Beautiful House Drive By

The other day, my husband and were driving around a wealthy neighborhood, and checking out all the nice houses just for fun. We do that every now and then, especially those gorgeous houses/mansions near the lake that cost around $800 000 - $1 000 000 or more! It's fun to dream right? I also like looking around in these neighborhoods for inspiration, you know, paint colors, landscaping, etc. Here's a house that really stood out to my hubby and I. We love the green paint and the red door. (Is it creepy that I took pictures of stranger's houses?) Check it out!Here's another "dream" house. Really, I just love the wrap around porch. Maybe one day, I'll live in something like this, but until then, I have to make my current home as beautiful as can be.
Me Ka Aloha!- Elisabeth

Welcome Spring!

We've been having fabulous weather lately, totally warmer than usual, but I'm not complaining! The beautiful warm weather brought me a wonderful surprise in my garden! The little bulbs I planted last fall are finally in bloom!

The garden is the very first impression a person will have of my house, so it's important for me to have pretty blooms to greet all our visitors. I'm looking forward to more flowers this spring and summer! Let the gardening begin!!

Me Ka Aloha
- Elisabeth

For tips and advice check out Canadian Gardening

Happy Easter!!!

Easter decorations at our house...HAPPY EASTER!

Resources
Vase - Homesense
Branches - found them on the beach
Eggs and butterflies - Dollarama

Centerpiece - hand made by my cousin, Emily of EmilyLimFineArt.com
Candles - Homesense
River Rocks - found them on the beach
Flowers - Fortinos
Plates - Discontinued, from The Bay $0.99 each
Napkin Rings - Debbie Travis - Canadian Tire. Bought on sale for $0.10 each
Cloth Napkins - Ikea $3.99 for 4

Cake Stands - President's Choice
Egg Cups - bought at a second hand shop for $0.99
Bowls and vase - stuff I had laying around the house
Flowers and Candy - Fortinos

Cute Kids - Sent from Heaven. Priceless!