FMG and I celebrated our 7th Anniversary on Monday. Seven years of Honey-Do lists, Saturday chore charts and projects that take a gazillion years to get done. Ok – SOME projects that take a gazillion years to get done. Just like running a business, I think it’s important to outsource some parts of the household to make our marriage a better one. I’m not ashamed to admit that we leave the pool care to someone who knows what he’s doing (and will regularly do it!) and I get some help keeping my house clean (best money we’ve spent on our marriage EVER!). When I heard about BC Builds, I thought it wasn’t a resource I needed to keep in my back pocket — until I realized just how many of my “Honey-Do” projects could get knocked out with their services! They do big and little jobs – and if you’ve ever tried to find someone to do a little job, you know how hard it can be!

BC Builds Texas is your neighborhood go-to for everything from handyman services to room remodels. Specializing in a variety of services such as crown-molding installation and kitchen remodeling for the past 15 years, BC Builds Texas has an immense knowledge of residential construction for home remodels and additions, such as spacious, efficient kitchen layouts or sunny, open decks. BC Builds Texas also puts their skills to work with smaller projects, from fixing loose doors, ceiling fan replacements, and installing crown molding.

Here is their latest project – BC Builds Texas built a fully custom deck for a customer.

BC Builds Texas also installs ceramic, laminate, and hardwood flooring.

Right NOW – BC Builds Texas is offering an Internet Special for

3 Hours Handyman Services for ONLY $99.00!

I originally posted this over on the ARG Photo blog, but I wanted to share it here, too! If you haven’t stopped by, PLEASE do — and give yourself time to sit and enjoy the front porch or garden. It will make your heart sing!

Just like in any other job, stepping out of your comfort zone to do something creative is refreshing to me. I took a break from the families and headed to one of my favorite San Antonio locations – Bakery Lorraine. (Which, by the way, was just named the NUMBER ONE new bakery in the US!) I was just tagging along with Misha – but I got some fabulous shots and thoroughly enjoyed my time shooting in one of my favorite places.

All that goodness just waiting to fill my, I mean, someone’s tummy! The smell of fresh croissants, tarts, macarons (yes! Just one “o”. Look it up.), muffins and coffee and tea will just about knock you over its so amazing. 

I just love a good, broken in muffin tin. And just in case you need a few dozen muffins… 

Don’t you love seeing someone who just LOVES what they do? I do. It’s fabulous!

That red bean cream? I wanted to steal it and go sit in the garden out back with it and a spoon and some solitude. Yup. It’s that good.

Anne and Jeremy are a hoot – and it was fun to make Jeremy get out of his comfort zone a little, too – we made him sprinkle flour over and over and over. The consummate pastry expert — he was just worried about over flouring the croissant dough.

I mean, seriously. It makes my mouth water.

Seriously, one of the coolest “field trips” I’ve ever been on. And now it’s just fun to know what the backside of my favorite bakery looks like.

Hello, good girls! Mother’s Day is sneaking up on us rather quickly, doesn’t it feel like? I sometimes miss the days where my teacher would have a craft ready for me to make and take home on the appropriate Friday to gift to mom over the weekend. I always loved the my mom LOVED whatever crap – I mean CRAFT – I brought home. And you know? SHe STILL loves all the crafty-crap I make her. So this year, craft grown up style for you mom – and it’ll be anything BUT crap!

As a teacher, one of my favorite mother’s day gifts to create with my students was a small flower pot filled with whatever flowers I could talk the local landscaping stores into giving me for free – with a card about blossoming or watching me grow, what mom could resist the cuteness? One year in college, I painted Jojo some flower pots and actually planted flowers in them. She still has the pots and I love this updated and au currant version of a painted terra-cotta pot:

These “drip pots” via Clever Nest take literally no time at all and would be darling with the color block pots:

Have you seen the amazing DIY Cake Plates that are all over? Maybe it’s because I have a deep love for cake plates (As in, I collect them. When we travel. Ask FMG how many he’s hand carried back from various trips. Sweet man.) but delivered with sweets on top, how could this be a bad gift? Also, this is a perfect updated gift for all of those ‘second’ moms in your life.

I love that the “face” of the plate was preserved on this thrift store find via Rambling Renovators:

Have a momma that likes drama? This confectionary tower via Shanty 2 Chic is just right for cupcakes, flowers or candles. I wouldn’t mind having one!

This amazing pie and tart tin creation would be perfect doubled as a counter organizer or in mom’s studio or office for supplies.

What mom wouldn’t love to get a love letter in the mail every month? Across town or across the country, this is a winner! Collect some cute printable quotes and happy-sayings (I KNOW you have some pinned already – if not search “printable quote” and you’ll find a gazillion). Decorate a frame and mail mom the frame with the first thoughtfully selected printable. Then, at the beginning of the month, mail her a new insert. Would also be precious for pictures of grandbabies (human or furry kind) or pictures of you and mom.

These world map frames are simple and perfect for the mom who loves to travel (or who’s family is spread out all over!). Be sure to take into account how large the glass or opening is when you’re printing mom’s inserts.

A quick trip to the scrapbooking and embellishing section of any craft store and you’d be hard pressed to NOT find something perfect for your frame. A little paint, and voila!

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Delia Created made this frame wreath for her front door and, with the glass inside ,it would be a darling display for your love letters to mom.

So get crafty, glam girls! Mom will love it because it is from your hands and took your time… and besides, it’s totally better than the crap crafts you brought home from school.

Head over to The Wardrobe Code and check out the amazing style  Nicole is showing ,perfectly capturing the icons of style we grew up loving – our mommas.