This past week has been busy to say the least.  I've been painting our interiors doors and adding new hardware.  I love painting but not doors.   I'm trying to make a dent in our "to do" list without bothering my husband.  This time of year is extremely busy for him.   He's planting cotton {my favorite crop} and it requires the majority of his time so I figured I'd learn how to do some stuff that I usually rely on him to do. 

Speaking of cotton.   Ours is looking great.   Keeping our fingers crossed it stays that way.  Farming is a faith based business.  It doesn't matter how good or attentive you are if you don't get any rain or too much rain your crops are doomed.  I always fall back on the promise God made us to help get us through. 

Then I will give you rain in due season, and the land shall yield her increase, and the trees of the field shall yield their fruit.  Leviticus 26:4

We are growing a little corn for our cows and some soybeans this year.  When I say we I really me Ashley {my husband}.  He is an amazing farmer.  I cannot wait to have another child with him and secretly praying it's a boy so he can take over the farm one day.  Although I'd settle for a little girl too because there's not doubt she'll be a tomboy. 

I'm off to work on door #2.  Only 11 more to go.  They really look good and I'm very happy with the hardware we chose.  It's simple but I love the color.  It's a black matte although it looks like ORB.  Either way I love it and it makes such a statement on the old boring 6 panel door. 

My Love of Beadboard

I LOVE the look of beadboard.   I've wanted to put in our home since we purchased it 4 years ago.  I just didn't know where until recently.  Our house is small.  1,088 square feet.  I love it now.  It took me some time to love it though. 

Our dining area is small.  It seats 6 of us comfortably but it's still small.  We had to gut the kitchen when we bought the house and so it's now fresh white cabinets with black laminate countertops and stainless steel appliances.  We will eventually upgrade our countertops but for now they serve their purpose well. 

So until recently I knew I would hang the beadboard vertically.  That's how it's supposed to be hung, right?  Well, I was 110% sure of that fact until I visited Remodeling Guy and saw this. 

Who would have ever thought to hang beadboard horizontally?  Uh not me.  I love the look.  Am I crazy?  It gives such a different look to it.  I don't know if it'll look good in my space but I'm going to give it a shot.  We'll see how it turns out........ 

Happy Memorial Day!

I am so thankful for the freedom I have. 

Thank you to all the men and women who serve our country!

 We spent the weekend at Ocean Isle Beach.  The weather was gorgeous and we had an amazing weekend!  It's back to reality as there is tons to do before I leave for Philly in 22 days!

 

Our Nephew Graduates..... Kindergarten

Today was a big day.  Our nephew, Caden, graduated from Kindergarten.  It was a joyful and tearful occasion.  He is one amazing little man.  I moved to NC when he was 7 months old.  I've watched him grow from a baby to a young man.  He lights up a room with his smile.  He makes you laugh with his wit and his random robot dance.  He's sweet and cantankerous.  But above all he's my nephew.  He saved me when I lost our daughter.  He gave me a reason to get up each day.  He gave me hope that one day I'd smile again.  He's too young to realize what he's done for me but one day I hope he knows.  I was so proud to share in his big day today.  I cannot wait to see what the future holds for him.