Sunday, July 15, 2012

My Mom's Country Cottage Kitchen for Summer


As you know my Mom's charming cottage style home received a few updates recently.
Here are a few of the cheery Summer touches added to the kitchen.


The kitchen table.


I have been helping my Mom plan for a small party for the ladies from her Bunco group.
She wanted to change out some of the decor before her guests arrive.
I'll be sharing some party photos a little later as well.


She has collected old pottery for years.
It is nice to see it freshened up a bit here, making it look new again.

My Mom's cottage look is a bit more "traditional country" cottage.
I think I tend to lean a bit more to a modern updated relaxed cottage style.
But, I can truly appreciate any well dressed space.


If you would like to take a peak at the quaint cottage Living Room click here.



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Souvenir Magazine Summer 2012



Just downloaded the latest digital issue of Souvenir Magazine!
This is a great publication with many of my favorite talented bloggers as contributors.
The images are absolutely stunning if you love simple elegant photography that captures the season.
See a free preview or get your copy here.



Spend a lazy Sunday afternoon reading outside in your favorite lounge chair curled up in the shade.

Saturday, July 14, 2012

Featured ~ Country Cottage Living Room


Just wanted to say thanks so much to everyone for the kind comments
about myMom's Country Cottage Living Room updates.


We are actually being featured today at It's Overflowing!
Thanks Aimee for the feature:)




We were also featured this week at Savvy Southern Style!
Thanks Kim for the feature too:)

Sunday, July 8, 2012

Candlelight ~ On the River


We have had an absolutely unbearable heat wave here in the Midwest for the past two weeks.
Well, on Saturday we finally had enough.
We left behind the never ending list of projects of our renovation life & took some us time.
We headed North of LeClaire along the Mississippi River about 25 minutes.
We had lunch at the Candlelight.

We had never been here before, although we had heard that it was a great trip by boat.
Unfortunately, we have not got our feet wet just yet to become boaters.
Someday very soon after the renovation is complete on our house, I'm sure a boat will be next.
Afterall, why not when you live your life on a great stetch of little rivertowns.
But for now, we settled for the relaxed drive through the country alongside the river.

A view of the restaurant from the docks.
They actually had an excellent menu.
We were both totally in the mood for seafood.  We were so pleased to find this little hidden gem.
This will definitely be a new regular on our list.
We love to find out of the way local places to eat.
This was a perfect casual relaxing lunch & little afternoon getaway.
A view of the docks.


The lighthouse.

My impatient husband letting me know that it's getting way to hot & our trip was about to end.
We were so full.  I think he was ready for an afternoon nap.

The heat wave finally ended the following day.  Thank goodness!!!
Don't worry....we were right back at it, on our renovation bright & early Sunday morning.
I have learned one thing while living life through a renovation.
It is still important to take time for you no matter what.
The list of projects will still be there waiting when you return, revived, refreshed & ready to go.


Thursday, July 5, 2012

Fresh Summer Scents

Coast by Hillhouse Naturals

Here are a few of my favorite Summer scents available Summer 2012 at Dwellings.
I love to have a few fresh scents around the house each new Season.
Speciality candles make the perfect hostess or shower gifts for any occassion.
I even keep a few around the house for an impromptu dinner party or small thank you in a pinch.
Most of the candles shown here range from $18-28, a great price for a small upscale gift.

Marine Blossom Reserve


Honeysuckle Moss by Hillhouse Naturals

I hope you don't mind my Dwellings updates periodically on my blog.
My brother's shop is a big part of my life.
It also gives me a place to work on my photography skills a bit & showcase my creativity.
I have been doing all the photos & updates for Dwellings on Facebook this year.
I really enjoy getting to help out my brother while doing something that I love.
So, just in case you are wondering why I am always posting about Dwellings lately,
I thought I would fill you in a little.
I constantly get questions about whether or not Dwellings has a website.
Unfortunately, at this time we do not.
It is definitely a  big goal to be online in the somewhat near future.
I am very excited to say that I will also be a part of the website development & launch eventually.
But, unfortunately for now....you will have to settle for my photos unless
you are willing to make a trip to LeClaire, Iowa & visit Dwellings in person.

Fresh Cut Grass by Hillhouse Naturals

Aunt Sadies ~ Lemonade

Nature by Hillhouse Naturals

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Wednesday, July 4, 2012

4th of July ~ Around Le Claire



Happy Independence Day!
Hope you all have a great 4th of July!
Here's a few 4th of July inspired photos from around small town LeClaire.



Steakhouse

I'm sure you recognize this shop;)
Love all the festive serveware perfect for any July 4th picnic.

My Aunt Tammy & her friend Julie own Primitive Cottage.
They just joined Facebook. 
Twilight Riverboat

In front of Pelo's Coffee shop.
A historic LeClaire tradition.
If my Grandmother were alive, I think she would be there right now sipping her coffee.


Have a wonderful 4th of July!


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