Happy tenth of the month you guys I am really looking forward to searching for beauty in the ordinary with you today! When you are ready add your set to the link below and I will be back later on with mine. More about the Ten on Ten project HERE.
Ten on Ten :: May 2014
Happy tenth of the month you guys I am really looking forward to searching for beauty in the ordinary with you today! When you are ready add your set to the link below and I will be back later on with mine. More about the Ten on Ten project HERE.
tomorrow is ten on ten!
Just a little reminder that tomorrow is the May installment of Ten on Ten and I am so hoping you will join me so don't forget to charge those camera batteries. Also I want to wish you all a very happy Mother's day weekend, I am looking forward to celebrating with my four on Sunday and I have a special guest post lined up for Mother's day as well that I can't wait to share…TGIF guys see you tomorrow! xoxo
how I create a gallery wall
Chris helped me hang up a new gallery wall in our bedroom last night and it's gotten me all kinds of excited about a ton of other house projects I have bookmarked in my mind. Does anyone else get excited about the summer months coming because, hello it's perfect house re-do weather - ha! Maybe that's just me but all I know is sometimes moving around a few key pieces or adding some color to a corner is a sure fire way to get the juices flowing.
I often get asked by friends how I go about hanging a gallery wall and although I don't have any secret tips I do enjoy shopping around my house for things that remind me of each other, similar colors or shapes, and then I start laying them out on the floor to find something that really pops out. I had forgotten about these three vintage flower prints I'd stashed away from our move several years ago and uncovered them as well as the black matting that I had bought but never used for a different project all just laying around in the garage. I wasn't sure how I wanted to frame and display my new favorite woodland print by my friend Cole (her fun etsy shop) and as soon as I found the black mat this whole area just came together for me in my mind! The adorable rabbit hooks were a Christmas surprise that Chris found on a trip to NYC and the Garden print by my friend Lesley (her cute shop) tied the soft peaches, greens and blacks together perfectly!
All that to say sometimes you're sitting on a goldmine with the perfect set waiting to be discovered in your very own home. I love re-imagining things and changing things up often...when I opened my eyes this morning I looked up to see this newly decorated spot and smiled so big. I just love it and can't wait to tackle a few more things around here soon! What are some projects you're dying to tackle or a space you've just refreshed?? I'd love to hear about it! xoxo
zeb turns two
Our littlest guy had a birthday this past weekend and we hosted a small family breakfast to celebrate. I didn't take many pictures but it was such a blessing to be together to mark the special occasion - and by the way, can you remind me again how it's even possible that my baby is two years old? Gah!
Everyone pitched in and brought food and treats - like seriously an amazing spread I wish I had taken a photo. Cinnamon rolls, candied bacon, breakfast burritos, fruit, donuts, pastries, cake, it was incredible! And instead of presents we requested donations for a plastic indoor slide because Zeb really loves slides. After Dad did some heavy research though an indoor slide turned into a plastic roller coaster, a bit extravagant even for a Craigslist find but oh my gosh so much fun! It was a huge hit with the kids - I posted a silly video via Instagram (here) of Zeb's inaugural ride...he was a little timid at first but has gotten the hang of it and we can't keep him off of the thing!
So a little confession while we are on the topic of plastic roller coasters. Yesterday while the older boys were at school and Zeb was napping, Josie and I were out in the yard. The constant temptation got the better of me and I had to experience the coaster for myself. My buns barely fit in the tiny green car but I squeeze and as I was sailing down the slope I totally thought it was going to be incredible until I hit a huge divot at the bottom and was catapult into the middle of the yard landing on my face, getting grass burns on my knees and elbows and seriously bruised my tailbone. I was dying in a fit of laughter and pain and look up to find my three year old daughter absolutely mortified just starring at her grown mother after an epic fail! So in case you are ever curious if these hold adults let me spare you the suspense...it's not worth it...or set up a video camera first because I totally wished I gotten that on video, ha!
Oh little Zebbie how we love you so. Your incredible, bright spirit and awesome vocabulary keeps us laughing all day long. What a huge gift and blessing you have been to this family since the day you were born, all five and a half pounds of you! May this next year be even more fun and full of adventures and dancing and music and trucks and slides. We are thanking God for putting you in our family bud - you make each day so much brighter!
(ps. the backwards shoes in these last two :))
life lately
I feel so bad that I haven't been better about keeping up on sharing life here on my blog lately. I love my blog and blogging so I have no plans to quit, it's just been a full few weeks with not a ton of time to spare. I have been hanging out a bit more frequently on Instagram though and enjoying the community over there - that's really the thing I love about online life, the community. There are lots of pluses and minuses about social media but at the end of the day I love feeling like I am part of a community!
Hope you are having a wonderful weekend I promise to be back this week with more to share! In the mean time find me on Instagram @rebekah.gough - I'd love to connect with you too! xoxo
eleven years together
We had our eleventh anniversary last Friday and decided to take the day and go on a little adventure with the kids to celebrate. We found our way to the Kingston ferry and stopped at the best little breakfast spot, over in Kingston called Oak Table Cafe. They were amazing with our busy crew, giving us such wonderful attention and help and a private little room and then when they brought the food out they spoiled us with a huge apple dutch baby on the house just for fun without even knowing it was our anniversary. It was such a fun treat for this family who rarely eats out!!
Afterwards we ended up in Port Townsend for a walk on the beach and through the little town and made another pit stop to buy an afternoon coffee. The Barista surprised the kids with chocolate milks on the house and when we left Simon looked at me and said "mom, whats with you getting all this free stuff today maybe we should get a lottery ticket" ha! And trust me I felt like I won the lottery, spending the day with my special loves - all five simply soaking in the blessing of all that has happened over the past eleven years!
Such a fun day indeed - and I am so looking forward to what the dozenth year with hold!
Ten on Ten :: April 2014
Happy Ten on Ten everyone I hope you have the best day finding beauty in all the little things around you, I am looking forward to checking out the linky party later this evening to see what you found! xoxo
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