Sending a Little Bit of Home to College

Wow!  I have been so busy lately!  

I just got back from a long weekend in Vegas.  

Now, before you go conjuring up images 

of me pulling the slot machine arm let me explain...  

It wasn't THAT kind of a trip.  

I was helping my BFF 

move her mother-in-law to assisted living.   

Eleanor (as I like to call her) 

was recently widowed 

and will be joining us in Kansas 

to be closer to her family.  

This trip was a meet and greet with the movers, 

the realtors, and the Estate Sale people.  

We also inventoried her furniture 

to see what will fit here 

in the assisted living apartment 

(which is lovely BTW) 

And, we took her shopping 

to find out her likes and dislikes.  

She is a wonderful lady 

and I can't wait until she is closer 

so I can get to know her better! 

On to the title of my post!  

My beautiful daughter called me yesterday 

and was a tad bit homesick.  

It's about that time right?  

4-6 weeks after they go away 

they get lonesome for home.  

Well, I had the perfect remedy!  

I drove up this afternoon 

and brought her some goodies 

and had lunch with her. 

Here is one of the things that I gave her today:

Easy Canvas Prints <Link: Here.  

contacted me and asked me to review their product.  

I thought this was the perfect 

application for the review.  

Sending a little bit of home to college.  

Miss Beaux misses the Bubs most of all!  

Whenever we talk she asks how they are 

and wants to talk to them on the phone.  

Creating the print was SO EASY!  

Taking the picture however 

was a little bit more difficult!  

Imagine trying to get three 

of your furry friends up on the outdoor sofa, 

all in a row AND some smiles to boot!  

(lots of treats were involved)  

Once I took the photo I just uploaded it 

on the site and followed the 

easy self guided directions.  

The canvas print came in the mail 

in less than a week 

and was packed in a nice sturdy box.  

The quality is great 

and the frame it is stretched on 

is very substantial.  

I would certainly order from them again!  

She loved it!  

And now she has a very special photo 

to look at when she needs a little bit of home.

Until Next Time,

Beaux R'eves,

***The Easy Canvas people sent this product 

to me to review but the opinions belong to me***

Fall on the Front Porch

 Yesterday I showed you all of the fun things 

at Nell Hill's Fall Open House.  

I was smitten with her baskets for fall 

so I decided to use my baskets again 

instead of a wreath this year. 

 I really feel like I cheated on this project.  

Mr. Beaux was watching the Chiefs game 

and I know it only took me 

a few plays to finish these.  

I actually had smaller baskets 

that I had used on the door 

last year that were prearranged.  

I shoved those down into my new baskets 

and added flowers around the outside. 

 I tucked a bow to the side 

and hung them on the front door. 

 I found these mums at Lowe's 

with the cute "Welcome" sign on them.  

I know you can't see it,

but there are two adorable squirrels holding the sign.   

It is very clear to me 

that my next project is 

sanding the doors and re-staining them.  

The summer heat and sun 

have done a number on the poor guys!  

 Not that I am trying to point out 

all of my faults 

but let's add painting 

the light fixture to the list!

 I planted flowering cabbage plants 

in the windowsill planters 

along with some pansies.  

The pansies were on clearance 

because they were a little leggy.  

But that's OK with me, 

they will do just fine.

 I set up some pumpkins 

and more mums by my bench.  

The pillow is actually an outdoor pillow 

that I just turned around 

and pinned a sunflower to the front of it.  

Of course, the blanket won't stay outside 

but I sure love the colors!

 Looks like a nice place to sit 

and watch my Bubbies (fur babies) 

while they sniff around outside.

 Thanks for coming over.  

How's Fall coming along over at your place?

Don't be a stranger!

Until Next Time,

B'eaux R'eves

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A Look at Fall over at Nell Hill's

The calendar says that it is officially Fall 

and this week the weather 

is finally hinting at it.  

I was finally motivated this weekend 

to drag out all of my fall boxes 

and start decorating.  

Of course I always need a good dose 

of inspiration before I start any project.  

We took a trip out to Nell Hill's 

for her Fall Open House 

a few weeks ago

and Mary Carrol did NOT disappoint!  

It is always so overwhelming 

that I have to walk thru twice 

before I can pick anything up to purchase.  

 As we walked in we were greeted with champagne 

and this wonderful blue and white display.  

What I love about Nell Hill's 

is that the prices are always so reasonable.  

The table settings are also chalk full of great ideas.  

I love the mix of colors and patterns here.  

Texture, pattern, color and shine... 

Oh wait, that was Stacy and Clinton right?  

My BFF bought one of the plaid trays.  

So cute!

I have a set of Johnson Bros 

that would look good with this setting.  

Hmmmmmm, maybe you will see this 

setup for Thanksgiving...

More great ideas.  

Need some Gallery inspiration?  

I am always inspired 

when I am here by the sheer talent pool.  

To be a fly on the wall 

when they are setting up displays...

Fall mantel ideas anyone?  

So much Eye Candy!

Simple but so much impact!

Of course, all of the beds were dressed for Fall.

So Adorable!

I loved the pillows on this bed.

Very pretty!

Plaid always says Fall to me.

Graphics for Fall...

I bought these baskets for Spring this year.  

I like how she has them all decked 

out with Fall foliage.

I fell in love with these tiny white flowers, 

so of course 

they had to come home with me.

I will show you my 

front door baskets tomorrow!  

Until Next Time,

Beaux R'eves,

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Home Sweet Home @ The Charm of Home

Treasure Hunt Thursday @ From My Front Porch To Yours 

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