Do you ever wonder?

I recently finished a book called The Forgotten Garden (I can never remember if that's to be italicized or underlined, oh well) and it was great! It really got me thinking about where I get my little quirks and such from. A couple of weeks ago I had family come in town for Marshall's baby blessing. I love having company (I definitely get that from my mom) but I can't stand to have people in my kitchen or helping. I have always had this attitude that that's not "Southern hospitality" making your guest work. But I had to learn that from somewhere, right? Who knows. Then again, my Me-maw, wouldn't let a soul in her kitchen to cook or clean. I think I got that gene. Because I had to surrender to nursing and leave it to the ladies of company. I honestly about had a heart attack. They did nothing wrong but they were IN MY KITCHEN! A few weeks before that I went to my mom's over the kids' Spring break. I decided to take a few pics around her house. And if anyone ever wondered where my love for color came from, here's your answer. Might I also add I have a thing for dishes. . .thank you Mother.

You will never find solid white dishes at her house. It's called Nectarine. Delicious and cozy.

Never underestimate the power of BLING.

I snatched those yellow bowls and I really love that depression glass. . .hint, hint.

Kids bathroom, love it.

The lighting was weird in this room for the picture but the walls and towel are shades of lime green. She's got orange and turqouise towels too.

The lighting here makes this yellow look mild. Believe me when I say it's like the sun! Bold and absolutely perfect.

I love color and I love my mom.