Sunday Sharing From the She Shed
Happy Sunday, friends!
I am currently traveling with a dear blogger friend Lynn Vogler @livinglargeinasmallhouse. We are headed to Texas (our final destination) for a bloggers conference with our mastermind group.
I flew into Chicago on Thursday, stayed the night at Lynn’s, we woke up early Friday am, and the two of us (Thelma and Louise) drove 8 hours to Kansas City, Missouri, to meet another blogging friend, Diane @southhousedesigns.
![Wendy,Lynn and Diane](https://wmdesignhouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Bloggers-and-friends--683x1024.jpg)
What a treat to be at Diane and Lynn’s beautiful homes. They both live on the water and have the most amazing views.
![Diane's House](https://wmdesignhouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Dianes-House-1-683x1024.jpg)
![lynns lake house](https://wmdesignhouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Iowa-barn-1.jpg)
We had a ball! We traveled through three states and stopped at the World’s largest truck stop and we even found the perfect hats for our trip.
Saturday, we took an adventure to the historic West Bottoms of Kansas City. There were piano players in the streets, lots of food trucks, and so many antique stores to shop in; then, we ended up at Nell Hills, one of my favorite home decor stores. I am actually going to purchase some new furniture for the family room and they will drop ship to my home in California, I am really looking forward to a little update in the family room.
Stay tuned to see what I am doing.
![Image inside of Nell Hills](https://wmdesignhouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Nell-Hills--1024x683.jpg)
What is Happening at WM Design House
While I am gone, my hubby and son are busy caring for my garden and the animals.
I could not believe all of the flowers when I left, I could not cut them fast enough.
I took some to the office, put several arrangements in the kitchen and told all of my friends and family to come cut a few bouquets. If you live near by, just let me know.
Are you wondering what this parrot is doing in my tree? well, it is a funny story….
In 1978 when I was a junior in high school, there was a fire in a local pet store and the parrots got out.
Here we are in 2024 and there are so many wild parrots that still live in the area. They are very pretty, but very loud.
![flourish](https://wmdesignhouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/flourish.jpg)
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Summer is in full force and here are a few fun and inspiring things I found on the web this week.
These Strawberry Pina Colada popsicles from Sara @twelveonmain look so refreshing for a hot summer afternoon.
![Strawberry Pina Colada Popsicles](https://wmdesignhouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/strawberry-pina-colada-popsicle-4.webp)
My friend Lora @lorabloomquist decorated her hutch with the cutest coastal decor.
![wood boat DIY](https://wmdesignhouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/coastal-image-Lora-.jpeg)
Elizabeth @pineconesandaccorns made the most delicious double chocolate pudding. You have to try it!
![Double chocolate pudding](https://wmdesignhouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Double-chocolate-pudding-recipe.jpeg)
And I love this blog post about how to get organized for the summer from my friend Lynn @livinglargeinasmallhouse. I do not know about you, but I really need to get organized for the summer.
![Living large in a small house](https://wmdesignhouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Summer-Organizing-3.jpeg)
As I wrap up today. I hope you’ve enjoyed the highlights from the past week.
I look forward to sharing more fun ideas with you this next week.
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Sounds like you gals had a lot of fun on your trip! Love the hats, and I can’t wait to hear more about your travels. Wish I lived closer, I would love to see your gardens in person. They are astounding in photos, so I can only imagine in person!
We had the best time! A girls trip was good for the soul. If you are ever in California let me know. I would be happy to give you a tour of our gardens.
Wendy your trip sounds so fun. I could really go for a girls’ weekend right about now. I hope you had the best time in Texas and I can’t wait to hear about more of your travels.
P.s. The next time you are in the Midwest you need to swing through Neb to visit. We are just about three and a half hours north of Kansas City!
Thanks Jen! I didn’t realize we were so close to you! I hope we can meet up in person someday. I would love that!
I love all the flowers! The parrot story is so interesting! It’s amazing that they are still around. Have fun on your trip.
Thanks Susan. The trip was so much fun and just what I needed!