Ahhh... it's Friday!

I am loving my new orchid that my hubby surprised me with on our anniversary!  He knows what I like!!

And I am also loving this perfect summer wine I picked up at Whole Foods today!

Happy weekend!!

New Artwork and It's Our Anniversary

While in Charleston, we visited the Spoleto Art Festival and found a little something from a local artist to bring home with us!  It's just perfect... bright and colorful and it makes me happy every time I look at it!  Just a little something to remember our fun vacation by.

I may eventually frame it (any thoughts on frames?), but for now I kind of like it the way it is...

propped up against Charlotte's artwork in the kitchen.

Oh, and "Happy Anniversary" to my dear husband!  We are celebrating seven years today!

Back from Vacation

We just returned from vacation in Charleston and The Isle of Palms.  It was really nice to get away for some much needed family time!  We enjoyed the sunshine, blue skies, the beach and lots of wonderful seafood!

Charlotte had a blast playing in the sand!

Charlotte and daddy playing in the water!

View from the harbor in downtown Charleston... just beautiful!

Charlotte and mommy!

Finally... a family photo!

(Sorry for the blurry iPhone pics!)

The window boxes in Charleston are out-of-this-world-gorgeous!!!  I could have stared at them all day!

Hanging out at the park.  She loved throwing pennies in the fountain!

Charlotte is so happy to be riding the trolley in downtown Charleston... just look at that happy face!

This Moment

A moment from the week.

Joining in on Amanda's this moment project.

Pink Peonies

My peonies have just started to bloom this week and they are so gorgeous!  I am enjoying them as much inside as I am outside.

In the dining room...

of course one for Charlotte's room!

Charlotte is the sweetest flower of all!

And a little vase on the mantle.

I love having fresh flowers in our home.  They really do brighten a room!

This Moment

A moment from the week.

Joining in on Amanda's this moment project.

It's My Birthday!

I am celebrating my 38th birthday today!!!  Charlotte and I baked yummy strawberry cupcakes and topped them with this delicious frosting (be sure to double the frosting recipe).  My hubby is out picking up chinese food for dinner and a movie.  I am looking forward to a relaxing evening at home with my family.  Tomorrow, we are headed to Asheville for the day to celebrate again!

Hope you all have a lovely weekend!

All decorated and ready to enjoy!