Hello Friends!
Well let me start off by saying I am finding my little life groove more and more each day and it feels good! Here is what I have been up to-ish as of late. And as a little pre-func p.s., I am in love with instagram and have been for the past year or so. If you are too, find me at anyamonroe! We can hang out via cool pictures!
1. I just made these amazing scones. They are my go to scone recipe {cranberry orange} and include 3 sticks of butter. So, yeah, maybe I shouldn’t make them *often* but they seemed perfect for a Friday morning treat for the kiddos. I made them in triangles here instead of circles and they are easier this way.
2.I painted another wall in my living room. It feels good to be continually adding color to my home that inspires and stirs creativity within me. If that is what I want my life to be about, I find that the space I am trying to do that in needs to match. This was a 20$ project and *much* messier then anticipated. It was magnetic paint from the hardware store and so cool and it WORKS! But, it is very. very. very. messy. Like, I need to repaint all around the circles because there is black splattered everywhere.
But don’t let that deter you completely. I used 4 coats and am thrilled with the results. I had old paint in the basement that I used to create the border and now there is places for the kids to hang artwork without you know, all over my fridge. Or taped to random doors. Or under their beds.
3. I have been back to my GoodWill addiction latley. My kids are outgrowing everything. Case in point:
I have been finding some great deals on summer gear, and trying to shop now when it is still chilly and no one else is thinking shorts and tank tops and summer dresses quite yet. I will do a fashion show shortly to show you my finds!
4. We have been playing lots of games lately. We currently have 4 versions of Dominion and let’s just say, as a family we should start entering some serious competitions because we are rocking it! This three day weekend is going to call for some serious gaming in our house! {Yes, I know, we are one step away from Magic the Gathering. I am okay with that.}
And while the bigger people play that, the little ones are loving the Picnic Game! It is the best game ever for little people and I can’t more highly recommend it. We have gotten a ton of use out of this!
5. I am so excited for summer. I have some amazing things in store the month of July and pictures like this:
are what is getting a smile on my face as the countdown begins to summer fun!
Have a fantastic weekend, friends.
xox,
anya
Yay! I’m so glad Friday Five spot is back! I love to sit down to reading blogs Friday mornings with tea in hand! Thanks for adding to my day! Do call me sometime…
Your paint project turned out great!! I love that idea and will certainly be stealing it for use in our new house. Thanks for sharing pictures!
WHat?!!? Amazing only in July? We will need to do amazing things in June and August!
We want to come over for a Dominion play date. We can get a baby sitter since my kids wouldn’t probably go to sleep nicely like yours will.
oh and I am sure glad you were able to find some deals to make up for Linc’s pitiful slippers. ha ha!!