White Gables Blog

my favorite part of the week. ever. sitting out on my porch. in the sunshine. piles of mags to read. cold drink with a straw. flip flops on. ella fitzgerald playing on my pandora station. if you are wondering why i’m not using any caps, it’s because my sad keyboard is not working right due […]

Ever needed inspiration? Like in a really, bad way? This week seems to be DEVOID of inspiration. Sometimes the monotony of wiping noses and making breakfasts, lunches, and suppers just about drives me out of my mind. AND I’ve been doing some really dumb things. Like accidentally putting a disposable pull-up in the washer. (ever […]

Here’s my latest project and I’m really thrilled with how she turned out! She’s an entertainment center/buffet, and she needed A LOT of scrubbin’ and lovin’! I was happy to rescue the poor dear! Here’s a before shot. She looks so sad, doesn’t she? All dirty and brown and the handles are falling off… And […]

I was interviewed by my new blogger friend Jenny at her adorable site Bailey & Me 2. I know, can you believe someone thought I was interesting enough to interview?!! Blows my mind. So if you want to find out why I blame my mom for my constant need to decorate, or if you’re curious […]

I saw this idea at Heather Bullard’s blog and thought it was so cute! A soap dispenser made out of a canning jar. Who would’ve thought? So I made one of my own with the hubs’ help. Here are step-by-step instructions that Heather gives. And here are some sneak peeks at what I’ve been working […]

I just had to share this recipe I got out of Giada de Laurentiis’ cookbook Giada’s Family Dinners. I’ve made it SO MANY times and am in love with it! You must try it. Tomato Soup with Pancetta Ingredients• 1 tablespoon olive oil• 3 ounces pancetta, chopped (I substitute bacon – oh, yeah!)• 1 small […]

I picked up this sweet little old kitchen storage cart from the thrift store for a couple dollars and I just love it! I’ve been on the lookout for a cart like this – chippy, retro, and a bit worn. The chalkboard was made out of an old (heavy!) mirror. I painted the frame white […]

Some of you have asked me how I have room in my house to put all my furniture finds. Here’s the answer: my house is bursting at the seams! SO. I’ve decided to list some of my favorites for sale on a separate blog called The French Farmhouse.Items listed right now include this unique side […]

My loves…in no particular order, just because: Hubs’ blue eyes Mushrooms Summer skirts Foot rubs Kisses from Avery Curvy mirrors Chocolate cake Thanksgiving Sunday afternoons The Office Rain boots Scarves Thrift stores Antique furniture Fluffy white towels Ruffles Paris Watching my kiddos play Creative blogs The smell of Downy My Fair Lady Platos Closet Michael […]

Hi all! I’d like you to meet Josephine. Josie for short. She’s tall, slender, has adorable legs, and speaks with an English accent. She is perfect! I brought her home from the thrift store and brightened her up with a fresh coat of paint (the original paint was a yellowish-off-white), and I distressed her edges […]

Wonder what I’m doing on this snowy morning? Probably not. But I tell you anyway. Here’s a hint… Well, that was a pretty big hint, I guess, right? I’m working on one of my favorite finds ever. Ever. It is so stinking adorable. See the curved legs and all the detail on the drawer? Eek! […]

A miracle just occurred. It was unexplainable, incredible, indescribable, phenomenal, supernatural. I walked into Target and walked back out without buying a thing. I know what you’re thinking. How can this be? How is this possible? I don’t know. Target is usually like an industrial-size vacuum cleaner to my wallet. I pick up cute stuff […]