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POWW Faves & Summer Fun Week 1!

June 16, 2012 by Cassie 24 Comments

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Happy Saturday!  I am headed to Wild Rose in Walkersville today to work there for the day.  If you are local, I would love to have you pop in and say hi! 🙂

We have had an awesome week kicking off summer!  The kids have played with our neighbor friends a few times, playing in their wading pool, and then at out house in the hose.  We discovered we have a blackberry bush and I picked some blackberries.  We went blueberry picking with our neighbors.  If you are local, the place we went to was a quaint gem of a place, and is pesticide free! It is called Frog Eye Farm in Knoxville, MD.  It was nice and quiet, not crowded at all, and the owner was super friendly.  There were tons of berries, and they are delicious!  I made myself a blueberry, feta, and grilled chicken salad for diner!  Yum!!!
Here is Emmy with our loot:

When we returned from picking blueberries, we released our butterflies we had been watching since they were wee little larvae.  Here are the kids, ready for the release! (and as a side note, I let Emmy pick her outfit for the day….)

And here is Emmy, releasing one!

We also registered for swim lessons at the Y.  I have been enjoying my morning walks this week, too- the weather has been phenomenal!  And the kids have had “sleepovers” in Sawyer’s room every night.  There is nothing like hearing their little whispers and giggles back and forth.  I don’t mind at all letting them stay up late when they are being so sweet like that.
We also had lunch with friends yesterday, and look at the awesome goodies she brought me!  Some fabulous vintage books, and some woodland critters that were her moms as a child.  How special!  The critters are already in Emmy’s room!

This week has set a precedent for a fun-filled and relaxing summer.

This week there were so many fabulous projects linked up!  I always look forward to going through them and being inspired.

I am SO in love with this dresser Karen from Redoux made over.  She is lucky she is on the opposite coast.  Because this baby has wheels and if she lived near me, she might find me rolling it down the street to my house.

Love this smooth like buttah dresser from Rachel at Thrifty Inspirations!

How sweet is this piece from Juniper and Roses?  LOVE.

Love this idea from Monica at Decorating Insanity.  Instead of painting the entire top with chalkboard paint, she painted a stripe down the middle!

Happiness is Ice Cream.  And pink ice cream parlor chairs like this adorable one from My Fabuless Life.

I always love a good ombre!  And I love the masculine shape and colors of this ombre dresser from Oops Redone.

Happy Weekend!
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  1. Laura from Top This Top That says

    June 16, 2012 at 10:51 am

    funny, i have had “sleep Overs” every night since school got out with my kids!! have a great weekend.

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  2. Catherine says

    June 16, 2012 at 10:58 am

    I could offer that side note every day – Emma has decided she will choose what she wears. Emmy looks beautiful, and at least has normal everyday clothes on. Yesterday Emma wore a pink princess dress, green shrek ears and gumboots. There was no changing her mind. Oh well.

    I’m also loving those features – especially that ombre dresser!

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  3. 17 Perth says

    June 16, 2012 at 12:49 pm

    You guys have definitely started your summer off right! Blackberry picking–yes please! And your dinner sounds even better. We are planning on going peach picking soon! Can’t wait–peach cobbler is a must. 🙂

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  4. Heidi @ Decor & More says

    June 16, 2012 at 1:19 pm

    Sounds like a PERFECT week to me! I shared a blueberry salsa recipe this week… LOVE all the fresh berries this time of year.
    Great features, Cassie!
    xo Heidi

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  5. Bliss says

    June 16, 2012 at 1:19 pm

    Never even noticed Emmy’s outfit other than mental note of cute….. but I did read Sawyers shirt and notice his shorts. Must be the mom of boys in me, been longer since my girls were dressing themselves, but most of my son’s still need help picking out stuff!

    ~Bliss~

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  6. Shari @ turnstylevogue.com says

    June 16, 2012 at 1:44 pm

    I love your discreet disclaimer about Emmy’s outfit. Too funny. Your picks are great. That ombre dresser is to die for!

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  7. The Bold Abode says

    June 16, 2012 at 1:50 pm

    Oh, that chalkboard table just gave me an idea… I’m thinking that I’m going to paint my table.. my dad’s just going to have to get over it! I can’t take it anymore.

    You have a Blackberry Bush? OMGSH. You luckie duckie.

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  8. Eclectically Vintage says

    June 16, 2012 at 1:52 pm

    Emmy is styling in her outfit – matching is so 2011!

    Love your little beaver – uh, awkward!

    Here’s to long summer nights, fresh berries and sleep overs!
    Kelly

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  9. Karah @ thespacebetweenblog says

    June 16, 2012 at 1:56 pm

    I am so jealous of your blueberry, feta, chicken salad dinner

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  10. Bella says

    June 16, 2012 at 2:53 pm

    Your kiddos are too cute! I love Emmy’s outfit she has a great eye just like her mom 🙂 Fab pics for this weeks favs! Hope you all have a great weekend and save me some blackberries!

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  11. Junky Vagabond says

    June 16, 2012 at 2:54 pm

    What a perfect summer week! I thought Emmy looked cute in her outfit 🙂

    Love the wheels on that dresser, and the chalkboard stripe is really cool. Awesome features.

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  12. Carmel @ Our Fifth House says

    June 16, 2012 at 3:05 pm

    Looks like you all are having a great summer! Emmy’s outfit is perfect – too cute!

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  13. Good Time Charlie says

    June 16, 2012 at 3:31 pm

    Thank you so much for the feature! You could try to take it, but it is a bit of a beast to get down the stairs first!

    I want to come and have a summer day with you and your kids! I would wear Emmy’s outfit, come to think of it, that looks like something Rachel would pick out when she was this age too. Funny, Blueberries, Feta and Grilled Chicken is one of my favorites for summer too. Sometimes I use Goat Cheese, throw in some Basil and Mint. Yum!

    I am in love wit the little piece from Juniper and Roses. Heading over to check that out.

    Have a beautiful weekend. Supposed to be a scorcher here today. Hopefully I will find myself in a pool somewhere. Happy Weekend! -K

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  14. Twice Nice says

    June 16, 2012 at 9:06 pm

    Love your picks! Ombre always leaves me wanting to make one too, and I might give you a run for Karen’s industrial dresser! I think I could take you if you don’t get a head start running….

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  15. Anne says

    June 16, 2012 at 9:45 pm

    Great features.I am so ready for summer.But I have not really enjoyed it much yet.Too busy working.But my husband is off this week so now is the time to relax.Looks like your children are having fun already.My daughter has been playing with her friends,swimming and has just started her own blog.
    (((Hugs)))
    Anne

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  16. [email protected] Repurposed Life says

    June 17, 2012 at 2:00 am

    all great furniture pieces.. love the stripe of chalkboard and the smooth as buttah chest!
    thanks for sharing the pics of the kiddos. It’s going to be a fun summer for sure.
    gail

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  17. Rita says

    June 17, 2012 at 2:14 am

    Looks like a perfect relaxing weekend to me and love the Party pics!

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  18. Becca says

    June 17, 2012 at 6:31 am

    BEAUTIFUL features! And it looks like there’s a few new blogs for me to check out! Thanks!

    I used to LOVE picking blackberries when I was little. Ahh, good times- those are some good memories. Enjoy yours!
    xo Becca

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  19. Kara @ June & Bear says

    June 17, 2012 at 12:58 pm

    oh how i love freshly picked blueberries-and that salad sounds fabulous. beautiful features this week–love karen’s dresser and the ombre one too.

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  20. Sharon @ mrshinesclass says

    June 17, 2012 at 3:35 pm

    Sounds like a wonderful week filled with life’s little treasures!

    sharon @ mrs. hines class

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  21. Maury Kilgo says

    June 17, 2012 at 10:08 pm

    Perfect summertime activity! I love fresh blueberries. Hope you make something delicious with them!

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  22. Ali Richardson says

    June 18, 2012 at 1:20 am

    Yay for Blueberried and butterlfies!! Fly free Nana, fly free!!!!
    LOVE all your favorites. That chalkboard table runner idea is awesome!

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  23. oops! says

    June 18, 2012 at 6:40 pm

    Thanks Cassie for featuring my dresser! The inspiration came from one you did! So a double Thank You!
    xoxo

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  24. Jenn @ myfabulesslife says

    June 26, 2012 at 4:19 pm

    Thanks so much for the feature!

    Reply

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