White Gables Blog

Eleven years. This weekend the hubs and I celebrated our 11th wedding anniversary. And I cannot believe it’s been that long. Time flies, doesn’t it? We got married when I was 20 and he was 22. We spent the next 7 years figuring out how this marriage thing works (still working on that!), doing lots […]

Ok, so remember how I said a few days ago that painting ceilings is kinda like torture? I was wrong. So very wrong. I learned this weekend that painting diamond patterns on a hardwood floor is much, much closer to torture. Much. But I got it all DONE!! What a fantabulous feeling. And here’s how […]

And the winner of the Lisa Pearson baby gift package is…. #13 (courtesy of Random.org)A Meek Perspective! Please email me your mailing address so I can send your package! Thanks to everyone who entered!

I wasn’t planning on working on any major projects this week, but, as often happens, inspiration hit. Full force. And when I decide to work on something, I go all the way. Until it’s done. Without thinking about how tired I will be at the end of the day or how neglected my dear children […]

*This giveaway is now closed. Lisa Pearson has generously offered to make one of her adorable baby gift packages for a giveaway today! And the one she made for us is themed after the nursery I just finished at our house. She makes personalized baby gifts that are perfect for baby showers! And her blog […]

Add one gorgeous cabin (yeah, not very rustic, eh?)… Plus swimming in the lake with new friends… Plus one dirty little boy who likes to dig in the sand, put sand it in his mouth and hair, and who just learned that playing in the water is quite possibly the most fun he’s ever had… […]

After walking through a vintage shop last weekend that sold handmade little girl dresses, I got totally inspired to make one for Avery. I looked online and found really easy instructions for making a very basic dress, using leftover fabric from the birthday party I threw for my sister-in-law. These are some shots I took […]

Last night we had friends over for a cozy little dinner and I had to share some of the recipes I used. So, so, so good. Perfection. You must try it. Drippy Swiss cheese melted on French bread, floating in onion soup deliciousness..I’m mean, come on! Tyler’s Ultimate French Onion Soup Ingredients:1/2 cup unsalted butter4 […]

So I saw this fabric flower tutorial on Rhonna Ferrer’s super-creative blog and of course my head started spinning. I have to try that!I am such a copy-er. Isn’t it cute? All it takes is a piece of satin ribbon or fabric, some needle and thread, and hot glue. It’s as easy as that! I […]

You know how obsessed I am with paint, right? To the point of ridiculousness. Give me some paint and sandpaper, and I’m in heaven! Well, Glidden is giving away free paint for you and a friend! Click here for the link. Free + Paint = No Brainer

Country Living A new screen door installed by the ever-so-handy hubs – I’m in love! Sunny, casual, summer skirts worn ’round the house… Country Living Yummy 25 cent finds at yard sales – a French grammar book! I clutched it to my chest and ran! Summer blooms outside my office window… Hope you are enjoying […]

Thank you so much to Layla at The Lettered Cottage and Rhoda at Southern Hospitality for featuring my nursery makeover on their blogs! I am beyond flattered and excited that so many people love the space like I do! I thought I’d answer some questions that a few readers had about the room… Q. I […]