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July 1, 2017 by Sandy

Simple Tips for Organizing the Kids’ Closets

Simple Tips for Organizing the Kids’ Closets

When it comes to organization, I swear I have multiple personalities. There is a part of me that loves organizing! Give me a label maker and color coded pens and I'm in heaven! My husband even mentioned my organizational skills in our wedding ceremony! True story! Our pastor asked us to write … [Read more...]

June 24, 2017 by Sandy

Inspiration and Beauty in Savannah, GA

Inspiration and Beauty in Savannah, GA

My husband and I recently took a trip to gorgeous Savannah, Georgia to celebrate our upcoming tenth wedding anniversary! Savannah is one of our all time favorite places to visit. It is full of history, amazing architecture, and beautiful gardens. We loved walking around the historic district, … [Read more...]

June 12, 2017 by Sandy

Happy One Year Blogiversary!

Happy One Year Blogiversary!

Friends! It's Whimsical Blue Living's first Blogiversary!!! Today we're celebrating the one year anniversary of the day I pressed publish on my very first blog post, and to celebrate we're throwing a party full of whimsy and blue! It’s amazing to look back over the last year and see how my dream of … [Read more...]

June 1, 2017 by Sandy

Projects and Plans

Projects and Plans

Recently I’ve noticed a shift in our projects, or more accurately, our motivation to tackle large house projects. When we first moved into our little castle there was so much that needed to be done. Every single room needed some sort of work varying in range from a fresh coat of paint to a complete … [Read more...]

May 20, 2017 by Sandy

Inspiration From My Florida Trip

Inspiration From My Florida Trip

Traveling is good for the soul. Exploring new places fills me with ideas and inspiration, and I always seem to find vintages treasures! I recently took a trip to Florida with some of my dearest friends from college, and we had the best time! It was wonderful to spend time with friends and relax. My … [Read more...]

April 28, 2017 by Sandy

8 Simple Tips For Your Family To Save Money

8 Simple Tips For Your Family To Save Money

Hello friends! Ever since we bought our gorgeous vintage 1929 farmhouse kitchen sink I’ve noticed that I’ve been making even more of an effort to save money. The thought of a kitchen remodel that includes that dreamy sink makes my heart happy! We’ve always been good at saving money, but it sure is a … [Read more...]

April 7, 2017 by Sandy

A Vintage Kitchen Sink

A Vintage Kitchen Sink

Recently I was perusing Craigslist before an upcoming trip, as I often do when I’m looking for good deals. A few days before I’m scheduled to travel I pull up the city I’ll be visiting on Craigslist and search for my three favorite things: rugs, chandeliers, and sinks. It’s a great way to widen the … [Read more...]

March 23, 2017 by Sandy

A Special Visit Full of Wonderful Memories

A Special Visit Full of Wonderful Memories

Friends, it has been an exciting few weeks here at our little castle! I have so many stories to share with you! Through the wonderful world of blogging, I’ve been in contact with the family who lived in our castle from the early 1960s through the late 1980s! The woman, Jan, who grew up in this house … [Read more...]

March 14, 2017 by Sandy

34 Facts for my 34th Birthday

34 Facts for my 34th Birthday

I’m celebrating my 34th birthday this week, and it’s kind of a tradition in blogging land to share things about yourself on your special day. So without further ado, 34 things about me! I’m a creative soul. Over the years I’ve worked with many different forms of art as well as writing, … [Read more...]

February 23, 2017 by Sandy

A Vintage Crystal Chandelier For Our Living Room

A Vintage Crystal Chandelier For Our Living Room

It was a sunny spring morning, and my dear friend Amanda and I were having an adventure. We were spending the day filling our creative souls and hunting for vintage treasures for our homes. The plans included checking out the local yard sales, hitting up the Habitat for Humanity Restore, and popping … [Read more...]

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  • Making progress! Our plaster guy and his team are almosthellip
    8 years ago by whimsicalblue Making progress! Our plaster guy and his team are almost finished skimming the walls in my daughter's room, and it looks so much better! Now to pick a paint color....  #diyblog   #paintmakesmehappy   #renovation   #restoration   #tudorhouse 
  • My husband surprised me last night with this gorgeous azaleahellip
    8 years ago by whimsicalblue My husband surprised me last night with this gorgeous azalea tree for Valentine's Day! My favorite part was when I asked him how to care for it. There was a pause, then he smiled and said, "Oh, I'm not sure. I didn't expect it to live that long." He knows me so well! When I laughed and assured him I would do my best to keep it alive, he gave me a hug and said in a reassuring voice, "Let's just enjoy it while it lasts." He knows me so well and yet still buys me flowers because he loves…
  • Its amazing what a little creativity and paint can do!hellip
    8 years ago by whimsicalblue It's amazing what a little creativity and paint can do! Can you believe I was planning to get rid of this mantel before I thought of using it to disguise the air conditioning unit? I'm so happy with how it turned out! All the details are on the blog. Link in profile.  #diyblog   #paintmakesmehappy   #whimsicalblue   #mantel   #sunroom 
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    8 years ago by whimsicalblue I had a fabulous girls trip this weekend where we watched a ballet at the gorgeous Ohio Theatre. Isn't the ceiling absolutely stunning?  #ohiotheatre   #ballet   #chandelier   #ceilingenvy   #girlsnightout   #bestillmyheart 
  • Sometimes I look up from whatever it is Im workinghellip
    8 years ago by whimsicalblue Sometimes I look up from whatever it is I'm working on, take a moment to appreciate my surroundings, and I wonder to myself, "How is this my life?" It's amazing to me that I'm sitting under my vintage chandelier writing my story and sharing my heart. Dreams really do come true, friends! With a tremendous amount of hard work, the willingness to take a few risks, and a little bit of luck. Dream big, friends!  #happyfriday   #dreambig   #vintage   #crystalchandelier   #whimsicalblue   #mycastle   #grateful 
  • Not all Valentines Day presents are red! A sweet storyhellip
    8 years ago by whimsicalblue Not all Valentine's Day presents are red! A sweet story is on the blog today. Link in profile.  #thriftedlovethursday   #mycolorfuldecor   #thriftscorethursday   #valentinesdaypresent   #truelove 
  • In honor of Valentines Day next week a very sweethellip
    8 years ago by whimsicalblue In honor of Valentine's Day next week, a very sweet love story full of whimsy and blue is on the blog. Link in profile!  #whimsicalblue   #vintage   #bluedamask   #armchair   #valentinesday 
  • There is something so peaceful about snow falling at Thehellip
    8 years ago by whimsicalblue There is something so peaceful about snow falling at The Castle. It's beautiful, don't you think?  #snow   #cozyandwarm   #pergola   #secretgarden   #whimsicalblue   #thecastle 
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  • Hello Monday! Im ready for you! I woke up todayhellip
    8 years ago by whimsicalblue Hello, Monday! I'm ready for you! I woke up today to sunshine and I'm ready to get stuff done. Happy Monday, friends!  #officedecor   #officemakeover   #coffeemakesmehappy   #whimsicalblue 
  • My daughter is helping us get ready for our Superhellip
    8 years ago by whimsicalblue My daughter is helping us get ready for our Super Bowl party. She proclaimed that she was in charge of arranging the couch pillows!  #superbowlparty   #chesterfieldsofa   #interiordesignerintraining   #hellokitty   #couchpillowsforthewin 
  • Our kitchen is currently in an inbetween phase as wehellip
    8 years ago by whimsicalblue Our kitchen is currently in an "in-between" phase as we work on other areas of our 1927 home and plan and save for our future dream kitchen. On the blog, I have advice for enjoying the waiting phase while still adding beauty to your home! Link in profile.  #pursuepretty   #lifeisbeautiful   #kitchenremodel   #historicrestoration 

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Welcome To Our Reason

Life has an interesting way of changing our plans, even the really good plans we make for all the right reasons. When we sold our stone house almost two years ago it was with the intention to live near my shop and closer to my husband’s work and simplify our lives. We rented a loft […]

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