Thursday, May 31, 2012

This Could Be A Future Cabinet Color of Mine..

Image??? Help!

Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Morning Snack

Tuesday, May 29, 2012

My Little Lovey...

... is here!!  He was born last Monday (May 21st) in the afternoon and weighed 7 lbs 8 oz.

{There is no better feeling on this Earth than the moment when you first hold your baby}


...And here he is all cleaned up and in his nightie:


His name is Luke David & we are so in love with him.

 {Here he is with his Daddy- David.  We've barely put him down all week.}

Anyway, I just wanted to share our news with you & hope you're having a great week!  I'm not sure when I'll be back in -  I'm really trying to devote all of my attention to the family right now- but when I am I've got lots to share on what we've been doing around here. :)

And a note on the exhaustion/ coping level-  I have to say that with my husband home for 1 more week, we're doing pretty well.  Life with 3 boys is DEFINITELY an adjustment but so far, so good.  Right now, we're tag-teaming & it's really manageable but I'm a little nervous about when real life & work picks up & we're not only focusing on the family & life at home.  I'm trying not to think about it right now & to just recup & relax...  On that note, I'm also sooooo excited to get to work out again.  I gained 60 (!) pounds so I'm ready to RUNNNNN... :)  (I gained 60 with each of my other pregnancies too =  FUN.  not.) 

ok, I'm off.  Have missed you all!!


xoxo, Lauren




i hope y'all had an amazing memorial day.  we had an extra fun time w/ our great friends at the beach....lots of sun, boat rides, pineapple drinks, and sleeping in.  a perfect way to start summer!!

*images courtesy of it's a wild worldsweet southern charmfrom me to you

Something Blue, Weekend Changes

I have been in the mood for a change in my living room and I have been wanting to use this Kelly Wearstler for Lee Jofa fabric for a long time.  Sooo, it only seemed logical that the blue fabric join forces with my living room chairs.  Special fabric for special chairs.  What didn't seem logical was using pretty expensive fabric in Henry's direct firing line so the seat (still currently in previous fabric) is going to be something a little cheaper.  Update to follow...
However, as excited as I am about the change inside; the best purchase of the weekend came in a different blue form.  A plastic, $16 from Lowe's sort of form...
A pool for my bathing beauty.  
 Both purchases- worth every penny.

Sunday, May 27, 2012

Quiet Time


Friday, May 25, 2012

Happy

Hope you have a wonderful Memorial Day Weekend full of family, friends and of course frozen fruity drinks.

Thursday, May 24, 2012

Morning Snack

I love to look at pictures in people's homes.  love.




happy birthday to my sweet, sweet taylor....you have no idea how proud i am to be your mother.

*images courtesy of serena and lily, breakfast at yurmans, houzzcake, me

Wednesday, May 23, 2012









my mornings just got a little more spunky now that my almost 2 yr old and almost 5 yr old are officially out of school....let the lazy pj mornings begin :)

*images courtesy of pretty stuffjenny keenan design, silk way, pretty plum sugar, little white daisies

Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Drum Roll Please

Today the winner of the St. Vincent's Nursery Contest was announced on ABC 33/40 Talk of Alabama.  I am so excited to begin working on the Reed's nursery which will be revealed live on June 8th.  Click on the video below for announcement from this morning's show.
Thank you everyone who voted!

Monday, May 21, 2012








to say my dad is pretty awesome is an understatement.....last week, he spent 6 days (3/4's of which were raining) building taylor and walker a playhouse in our backyard.  he hammered away in the rain to finish it before taylor's birthday party.  it was so nice having him here....this AM taylor woke me up crying saying "i miss papa c"....i have to say, i miss him too.  i cannot thank my dad enough for the special gift he gave my children....we love everything about it.

Industrial Console Table for Sale

 Industrial gray piping and reclaimed wood top console for sale, $245 (retail $598).  Dimensions: 40"H x 60"W x 13"D.  E-mail me @ mstronginteriors@aol.com if interested.  Freight outside of Birmingham must be coordinated by buyer.  



Sunday, May 20, 2012

Quiet Time

Hope this is not a repeat! Hope you are having a wonderful Sunday.

Friday, May 18, 2012




hey ya'll....i would love to do a cool post but i am running around like crazy trying to get things ready for taylor's 5 yr old b'day party....why do i stress myself out by having it at the house??!!  have a stress-free weekend :)

Pair of Accent Tables for Sale

These tables are available, $150 for the pair.  I don't have the dimensions on me but I will post when I have them.  They are roughly 15"High x 16"Wide.  Shorter than your average coffee table they would be great in front of a low sofa or as side tables for accent chairs.  If interested please e-mail me @ mstronginteriors@aol.com.  If you are outside of Birmingham freight must be scheduled by buyer.
Hope you have a great weekend!

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Thrifty Tips

Yesterday I was on Talk of Alabama doing a Thrifty Tips segment for the St. Vincent's Nursery Giveaway Contest.  You can see the video HERE or click below.
Voting is only open a few more days, click on the button to the left to help one family win a nursery!  You can vote once a day.





i don't own a leather jacket but my unconventional self thinks it would be fun to play the part....it just makes you a bad ass, right?!

*images courtesy of scotch and sconces, a merry mishapdelight by design, pretty inspiration