Things My Mother Taught Me and Sunday Morning Coffee

Happy Mother’s Day! As I celebrate the memory of my mother today I can’t help but reflect back on all of the things my mother taught me.

My mother is no longer here to celebrate with me, but I am thrilled to celebrate with my family. My life has been an incredible journey filled with incredible women who have inspired me. I can’t wait to share a little bit about the things my mother taught me.

Season 2 Volume 19

Today I am pleased to share with you Sunday Morning Coffee. This is a place to share, learn, explain, dream, and have fun.

Things My Mother Taught Me

I am so grateful to my mother for her love and guidance. She was a stay-at-home mom who raised five children, drove a car big enough for all of us, and set up homes across the country as we moved frequently (aka every two to three years) in support of my father’s Air Force career.

My mom made a mean casserole, taught me how to sew, supported all of my crafting shenanigans (and there were so many!), and was kind, thoughtful, and nurturing.

Yes, my mom taught me how to sew, and many years later made this wedding gown. I love how it turned out.

My childhood definitely shaped who I am as a person. My mother (and of course, my father) had high expectations for me and my siblings. She also had the utmost faith in us that we would be able to achieve, even exceed those expectations.

My mom was our greatest cheerleader. Some of the things my mother taught me were how to work hard with dedication and perseverance, how to be part of a team, and also how to lead. As a mother, I have taken the best of how my mother parented me and my siblings and given that to my children.

There are so many incredible women in our world who mentor and inspire others. I have had several women in my life, my mother being one, who have inspired me in so many different ways. This may sound really corny, but Martha Stewart has been another of my greatest inspirations.

Martha Stewart built an empire on the foundation of the home. Martha has always been about setting high standards and exceeding expectations. Always.

Martha and I share so many interests, cooking, decorating, entertaining, and crafts. I have followed her first through cookbooks and magazines and now online. Martha has been a source of inspiration for many, many years, more than either of us would be willing to admit!

Do you think we would be best of friends? I think we just need to meet each other!

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Beach House Progress!

We have a third-floor deck! And the staircase in the foyer is now built to take us up there.

It wasn’t safe to go upstairs as the floor of the deck wasn’t installed yet. But I did take a peek and it was amazing. Next week, I promise to share more.

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We were busy gearing up for Mother’s Day all last week! If you missed any of the posts, click below to catch up! And remember, all of these ideas can work for spring and summer.

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I have found so many wonderful new items on Amazon lately, I am sharing some of my favorites below.

How cute are these for creating a taco, breakfast, or salad bar? I can think of so many cute ways to use these bowls and spoons!

Setting a pretty table is one of my favorite things to do. Below are some new items I just discovered!

Sharing some of my favorite kitchen appliances! If you are on the fence about any of them, these are my favorites, you will not regret it!

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This is going to be such as fun week! I am sharing lots of fun blog posts which include how to age terracotta pots, tips for taco Tuesday, how to add color to a tablescape, pink peonies, how to make a large floral arrangement, and a fun beach house update.

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• Things My Mother Taught Me – S2/V19
• Ventura Beach House – S2/V18
• Our Small Beach House Remodel – S2/V17
• Vintage Charm – S2/V16
• My Happy Place – S2/V15
• Hedley & Bennett – S2/V14
• My Favorite Potting Bench – S2/V13
• All Things Gardening – S2/V12
• Farmhouse Style Modern Beachhouse – S2/V11
• Gatherings and Sunday Morning Coffee – S2/V10
• The Beach House Kitchen Remodel – S2/V9
• The Airbnb Waco Fixer Upper – S2/V8
• Hello Spring – S2/V7
• Our Family Sports Story – S2/V6
• Abstract Art – S2/V5
• Valentine’s Day Decor – S2/V4
• Winter Home Decor – S2/V3
• Winter Decor Ideas – S2/V2
• A Winter Color Palette, Season 2/Volume 1Season 2 – Volume 1

Below are some items that do not have huge price tags but can make a huge difference in your life!

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