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Hi friends, how are you? Well, here we are digging out of getting another 6″ of snow Friday night! Yes crazy I know,? but seriously nothing surprises me about this winter. Old man winter just doesn’t want to leave. Here’s to spring coming and staying for good! Even normally patient Mr. Teddy has had quite enough…..

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Today we are headed into the city to meet our two oldest sons for an early dinner and going to a few art galleries, which should be fun:)? We have had a nice weekend, dinner with friends and a fair amount of time for some relaxation. Here are my Sunday seven……

 

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1. MY MOST POPULAR INSTAGRAM PICTURE . I really didn’t “get” instagram up until about 8 months ago then I was encouraged to get on the bandwagon and haven’t looked back since. It’s fun and for those who like instant gratification, it’s a quick fix for all kinds of beauty and inspiration.

The other day I posted this picture and it received the all time highest “likes”with 500! (does this make me sound like some impressionable 16 year old)! Click here to follow me on Instagram.

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2. TULIP LOVE. Spring makes me so happy, with the abundance of flowers in all their many colors..whats not to love! I have been filling my own home with lots of pretty spring tulips, because nothing says spring like a vase of tulips!! I am especially loving the variegated versions in many different colors…..

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Did a post the other day on tulips and snowstorms showing how I added them to various arrangements, click here to see

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Added them to my kitchen

Then I played around with my foyer chest vignette, wanting to give it a more “spring like” feeling by adding the blossoms…

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But then I added the small vases of variagated tulips and fell in love with the way it looked, makes me want to throw a spring party!

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3. INSTAGRAMS OF INTEREST. You know how much I love to share what I am loving on Instagram! This week the beauty and inspiration continues to wow and amaze me…..definitely drawn to those that feature flowers! Here are my top picks of the week-

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4. MY MONOGRAMMED NAPKINS. I still get so excited every time I get in new orders for my monogrammed napkins! Even though they are not even for me, I feel like it’s Christmas:) Here is a look at some of the beauties that recently arrived and are getting dolled up to be shipped out. Click here to see my monogrammed napkins online…..

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And my own newest napkins which I am smitten over….

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5. A RECIPE WORTH SHARING. You know I love to share my recipes when I am really loving something. I try to experiment on average once a week and try something new.

This was a hit with my family….it was easy, so delicious and hearty but not too heavy. I served it with scalloped potatoes and asparagus tips and a great big ceaser salad. Yum yum! I will be making this again sooner than later, a new staple in our household. The only thing I did was add much more of the lemon squeezed the juices of 2 whole lemons over the finished dish.? Click here for the recipe over at Jo Cooks.

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6. MAJOR LOWER LEVEL PROGRESS! I am excited about how things are really moving along now. The next time you see this space, it will be an entire post on the completed project! Counter tops/appliances getting installed this coming week, bathrooms will get buttoned up in the next week or so (waiting on vanities/faucets,etc…) It is finally starting to shape up and now I am just starting to think about furniture, barstools, etc……

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So the bar is really coming along! Counterops and ant. mirror will be added within the next week to ten days, doors and shelves and voila it will be done!

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This is the vanity I am doing for the powder room (in white) the other one only came with carerra marble top which did not match the floors

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The gym/guest bath coming along, love this floor

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This is the little powder room floor, not yet grouted, love the tile with its pearl framing the marble hexagons

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7. THE SWEETEST GIFT FROM MY READER. I must say I am continuously touched and inspired by my readers. From them sharing their beautiful homes with me (click here to see my evolving online gallery of my customers homes) to the incredibly kind emails I get to getting goodies in the mail..they really are the best!!

I got in something this week that I fell head over heels in love with. The first are the cutest salt and peppers i have ever seen! Mini ginger jar slat and peppers. I am in LOVE with these!!!!!! Thank you thank you Laura, you know how much I am going to enjoy them. I already ordered a few more from Pier One, who knew!? Click here to snag a pair of your very own.

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So that’s what cooking over here. Anything here excite or inspire you? What’s new on your end? Thank you so much for stopping by and checking in with me. Hope you have a wonderful and relaxing Sunday and end to your weekend. Until next time…..

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Hi Tina! Looks like you got whalloped by the snow! Doesn’t look like Teddy minds too much. Our snow is slowly leaving us. Love your most popular instagram pic! Your lower level is coming along and I’m sure it will be beautiful. Hope you have a great week.

Another wonderful post Tina! Can’t wait to try the chicken piccata recipe. Also, the tulip arrangements are spectacular!
Can’t wait to see photos of the lower level when it is completed.

I also agree with a previous post, Tina, we need you to do a book!!!!

Love chicken or veal piccata……my “usual” at Italian restaurants. Try putting a large artichoke on top of each serving. Wonderful!

Love that you are accomplishing so much and having great fun doing it all Tina!!
This recipe is a must for me, yum! Instagram is a daily burst of fun isn’t it. I have found so many great sites and friends to follow!!

xoxo
Karena
The Arts by Karena
A New Gallery in Town!

Thank you so much for posting the link for the salt & pepper shakers. I just ordered a few sets! Love them.

Tina, LOVE and so look forward to your blog each day ! I must reply with my favorite poem:

” Those who bring sunshine to the lives of others; cannot keep it from themselves. ” by James Barrie This suits you perfectly !!! Thank You, pb

Tina, I could not agree with you more about winter…I am so over it. Spring, Summer please come!

Teddy looks adorable and I am sure that he is ready for a little time resting and relaxing in the grass.

I hope that you have/had a great time in the city with your kids!

Love the tulips and the napkins, they look beautiful.

The lower level is looks fabulous as well, looking forward to the reveal.

Have a great week

Hi Tina,
After a week in the Rocky Mountains, with family and friends, I am re-settling at home and excited to nest a little. We had to fly into that snowstorm on Friday, which about did me in (my elevator, if you know what I mean) and I’m finally digging out from under all the laundry. I am SO OVER the SNOW. Where are the flowers?!!! Thank goodness for your posts and instagrams. Loving the pink tulips + blue and white ginger jars. They do go together! 🙂 Those napkins! Need to decide on a color for myself. Need some new recipes, so excited to try that one.

Great to be back and see what you’ve been up to!
xoxo Elizabeth

Hi Tina hope your snow is melting. I cannot believe you got more. Loved this post, between your floral arrangements and monogrammed napkins, don’t know which I love more. Everything is so beautiful and now I am off to buy those slat and peppers, those are so cute!

You are so funny! 500 likes giddy as a teenager! You deserve it my friend, you have fabulous images on Instagram so sure! I love the basement progess it’s fantastic. Now that I am back from Florida I hope I brought a bit of sun and not snow with me! xo Karolyn

Way too much lovliness to comment on it all! Love the tile shower floors and don’t you just love that porcelain (easy care) that looks like wood. I am trying that recipe love anything with lemon…and the tulips with the blue!! Heavenly!!

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