Wednesday - Run Away Without Leaving Home

I've never been to Lisbon....  but I really, really want to go.
Image: Lisbon Travel Poster by Lawson Design.

This Charming Closet

So -

Because of this.....

And then I saw this.....

On Sunday I went to J. Crew and bought these....

Bring on the summer!

This Charming House

We're so in love with the powder room right now!

And when I say "we" I really mean "me" but others have been kind enough to pretend that they share in my happy enthusiasm....

Now all that is left to do is re-paint the trim - but that's job for a future weekend. 

Tuesday's Girl

"There were times when I hated my nose.  But you grow up and you start to recognize that maybe it wasn't a bad thing that you weren't born Barbie."

Anjelica Huston

This Charming Dowager Countess

I was late to the party on Downton Abbey - but I'm all caught up now!

I love, love, love Maggie Smith.

Here she is.  Enjoy!

This Charming House

It's our anniversary today! 

Four years ago, we became homeowners!

Happy Birthday, little house.

Happy Monday

Hey!

Happy Monday, everyone. 

Last week was a long week - and I didn't even work!

The work at Chateau Bee Charmer did not go entirely as planned and most of it is still totally up in the air.  I'll have some shots of progress later in the week but right now - it's still a mess upstairs and starting this Thursday we have house guests!  Oh, well.  I'm sure it will work itself out. 

For now, the powder room is happily, happily finished.  The carpets are clean, the curtains will be back from the cleaners *hopefully, fingers crossed* by Wednesday and the guest bathroom will be finished by tonight. 

Oh - and then we have the Beans, my job and lots of other (very good) stuff going on right now. 

So thanks for stopping in! 

Stay tuned for tile pictures later this week! 

xoxo - Tonya
Image:  Iris on Blue by Marilyn Gillespie Photography.

Random Pretty Man

So - I'm watching Downton Abbey now. 

And Rob James-Collier play "Thomas", who is a horrible, horrible character. 

Thankfully, at least he's pretty while he's being horrible.

Sunday Morning

This boy spent the morning repelling vicious cat attacks on the patio.....

The Bee Charmer Loves Paris

Image:  Ballet by CMQ Studio Art Photography.