Celebrating everyday life with Jennifer Carroll

Shirley Temple Cocktail recipe

Jennifer — Fri, 17 May 2013 10:55:58 +0000

Do you remember when you were little and got to order Shirley Temple cocktails (or actually mock-tails) when you went out to eat? (Surely, I’m not the only one!) I used to love that!! Over time I forgot how much I liked them but for some reason they popped into my mind this afternoon and [...]

{Blogs I Love} Cedar Hill Ranch

Jennifer — Thu, 16 May 2013 10:55:05 +0000

Welcome to another edition of Blogs I Love!! Today we are heading to Texas for a fabulous visit with Anita, author of the charming blog: Cedar Hill Ranch! If you aren’t familiar with Anita’s blog then prepare to be enchanted by her big Texas heart and her beautiful home filled with lots of French accents [...]

DIY Moss Covered Letter tutorial

Jennifer — Wed, 15 May 2013 10:55:12 +0000

I am pretty obsessed with monograms. I have lots of letters adorning everything from papers to fabric and of course decor accents all throughout my home. A while ago I made this moss covered letter as a tutorial for a wedding project but I loved it so much that I hung it in my home! [...]

{Inspiring Quote} Hope quote by Jane Austen

Jennifer — Tue, 14 May 2013 10:55:52 +0000

How do you handle waiting? Do you get antsy? Fearful? Happy? Hopeful? I am waiting on something right now and I am learning to focus my energy on enjoying the moment I am in, regardless of the waiting. To not miss what is happening around me while I wait. It is a practice that takes [...]

Decorating My Powder Room

Jennifer — Mon, 13 May 2013 12:07:01 +0000

My powder room was a pretty neglected space in my house until recently. I just couldn’t decide what to do in here which left me with a blank slate. I got so tired of looking at it but it has a weird ceiling and I just felt stuck (and a bit uninspired) but I think [...]

Lucketts Spring Fair and HomeTalk!!

Jennifer — Fri, 10 May 2013 10:55:45 +0000

Lucketts Spring Fair is coming!! Lucketts Spring Fair is coming!! (I’m a little bit excited!!) And as if that fact alone weren’t enough – some of my most favorite bloggers on the planet are going to be there!! Miss Mustard Seed, Funky Junk Donna, Karen The Graphics Fairy and Miriam from HomeTalk! Ah-mazing, right?!! But [...]

{Blogs I Love} Finding Home

Jennifer — Thu, 09 May 2013 10:55:41 +0000

Today we are taking a tour of a truly lovely blog: Finding Home. This blog, authored by my friend Laura, is filled with wonderful ideas and home decor tips and advice that will leave you truly inspired and anxious to tackle all kinds of new projects in your own home!! One of my recent favorite [...]

Fun Fiesta Party Ideas for Your Summer Celebrations

Jennifer — Wed, 08 May 2013 10:55:11 +0000

Cinco de Mayo may have come and gone but there are lots of chances to have a fun fiesta in the days and months ahead! The May/June issue of Celebrating Everyday Life with Jennifer Carroll is brimming with lots of ideas to inspire your summer soiree including directions on how to make this festive scalloped [...]

If It Is Important You Will Find A Way quote {Inspiring Quote}

Jennifer — Tue, 07 May 2013 10:55:39 +0000

I came across this quote today (from an unknown author) and it really resonated with me so I thought I’d share it with you too… “If it is important, you will find a way. If not, you will find excuses.” I think this can apply to every single area of our lives. It can be [...]

Kylie Bryn Designs {New Sponsor Welcome!}

Jennifer — Mon, 06 May 2013 10:55:54 +0000

Today, I’m really excited to introduce you to my newest blog sponsor, Kylie Bryn Designs! I was so excited when Amber, the creative-fashionista-genius behind Kylie Bryn, contacted me because, as I’m sure you’ve guessed, I have a special affinity for all things vintage-inspired, especially jewelry!!!! Her Spring/Early Summer collection is in her shop now and [...]