Thursday, July 28, 2011






this weekend is my mom's 60th b'day and so my family is coming here!  i've got some cooking to do...i am going to attempt one of our favorite thai recipe (my brother lived in thailand for years so we love thai food) and i am going to make my mother-in-law's famous poundcake w/ cameral frosting.  we also plan on visiting the local farmers market to get hot, homemade doughnuts that are to die for...in between all of our eating, we hope to find some treasures will out antiquing. i hope y'all have a wonderful weekend!!  if you need me, i'll be in the kitchen probably freaking out :)

*images courtesy of wedding style guide, pink persimmon, sparkles and pretending tumblr, emersonmade,blissful b blog, turquoise tulips and bliss
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13 comments:

  1. UnknownJuly 28, 2011 at 7:36 PM

    This sounds like the perfect weekend! Send some thai leftovers my way! Good luck!

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  2. LexJuly 28, 2011 at 7:39 PM

    .I am in love with the penguin bookend. It is far too adorable. Good luck with all of your cooking and have a great weekend!

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  3. Hanifa ImaniJuly 28, 2011 at 7:53 PM

    These pictures are so nice! :)

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  4. ryankatesJuly 28, 2011 at 9:28 PM

    Lovin the black white and gold!! such good inspiration!

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  5. Blue Shore HouseJuly 29, 2011 at 5:04 AM

    Have a wonderful time celebrating. I love the pictures...the bits of yellow are so pretty.

    Jenna

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  6. {hooked on hickory}July 29, 2011 at 5:09 AM

    how cute is that penguin book end! love <3


    ashley

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  7. KarenaJuly 30, 2011 at 8:11 PM

    Shannon I know everything will be perfect for your mom's Birthday. Sounds fun!

    xoxo
    Karena

    Art by Karena

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  8. MeganAugust 1, 2011 at 1:27 PM

    Hello,
    I came across your blog and was very interested in your home design articles. I just had a couple of questions, so if you could e-mail me back that would be great! Thank you for your time.

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  9. AmyAugust 1, 2011 at 7:25 PM

    Em would be so excited to see she's your 'kiddo'! That might be one of my all time favorite pictures!!!

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  10. .................August 1, 2011 at 8:58 PM

    Beautiful images...love the kitchen and beds, oh and that gorgeous hallway with that beautiful run...Gorg!! Sounds like a fun weekend...post recipes please :-)

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  11. Emily {Isnt That Charming}August 1, 2011 at 9:23 PM

    I love the yellow bed frames - very cute!

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  12. AnonymousAugust 2, 2011 at 12:36 AM

    Beautiful images x

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  13. Jess ConstableAugust 3, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    So crazy to see my little penguins from my apartment in this post. :)

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