Yellow Makes Me Smile

Since I didn't do a (Semi) Wordless Wednesday post yesterday I thought I would do a (Semi) Wordless Thursday today. No, it doesn't quite sound right, but it is still the same concept. First of all, thank you all so much for the sweet comments about my new layout! Each comment brightens my day!

Speaking of brightening, don't you enjoy how the color yellow brightens up things? It is such a bold color that tends to add a pop of joy to its surroundings.

New Look + A Giveaway

I have been bursting with excitement about my new blog layout! When I started this blog it was much more about my every day personal life and that was about it. In the past year I have expanded it to reach a much broader spectrum, and thus I decided that I needed a new look and a new name that did not include Bryan's or my name.

If you know me, you know that food and fashion are two interests that are high on my list. I wanted something that would portray both and shine light on the things I enjoy. Not only is sweet tea a very Southern drink, but it is one of my favorite beverages. Sometimes with a something a little extra in it, too! I've always been a heel-wearing kind of girl. Now that I get older (ha!) I do wear more flats, but nothing changes my demeanor more than a good pair of stilettos. I hope that you enjoy the new look and be sure to make changes on your blog if you have me on your reading list. (The domain site is the same, just the title and layout are different).

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Dawn at Lydia & Pugs did an amazing job on my artwork. I have been familiar with her work for over a year and finally took the plunge and had her create a custom header for me. Not only does Dawn do artwork for blogs, but she also offers stationery, labels, prints, aprons, tote bags and lots more. Click here for Dawn's blog, here for her website and here for her Etsy store. I could not be more thrilled with the experience that I had using Dawn at Lydia & Pugs! I highly recommend her and her work!

Dawn has graciously offered a free custom stationery design in celebration of my new blog layout!

For 1 entry: Follow Sweet Tea & Stilettos

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For 1 entry: Follow Just Dandy

For 3 entries: Blog about this giveaway

You can leave one comment with your total number of entries.

The giveaway will end at midnight on Wednesday, July 13th. The winner will be announced on Thursday, July 14th.

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An extra special shout out to Danielle at Dandy Design Boutique. Let me tell you, this lady is amazing! I have contacted a few different blog designers and they all have given me a 2-3 week turn-around plus charged astronomical fees. Danielle was bright and cheery from the start and had my layout ready in less than 24 hours! I talked to her more than I talked to my hubby yesterday. I have been a follower of Danielle's blog for a while, and know that you will enjoy reading it. Head on over and check it out and be sure to say that I sent you!

Hello, My Name is Hannah...and I am Addicted to Cookbooks

I am a sucker for cookbooks. Plain and simple. If you think this is a lot, I have more that are already stored in a box. These are just the ones I have had out to currently use.

I told myself that I would narrow them down to only five to keep out right now. HA! I decided that I couldn't live without any of these, so nine is the lucky number.

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If you only have a few cookbooks, I like this wire holder from Pottery Barn. You could also do multiple ones on a wall.


I think that the use of a wire basket or dish drainer is a great idea if you have the counter space. I had never thought of this or seen it before I found these pictures.


I am very glad to see that I am not the only person who has lots of cookbooks. Do you have a lot? Or only a few favorites? How do you store or display yours?

Giveaway Wins + Blog Sale

I was very fortunate to win two fabulous blog giveaways in the month of June! Thank you both very much for two wonderful giveaways! First I won two Pamela Cassidy prints from Classic Annie. Annie is such a sweetheart and if I lived closer to her I know that I would have such a wonderful time with her and her group of friends. She has a wonderful personal blog that you must pop by and see! Here are the two prints I chose from the giveaway.

The second giveaway I won was Shasta's June Summertime Giveaway! It was full of sun products, a beach bag and beach towel. Shasta is hilarious and I always enjoy her posts. She shows lots of OOTDs, make-up tips and lots of pictures of her pug children. Be sure to stop by and say hello to her, too! For her July giveaway she is offering a Clarisonic Pro!

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Since I am moving I have a ton of things to get rid of. I've listed lots of things on my blog sale. If you purchase two or more items I will give you 10% off. If you purchase three or more items I will give you 10% off and they will ship for free. Be sure to email me at hwood0955@yahoo.com. Please go buy some of my stuff so I will not have to move so many clothes!

Let Freedom Ring

Happy Independence Day!

To see more amazing pictures like these, check out this post on the Design Sponge site. There are free printable graphics, too.

Sunday Inspiration

"Serve one another in love."

Galatians 5:13

"And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love. "

1 Corinthians 13:13

Hello Moving Truck

If you haven't already guessed it by the title of today's post, the big news is...we're moving!! This week was a very crazy week at Kids' College, and in the middle of it Bryan decided that we should move. Ok, so that is not exactly how it happened, but something along those lines. This is not the big move that we are anticipating within the next year, but we are moving about an hour away from where we currently live. It couldn't have come at a better time. I am completely free now that I am no longer working and this puts Bryan much closer to work. Our house is in absolute chaos right now; I have been sorting through things the past two days and organizing everything into boxes and categories. A friend mentioned yesterday that I have really been slacking on my blog and had to post something! I know that I told you the past three weeks I would be in and out, and I'm afraid it will be that way for at least the next two weeks, too. We are literally downsizing 4,500 square feet and are thinking of this new place as a nice vacation cottage. I've completely gone from one mental thought process of decorating to another. Gone are my rich, elegant colors and hello to new, bright, cheery colors. The new cottage, as I might start calling it, has to be full of bright colors in order to make the tiny place pop. This has all transpired so quickly that I have told about three people. For my friends who are finding about this via my blog, I truly apologize I haven't had time to call. Go ahead and flood me with texts and calls, I deserve it for being such a bad friend and not filling you in on this in person. I have lots to blog about...my sailing pictures from last weekend...what has been growing in my garden/yard...whenever I get down time I will try to post on each. Otherwise, I will be doing a lot of packing. I hope you all have a wonderful holiday weekend!

XOXO,
Hannah