we took the kids to the state fair yesterday (there's some interesting people watching at that place if i do say so myself).  i wanted warren to ride some of those rides w/ me that spin you around and make you want to throw up when you get off of it....he said no way. we did ride the ferris wheel but that was about it.  taylor had a blast on the kiddie rides and warren won her a giant pig.  we all ate a foot long corn dog and called it a day. have y'all seen adventureland??  gosh, i love that movie....have a wonderful weekend!

*images courtesy of tea toast, domino

right around the time taylor reached 6 months, i decided i needed help.  i put an ad out at my old sorority house looking for a babysitter.  we found the best one around.  i miss katherine....she made me feel like i was still connected to college life.  she sported the latest fashion trends, made me giggle w/ her stories about roommates/boyfriends/ and going out, and was great at telling me what was "cool" these days to listen to.  she introduced me to the avett brothers.  i'm really happy she did.  some days i like to listen to this song on repeat (okay, this one too). i'm keeping my fingers crossed they play it tonight...

if i was real cool i would sport this to the concert.....
and then when it is over, i'd go home and crash in this amazing bed :)
happy hump day!

ps. i took this picture to my upholsterer to see how much they would charge to make this headboard for taylor's room- $475.  looks like i am going to have to do another DIY project!  yep, still undecided about taylor's room (she wants an adult bed aka. queen size) so i am thinking about using this.....

these pics seem good for a fall day.  i love how pretty those old letters look framed.  what a great idea.  that antique suzani on that settee is perfection.  and you can't get any better then an old charleston brick wall!

*images courtesy of nathan turner, the desk of annie, full house, urban electric

busted.

kirsten from 6th street design was so nice and asked me to participate in her week long series called good design, kids in mind.  i feel kind of bad- she asked several designers questions about how to have a beautiful home and have kids.  i was one of many who was suppose to give amazing answers.....
i feel like i have cheated.

no words needed....
okay, except for- if that outfit appears in my closet, i promise i won't be mad ;)
and- have a wonderful weekend!!

random

i have lots of pictures saved for this blog....my husband complains about them constantly and how i am going to crash the computer.  the first picture was saved b/c i loved her fingernails....they look the exact opposite of mine: pretty, polished, and bright red...

*images courtesy of samantha aliz, shelter, michael graydon pictures, sex and the city, sea five

big girl.

taylor and i went shopping yesterday in hopes of finding an outfit for picture day.  she informed me that she was a big girl and that she can pick out her own stuff now.  i said "okay, sounds great"....then she exclaimed the only thing she wanted was a pair of princess shoes that light up on the bottom like sarah and jake have (ok maybe jake has buzz light year).  i fought back the urge to say something like "seriously, you like those" or "good, gosh no"!!  i just watched her as she walked out the door w/ bright red flashing lights going off on her cinderella tennis shoes...and she truly couldn't have been any happier :)

*images courtesy of pine cone camp, gramercy, seen and said

monday, monday

yep, it's definitely monday......
i was exhausted from traveling so i took a super long nap yesterday afternoon.  not such a good idea...i found myself staring at the clock at 2:00 AM...then i found taylor staring at me at 6:30.  coffee please.

*images courtesy of english muse, full house

fun before and after....

before i went to bed last night, i picked up one of my dad's this old house magazines (do y'all read this....it has some good stuff from time to time) and saw this fun before and after kitchen.  i thought y'all might enjoy it too!  the backsplash kind of reminds me of tom scheerer's fabulous kitchens.  i'm away for the rest of the week so i hope y'all have a fabulous weekend!!

*all images from this old house

it's a strange feeling when you wake up and you have an email saying "did you see this"!   seleta, you rock for filling me in...and San Francisco Chronicle- i love you more than peanut butter hearts jelly for including me in your article.

*images courtesy of dirty pretty things, sweet nothings, suzie beezie, emmas blogg

i survived.

warren had a guys trip this past weekend in the mountains (fly fishing/ tailgating/ football game...aka no wife/ no kiddos invited).  i had the kids solo for 4 days....i admire everyone out there who is a single parent.  i learned i am not good alone (anyone who knows me knows that i'm a chicken).  i don't sleep at night b/c i think that robbers and kidnappers are lurking in the neighborhood, i lost my keys while we were on a shopping excursion and taylor looked at me after about 30 minutes of frantically searching and said "mommy, it's okay...don't cry" (i was totally about to cry)...luckily, the nice people at the gap had them.  i was so happy to see warren when he returned last night....i told him i was glad he didn't find a college girl he liked better then me....and then i went to bed at 8:30 and slept sooo good.

*images courtesy of dilly dallas, chapman interiors, domino, a life more fabulous, down and out chic

it feels like fall...

i LOVE wagoneers.  when we moved to beaufort, there was one for sale and i thought it was a sign...i begged warren for it and made him go look at it. i thought it would be so cute to putt around town in.  can't you see fabric bolts sticking out of the back?!  he said it wasn't practical (men)...i told him to think how cute our christmas card would be- a christmas tree on top and barron's head sticking out of the back,  the darby clan propped up against it all decked out in red....cute right?!  anyway, my master plan didn't work and the car sold.  i still love it and maybe one day, i'll own one :)  

can you believe it's october!!  i saw this recipe last week and I am dying to try it...might just have to whip this up this weekend!!  it seems very fitting for fall and october.  i hope y'all have a wonderful weekend!!

*images courtesy of apartment #34, design sponge, dress decor & design, tommy hilfiger