Sundays at Home #168

Hello everyone and welcome to this week's "Sundays at Home Link Party." We are so glad you have stopped by! Our lavender is in full bloom, the sun is shining, and even our Pacific Northwest grass is looking more like hay (with 2+ acres, keeping green grass during the summer months is not really an option for us... I'm just thankful for this warm summer, which isn't always a guarantee in the Seattle area!).

This one's for all you junk-lovin' pickers out there... {A Summer Discovery!}

My husband and three boys had come across some place they couldn't wait to take me back to, just 20 minutes from our house. (My reaction when we got there didn't disappoint them! :)

We drove down a beautiful country road, passing farms and pastures along the way. We came to little red farmhouse with a long, single level shop behind it. To the right was a shed, and to the left several outbuildings including a barn. As we drove into the driveway I got a glimpse into the shed, overflowing with antiques. This is what I saw...

My Soulful Home ~ A Year in Flowers...

Hi Friends ~ It's an exciting day... My friend Kelly's book is launching today!

I hope you enjoy this sneak peek, including some of the stunning photographs you will find in the book...

Sundays at Home #167

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Welcome back to Sundays at Home! I hope you had a good week. 

Several people have asked about the cow pillow on our couch, and where they can find one. It's not always available, but it is now, so before we jump into the party, I wanted to share that you can find the rustic cow pillow here!

Farmhouse Finds: French Market Baskets and Linen Towels ...

Hi Friends ~ I hope your summer is going well. Today I'm sharing two accessories that have added more of that authentic farmhouse feel and function to our home, and why I love them...

French Market Baskets are beautiful and make me dream of collecting treasures at a provincial flea market... or fresh-baked baguettes from the bakery... or beautiful bouquets from a charming roadside stand. 

...Or pretty much any dreamy pastime! :)



But, French Market Baskets are not only dreamy, they are also very useful! Take them to the beach, to a farmer's market, on an overnight getaway, or use them around the house for a beautiful storage option. You'll be surprised just how often you use them! 

Summer Reads... {I think you'll LOVE these books!}

Okay, I am almost giddy just thinking about this post. First, let me say that I don't read as much as I should or would like. But, I have absolutely loved these books, and am happy to recommend them to you! I will give you a quick overview of each book and why I loved it below. And then, I'd love to hear your book recommendations in the comments below!

Sundays at Home #166

So nice to have you here for our weekly Sundays at Home link-up party. Hope you all had a happy 4th of July! And now, I'm ready for summer to slow its roll. You too?! 

Oh how I love this sun-soaked season...

Meet My Friend Jen of Where Sisters Gather... {Farmhouse Decor}

All Images Courtesy of Where Sisters Gather

You know the old saying, "The Lord works in mysterious ways..." 

Well, I would like to add that the Lord works in all ways. Including Instagram.

I came to know Jen through Instagram, and let me tell you - she is the real deal. Not only could I (and you - trust me) get lost in her beautiful Instagram feed (for days), but she is genuinely kind, insightful, and has an amazing gift with words.  I have been blessed with her words of encouragement many, many times.

Lincoln's Army Birthday Party - Part 1! {Boy Birthday Party Ideas}

We had a *blast* celebrating our son Lincoln's 8th birthday last month! Lincoln has always looked up to our armed forces and dreamt of being a soldier. So this year, we decided to celebrate his birthday with an army theme...

Sundays at Home #165

The lavender is in bloom indoors and outdoors... it must be summer! So happy you've joined us today for Sundays at home. As usual, we have 3 wonderful features to share!