A Return

A beautiful gesture from a dear friend and now neighbor...

 Quiet solitude enjoyed on a breezy screen porch with plump, red breasted robins singing their happy tune...

And the joys of finding old treasures to fill the empty nooks of our new home...

This past month has been absolutely delightful. The road trip, the move-in and every day after has been such an answer to prayer. Old friends, new friends, thoughtful neighbors, family and neighborhood kitties have all welcomed us with open arms and open doors. 

I am so excited to share our new home with you but hang tight because I want it "just so" before I get out the camera. In the meantime above are a few snapshots I was able to capture during a delicious thunderstorm.

Thank you to all for your well wishes and prayers as we begin this new chapter, it has been nothing short of amazing! Also, thank you to those who have written sweet notes and comments....they are all saved in my inbox and I hope to respond to each and every one of you over the weekend!

Have a blessed Easter everyone!

Comments

[Shokoofeh]

It's great to have you back with these beautiful photos! :-)

[Marge]

YAY! So glad you are back and enjoying the transition so far. and I'm so jealous are you having "delicious thunderstorms" they are non existent here in Cali :)

[Anne]

The flower photos are beautiful beyond words. I don't know if that's what you aimed for, but they have a sort of old fashioned aesthetics, quite like...I don't know the word, but little cut-out glitzy pictures kids collected back in the day? But I guess you are aware, your colour scheme is delicious!

I am in love with your cup. What is that, high tea meets the Flintstones, hehe? Such a gem really - I'd love to get the name/make of that...

Glad the new house is working out and you're enjoying settling in. :-)

[Maria @ Scandi Foodie]

Welcome back! I've misses you! Have a lovely Easter!

[fresh365]

So glad your move went well! Have a great time settling in. I always love the decorating process. Can't wait to see the new home!

[Golubka]

Welcome home, Coco! Happy Easter to you :)

[Ruth]

Welcome back! You've been missed!

[Coco]

Thanks ladies!

Anne, I found the mug at a local store here in Birmingham but you can order it from Terrain online.

http://shopterrain.com/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=ST&Product_Code=KITC-TABL-16-001001&Category_Code=KITC-TABL

[Jennifer]

Lovely photos-I am so glad that you are having a great time getting settled. And yes, Southern thunderstorms are lovely!

Have a blessed Easter!

[Sarah @ Two Tarts]

you make everything look so beautiful! The breezy screen porch and plump red breasted robins is my favorite :)

[Mary Knutson]

Your posts are just a joy and I love your photography. I also like to take photos. What kind of camera/lens do you use?

[Coco]

Thank you Mary! I use a Canon Rebel XSI and the 50mm f/4 lens, its my favorite!

[Aubrey]

So happy for you!!! I've missed reading about your life and seeing your lovely pics.! Can't wait to see the new place :)

[Marmy]

Welcome HOME !!!!!!!! It is so wonderful to have my "Little Buddie" back home in ALABAMA!!!!! My cup runneth over!!!! Your Daddy and I are thrilled to see you and Jordan so happy in your new home and we wish y'all many years of Blessings there!!!! Love you Bunches! See you here for Easter Brunch!!!! Yippee!!!! Marmy

[Sini]

Happy to hear that your move-in has gone well, Coco! I'll also move to a new home the coming week although within the same city so I'll have the same settling down and making myself at home in a new home as you have. Wish me luck!

[Katie]

can't wait to see pics of your new house! i'm sure it's beautiful :)

[christelle is flabbergasting]

It's great to have you back with these beautiful pictures!

[hannah]

girl, these photos are insanely beautiful. i am so impressed by your talent!

can't wait to see pictures of your new house!

[paula]

welcome back!

[Lissa]

welcome to your new home! So glad to hear you're happy and settled. lovely pictures! :)

[sara]

oh cant wait to see! Glad to read that all is going great. Excited to see the photos! Take care, my friend.

[Emmy @ the student/teacher]

You pictures are always so gorgeous! Love them so much. Best of luck with all your settling in!

[PJ @ Home Decor Accents]

Those are just awesome pictures. The book with the feather on is what I like the best.
Now regarding the thunderstorm, please send one down to Texas. we haven't had any rain in weeks anymore and could need a nice storm with a good rain really bad.
Regards
Paula Jo (Houston, TX)

[mayssam]

Absolutely gorgeous and so inspiring as usual!

[Cindy]

oh my gosh, i pray that you are all ok and safe. you are the first to come to mind as i know no one in alabama. but i remembered that is where you moved and oh right in the middle of this. thoughts and prayers are with you and the ones you love, god bless!

[Sherilyn]

great to see you are back and all is going well. I love your blog - so clean and fresh looking. Looking forward to your next post as always.

[Carrie]

Praying for you and all of your family and friends in Alabama. Hoping you are all safe. Blessings always.

[Rhonda]

Hoping you are safe and sound where you are after the tornado!

[pve]

gorgeous.

[nadia]

gosh how i love it here!

[Marie]

Quel blog merveilleux!