday Blog Hop! @ Forgetful Momma
Loved today’s little things! That coat is majorly cute. I have a bright yellow one…also with a ruffle.
Makes me especially happy on the dreary days that have overcrowded this week! Thanks for sharing, Michelle!
Thanks Miss Michelle, it felt really good to read this over my morning coffee and enjoy your lovely pictures (which reminded me that I need to learn how to use my camera’s features a bit more!)… and I wanted to wish you an early VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY, enjoy your special day, so glad we can take The Boy for the night so you can indulge (and indulge you must!)…xoxo Mon
Such a lovely collection! And the print? Totally applies in this house, too.
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Orange is my favorite color! Love the sunshine sparkles too
These are fun posts, and beautiful snippets into your daily life. And thank you for your sweet mentions on Shine!
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I love the ruffle on your coat! And it’s such a perfect color of this time of year. Precious!
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That printable is really too sweet, thanks for providing the etsy shop! And I’d love to know what the little one is doing with the measuring spoons too. Hope you have a good weekend Michelle!
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This is wonderful! I very much enjoyed reading about some of the sweet little things that made your week. I’m trying to decide if my favorite is the starlight in the dining room or the measuring cups with the toys (I’m sure there was a purpose there, too, by the way – those spoons were probably necessary tools in an emergency Lego situation). Ooo, or your gorgeous orange coat.
I hope you have a wonderful weekend! Oh and your about me on the top right reminds me that I have a very important question: favorite Cary Grant movie?? (Is it possible to pick ONE?)
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Thanks for this pst today! It made me feel all warm and fuzzy. Especially, the sparkles on the wall.
P.S. I have a Ruby dog, too.
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I love this! I feel like I am actually witnessing each photo in real time with your description! The photo of the sparkle is fabulous! Love the way that shines on the wall!
XO
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Those sparkles are like magic! Also- I love your coat…classic, yet swanky. Nice.
Thanks for linking up with us on Photo Friday. Have a great weekend and we hope to see you next week.
Cheers!
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I will definitely be there, Deirdre … such a fun hop!
LOVE your sweet little things!! I want that sparkle in my house!! Your home looks so beautiful…like your spirit Michelle! Simply lovely. Coffee and love…ah yes my friend! Coffee and love. (worth repeating) Thanks so much for the shout out hun!!! So grateful!
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“Coffee and love” … definitely worth saying it twice, my friend! xo
Ooh I love all of this – that coat, the sparkles, that print. And now I want to spend my day making some silhouettes. Beautiful
happy weekend to you!
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What a beautiful post Michelle! Your home is lovely, and I’m especially loving your Silhouette. You really did that with construction paper? I love doing DIY and crafty things but it takes me forever to accomplish anything. For example, the wreaths I’ve been making for nearly one year.
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I hear ya, girl! But why rush these things, right!?
loved this post. seriously what do their little minds think and do!?
your son’s name is matt? my nephews name is matthew I call him “mattie” he told me i could call him that anymore b/c it is a girls name lol.
love the sparkles all over the room! what a fun surprise!
love the silhouette, it might have taken a while but at least you finished
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Matt, indeed, and he told me the same thing. He was “Mattie” for years, but it’s no longer allowed because “it’s a baby’s name.”
Enjoyed it all – from the morning sparkles to the fun coat to the scattered Legos (which my home is also filled with). Glad I stopped by, have a wonderful weekend enjoying the little things!
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I’m pretty sure there’s an extra special place in Heaven for moms who’ve stepped on Legos. Ouch!
high five to ruffles & sparkles
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Great post! Those sparkles look like something added from an iPhone app- hee hee! Also, that print belongs in one of my colleagues’ houses. Off to shop it…