Want or Need? New Dining Chairs

So the dilemma is that I want new chairs for my eat-in kitchen table, but do I really need them?  Of course I do!  The ones that I made over from the restore, quite frankly just aren’t that comfortable.  It was cute for a little while, but now I covet the dining chairs I’ve been wanting for quite some time- wicker chairs.  I know, so not practical with a 2 year old who will be sure to get food stuck in them, but the designer in me says, “gotta have ‘em”!

So I found these great ones at Williams Sonoma- for those of you that know me, you know I would never spend $350 on 1 chair- who are they kidding?:)

Williams Sonoma Farallon Chair $350

I also found these gorgeous babies, but again a little too pricey when I need to buy 4 of them.

Ballard Designs Malvern Dining Chair - on sale for $255

So the hunt continued until I found these at non other than… Ikea.  Now I haven’t seem them in person, but they look pretty darn good to me and for only $80 a chair, I may be able to swing it.  Of course, I’ll need to add a cute little lumbar pillow – yes just one more thing for the kids to spill stuff on:)

Ikea Majby armchair $79.99

Now all I have to do is make the purchase and hope hubby doesn’t notice them:)

So here’s an update- of course when I went to get the Ikea chairs, they were out of stock:(  So I decided to move the chairs from my dining room to see what they look like and surprisingly, I really like them.  So now that they stay, I need new dining chairs:)  Look out Craigslist!

Cottage Breakfast

The Tea Party Tradition

You know how it is when someone asks you “Where are you from?”, well I couldn’t be prouder to say, “Vermont”.  It was such a beautiful place to be raised. Growing up I often took it for granted and didn’t realize what a wonderful place it was until I moved away and came back for visits.  Our summers were spent in this cottage on Lake Champlain and this is the most special place in the world to me.  I am so glad that I can share what is dear to my heart with my children.  My Mom has always made it a special place to visit.  The week of July 4th is hopping with activities for the kids and the fun never stops.  One of the traditions that my Mom created is the infamous Tea Party- she has been doing it for the grand children for about 15 years.

Our Summer Cottage

As always my Mom’s gardens looked gorgeous the day of the tea party.  Not sure why I never got blessed with a green thumb l-  I can’t even keep a cactus alive:)

The day before the tea party is Dress Rehearsal Day-  most of them were my old prom and bridesmaids dresses that my mom altered to fit little girls! This hat was adorable on Piper, but I knew she’d never keep it on…

The dress my older daughter is wearing was a dress I wore in a pageant when I was about 15 years old.  Yes, I know it was hideous, but back then it made me feel like a princess!

I was so glad my Grandmother who by the way is 93 years old was able to attend- doesn’t she look great?!!!  Piper on the other hand was over the picture taking and the plastic clip-on earrings probably didn’t help:)

Who’s ready for some tea?

Flip Flop Cake Theme This Year

And when it’s over- Bubble Time!…

and this is where my Mom takes her afternoon nap when the Tea Party is all done…

Heaven

The tea party was on our 2nd day of vacation so every morning after that, my little one would wake up and say, “Tea Party Today” (so cute)
I hope I, or should I say my Mom has inspired some people to get creative and throw a tea party for your little girls or grand children. They’re only young once!

Exciting News to Share…

Simplicity Interiors has some exciting news to share…  Two of my projects have recently been picked up to be featured in two different national magazines!  I can’t spill the beans on which projects or which magazines until they actually go to print, but I wanted to share my success with all of you!