Venturing into a new accessory

 For a few months I've been debating: can I pull off a scarf for a work-day accessory?  I've seen it done successfully many times, but am I the scarf-wearing type?  After taking the plunge, I can't believe I was hesitant. 

And, with details like these, who can resist?!

Sunflowers

I love this time of year!  The weather is cooling off, and the fields near our house are filled with blooming sunflowers!

(Ground) Breaking News

We have a sprinkler system!!

We have been waiting for this moment for 2 years!

Kevin has a new toy!

Hopefully one of the last bare yard pictures in a while

Benton is not convinced this is a good idea!

I'm So Thankful

A tradition with many families is saying what you are thankful for around the Thanksgiving table. With my work changes, I've started thinking of all my blessings a little early this year.

My wonderful, supportive husband

Great parents, sister, in-laws, and extended family

Being able to challenge myself in a job career that I am loving

A precious pooch that makes me smile every single day

A house that is a home

My husband's career and his strong work ethic

Friends that I am just as quick to call whether I have great or sad news

Happy Thanksgiving!

Sweet Surprise

Last week was a stressful and long week for me. I came home from work on Saturday to find these in our kitchen!

It's almost fall!

The changing of seasons is what I love about Kansas best. A few of my favorite things about this time of year?


Ripe, juicy peaches from Colorado



Sweet, gigantic vidalia onions
It's almost fall!

Upcoming painting

Here is a look at what we are pretty sure we will be using for paint in a couple of weeks! I know, we've almost been in our home now for a year, but I really like to know for sure that I like a color and it's not just based on a season (otherwise, every spring I would have all brightly colored walls and fall would all be brown and beige). I also really wanted Kevin to like the colors, and he doesn't get as excited and motivated as I am for picking colors. Without further ado:

For the master bedroom:

Neptune Blue - our bedding is light taupe and cream, and we will be using cream accents (lampshades, curtains, and photo frames) to brighten up the room to counteract the intensity of the color.

For the living room, hallway, and guest bath

Sandstone cove - just a bit of warmth. To be honest, this is the color most likely to change. If we get the sample and it's not the right darkness, we may adjust.


For the kitchen/dining and master bath
Koala bear - a grayish hue with a tint of green (in case monitors make it difficult to see the green). We have a sage green curtain in our kitchen, so this will be a nice neutral to go with that without making it too matchy-matchy.



For our front door

New brick - our house is ultimate beige and portobello (light beige and light brown) with a beige color brick, so we're hoping this will give a bit of color to the house. Again, we are definitely going to get a sample to make sure we like it.


And, just for continuity, here is the color we chose for our guest bedroom that we've already painted. We LOVE how it turned out.

Dolphin Fin Gray

Photo credits: www.homedepot.com

Let me know your thoughts!

Grilled to Perfection

I'm one lucky lady. My hubby loves to cook! Don't get me wrong, I love to cook as well. I've noticed lately though as I've been a stay-at-home wife that I enjoy having some of the cooking duties switched a little more to Kevin.

Last night, Kevin made such a yummy new recipe. It's yogurt marinated chicken with a pineapple and roasted pepper salsa. YUMMY! We ate it with warm apple cider. It was a great meal!