White Gables Blog

It’s a GIRL!! Violet Sophia was born on Friday morning, and we are all doing really well! We’re home now and are starting the “adjustment” phase of things. I wish I could just bypass the next 6 weeks, but this is life and it’s not always easy! Did I mention that she might be the […]

It’s 2 days before the BIG DAY! I’m scheduled for a c-section on Friday morning and am so excited to meet this little babe! This week has been full of some serious nesting. Think cleaning windows, mopping floors, scrubbing bathtubs, getting all the last-minute baby-stuff ready. It’s all kicked into high gear! Of course, by […]

We’ve been having some fun outside with the beautiful warm fall weather around these parts lately. The other day we ventured out to a little petting zoo that the kids just love. I’m trying to do some special things with the kiddos before the baby comes (NEXT WEEK!!), although I barely have enough energy to […]

I just have a few photos to link up to the Pleated Poppy’s WIWW party this week… Saturday: Long-sleeve black top: Motherhood Maternity White vest: Kenneth Cole from Goodwill Jeans: Target Shoes: Crocs Outlet Sunday: Long-sleeve top: Motherhood Maternity Short-sleeve jacket: Forever 21 from Plato’s Closet consignment Jeans: Ann Taylor Loft from Goodwill Shoes: Nine […]

I’ve been working on several painting projects lately – mostly special order signs. And here are some favorites. I painted this sign for a friend to give to someone as a baby gift. Isn’t that a great idea? Love it. A driftwood “Welcome” sign – these rustic signs are so fun to play with! I […]

I’d been on the lookout for a new diaper bag for the past few months and just didn’t feel like plunking down the extra cash for one. And I couldn’t find one that I really loved. One day I remembered that I had gotten a plain black one from the hospital when Jack was born […]

Yes, I’m still here! It’s been a busy week filled with checking things off my to-do list and working on painting projects that people have requested. AND getting more and more worn out from being almost 9 months pregnant! And running after two little munchkins. Two more weeks to go!! Here is my WIWW post […]

Just a little over 3 weeks left until D-Day! I’m trying to cram in everything I can till then – shopping, cleaning, organizing, projects. I’m acting like my life will end when the babe gets here! I guess normal life will end for a while though, so until then, I have loads of stuff I’d […]

I decided to re-do a plain white lampshade in our master bedroom while I was doing a mini-makeover in the room a few weeks ago. To make the lampshade, I tore out some pages from an old German book that I had setting around. You can find old books so easily at yard sales or […]

I’ve been really slacking at the “What I Wore Wednesday” posts lately, mostly just because I’ve been tired of taking pictures of myself! But I got back on the wagon again and have another post here, linking to the Pleated Poppy’s linky party. I can hardly believe I only have 4 weeks and 2 days […]

Every fall I make canned grape juice from Concord grapes that are in season. It’s so easy and just about the best taste in the universe! Here is the recipe I use, in case you want to try it for yourself: Aunt Susie’s Grapejuice Recipe:-2 cups grapes (per jar)-1/2 cup white sugar (per jar)-boiling water […]

Since I’ve been totally in the nesting mood lately, I’ve been playing around with different areas around the house. I decide to tackle the master bedroom this week. I’ve never felt very comfortable in this room – it just never really felt like “me”, you know what I mean? I think it’s mostly because of […]