Remember Me?

Summers are my favorite season to slow down and take it all in.  Which explains why I disappear from time to time without warning.  Lately I've been feeling reflective especially when it comes to our family and where we are in the big picture.  With a rising freshman and senior, you can probably see what I mean.  Our boys seem to be getting closer and closer to one another, now that they are older.  My husband and I catch them doing thoughtful things for one another and it feels our hearts.  I just want to savor those moments.  Who knows what next summer will be like with college on the horizon.  Honestly, blogging is the first thing to go when I'm busy with design work or when I need more family time.  Thanks for understanding my sporadic blogging lately.

In other news, you might remember my microwave dilemma which nearly called for an entire kitchen remodel :).  After careful consideration, we decided that at this point in our lives we will continue to go with a microwave over the range scenario.  I know - not sexy right?  I'll explain it all later this week, but for now I want to share some breakfast/coffee stations that have my wheels turning.

The microwave exercise has caused us to take a giant step back and look at how we actually use our kitchen.  While we have a great space for working, storage, etc, we think it can be spread around differently creating stations.  I really want things to be in place before school starts because we all know how mornings go.  (Trying hard not mention the "s" word around here.  You wouldn't believe the moaning that follows.)

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My goal is to have a new coffee bar by the end of the week so stay tuned.

P.S.  A new giveaway starts tomorrow.  Hint:  vintage dresses.