This week's corner view is "Best Kept Secret". We have only lived in our new town for a little over 3 weeks, so I have yet to discover the secrets of this special place we now call home. I have decided instead to share with you a few secrets about myself. Last week I tried to restrain myself from posting too many photos.. sorry, but I just couldn't hold them in any longer!
My all time favorite book is "The Secret Garden"..
I love taking walks and coming across hidden paths that lead to secret places. We discovered this little jewel in the heart of downtown Charleston, where we visited recently. Oh be still my beating heart.. the only thing that would have made this garden more magical would have been fairy lights strung through the tree branches.
And now I will take you into the hidden places within our home..
Where I will share with you my secrets to hiding clutter..
In baskets..
In boxes..
And bowls..
And don't forget to cover your tracks with slipcovers, quilts, and throw pillows..
And now I present you with a few of my beauty secrets.. 2 Words: Baby Products.
They are gentle on your skin and leave you smelling powdery soft and oh so dreamy. :) I also love to use baby wipes (not pictured) to clean up messes and sticky hands.
Well, I can't share all of my secrets with you. Most of them are hidden within my daydreams, between the pages of my favorite books, and on screen in films that take me to far away places..
And of course my deepest and best kept secrets are stored within my heart, protected by God. Although I do tend to wear my heart on my sleeve.. so if there is something more you would like to know about me, just ask. I don't have much to hide. :)
This will be my last Corner View post until September. We are all taking a break for awhile and will then resume. Once I start homeschooling in a month or two I am hoping to start blogging again more regularly as a way to keep track of what we're doing. I look forward to getting back into the habit of writing again.. it has become a good outlet for me. :)
Much love and many blessings to you all,
Erin
A very beautiful post! We all should have a secret garden. Thanks for sharing. xoxo
ReplyDeleteOh lovely little cozy secrets! Your new home seems to coming together so nicely! You sooooo deserve it Erin.
ReplyDeletelisa :)
I think I'm going to have to use many of your secrets from now on!
ReplyDeletewhat a sweet post erin! oh 9 crimes... you are a girl after my own heart... love all your secrets- thanks for sharing!! p.s.for me- baby products and almond oil... besos!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful secret garden doors. Everywhere is a secret garden for someone.
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed your "secrets". They are lovely. I'm going to have to put the basket secret in action because I always need blanket near my sofa but they always slide off. Thanks!!
ReplyDeleteI really must get to Charleston soon. We live less than a couple of hours from Savannah, and go visit once every couple of months, and we just love it. I've heard that Charleston is just as beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI also homeschool my son (10). I am so glad for the chance to do so! Have fun!!!
I never pass up a basket when out thrift store/garage sale'ing! They really do come in handy when you have potential clutter issues!
Lovely post Erin and you really did share a lot. I'm with you on hiding clutter in boxes and baskets!!
ReplyDeleteI love baby products too.
quilts! Lately I have been craving a quilt but have no idea where to find an really awesome old one. Help!
ReplyDeleteI must read that novel. What a beautiful garden path and I am also a fan of boxes, baskets and bowls to hide clutter.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shots!
ReplyDeleteAnytime you want to talk shop (homeschooling) I am up for it!
ReplyDelete:)
It is so awesome to have my son with me and in a safe, nurturing, learning environment!
The Secret Garden is one of my favorites as well. I like all of your clever ways to hide clutter. I need to get more organized.
ReplyDeleteErin, this is so lovely! Love all the baskets and how organized you are!! Isn't Charleston so ridiculously beautiful! We honeymooned off a tiny island there. We are dying to go back and take the girls.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to hear about homeschooling! I just read 'The Well Trained Mind' and getting ready to read another lady's views on the subject. I can't remember her name, Charlotte something I think. I ordered it from the library. We are heavily considering it as an option.
Ok, I'm rambling... Happy Day!
Your home is gorgeous and I'm so glad I get to peek into your life and mind from time to time! :)
ReplyDeletePS-I look for excuses to give Baby K a bath so I can use the Lavender Aveno lotion you got for her! mmmmmm...she smells so good I could kiss her fat cheeks off! Then I lay in bed and think how good my hands smell!
I LOVE YOUR PICTURES!!!!! Keep them coming!!! and the music. YEAH! and the secret spaces!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for a great post.
could you please come to our house and work your clutter-free secret on us? you have such a lovely home. i feel more peaceful just looking at your pictures.
ReplyDeleteaha, I have to go on a de-clutter mission myself... getting there, getting there!
ReplyDeletelove that garden too!