Will I see you???

If you need a ticket click here- I will be a docent at this home on Saturday morning!

Can't wait see you there!!

Valarie 

a little bling...

I have always wanted a tree for our bedroom.... Recently this tree was left behind in a vacant home, so I brought home to give new life! 

For you that follow my blog know my home for the most part my home is black, white with splashes of red- So it only seemed fitting to put this little jewel in our bedroom- 

Few black white polka dotted bows... 

Glittery ornaments 

Have a passion for the letter K! 

Up close....

I have alot more to do to this but had to share this far...

Have a great day and thanks for stopping by!
Valarie

Banners....

Thank you Bekah!! Go here to find out more about Bekah!! Tell her I sent ya!

Let the Christmas spirit begin....

Hugs.. Valarie   

Getting ready for Thanksgiving...

Ordered the smoked turkey from a local BBQ Place today..

Working on my table decor... this is the decor from last year...

Are you ready for your family to arrive?
Hugs..
Valarie

Get Your Jingle On -- GG 2012

Just returned from a little fun with the gals

It was our Christmas event.. 'Get your Jingle On' 

and we did just that .. shopped, danced the night away in petticoats, watched a movie on the big screen one night, shopped at First Monday till we dropped.. exchanged Christmas gifts, we giggled like school girls, told stories, & made a whole lotta new friends... 

My Christmas set up... 

Thanks for stopping by and be sure to go here and follow me for a whole lot more fun to come!! 

Hugs.. 

Valarie 

Boo!!!!

You getting ready for Halloween.... this was my patio a few years ago prior to a party - Love using the lanterns..  

Are you ready for Halloween entertaining?
This was my decor a few years back thought would share....
I gotta get busy and dig up my Halloween stuff...

Hugs..
VALARIE  

come on fall....

Planted pansies today... 

The cooler temps are bringing life back to my summer flowers.. 

Love my hangin stacked pots!

Enjoy your weekend!
Valarie 

a whole lotta sporting events...

Hey, I am still here... 

We have been covered in family sporting events! 

Grandson playing soccer and it is a 2 hour drive one way to attend games so we are keeping the roads to East Texas hot... 

He is also playing jr high football - so this is another night on the road for us.... but we wouldn't miss it! 

Keeping little brother occupied is a full time job at sporting events!  

and then .. our baby girl is coaching volleyball here in North Texas so we attend her games to watch her coach....

In the midst of all of this the housing market is booming and I have 4 under contract now and keeping busy with showings, marketing etc... Needless to say my blue cottage is a bit neglected right now...

Thanks for popping by!!
Valarie 

it was a fun day.....

Clients in town to preview homes.... relaxed at home this evening...
Hope your day was awesome!
Valarie 

something about....

Something about white chippy wicker and old silver pieces that speak to my heart! 

 

From my nest - Happy Friday! 

Valarie 

206 N Morris - Historic McKinney

My dear friend Jenny is selling her adorable cottage in the district..... 

All decor by Vivian Avenue - Another fabulous gal in the district -Find her here

Come on in... we have tea on the patio waiting for you... 

206 N Morris - Historic Mckinney 

Beautiful back yard... if you wanted to add a pool and outdoor fireplace.. you have plenty of space! 

Outdoor area comes off the dining room area... coffee please! 

Master Suite... to die for! 

Fabulous open living area 

More eye candy!

View from front entry to living to dining- 

More dining ... open staircase to the bedroom and office up

Perfect cottage kitchen overlooking the beautiful back yard...

Need I say more? Give me a call for more details and pricing!

Arkansas Bound.....

Hey I'm back... Took a little trip up to Arkansas for family weekend at the University of Arkansas where our youngest is a Senior!! Can I express how excited we are for May 2013?? Graduation!!

Stayed in town this time instead of taking the vintage rv - 

Walked down to the farmers market... the fresh vegetables were beautiful! 

Fresh flowers 

Artist at work... 

I wanted to bring all these flowers home... 

Trees were turning colors... 

This artist made hand carved spoons.. we loved our visit with her.. 

We had organic popsicles - Guy is a local - Called pedal pops!! 

My favorite strawberry and kiwi! 

Flying pigs all around the downtown area... loved it..  

Landscape was stunning... around the downtown square... 

If you ever have a chance stay at this B & B it was tons of fun... loved every minute.. 

I took several other pictures of the family and the football game... share later... 

Thanks for stopping by... 

Valarie 

Good Bye Summer... Hello FALL ..

Reflecting on an awesome summer!!   

we spent alot of time on the patio -- cooking burgers, entertaining our clan - 

My roses were amazing this summer... 

My grandmothers favorite - JFK white rose 

I will plant flowers and hang them everywhere around the property! 

we watched a whole lotta baseball games! 

Spent time with son jon Eric 

More of my beautiful flowers 

We saluted good times, good family memories 

My men.... 

my GRANDSON 

Oldest GRANDson 

we had family dinners every Sunday-  

I got to take the oldest to Pine Cove... Ranch Rooted....  

More of my summer plantings... 

Summer gardens I love... 

Part of the fam- 

Enjoyed every detail of home.. 

We decorated the car - and headed to SKY RANCH - Grandson attended 2 weeks for leadership 

Enjoyed my sweet mother

Enjoyed our little Jackers!

Love of my life and I took a little camping trip for my birthday... 

Got to enjoy my sister Fannie, and we all prayed over Haedan brain surgery - prayers answered - 

We dreamed of a farmhouse in rural ETexas the entire summer- we didn't get it.. prayer unanswered.. 

We watered and watered and tried to keep everything alive despite 100+ days 

We chased dreams, attended soccer games...

We had fun.... I am excited to see what Fall will bring....

Good bye Summer...

xoxox

Valarie