White Gables Blog

Ok, so here’s what I’m thinking… While we were gone on vacation, some kid pulled Avery aside and said, “Here’s the deal. You are three years old now. It’s time you start acting like it.” “It’s time for you to say “Why?” to every single sentence that comes out of your mom’s mouth. Even if […]

Last week hubs surprised me and took me for some fun in the sun in Florida for our 10th anniversary! And what a great time we had! Little Jack came along and enjoyed the ride while his big sis stayed home and had way too much fun with her Grammys and cousins! We bounced between […]

These girls are best buds and just love playing together! It’s funny to think that less than a year ago they didn’t even really know each other because they lived so far apart. I’m so thankful for the relationship they now have! It’s precious!

Martha Stewart Our weekend itinerary: *Picking sea shells on the beach *Laughing with family *Burgers on the grill *Riding in the boat *Splashing in the pool *Catching crabs *Reading piles of magazines *Watching the sunset on the deck *Filthy, tired, happy kids…and adults Enjoy your weekend!

I had this old chair setting outside in my flower beds and, while I loved the chippy paint and leather seat, I was looking for a chair to put in my bathroom and this was perfect for the space. It was a little too “rustic” (as in, falling apart and rotting in the outdoor elements), […]

Ok, so you are probably sick of hearing me talk about my skirt-to-dress transformations, but I have yet another one! I’m officially addicted! I wrote about my first one here and the second one here. I’m a very amateur seamstress and this is actually the first project that I completed all by myself, with no […]

We said “I Do”! And we were so utterly clueless about how challenging and how totally rewarding this thing called marriage would be! We’ve been together since we were teenagers (I was 16 – he was 18), we worked together for 7 years of our marriage, we traveled to other countries, we struggled through trying […]

My mom & I (and little Jack!) went to an auction today in the sweltering heat, and, wow, the homeowners had a ton of stuff for sale! This is only a tiny bit of what they were selling… I snagged this cute little cash register and Avery loved it the minute she saw it! Auctions […]

My patience as a mother has been stretched a little bit thin these past couple of days. Yesterday Avery poured an entire bottle of breast milk over a plant I have setting on the coffee table. I guess she was trying to water it??? Today during lunch she tried to stuff deli ham up her […]

Here’s another Goodwill skirt that I thought would make a cute dress for Avery… And, after very minimal effort, here’s the result! I just took in the sides and added straps from the leftover fabric. AND, the photo shoot is OVER!!

I was tagged on Facebook and thought I’d post it here… A – Age: 30 (I think that’s the first time I’ve written my age since my birthday! Yikes, that sounds so grown-up!) B – Bed size: Queen (although I’d love a king – I like my space!) C – Chore you hate: Ironing D […]

I coordinated a wedding this weekend for my sister’s friend Sarah Ann – I loved the style of the wedding! Slightly old-fashioned with a modern twist. The ceremony was held outside at a park and it was a gorgeous day! The bride & groom… My friend Lindsey decorated the reception and did a fantastic job! […]