Initial Thought

i've always been a girl who LOVES "initials" and since mine are "EF" i just had this thing in my head that i'm just 'a lil bit special' - i mean, shouldn't we ALL think of ourselves that way?

so in any case, me and my special self with my E.F. initials LOVE the following:


this was at a wedding - but i'm thinking i wanna grow some hedges and get my initials cut out in them!


loven' them in the fireplace!

OH YES!

i decorate the steps in my house too!

IN LOVE!

great way to make a funny statement!

loven' them on the mantel!


HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT INITIALS?


Mom Update:
so this week my Mom started to lose her hair and by Wednesday night i had to shave the rest - the 2 of us cried and my heart was broken for her - i told her i would shave mine, but as the best Mom in the world, she wouldn't allow that - i realized when you don't have a choice to make, and the decision is made for you, it's the hardest thing in the world to deal with - my Mom is my hero, she is strong and wipes away my tears as my heart breaks for her - she is fighting this cancer to the end - another chemo treatment on Tuesday (which i will be with her of course) - wig shopping is not as fun as one would think (again, not a choice, decision made by cancer) - seeing her sick along with all the other patients tears my heart to pieces!

Thank you again Butterfly readers for all your love and prayers for my Mom! - one way or another, one tear at a time, we will get through this battle with a victory flag at the end!


HAPPY WEEKEND!


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29 comments:

  1. I love initials...and how cool would that be to have hedges with them! You should do that and post pictures, LOL! Have a wonderful weekend! xx

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  2. you are such a good daughter - so strong and loving. :)

    ps - i love the giant "OH." too cool.

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  3. My thoughts and prayers are with you both. You're a wonderful daughter and your Mom is so brave. Cancer is the worst thing in the world and I can offically say that I HATE it with all my heart and soul. This coming from a girl that doesn't have hatred for many things at all.

    xoxo

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  4. Here's my thought, one should have in their home what makes them happy! The world gives us enough challenges (like cancer) that adding a little touch of happiness to our own spaces should not be one of them...go for it! I love it! You are a gem and your mother's is in very good hands with you.

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  5. Love them and what a great idea for a post! Love them in these interior spaces too. Happy weekend my friend! XX

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  6. I love the initials in the fireplace idea...and my thoughts and prayers are with your mom.

    xoxo ~ Courtney
    http://sartorialsidelines.blogspot.com

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  7. Initials are so fun. Mine are BAB. Everyone calls me BABs. I like it. :)
    I'm so sorry for what you are experiencing with your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with the two of you and with your entire family. I have only the best wishes for you all. :) <3

    http://glamkittenslitterbox.blogspot.com/
    Twitter: @GlamKitten88

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  8. Erika,thanksfor the visit to my blog today, it was soooo great to see your name there!! I love initials and any typography for walls. Did you see my post on my new giant letter "P" if you missed it go and take a peek,you will get a great big dose of letters on the wall.

    You are such a dear sweet girl and your Mom is so blessed to have you as her daughter. God bless you both.
    Have a wonderful weekend, sweetie, KS

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  9. I have to copy the fireplace idea, how cute!

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  10. Really fun post!
    Love initials!
    Very clever post title :)

    xoxox,
    CC

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  11. my thoughts are with you and your mom -- I cannot imagine how difficult this is for you both. sending hugs and kisses from sf!

    the initials are really cute...my fave are the humorous "OH"...so funny!

    xo,
    joAnn

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  12. You are such a wonderful person to be with her through all this. I know she appreciated you being there as she was forced to do something so difficult. God bless you and your mom.

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  13. I love the "OH" picture!!! Have a great weekend,
    Naina

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  14. I LOVE this post about initials! The mantle is so creative and I wish I had stairs to decorate too!

    I am also keeping you and your mom in my thoughts.

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  15. Love them! What a great way to decorate! :)
    Happy weekend dear!
    xxx

    http://gypsy-diaries.blogspot.com/

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  16. I'll keep your mom in my thoughts. :) x


    p.s. I'm having a giveaway on my blog for a $50 giftcard to PTAK apparel if you'd like to check it out. :) x
    devorelebeaumonstre.com

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  17. Erika, once again... your Mom is so lucky to have you! I know how a Mom feels about her daughter... it's a love you can't even begin to describe. Stay strong and I am always hear if you need to talk.

    Love the initials! Such a fun post.

    Take care of yourself and squeeze in a bubble bath or a movie. xo

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  18. I love initials as well! I have some antique ones laying around the home :)
    I continue to pray for your mom and my heart breaks for both of you....stay strong my dear! Xoxoxo

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  19. My heart goes out to you and your mom. More positive vibes coming your way via UPS this time, watch for them!

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  20. I LOVE Initials too! Or spelling words...FUN.

    More IMPORTANTLY...My sweet friend, my heart just aches for you...I wish I had the perfect words to take away your pain. What I DO KNOW, is that God has a plan, and we dont really ever know His plan...just know He is with you and your mom...

    Praying & I love you!!!

    xoxokara

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  21. Prayers & good thoughts for your mom and wishing her a complete recovery.

    I love the idea of initials & monogramming! I've been looking for a cool wood letter "T" for our family name to hang in the living room.

    I hope you have a good weekend!
    xx
    Joanna

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  22. Wishing you and your mum all the best, you are in my thoughts, lots of love x

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  23. Darling, xoxo always to you and your mom!

    Ooh and it would be SO fun to have your initials randomly throughout the house!

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  24. Love initials in home decor! Those hedges are amazing! xo style, she wrote

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  25. Ohh sweetie, my thoughts and prayers are with your mom! I really love that last photo:)
    Hope you are having a relaxing weekend
    Hugs and kisses

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  26. Oh dear its heart breaking hearing your Mom's story. I pray that that the chemo is helping her & that she has strength everyday, & will grow stronger more and more. Big hugs to her.

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  27. hang in there sweetie...i know its so traumatic for a woman to loose her hair...but hopefully she'll start feeling much better with the treatment and it will be worth it. :)

    lovez...

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  28. love these pictures - will have to pass along :)
    ~kait

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