Katie Holmes, mentions, & Mother's Day

I hope you all had a wonderful weekend!  A few things happened that I wanted to share with you.  

The first, and most important, is that I decided to cut my hair off in an attempt to 

look more like Katie Holmes.  Just kidding.  That's hardly important, but I did cut my hair like this.  My logic was that I didn't want to be curling my hair all summer during the humidity/pool/beach.

I sported my new short hair at Kristen's baby shower at The T. House.  As you can see, I look nothing like Katie Holmes.  Granted, it was raining and my hair went flat, but still.  But isn't Kristen cute?!  There's a baby boy in her belly that I can't wait to meet.

Speaking of The T. House, their kitchen is painted, hardware is on and the new lights are up.  So far so good.  But I've decided to wait on sharing the 'after' photos with you until the crown molding is on the bulkheads and the new floors are in.
But if you are really dying for a peek, I love how the island and new lights are looking:

If you never saw the 'before' shots, click here.

Totally changing gears...

Can you imagine my surprise when I discovered my post on 27 tips to simple entertaining  was quoted in a piece from the Knoxville News.  The writer, Susan Alexander, is the Features Editor and writes a weekly column on family finances.  After quoting me she quotes Real Simple Magazine.  Seriously, that is a strange feeling.  I realize the Knoxville News isn't a widely read publication, but I was still delighted to see that someone else thought my tips were worth sharing.

Similarly, my Portland Living Room design board was featured, May 9th, on Bohemia News.  Who knew there was a Bohemia News?  The sad part is that the page is new every day, and I can't seem to find where it was listed.  But if you follow me on Twitter, maybe you saw it on there when it was originally mentioned.  

I feel so hunkered-down with client work that I'm finding it difficult to blog often.  So these mentions were a huge surprise!  So thankful.

Finally, I just have to share this card that my oldest son made me for Mother's Day.  

It

 is 

too

funny!

My weight and job crack me up.  But I'm relieved that he loves me because I love him.  Heartwarming!

Have a great day!  Let's connect on Facebook, Twitter, or e-mail me at abby@adelightfuldesign.com.  I'd love to hear from you.