Introducing GiGi's Petals & A Giveaway...

I want to take a minute to introduce you all to a darling little etsy shop called

GiGi's Petals.

I was thrilled when the shop owner, Katie, contacted me about wanting to do a giveaway on our blog!!

If you love flowers & pearls...and what girl doesn't?!

You are going to LOVE Katie's shop!! 

Katie is a stay-at-home mom of four who started this little shop because

she loved making little pretties to wear when she needed to look nice or when she was just running to a soccer practice and wanted to spice things up a bit.  Katie has loads of cute stuff in her shop & her prices are super reasonable!

 I did a quick round-up of some of my favorite items from Katie's shop for your viewing pleasure...

Ms. Vivian Turquoise Rose Necklace

Ms.Mabel Peach Flower and Pearl Necklace

 Ms. Grace Creamy Yellow and Coral Necklace

Ribbon and Pearls Bridal Necklaces

These "Bridal Necklaces" can be made to order to fit the needs of your wedding. Katie can make them with ivory or white pearls, silver or antique gold clasp, & with a variety of different ribbons. 

Although these necklaces are perfect for a wedding, they can also be worn with jeans & a t-shirt!

Love the versatility!

A few more of my favorite necklaces from Katie's shop....



Pearls in the Morning Fabric Rosette Pearl Necklace

Raspberry Sorbet Fabric Rosette Beaded Necklace

Sweet Sailing Cherries and Pearls Fabric Flower Necklace



 Brown Rosette and Ivory Pearl Necklaces Bridesmaid Necklace



In addition to all of the beautiful necklaces...

Katie also has a huge selection of bright & cheerful headbands!

See something you like?! 

If your like me, you'll take one of each!! :)

Okay...on to the giveaway!!!

Katie is giving away a $25 credit to GiGi's Petals for one lucky

Love of Family & Home 

Reader!!

To Enter:

• 1.) Visit GiGi's Petals then come back here & leave a comment letting us know which item you fancy.
• 2.) "Like" GiGi's Petals on Facebook (tell her I sent you) and then leave a comment here letting me know that you did. (p.s. be entered to win $20 gift card to Target if you are one of the first 125 "Likes")
• 3.) Tell others about the giveaway by sharing this information on your own Facebook page, Twitter account, or blog.
• 4.) Follow Love of Family & Home via Google Friends Connect or Networked Blogs.

That's four possible ways to enter! 

Be sure to leave a separate comment for each one!! 

Each comment = One Entry

Good Luck Everyone!! 

I will leave the giveaway open until Thursday, July 7th at midnight (CST).



Inspiration Galore for July 4th...

This weekend there will be fireworks, food, & festivities galore to celebrate July 4th! 

How crazy is that?!

I don't know about all of you, but WOW, it totally snuck up on me this year!!

There was an abundance of July 4th inspiration on Pinterest this morning, so I thought I would share with you some of the fun stuff I found....

If you are having a party this July 4th, these ideas are sure to impress your guests....

Source: sweetsindeed.com via Stephanie on Pinterest

Source: stonegable.blogspot.com via Sara on Pinterest

Source: july.tipjunkie.com via Ae on Pinterest

Source: rubyju.typepad.com via Sara on Pinterest

Source: marthastewart.com via Deanna on Pinterest

Source: marthastewart.com via Palvena on Pinterest

Source: google.com via Sara on Pinterest

Or perhaps your kinda crafty...
There are tons of great July 4th crafts to be made...

Source: simplifiedbee.blogspot.com via Rebecca on Pinterest

Source: july.tipjunkie.com via Christine on Pinterest

Source: thecreativecrate.blogspot.com via Valerie on Pinterest

Source: bedifferentactnormal.com via Valerie on Pinterest

Source: madebymeech.blogspot.com via Valerie on Pinterest

Source: brownpaper--packages.com via Valerie on Pinterest

Source: justanotherhangup.blogspot.com via Tanya on Pinterest

Looking for some festive recipes to serve your guest or take to a party....

How fun are these patriotic foods?!

Source: july.tipjunkie.com via Simona on Pinterest

Source: classbrain.com via Stephanie on Pinterest

Source: itsamueggelife.com via Stephanie on Pinterest

Source: thetomkatstudio.com via Stephanie on Pinterest

Source: foodnetwork.com via Stephanie on Pinterest

Source: july.tipjunkie.com via jhani. on Pinterest

Source: july.tipjunkie.com via Angela on Pinterest

Source: marthastewart.com via BeWhatWeLove on Pinterest

Source: amybirdtweets.com via Shannon on Pinterest

I also found some CUTE July 4th printables if you are looking for something simple to add some festiveness to your home...just print & pop it in a frame! Voila! 

Source: eighteen25.blogspot.com via Suzanne on Pinterest

Source: thecraftingchicks.com via Jenn on Pinterest

Source: bedifferentactnormal.com via Stephanie on Pinterest

Need patriotic printables for your party?! You can find those on Pinterest as well!

Source: paperandpigtailsparty.com via Danielle on Pinterest

Source: tweedleddesigns.blogspot.com via Stephanie on Pinterest



Hope you found something in this round-up that inspired you!!

Still haven't hopped on the Pinterest bandwagon?!

Leave me a comment (and email address) & I will send you an invite!!

What are your plans for this 4th of July weekend?

No, I Didn't Fall off the Face of the Earth...

Hey Everyone!

I know, I know.....long time no post, right?!

Sorry about that! This last week was CRAZY busy for us!

We had a three day conference at church (which was awesome by the way) followed by a wedding on Saturday! Yesterday morning we went to church & then spent the afternoon sleeping & trying to recover from our hectic schedule!!

Today I have been trying to catch up with all of the housework that got seriously neglected in my absence...

Maybe after I finishing climbing my way out of the laundry, I can get back to working on some projects & back to visiting all of of you!! Sorry I haven't been around to read your posts!! I will do my best to get caught up with all of you!

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So the only pics I have to share are those of my handsome little ring bearer...

Because the photos & wedding fell during naptime, the pics are just average! He wasn't in the mood to pose...

This one was a little too young to play a part in the wedding, but did serve as a handsome spectator...

My sister was a bridesmaid in the wedding, so of course, I had to get some pics of her & Parker together...

 And last, but not least, a pic with mommy...

So, that's what I've been up to!

Hope you guys had a great week & I look forward to visiting all of you soon!!

I will be back later this week hopefully with my finished summer mantel & if it would ever stop raining, maybe I can finish some projects outside as well!!

Oh yeah...also stay tuned for a giveaway later this week!!

To all of my new followers...

Hello!! So glad that you have joined us!!

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Sweet Shot Tuesday...

Time is just flying by & as much as I just finished one birthday celebration, it won't be long & I will be celebrating another!! Griffin turned 10 months this past Sunday & is quickly approaching the 1 year mark!! Guess I better start thinking about his birthday party, huh?!

We were at his grandparents house just a week or so ago  to swim and I snapped some cute pics of him while he was taking a break from the pool! These are a few of my favorites!

Love that sweet face!!

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