White Gables Blog

I’m finally posting pictures of our master bedroom that I’ve been working on for a few months…The reason it’s been taking so long is because I’ve been doing it the “thrifty” way! (you all know what I’m talking about!) Our bedroom furniture is very traditional and dark, and I couldn’t replace it or paint it […]

She’s sniffling and coughing away with a cold – so not fun! Lack of sleep = grumpiness by all involved.

The other day I suddenly decided that I’d like to paint the fireplace…and hubs agreed! Here’s BEFORE: The fireplace always bugged me because the brick looks sooty and dirty. And AFTER: I like the fresh, clean look that the white paint gives it. I’m looking forward to changing the mantle decorations from fall/winter to spring/summer, […]

(The tree in our front yard) The snow is falling and it looks so beautiful outside that I just had to take some pictures! I spent the day shopping for bedroom curtains (I’m almost done with the bedroom project and can’t wait to show you!) and of course I did some painting – I was […]

…he loves me! Aren’t they pretty? I love yellow roses!

Did you see the Oprah show about Sarah Jessica Parker’s new line of clothing called Bitten? I’m not a big fan of SJP, but I really liked these clothes and all the pieces cost less than $20, which of course I love! I gotta check out Steve & Barry’s sometime (never been there). There’s a […]

Can you believe this kitchen??? My styles constantly change, and this my current favorite for a dream kitchen! Love, love, love the dark hardwood floors, open glass cabinet doors, open shelving, huge island….everything!! I recently saw the movie “Something’s Gotta Give” and, although I didn’t care for the plot (sorry, but I think Jack Nicholson […]

I decided it would be really handy to have some canned chili soup on hand, so that’s what I worked on today. I never canned much before (except for my fabulous homemade grape juice!), so I gave it a try and the chili seemed to turn out ok. Lots of mess, but, oh so worth […]

I know, I probably sound really shallow to start off my “thankful” list with this, but I don’t care… CHOCOLATE CAKE! MY FAVORITE LITTLE LOVE – AVERY BELLE MY FAMILY (my dad & mom) OLD FRIENDS (Hubs & I with Kent & Sheila) (me & Mary) AND NEW FRIENDS (my small group buds) TRANSFORMATIONS (our […]

I have a problem. And I’m hoping I’m not alone. I paint stuff. Almostevery.single.day. Yesterday I painted… *Two lamp bases (my mom was going to throw them out and I thought I might be able to spruce them up. Now I just need to find some cute lamp shades.) *A wooden picture frame for the […]

Of a cozy little beach house off the coast of, well, anywhere warm! Enjoy your New Years!

Have you seen this show? It’s on HGTV at 3pm weekdays, and I try to catch it if I can. I love, love, love Candice Olsen’s designs! How I would love to have a room designed by her! I drool over everything she does! Candice Olson Here are several of her makeovers… Bathroom Before: Bathroom […]