I know I shared my fun score at HomeGoods last week, but I didn’t show you all this fun little crate I found too. I had no idea what I was going to do with it, but it just jumped in my cart and stared at me with sad puppy dog eyes begging me to take it home…well, you know, if it had eyes. Sometimes you just see something and you know it belongs in your house even if you have no idea where, right?
It is hanging out on our dining table at the moment, but I could see it making an appearance at an outdoor party too.
I also wanted to share a fabulous new magazine with you all – Celebrating Everyday Life with Jennifer Carroll. A subscription would make the perfect gift for mother’s day (hint, hint Mr.)…
And I’m not just saying it’s my new favorite magazine because some of my most favorite bloggers are contributors, or because little ole me won the DIY challenge and you can find me in the first issue (although I’m totally geeked about it!).
Nope, it’s because it is filled with page after page of beautiful images, ideas, and recipes. Seriously, the photos are gorgeous – I promise just looking at them will make you happy.
Jennifer Carroll, the creative genius behind the magazine is incredibly sweet and totally talented, so I know you will want to check out her beautiful blog as well as subscribe to the magazine. Bonus they are having a “Treat Yourself” Mother’s Day special right now with single issues for your computer or iPad for $4.99 ($1 off the regular price)!
You can check out Jennifer’s blog here or, learn more about how to get your very own copy of the magazine here.
Oh and PS, I’m getting all tech savvy now that I have a snappy new smart phone (we won’t speak of the huge cracked screen my fancy new phone is currently sporting thanks to a certain overenthusiastic toddler I know) and I joined instagram! So if you would like to see some behind the scenes shenanigans here at The Lily Pad Cottage (cute kids pics, Buddy Cuddles the dog updates, and project sneak peeks) you can now follow me here. :)
Carol says
May 3, 2013 at 11:05 amHi. Love your decorating style. Redecorating my son’s room. What colour is the blue in your dining room?
Cristina says
June 27, 2013 at 6:02 pmI would love to know what color the blue pain is as well! Its so Nice!
Diana says
May 3, 2013 at 12:13 pmCongratulations on winning!!! You are so talented. Your husband is one lucky Mr. Love what you did with the tray.
Diana R.
Jennifer @ Celebrating Everyday Life says
May 3, 2013 at 1:00 pmThanks so much for the shout-out Kelly!!! What a treat! I’m SO honored to have featured you in the magazine! You are SO talented!! And that tray is A-D-O-R-A-B-L-E!! I know you will find lots of fun uses for it – funny how those things do find themselves in our carts -that has happened to me so many times!!! :-) Hugs!! ~ Jennifer
Claire @ The Rustic Pig says
May 3, 2013 at 2:19 pmWhat? Seriously!!! You didn’t tell us about this!!! You are in sooo much trouble!!! ;) I am sooooo excited for you!!! You are a rock star!!! Hugs!!! Claire
Kelly says
May 5, 2013 at 11:20 pmhahaha, hugs back girl :)
shirl' anderson says
May 3, 2013 at 2:45 pmCongratulations on your feature in the new magazine. I love your decorating style. With a view like that I could be inspired everyday! I love your tray and that rug. Where did you find that? Hope you have a great day!
Cynthia says
May 3, 2013 at 7:00 pmCongrate on the feature!! I am relatively new to your blog and enjoy it very much. I will be saving this so I can order the magazine in print later. Thanks and I love the tray too! Have great weekend.
Cynthia
Kelly says
May 5, 2013 at 11:20 pmThanks for reading Cynthia, you will love the magazine!
Danielle says
May 15, 2013 at 7:32 pmCongrats on the feature :) The tray was a nice touch. Love everything about your dining room..but especially love the lights above your table!!
Jenn says
June 20, 2013 at 1:51 pmJust seeing this now Kelly! Congratulations on the feature!! I love the tray – such a perfect blue for your space!
Cheryl Simpson says
May 29, 2017 at 3:25 pmWhat is the paint color?
Thanks! Cheryl
Jennifer says
April 1, 2018 at 1:39 amI love your style! We are repainting our house, could you tell me the brand of paint and name of the blue color you used? Thank you!
Kris says
August 4, 2018 at 2:21 amSo beautiful! I love your kitchen table set where did you get it?
Kelly says
August 7, 2018 at 5:31 pmIt’s old from World Market they don’t carry it anymore – thanks!
Serene Hirst says
January 22, 2019 at 4:07 pmSeveral people asked about paint color, that’s actually what I was looking for as well but these questions were ignored 😒
Kelly says
January 22, 2019 at 6:25 pmI Serene,
this post is 5 years old so if I missed a comment on it I apologize. The color is Brittany Blue by Benjamin Moore I believe. We don’t live in that house anymore so I’m not able to check.