March Visitor Fun in Photos

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We've had a busy month, with visitors one right after the other. I previously wrote a post about my daughter's visit at the beginning of March and that kicked off the fun. Later in the month, one of my good friends from Michigan came to spend a few days, before continuing on to Naples and we had such a good time. I tried to show her the best places in just a few days, and I think I succeeded. We were also able to spend some time with a couple other friends who either live here or were here on an extended visit. There was a lot of catching up time and a lot of wine involved, so really the perfect few days.

Last weekend, my sister and brother in law came to visit on their way to Orlando and it made me so happy to have family here and be able to show them our new home and the city where we live. We had an action packed few days of beach walking, pool time, shopping, sunsets and my sister's favorite; eating lunch and dinner outside. The weather could not have been more perfect for them and we hope they come back soon.

It is these visits; these little pieces of home, that make this move ok. Making new friends is fun and enriches your life, but those friends and family that you have a history with are to be treasured above all.

Happy Wednesday!

 

Quick Easter Project - Twine Wrapped Eggs

 

 

 

It has been forever and a day since I have posted a DIY project, but Easter is here so soon, and looking back, this has always been one of my favorites. For these Twine Wrapped Eggs you need three things: twine (colored or natural), plastic eggs and a glue gun. Complete instructions are in the link, but really all you do is wrap tight and glue as you go. It's that easy.

I think the eggs would they look perfect grouped together as part of an Easter table setting. Pastels are pretty at Easter, but if you are like me, I'm drawn to more neutrals and naturals. These eggs, grouped in a grapevine wreath as shown, along with lots of pretty spring flowers would be an easy, but beautiful display.

Happy Thursday!

 

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Stonegable

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Doing: Now that we have lived in our new house for several months, we are working on some of the things we weren't in a great hurry to complete, but wanted to live with for a while before making decisions. One of those things is artwork and it's just recently that I have been feeling the need to fill some of the empty space. I don't want clutter, but have found a few unique, coastal inspired pieces that will do nicely. We also are working on getting some glass added to our front door that will solve a problem with lack of light in the foyer area. Our house is designed to be open and full of light in the back, but by living here awhile, we have discovered we would like a bit more natural light in the front of the house as well.

 

Watching: I know I have written many times about my love for British crime shows and I recently discovered one on Netflix that adore. Shetland is set in the Shetland Islands of Scotland and the scenery is as compelling as the crime stories. The two main characters DI Jimmy Perez and DS Alison McIntosh are just fabulous as written and acted. The accents are a challenge, but also part of the charm.

 

Reading: The best book I have read lately, is one I just finished this week. Force of Nature by Jane Harper is about five women who go on a corporate wilderness retreat, but only four return. The story is told in both present time (the investigation) and flashbacks (the camping trip), building up to where the two stories converge and the reader discovers what happened.

 

 

Excited About: Visitors! My guest room is getting used this month and I love it. We just love showing visitors around and seeing our favorite spots through their eyes. I love making them a tropical drink and seeing all their stress melt away as the Florida sunshine does its work.

 

Chateau Chantal, Traverse City

Looking Ahead: My next trip to Michigan will be for Megan's bachelorette weekend in May. It seemed so far away when we booked it, but I will be on a plane so soon and it really is the start of the wedding festivities with her bridal showers in June and the wedding in August. The bachelorette weekend will be at one of my favorite places in northern Michigan (Traverse City) and we will be doing a wine tasting tour. We can't wait to celebrate.

Happy Thursday!