johns journal

Spent the weekend working on some details for the home, here's what I'm lovin:
 White built-in shelves

Happy floral fabric for drapes or reupholstering from premier prints and calico corners

Gray subway tile for the kitchen! Anyone know where I can find these, no luck at home depot or lowe's…

This Sunday we celebrate 6 years of marriage, wahoo! I could practically wrote a book on how perfect our  wedding day was but will attempt to refrain myself and leave you with a few details! (our best pics are in storage, so pardon the fuzzy images!) The setting was my husband's alma mater, the …

Two of my favorite reasons for throwing a party are coming up, our anniversary (Aug 30) and hubby's birthday (Sept 1)!!! The Marine Corps is sending hubby for business to Norfolk, Va and we're tagging along for pleasure of course! Despite how much I'm dreaming of packing my suitcase to …

Yesterday Gideon says, "I don't want to be 3 anymore" to which I reply,  "I don't want to be an adult anymore, trade ya?!" With a pending mortage, job interviews, the ongoing pressure to keep up with the Jones' (particularly in this area) this rat race- driven country…

Always remember home builders are highly likely to pass their closing date! That's my way of saying, YES we are STILL NOT living in our home, our move-in date is pushed back to Sept 5th. On a positive note, the builder has put us up in suites, were leaning a ton about the building process, and …

Waiting in long lines at the grocery store is never good on my wallet and usually results in the purchase of one or two home magazines!! Case in point, this Saturday I picked up Martha Stewart's Living September issue and "HAD" to purchase it due to this striking home tour!  Jennnifer …

This week I was inspired by some end of summer images along with other fantastic finds. I don't know about you, but I'm ready to say bye-bye to the summer heat (especially here in Virginia) and hello to fall.....fresh apple pies, golden-hued leaves, and snuggly sweaters!!

This tiny girl remi…