End of the year teacher's gifts

It's hard to believe that the school year is over,  and that summer is right around the corner! I'm not too sure I'm armed and ready to have three little boys at home.  Whether they'll still consider me the "fun mom" by the end of the summer remains to be seen.  

We had some really great teachers this year, and I wanted to put together something fun for them that they could enjoy over the summer.  This is what I came up with.

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It was all about relaxing and enjoying their time off, and they were a hit!  

What fun teacher's gift ideas have you put together?  Are you ready for summer?

Let him eat cake!

Today is this little boy's 8th birthday.  

Where has the time gone?

Happy birthday to my handsome and sweet little man!

Every heart beats true for the red, white, and blue

A little red, white, and blue inspiration for your holiday weekend

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Hope you all have a wonderful Memorial Day weekend!

Design crush: David Scott Interiors

I was wandering through the isles on Pinterest the other day and came across this darling, and happy little boys room

I love the exterior on this charming Bridgehampton home.

So, what do you think?  Isn't David fabulous? 

To view David's complete portfolio, go here.

Samantha Pynn: Summer Home

  Designer Samantha Pynn is back for the second season of HGTV Canada's "Summer Home".  I've always loved Samantha's comfortable, coastal aesthetic.  It's effortless, relaxed, and can very easily translate into practically any setting.  Take this space for example

Samantha says, "I can imagine the entire space transplanted into an urban condo.  The floors would probably be dark hardwood or concrete and the walls would be painted drywall, but everything else could stay the same".  I can definitely envision this room in an urban setting.  Can't you?

Since this summer cottage was not winterized, hardwood flooring was out.  Using vinyl floor tiles, Samantha was able to achieve that rich hardwood feel without compromising the look of the room.  Vinyl has come a loooong way hasn't it?

Why not keep those antique pieces, and transform them with a little bit of paint and a fun pattern?  This little blue hutch is now a standout piece due to a fresh coat of blue paint and a touch of pattern on the inside.

This space is so airy, fresh, and has that lived in comfortable feel thanks to a mix of furniture pieces, textures, and touches of refreshing color.

Here's hoping we get to see her here in the US this summer!  Pretty please HGTV?

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Guest post: Arcadian Lighting

Hello! I'm Jessica with Arcadian Lighting, a wonderful online source for beautiful and affordable pendant lights, wall sconces, and other light fixtures in all shapes and styles. Every day I get to write about the latest interior design trends, and I'm delighted to be guest posting for Angie today! A brilliant way to add color, pattern and texture to your home is with a mosaic tile wall. Mosaics have been used throughout history to depict stories and images, and the practice is still very popular today. I hope you find these modern mosaics as inspiring as I do!

A few stripes of sparkling mosaic tiles give this bathroom a chic, beautiful atmosphere. A pale lavender wall color and bright pink accents make the room positively feminine.

The colorful mix of mosaic tile in this bright bedroom adds plenty of energy to an already playful room. The matching shade of orange and green used throughout the room creates a cohesive design.

I love the deep, dark shades of turquoise used in this dining room tile mosaic. The rich colors have a beautiful oceanic quality to them. The pendant light shade casts a warm glow on the room.

Not all mosaics are created with glass or stone. This brilliant mix of raw forms of wood is a handsome cross-section of earthy, natural materials.

This stunning mosaic wall features a dynamic Ikat pattern that is as glamorous as it is beautiful. The gold tinted mirror and wall sconces are great accents.

The shimmering mirrored mosaic tiles completely transform this staircase into a chic eye-catcher. The sparkling tile certainly contrasts with the wood boards and bannisters.

Mosaics do not have to be featured on only walls, as this charming blue bathroom tile illustrates. The speckled mosaic tiles create a watery illusion beneath the claw footed tub.

The serene wave-like designs on the mosaic artwork in this bathroom is mirrored on the floor perfectly. The pale shades of blue fill the room with just a hint of calming color.

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What do you think of mosaics in interior design? Let us know in the comments! And be sure to check out our collection of pendant lights and wall sconces at our site!

Happy Mother's Day

Wishing all of you a very happy Mother's Day!

Me & my mama circa 1977