Virtual Shopping Trip

I just came across the greatest store website. Check out victoriatradingco.com. They have fabulous finds for the home, both inside and out as well as fashions for you! The prices are pretty reasonable as well! Here are a few of my favorite things.

Summer Lovin'!!!

I just love summer desserts. No wait, make that all dessert! I found this picture recently, I think it was on Country Living's website, and I've been inspired. Sherbert Pops!!! How good do those look? I think I'll try to make some sort of frozen confection in the near future. Seeing as how it was 95 degrees here in sunny South Florida today, it's probably not a bad idea. I just love colors of this one too, reminds me of my daughter's nursery which is still a work in progress. I think I'll do a post of it in the near future so you can give me your input on some finishing touches.

Happy Monday!

******MISSING PEONIES*****

We recently moved back to South Florida, and while the sun shining for at least part of the day is a welcome change, there are some things I miss about Chicago and the midwest in general. When we moved to the suburbs of Chicago 6 years ago I fell in love with the city, the culture, the fabulous antiques and vintage buildings that surrounded me and the many different flowers that were cultivated through the seasons changes. With the month of June here I realized what I was missing around my home, my favorite flower, peonies. Beautiful, big, gorgeous peonies that are surely popping up everywhere this week. It's far too hot here in Ft. Lauderdale for these beauties to survive so I went on a little walk through internet gardens to pick my favorite flower. I hope they brighten your day as much as they did mine.

New in Store

I have had a little time to work on some new items for my etsy store. Here are some pictures of the new goodies! Be sure to check out my store at www.thesuitelife.etsy.com

Come Outside and Play!

With Summer fast approaching I am longing to set up an outdoor dining space. Space and funds are a bit limited though, so for right now, I'm just searching for things that inspire me. Hope you find something to inspire you as well or maybe, just brighten your day!

Shiloh's Room Featured!

I have a couple of favorite blogs that I follow, one of which is the blog at The Baby Gardner. Debbie is the host and owner of the fabulous store which carries all things drool-worthy for vintage and vintage inspired baby items. Recently she asked for entries of vintage inspired nurseries so I thought I would share Shiloh's. I was so pleased she decided to feature his room. Check it out here:

http://thebabygardner.com/blog/2009/04/28/baby-shilohs-vintage-travel-nursery/

Much to be thankful for

A few weeks ago I proudly posted pictures of our new baby, Gianna Gabrielle Byers. A day or two later I took Shiloh and Gigi to the pediatrician to follow up for Shiloh because he had been sick with the croup two days before. Shiloh's report was great, his lungs were clear and he was recovering beautifully. However, when the Doctor checked Gigi he looked more than a little concerned. He suggested we take her emergency at the Children's hospital right away and warned me that it was quite possible that we would be admitted. They did xrays and blood work, and I held my tiny girl's hand through a blur of tears while they did a lumbar puncture on her tiny back.

 

It turned out she had RSV, because of it, she wasn't getting enough oxygen when breathing on her own. It was a tiring, scary week full of long nights and many prayers. Through it all, God was with us and our new little bundle.

A week after she was admitted, our sweet little miracle was released to come home. Today she went to the Doctor to follow up for her one month appointment and in the last 2 weeks, she has gained one pound, 7 ounces. She now is 7 pounds, 7 ounces and 20 ½ inches long. Sometimes it is in the quiet of life's most frightening moments that shows us just how much he loves us. If you happen to find yourself in such a moment, know that He is there and listen; He is telling you just how much He loves you.