Making the Switch...

I am trying to make the switch...

For some time I've tried to continue a lifestyle blog + my shop blog, Modern Palm. I am finally trying to simplify and am going to consolidate and continue my lifestyle + shop blog all in one: Modern Palm Blog. Please make the switch with me! Don't forget to change your blogrolls, subscriber lists, and/or save that link and visit me there. I so appreciate your visits and hope you'll visit often at Modern Palm. Thanks!
Today I'll be sharing what's in my makeup bag...

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Stacey Kent: Raconte- Moi

I am a fan of Stacey Kent's music and am adoring her latest 

French album: Raconte-Moi.

Her voice is so clear and soothing and her music just makes me happy.

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Porch Planters

I have had a hard time finding the right planters for my porch. 

Just couldn't find the right size, style, and color all in one. So, I finally went to 

the Homey-D (Home Depot) and purchased the size and style I wanted,

then conveniently went to the paint section and selected a fun, bight yellow spray paint 

and adapted the planters to what I wanted.  

I'm happy with the bright, summery statement that they make. 

I still need to add flowers, but am waiting for the weather to cooperate.

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Striped Walls in Mudroom: Gray + White

It finally happened! I have wanted horizontal stripes for quite some time now, 

I just couldn't decide exactly where... hall, bedroom, or mudroom?

It ended up in the mudroom and I'm so excited. Every time I pass through our mudroom,

I have a smile on my face. The stripes just make me happy.

**The organizer above is from IKEA and holds the socks and shoes for my 4 kids. 

They each get a baskets for socks and one for shoes.  

For us, it's hard enough to get out the door even with this organizer, 

but it just simplifies the process a little more. Anything helps, right? ;)

***The random cabinet door on the wall is our hidden organizer.

When we built our home, I had them do a cut-out to put in a cork board 

so we could have our messy papers hidden: 

our calender and all our papers from dance, gymnastics, piano, baseball, etc.

Right now, I'm tempted to paint it with that chalkboard paint so it can be a chalkboard/message board too...

 

Everything is almost complete... 

I just need to find the perfect mudroom rug-- 

with my track history this could take awhile...

I want something funky, bright & the perfect color to hide dirt since it is in a mudroom.

I also need to hang something, possibly hooks, on the wall above the bench.

But for now, I'm super happy.

We did a little more painting... so more photos later! 

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Coastal Cookies

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Now, on these cookies...

Today I wrote about these cookies over on MODERN PALM'S blog

How darling are these cookies? 

Are you surprised that I'm obsessed with these coastal cookies & cookie cutters? Probably not. ;)

Can you imagine a fun picnic on the beach and pulling these out for dessert? Insta-hit!

Or, a summer BBQ, party, or luncheon? Simply darhlin'!

Yummy Sugar Cookie +  fun coastal design + bright frosting =  perfect cookie!

Recipe is found here

photos from here

Cookie cutters from here

A Royal Room

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 British inspiration board + Union Jack Coasters from Modern Palm  = A Royal Room 

 

Hope everyone had a lovely royal weekend! 

I didn't watch the entire wedding, but I was able to see bits and clips.  

I was so tempted to have a little "tea party" and watch with friends, however, 

I was a bit preoccupied with another special occasion of my own... 

my 8-year-old son was baptized and we had family and friends over for the occasion.  

I was able to squeeze in a Royal movie, though, and finally watched The King's Speech. 

Have you seen it? I really enjoyed the movie and thought the acting was fantastic. 

I always love a good historical film.

I was trying to explain all the excitement and significance over the Royal wedding 

 to my kiddos, when I realized how neat it REALLY is... 

there is something really historically amazing about  how far back the Royal blood line goes and how Great Britain has held on to the tradition of Royalty. 

I love these photos and think they capture the excitement 

that the British must feel.

The Telegraph