It's hard to believe that it has been so long since my last post. Time sure is flying by around here.
Joshua and I are staying very busy preparing for the arrival of Baby {Girl} W.
We recently held a yard sale to clear things out and make some money, which turned out to be a great success!
We are actually already excited to do it again next year.
But, lest you think I am ahead of the game, allow me to correct you...there is still so much to do around here!
I get emailed and facebooked quite frequently about the status of our nursery, and while I wish I could say I have been working on it, it just isn't so.
The room that is to be our daughter's room is still our bedroom and will remain so until I clear out the master bedroom
{currently my "hoarding room"...aka art studio}.
Being now 7 months pregnant makes it difficult to get a lot done in terms of clearing out and organizing, so it has been a slow process.
I do assure all of you waiting on me, however, that I will definitely share the progress here...
Once there is any progress to share of course!
Today, I thought I would share some summer 'garden' pics with you...
Mind you, I did nothing with planting...all of our beautiful blooms simply appeared one day and I am enjoying them!
Still in love with my sweet Mary that came with our house...
Josh brought home this cute wicker bench just the other day, and for now it is residing on our front porch...
We ended up donating much of the leftovers from our yard sale to a local church for their upcoming sale, and while we were dropping it off,
I couldn't resist rummaging through what they were throwing out...
We stumbled upon about 6 or 7 boxes of these old Atlas canning jars.
I love to use these for vases, art studio storage, you name it...
Since we acquired so many, some will likely find their way to my Etsy shop one of these days.
My next big project of the summer is preparing for my upcoming baby shower which we will be having on July 9th.
My sister and mother are planning it with me, and I have LOTS of ideas brewing.
Can't wait to share pics with all of you after the festivities!
I hope that all of you are enjoying a safe and relaxing summer thus far...and staying cool!
Till next time...
P.S. I also recently had the privilege of being featured in an article written by Josh's cousin for our local city paper...click here to check it out!
Such a beautiful garden...and so lucky that you didn't have to do a thing:) Wishing you blissful summer days, dear Alice...and I can't wait to hear the news of Baby W's arrival!
Posted by: Leah C | June 10, 2011 at 04:16 PM
Gosh Alice, I remember the summer I was moving into a new house and was 6 months pregnant. Not the best timing, but at least I wasn't 9 months pregnant and moving! :-) You are one lucky gal having a baby girl. She will be the absolute light of your life.
Hugs,
Judy
Posted by: Judy | June 11, 2011 at 02:48 AM
OK, I know you aren't moving right now, that was just random thoughts about the summer I was pregnant with son #1. :-)
Hugs again,
Judy
Posted by: Judy | June 11, 2011 at 02:50 AM
7 months, that's probably the best time. Still time to nest, still comfortable, excited, lots to look forward to. Just a wonderful time.
I hope you are taking it easy when you can, it is exhausting carrying a little person in the belly!
take care, enjoy your baby shower.
x
Posted by: sadie | June 11, 2011 at 09:24 AM
Hello Alice, what a beautiful garden you have... and your photos are just stunning. I have missed you and wondered how you are doing? I am sure you and Josh are so excited for Baby W to arrive... please give little Renoir some doggie kisses from me... xoxo Julie Marie PS I LOVE your old atlas canning jars... I can't believe they were throwing them out!
Posted by: Julie Marie | June 12, 2011 at 09:18 AM
It was so great to see a post from you Alice! I've missed your blog posts, but understand how busy you are these days. I'm sure your nursery will be a perfect place for your dear girl, and the shower should be beautiful! Looking forward to seeing the pics,
Susan
Posted by: susan | June 12, 2011 at 07:16 PM
Hello Alice!
Can't wait to see pictures of your baby shower, and of your little tummy!
Also can't wait to see pictures of your little girls room when it's finished. Take care!
Debbie
Posted by: Debbie | June 13, 2011 at 07:15 PM
I have been gone from blogging for a long time and was so pleased to come back and find that you are going to have a sweet baby girl. Congratulations! Like everyone else I am excited to see what her nursery will look like! My daughter moved across country last year when she was 3 1/2 months pregnant and just moved again last week with our 5 month old grandson (who is perfect, of course). All that organizing is definitely exhausting! Take care of yourself and that little one. We can wait!
Posted by: RobinfromCA | June 15, 2011 at 02:54 AM
Alice I'm so glad that you and baby girl are doing so good and of course Joshua and our little Renior what has he been up to these days? I love your garden it looks so peaceful and relaxing.
Posted by: Debra | June 15, 2011 at 06:59 PM
These images are so beautiful, Alice! Unfortunately it seems the Peonies are making a quick exit. Their time with us is oh so beautiful, but all to fleeting.
How exciting, a little girl! She'll be here before you know it!
Posted by: Sharon | June 15, 2011 at 09:41 PM
Hi Alice! I can't wait to see your nursey finished!!!! I'm also expecting! It's a boy and he will arrive in October!!
Hugs!
Mara
Posted by: Mara | June 16, 2011 at 10:15 AM
Such a beautiful garden!Nice to meet you! A very beautiful blog!
See you soon,Monica
Posted by: letrecivette | June 18, 2011 at 02:33 AM
Alice your photos are just lovely! i love your bench too! i found a little chair just like it at that thrift store awhile back! hope you are feeling well!! susan
Posted by: susan | June 21, 2011 at 02:35 PM
Hello Alice,
I follow you a long time now, long before I came a blogger myself. Now I made an item about you an two other foreign bloggers. I hope you don't mind.
This is the link if you want to read it http://samen-tanja.blogspot.com/
Let me know what you think about it.
Thanks
Love
Tanja
Posted by: homemade-tanja@online.nl | June 23, 2011 at 03:50 PM
Such a beautiful garden! I'm so glad that you and baby girl are doing so good, congrats!
Posted by: Erica | June 23, 2011 at 08:15 PM
Ooooohhhh such a lovely garden you have!!!!
Nice week to you Alice.
Posted by: bleudelavande | June 27, 2011 at 02:41 AM
Dear Alice,
thank you so much for letting us peek into your busy life...
Your garden is beautiful, even without you taking care of it. Nature is amazing, isn't it!
Have a beautiful Summer and take care of you and the baby girl.
Monica xo
Posted by: Monica | June 27, 2011 at 09:23 AM
Good to see you writing here again Alice. Happy baby shower to you and thank you for the lovely photo shoot :)
blessings,
starrydeborah
Posted by: starrydeborah | July 02, 2011 at 09:52 PM
Wondering to see this kind of garden you have; pictures are really cool indeed.
Posted by: Crystal Chandeliers | July 05, 2011 at 01:29 AM
Your garden is fabulous. I love your blog. Your pictures are just amazing.
Paula
ivyandelephants.blogspot.com
Posted by: Paula | July 13, 2011 at 09:21 PM
i just wanted to let you know how beautiful i think your photography is. i love all of your vignettes around your house.....
congrats on your baby girl. i hope all is going well for you all...
hugs, cindy
Posted by: cindy mandernach | July 20, 2011 at 09:58 PM
So great to see a post from you Alice! Happy baby shower to you and thank you for the lovely photo shoot!
Posted by: Erica | July 21, 2011 at 07:51 PM
Your garden is beautiful, even without you taking care of it. Nature is amazing, isn't it!
Posted by: Affordable Insurance | July 26, 2011 at 06:28 AM
Wow! What beautiful flowers you have in your garden! Congratulations! Just read your latest post that you just gave birth to a cute little girl. Give us more updates soon. More power! Send our kisses to your baby girl.
Posted by: | August 16, 2011 at 12:33 PM
Nice post.
Hope everything went well with your new baby.
Cassy
Posted by: Cassy | August 29, 2011 at 12:23 PM