MY NEXT PROJECT

My next project will be to decorate my son's room.  

Mason is 15 and into fishing and hunting like his dad.  

He is out of town for the next two weeks.  I will be doing a "while you were' out" and surprise him when he gets back from his trip.  When I first started this blog, I did a "while you were out" surprise for my sister.  You can check it out here.

He loves camouflage.  I don't.  But it is his room, so I have to know what my client likes.

This window looks out to Bayou Teche beyond the back yard.

When he moves out (not rushing anything) I will have my writing desk at that window for inspiration.  

Uumm, yes the gun safe in the corner stays.  He says the LSU print does not go with his decor so I will have to find another spot for it.  

These windows look out to the future courtyard.  

The shades should be in any day.  

Empty wall.

Prints to use on empty wall.

Oh and I have to find a spot for his two friends.  Yes he shot them.  Yes we eat deer meat.  We are from the South people.  

I'm going to start on this room today.  

But when I'll finish it, I'm not sure.  When I do, you'll be the first to see it.

Debbie

IN THE BACKYARD TODAY

When I woke up this morning I looked out my window to see this lady.  She was just walking along the bank of the bayou.

This is when a really good camera would come in handy.  This is the closest I could get of her with my zoom lens.

RYLEE CLAIRE

Not a good picture because Megan took on her phone, but omg couldn't you just eat her up?

Rylee Claire already hamming for the camera.

Now let me go get some more kisses.

HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY

I know I'm one day early, but I want to wish you all a Happy 4th of July!

I found this poster on foundersofamerica.com

This says it all to me.

We need to remind ourselves that our freedom is not free.

As we enjoy the day with family and friends, good food and drink, let's remember the people and their families who make sacrifices for our freedom.

Let's say a prayer for them and let's be grateful to them.

Debbie

MASTER BATHROOM

Here is the progress in the master bathroom; ie my favorite room in the house.

This is Bryant's vanity.

The mirrors came out great.  

Southern Glass in Franklin did them.  

First they glued a plain mirror to the wall.  

Then they took 4 inch mirror strips and mitered the edges to meet and glued them to the original mirror.

I searched for mirrors in this size and they were very expensive.  This was a less expensive way to go and I really like them better.

This is my side.  Don't look at my bed in the mirror, I haven't made it yet.  (And I might not)

I need something to go between the two mirrors.  I would really love a piece of art with greens and browns but I have not found anything that speaks to me yet.

When I saw this chair at Pier 1, she spoke to me.  She said, "Debbie, look at me, I'm so pretty and I will look fabulous in your new bathroom."  I tried to ignore her because she was not on sale.  I walked away and continued to browse.  She was so seductive.  I could hear her all the way on the other side of the store.  Guess what?  I was weak, she won me over.  

But just look at her.

Could you have passed her up?

Ok, maybe some of you could have.  But not me, I was weak.  But after all I did need a chair and that's another thing checked off the list.  Now........what to put on that wall.

I know I promised pictures of the tub area last week, but I was waiting for the shades to come in before I posted pics of it.

Sanctuary.

Mercury Glass candle holder, Pier One. (Gardenia candle smells soooo good)

Last mercury glass candlesticks left at Hobby Lobby.

Old silver tray that Maw maw used to have on her dresser many years ago.  

(sigh)  I miss her.

If you have any ideas for the wall between mirrors or around the tub, please, please leave comments.  Comments welcome.

Debbie

ANOTHER DAY ON THE BEND.......

Even though I have no flash on my camera and I have no idea when I will get a new one, I am not going to stop taking pictures because that's what I like to do.  

WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE CAMERA AND WHY?

I took this in the bayou right behind our house.  It speaks for itself.

Maybe this evening, I will play with it in Photoshop.  

I see that ULL is offering an online course in Photoshop CS4 which is what I have.  I will have to take it to figure out how to use more than the one or two things that I've figured out on my own.

Well for those of you who thought the hood over the stove was a bit too white, I had it faux finished.  hhhhhmmmm, not lovin it.  I watched him closely and think I will be touching it up in the next few days.  

Would you like me to post a video of me doing it? (touching up the hood)

My mother and father-in-law gave us a Hurricane Blessing cross for our new home.

It came with a Hurricane Blessing, 

May the Lord keep you in his mercy & grace during a storm.

It has palm trees on it.  There were also facts about palm trees on the blessing.

A few of the facts.....

The palm tree was embossed on ancient Hebrew coins symbolizing strength.

Early Christians used the palm branch to symbolize the victory of the faithful over enemies of the soul, as in the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem.

Bending but not breaking, the palm tree remains an enduring symbol of protection and strength.

I pray that we are spared from hurricanes this season.  

Debbie

POWDER ROOM

The powder room is done.  

Well, almost.  

The mirror (had to have) is from Pottery Barn.

The overhead light fixture (not what I really wanted but will do for now) is from Home Depot or Lowe's, I forget.

The marble counter top (had to have) is a remnant from Acadiana Stone in Lafayette.  Evan Taylor is who I worked with.  We got all of the marble and granite in the house from them.  If you need granite or marble call Evan.  He will make sure you are happy.

The faucet is from Lowe's.

The soap dispenser, Target.

The hand towel (so cute), Target.

The hand towel stand, Bed, Bath and Beyond.

The cabinet built by Trey Coughlin in Jeanerette.  Trey built all of the cabinets throughout the house.

Cabinet knobs, Target.

Brick pavers on the floor.

Love it.

This is to the left of vanity.  We did a small window for natural light.  The toilet is from Coburn's Supply.  Love that you flush it by pulling the knob on top of the tank.

Now this room needs a little more.  Something on the wall over the toilet.  Maybe a black and white photo in a black frame or a black and white print.  I don't know.  Any advice is welcome.  What do you think?  Maybe some of my favorite bloggers will give me advice via a comment.  (hint hint), like  Layla from The Lettered Cottage  or Rhoda from Southern Hospitality.

Sigh, this is the view from the powder room

Ok, I know my pictures are not that great.  

Plus the flash on my camera has went ka-put.  

I need a new one and with all of the many choices out there.  I don't know which one to get or where to get it.  

I can relate to Joni of Cote De Texas in her post about her camera.  

I really want one that will take the best shots possible since photography is one of my loves.  

Oh and my birthday is coming up.  (hint, hint Bryant)