My Life ~ An Update

 

 

Hello friends! 

It certainly has been a long long time.

Far too long if you ask me.

 

I thought I would pop in briefly tonight to give you a quick update.

Yes, I'm still blogging!

Yes, our renovation continues onward full speed ahead!

I can't wait to catch you all up to the present day to see how far we have come.

 

It has been a very long winter thus far.

I have been very absent from blogging & I am sorry for that!

 

To be totally honest.

I have no idea how all you bloggers do it!

Does anyone else know what I mean???

 

You all make it look so easy

A little DIY project a day,

a perfect house,

no crazy life to interrupt your blogging frequency.

 

Well, life has caught up with me & I have only been able to juggle so many balls at once.

 

These last two months have been so incredibly hectic!

I started off the new year with technical difficulties with my blog.

Then moved into death flu 2013.

I was completely down & out for an entire week.

3 Weeks later, I am finally starting to feel like myself again!

All while working my full time job, that I was just promoted at 6 months ago.

(I'm still a bit of a newbie in my new role.)

 

We are making so many decisions on our renovation right now,

I can hardly keep them all straight!

Let alone find the time to blog about them! Ha!

 

Seriously!

How do you do it?

 

 

The cherry on top...

I have also made a huge commitment to myself

that I need to improve my over all health and well being.

This is the year!

My Year!

 

I have always struggled with my weight, my whole life.

I have always stayed active and managed it to some degree.

But, two years ago, I under went a major spinal surgery.

I think it was my body's way of saying enough is enough!

In the beginning I was diligent about my recovery regimine.

However, time passes & your body heals...& you go back to the same ol same ol.

 

Well, not any more!

I have finally decided that no matter what, I am making a commitment to take time for me.

This year I have been taking time for me to improve my over all health and well being.

I have been blessed to have a dear friend reach out just when I needed her most.

We have been challenging ourselves at the gym about 5 nights a week.

It is exactly what my body needs, & what I need!

 

Making & Taking the time each day to focus on my health is extremely important to me.

So, for now, at least until our lives resume to some sort of normal

(if there is such a thing, I'm hoping post reno normal will resume)

I am okay, with being a little absent from the blog the last month or so.

I hope my readers will understand.

 

 

 

Carrie

 

 



New Year - New Look

 

As, I have been attempting to share with you all...

It's a New Year & A New Look.

I am in the progress of updating my blog for 2013.

Please be patient with me, as I allow myself the time to spruce up a fresh appearance for my guests.

 

Over the last year I feel as though my lifestyle philosophy has continued to evolve.

Along with that I find it equally important to find just the right way to share that with

my blog readers.  I think that it is extremely important that when entertaining guests they feel right at home, maybe even pampered a bit.  My hope is that you all will feel relaxed and comfortable here.

Returning again, and again for the easy casual relaxed hospitality, inspiration and creativity.

 

Here's to a wonderful 2013!

 

Carrie

 

 

Photo Upload Technical Issues - Thanks for your patience.

 

What a way to kick off the New Year...

 

I am having technical issues with Blogger.

Please be patient with my posting.

I am unable to upload my photos into my posts.

I have searched for help with no luck.

 

I know that my storage space is sufficient, as I recently updated my storage.

That is not the issue.

 

Every time I try to upload a photo from my computer, the browse button is missing.

I am not able to upload any photos into my posts.

The verbage shows that you may upload jpg, png, etc. but no browse.

 

 

Any suggestions???

Has anyone else had this issue with Blogger?

 

 

Frustrated,

 

 

Carrie

Photography ~ My Favorite Images of the Holiday Season

 

Tis the Season!

A few of my fav snap shots of the Holiday Season!

Dwellings

 

I got a new Canon DSLR just before the holidays rolled in.

I've been busy snapping away ever since.

I thought I would share some of my personal favorites with you all.

 

 

Last year I shared a Holiday Home Tour with you all.

This year, since I'm missing the major component (the Home) at the moment,

I thought I'd share some Holiday Happening pics instead.

Primitive Cottage

Penny Waters Studio

LeClaire

 

I just love falling back in love with my passion...{Photography}

It brings a simple joy to my life, just like the spirit of the Holiday Season!

This is a joy I have the pleasure of cherishing all year long!

 

{HAPPY HOLIDAYS}

 

Carrie

 



HGTV Feature - Christmas Ribbon Tree Wall Art by The Corson Cottage

Click the button above to see our HGTV feature!

 

 

I'm super excited to share this news with you!

We are being featured on HGTV!

 

HGTV.com is sharing a Christmas Craft Countdown in December.

Our Ribbon Christmas Tree Art is the feature for December 17th!

How cool is that???

 

 

Remember this budget friendly holiday wall art I created last year?

Check out the DIY how to create your own post here.

Thanks HGTV for featuring our project!

I can't wait to get into our new house & share all of our new great ideas!

I am kinda sad that I don't have any great Holiday decorating stories to share this season.

It will be worth the wait to get into our newly renovated house just in time for Spring!

 

Carrie

 

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Penny Waters Studio - LeClaire

 

I recently was asked to do a photography project for a friend & local shopkeeper.

Penny of Penny Waters Studio in downtown LeClaire asked me to photograph her shop.

Naturally, I was super excited that she would be so gracious to ask me!

She was looking for a little holiday gift to share with her loved ones,

who unfortunately don't get to visit often.

 

 

The string of photos in this post are what I came up with.

I wanted to be sure to capture what a holiday shopping experience

at Penny Waters Studio might be like.

Beginning with telling the story of what the holidays in LeClaire are all about.

 

 

The view of downtown from the front of Penny's shop near dusk.

 

The shop may look familiar.

It is actually right next door to Dwellings.

Come on in to shop the studio!

 

Penny Waters Studio has a casual cottage feminine flare with touch of whimsy!

 

 

I had so much fun stepping out of my comfort zone & taking photos for someone new.

I've taken lots of photos for family & their shops.

But, it was really nice to branch out a little on this project.

It only makes me eager to do more!

 

I really hope Penny's family enjoy their gift of a quaint visit to LeClaire through photos!

 

 

All images by Carrie Corson.

Copyright of Carrie Corson.

 

Carrie

 

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Dwellings Holiday 2012 ~ Part 2

 

I've been so busy that I almost forgot to share Dwellings Holiday 2012 Part 2 with you!

Missed part 1?  Check it out here.

I have been helping out each weekend at the shop this season.

Don't worry, Travis is holding down the fort on Our Renovation.

The progress continues! 

Can't wait to share our updates this week!

 

The shop is a glow in downtown LeClaire!

Festive & fun holiday decor for your home.

The shop has been a bustle for the holiday season!

 

Adorable whimsical pixies!

What a great alternative elf on the shelf!

What a festive & fun Christmas Season it has been!

Only a few days left!

If you're in the area stop in for unique gifts galore!

 Interested in seeing more of LeClaire, Iowa at the Holidays click here!

Wishing you all a Happy Holiday Season!

 

Carrie

 

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