Good evening!  What a great conversation going on with yesterday’s article, asking how you all feel about open shelving in kitchens.  I’ve read every comment, a few of them funny, many of them informative, and so many opinions on both sides, thanks so much for sharing and keep ‘em coming!  With such great feedback, I’ll be sure to write up another ‘Timeless or Trendy’ spotlight next week so we can all debate another topic some more.

I want to take a moment to introduce you to a few of my new sponsors.  Please welcome The Inglenook Decor, a source for unique and stylish home décor.  They have so many fantastic items for sale, from rugs to lighting to furniture to home accessories.

Here are a few of my favorites:

Bridgitte table; crown cake stand; burlap bucket lantern; Trina Turk zig zag rug; feed sack ottoman; Degas artist table. 

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It’s not Thanksgiving, it’s Cinco de Mayo, but today I am thankful for a few things, and I thought you should know.   

I am thankful for my five year old boy, because only he can explain to me the significance of the pink ninja hostage situation happening atop this Jenga skyscraper.

I am thankful for oranges because they look pretty on trees, and they are a key ingredient in one of my favorite cakes. You can find my recipe for orange cake in The Lettered Cottage E-zine, including the easy trick for making those fancy shmancy curls with orange peels.  

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With all of the craziness of the last two months, it goes without saying things are completely wacky around here!  We’re lost in transition somewhere between the start of spring and the chore of cleaning up Christmas. 

I solicited the little ones to help me over the weekend.  Their idea of cleaning up is helping open the “presents”.  I tried to warn them, truly I did. 

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Happy long Labor Day weekend everyone, hope you have plans to lounge and enjoy the extra time off.  It’s our eleven year wedding anniversary, so we will be taking a day to relax and do some wine tasting in Sonoma, can’t wait!

Meanwhile, I have a fantastic giveaway for you this weekend, brought to you by my sponsor Noteworthy.  If you haven’t paid a visit to Noteworthy lately, you’ll see there are more gorgeous selections than ever. 

Two lucky winners will receive a $75 dollar shop credit to Noteworthy.  Here’s a tiny sample of what’s available in their collection:

Personalized Note Cards

Business Cards

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