Getting Ready For The Beach

We are counting down the days until we head to the beautiful beaches of South Walton.  I can't wait to put my toes in the sand and watch my little ones play in the waves.  While I was browsing through Etsy, I found the cutest beach bags from Lucy Jane Studio.  As a mother of three, I can appreciate a stylish beach bag that is large enough to hold four towels and various water toys.  The bonus for me was the reasonable price!

I think this is a great choice for a mom of 3 boys!

I love the handles on this bag.

Very Nautical

Love the pop of turquoise!

After you visit Lucy's Etsy shop, you should visit her blog.  You can read it here.

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Our Southern Nest

Here Comes Peter Cottontail

Today Mac and I went to an Easter Egg hunt that was hosted by our church's youth group.  Mac had a wonderful time and found tons of eggs. 

Whenever I see the Easter bunny and I always remember what our son, Owen, asked me when he was 4.  He said, "Mommy, when the Easter bunny comes to our house will he come in my room?"  I replied, "I don't think so honey."  He said, "Good, because the Easter bunny really freaks me out Mommy."  I thought to myself, you know he is right.  It would be scary for a giganic rabbit to enter your house while you were sleeping.  Thanks goodness he brings goodies or Owen would be setting traps for the Easter bunny.

Here are a few pictures from our egg hunt.  The big boys were busy playing baseball so it was just Mac and me.  I hope everyone has a wonderful Easter weekend.

Below is Mac with Owen.  He is no longer afraid of the Easter bunny and can't wait to see what he leaves for him tomorrow.

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Hollywood Comes A-Knocking Again

Our town has been busy the past few weeks.  A movie starring Shia Labeouf just finished filming and a Disney movie has just begun.  The house in the picture above is where the Disney movie will be filmed.  If you click on the link below, you can read the article from the local newspaper.  It mostly tells about road closures and traffic detours.  Oh, the price we pay for fame! :)
Filming begins on Greenville Street - The Times-Herald

Happy Mardi Gras

Happy Mardi Gras Everyone!  If you do not live in a town that celebrates Mardi Gras, you, like me, might be dying to say "Throw me something mister".  Or that could be just me. :)  Any who, I decided to browse Etsy this morning to get my "mardi gras" fix. 

Lesse bon temps rouler!

Rebecca Plotnick Photography

Briole

Amy Giacomelli

BostonCharm

Dan Shan

Rebecca Plotnick Photography

And if you would like to start your very own Mardi Gras parade in your hometown, you can buy a lovely crawfish float at this Etsy seller's shop.  Just be sure to invite me!!!

Buy your own Mardi Gras float here

Etsy Finds

I love blogs!  I love bloggers even more!  They are always sharing their latest ideas or their best finds.  I was recently reading a post from Bryn Alexandra.  She found these amazing pillow covers on Etsy.  They are made from hand block print fabric, and I have not stopped thinking about them since I read the post.  The name of the shop on Etsy.com is Giardino.  The designer uses stamps to create wonderful designs on linen fabric.  I thought I would share a few of my favorites from her shop.  I also found a few other pillows from different designers and thought I would share those as well.  You can find their stores by clicking the names under the pillows.

Giardino

Giardino

Giardino

Giardino

Giardino



Helkatdesign



Helkatdesign

Homesweet

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Our Southern Nest

Hollywood Comes To Our Hood

For past few days a filming crew has been getting the house across the street from us ready for a movie.  As I type, Miss Dolly Parton and Miss Keke Palmer are filming scenes for the movie Joyful Noise.  Last night, we were able to watch as Kris Kristofferson and Dolly rehearsed a dancing scene outside.

Here are some pictures of the crews setting up for the film.  They will be here for three days so hopefully I will be able to share more.  That is if I can sneak a picture here and there.  They were not too keen of me taking pictures while they were filming or while the stars were outside.



Dolly is in the black SUV



This was parked in front of our house

Dolly and Kris dancing in the moonlight

Snow Week

I would guess that those of you who live in the Atlanta area have CABIN FEVER just like me.  Today was the first day that I actually ventured outside the house.  I have never been so thankful to go to the grocery store in my life!  I was so happy to see the sunshine today, and I pray that schools are back in session tomorrow.

Now just to be clear, the boys and I have enjoyed our "snow week", but it is time to move on.  (Actually, I should name it "ice week" since we received more ice that snow.)  During our time off the boys have enjoyed sledding around the neighborhood.  We have consumed enough cookies, brownies, and hot chocolate to satisfy our sweet tooth for the next three months.  I have managed to paint a few things in Tripp's room, install a new light fixture, organize our pantry, and drive Jim insane with a new updated "honey-do" list.  Maybe I should wish for one more day home.  Who knows what I could do tomorrow!

Stay warm everyone!!!
Our Southern Nest