it’s great to turn it on on only cold mornings
…and when I have a few minutes…hop back into bed with my laptop.
18 years (yay!), I often forget to do self checks…
this app is a funny reminder.
Warning: Do not click HERE if you are offended
by hot guys with their shirts off.
Do you need more vitamin C?
My friend, Nancy, created this
Orange Blossom Cocktail.
Nancy recommends using the leftover orange
infused simple syrup on salad. It is also great in hot or iced tea.
I will refer to it often.
Her interiors feel like they represent the owners’ unique personalities.
And she uses color joyfully.
How about the green dishes with with green window,
wall and paisley beyond?
Karen from Home Sweet Hollywood just wrote
a great post on e-design.
Right now, I am collaborating with her sister on her
living room via e-design.
Lauren from The Cottage Mix helped Karen with her dining room…
We celebrated my friend, Claire’s birthday.
Debbie wrapped her present. Here is the back and
you see lots of silver linings.
designchic says
Life certainly is about the silver linings -such a wonderful post and great reminder to us all. Happy Tuesday!!
Carolyn@Sweet Chaos says
Congratulations on 18 years! The world is a better place with you in it 🙂
[email protected] says
Really nice read today! I'm sitting in a ski lodge freezing as I blog in the Berkshires will my teenage girls are out skiing. Silver lining? I'm with my kids and not in the office dealing with design issues!! 🙂
pam {simple details} says
Loved your random-ness, feels like a conversation with girlfriends, bouncing from one topic to another! That book has been on my radar, read the great E-design post and Congrats!!!
Jessie says
Love that you have a fireplace in your bedroom, it great addition during cold days. Absolutely swooning over Katie Ridder's work, the green window trim is a fabulous idea. I like your azaleas, too. Nice post!
Jessie
http://www.mixandchic.com
Loi Thai, Tone on Tone says
Dear Mary Ann –
Congratulations!! I didn't know you had breast cancer. Thank you for always keeping it so positive! I love that about you and your blog.
xo
Loi
PS – My brothers and me in that video….glad you liked us 😉
quintessence says
Nice silver linings especially your personal news!! The Katie Ridder was my favorite design book last year. And I keep meaning to tell you that my #2 son's girlfriend is from Newport Beach and her mother is a decorator – wonder if you know each other!
Teresa at Splendid Sass says
Mary Ann-
Congratulations on 18 years! You really have a lot going on here.
I really want this book. Such a talent.
Happy Monday.
Teresa
xoxo
Julia C. says
Hi Mary Ann your post great as usual…and always looking for the "silver linings behind the clouds"…La Silla Chic
An Eye for Detail says
We just bought those same counter chairs for our kitchen island…now if my kitchen just looked like this one, I would be a happy woman!
Grace @ Sense and Simplicity says
I didn't know you were a breast cancer survivor – yay for you is right. That app was too funny. I'm not the most consistent either and I should be given that my mother has had breast cancer three times (and is also in remission). I do try and remember for the 7th of every month (the date of my birthday), but I don't always remember.
AmyK says
AWESOME video! Had to post on FB. Blushed and giggled through the whole thing. Thank you for sharing your success beating BC. Congratulations and blessings to you!
Oh, and that Katie Ridder kitchen? One of the first photos I ever pinned on Pinterest. One of my all time favorites.
Nothing But Blue Skies... says
Great post! Everyone needs some silver linings! You are so fortunate to have a fireplace in your bedroom. How cozy! Love the azalea topiary, it screams spring! I think I'll have to go search for one today.
The video was fun too! Congrats from one survivor to another! 🙂 I had colon cancer almost 4 years ago. Just got the good news again from my doc a month ago. Cancer free! Life is good!
Happy Sunday, Mary Ann! Enjoy the beautiful weather. We are off to my son's first little league practice.
xo-Lisa
jennifer smith says
That cocktail looks so good. I have a whole routine where i give myself about 30 min in bed every morning. I get my cup of coffee grab the paper and put my timer on, its the most relaxing part of my day and my family knows its "my time".
SavannahGranny says
Thanks for the inspiration to see the silver around us. Have a blessed day. Ginger
LRS4AMANDA says
Hi Mary Ann,
I forget that you are a breast cancer survivor…and congratulations on beating it!
I too try to sneak a few minutes in bed first thing in the a.m. with my coffee and a magazine…now if I only had a fireplace!
My husband saw Katie Ridder's book at the library and checked it out for me. I loved it so much I bought a copy. Have you seen Barclay Butera's new book "Living on the Coast"? I had to get that one too, I believe most of the homes featured are in Southern Cal. (especially the Newport Area)
Linda in S.D.
Mary Ann at classic•casual•home says
I'll have to get that book too, Linda!
Alison says
Thanks so much for reminding us to look for those silver linings. It has been a rough week, but the reminder that my family is healthy today is my silver lining. Love your bits of inspiration from sunny Southern California where we enjoyed exploring last summer!
l o v e l y t h i n g s says
Mary Ann,
Congratulations on 18 years! I loved the video…so funny. I saw Karen's e-design post and thought of you even before I got to your name. I love seeing your home and courtyard…just lovely as always!
xo
annie
Interior Design Musings says
Great reminder, friend! M.
Brenda Murphy says
Great post! Happy you are good and well:) Loved the Sunday musings…now I need my coffee!
Chic Coastal Living says
LOL! That video was soooooo funny! hahaha!! My husband is wondering why I'm laughing so early!! Great reminder! I do check mine often and I'm so glad that you are a survivor! Love you!!!! These sliver linings were awesome!!
My Crafty Home Life says
Loved that video. I don't need a reminder, because I am all over them…if you know what I mean. But I may need to watch it a few more times….if you know what I mean. Loved the e-design article. That gift wrap is to die for.
Acquired Objects says
Your bedroom looks beautiful Mary Ann and congratulations for beating cancer! I wish you many more years of happiness. What a wonderful new friend you have to give you a touch of spring.
XXX
Debra~
Pam@OurAdventuresInHomeImprovement says
Great pictures! Great new blogs to peruse. I love that kitchen with the green window trim.
Congratulations on your 18 years and here's to many, many more!
Take care,
Pam
Elizabeth Eiffel says
So much information to digest……..inspiration with design and inspiration from you. Fighting BC is a nightmare. Bisous
Nancy says
congratulations on being an 18 year BC survivor! I went thru it with my sister this year, and it's no fun! I pray it stays away from you for the rest of your life!!!! I saw that movie and it was great. We are all more blessed than we even realize. Love your recap and your azaleas… what a refreshing glimpse of spring around the corner.
xo Nancy
Powellbrowerhome.com
Lorraine Finkbeiner says
Congrats on being a survivor…that's wonderful! I haven't seen that design book but the pic is great! I'll have to look for that! I also haven't seen the movie yet….maybe I will before it goes to video…I so much more like them on the big screen.
Karen says
Wow, first Mary Ann major congrats on beating breast cancer! That is awesome. We have the breast cancer gene in our family…ask Linee about it. So, yay for you!!!
Second, thank you so much for the shout out…you rock as usual!! Appreciate it so much!
Love your post today…Katie Ridder book looks great…always looking for good design books…love the green window…awesome wrapping job by Debbie…loved Silver Linings Playbook…Bradley Cooper, yowza!
An Urban Cottage says
Congratulations on beating cancer. That must have been a very scary time when your children must have been very little.
The azalea is beautiful and a much needed reminder of spring.
NanaDiana says
I am always looking for the silver linings behind the clouds. Having just lost my brother to a very fast moving cancer the clouds are looking a little dark right now. I am sure the time will come when the ray of Light behind those clouds guides me happier moments. This is a beautiful post- full of color and beauty- xo Diana
Gail Storti says
Hi again! I found her name…..Woody Liana! I'm madly in love with Schumacher's Sinhala in Bittersweet fabric and want a couple
of pillows for my living room for spring. But the fabric is SO $$ I thought it might not pay for me to make them and maybe get them from her instead!
Mary Ann at classic•casual•home says
That's her and she is awesome…she is going to do something for me for the One Room Challenge…tell her I sent you.
You are so so great, Gail.
Gail Storti says
Hi Mary Ann,
Reading your blog posts always give my day a silver lining! You share little inspiring tidbits to brighten our day. You're the best! Could you please tell me the name of the girl that does your fabulous pillows that sells them on Etsy? I can't find it anywhere. Thanks,
xo Gail
Algodão Tão Doce says
Acabei de conhecer o seu blog e achei maravilhoso. Me visite:http://algodaotaodoce.blogspot.com.br/
Siga-me e pegue o meu selinho!!!
Obrigada.
Beijos Marie.
Janette - The2Seasons says
That was such a cheery post! Thanks for the ideas and inspiration.
Anonymous says
Mary Ann,
New follower and glad to have found you! Congrats on your 18 year milestone!! Here's to another 18 and many more posts!!
Denise
Moni - Zuhaus at Home says
Thanks for sharing your Random Silver Linings…have a great weekend!
Wendi @ Classic Chic Home says
You have such wonderful silver linings in your life, Mary Ann… being a cancer survivor, having an amazing career that you love, many friends both old and new… you deserve all of these blessings and so much more! Thanks for brightening my day with your lovely post!
~ Wendi xo
AntiqueChase says
love this post… something for everyone!
Taylor Greenwalt says
I have got to get her book…it looks amazing! Congrats on being Cancer free for all these years….
Mary Ann at classic•casual•home says
Thanks, Taylor.
The Pink Pagoda says
I have the Katie Ridder book, too, and LOVE it! She's so talented and the way she uses color is incredible!
Kim @ Savvy Southern Style says
Yes, we did see that movie and loved it. So glad you shared the other blogger's post. That led me to two new blogs to follow.