Shake it off, Love is in the air!!

Shake it off!

Just when you're "getting down and out" about all of this snow, 

Valentine's day is the perfect excuse to spruce up your home and "shake off" those winter blues! 

We've rounded up a few cute ideas full of  romance and spontaneity, just for you! 

Parisian Pillows

La Carte, Knot Garden, and Lumiere pillows from Eastern Accents add the perfect touch of paris romance. Throw together these perfect pillows with some wine and fairy lights, and you've got yourself the perfect date night in paris. 

Kitchen Whimsy 

Fishs Eddy is by far my favorite place to find dish ware! These dishtowels have adorable ric rac ribbon edging, reminiscent of tiny doll clothes. The Heart cutting board would be a perfect platter to display your favorite cheeses, while the Admit One Tray holds your drink of choice. Pop in Roman Holiday or Love Actually, and you've got yourself a great night!! 

 My Funny Valentine 

These coasters from Etsy shop Bright Beam Goods are too funny!! Be a modern day John Cusack and present your love with these Misheard 80's song lyrics. 

Happy Valentine's Day from Lisa Davenport Designs!! 

New, New York New York ...

Really ...

 New York it's not so new to my beautiful daughter Ashley...

Three years ago, 

My country bumpkin easily stepped into the big city life without missing a beat. 

I kissed her goodbye on the corner of E23rd and 3rd

and barked off my life instructions

...always be aware of you surroundings...

...remember the earlobe is weak & painful...

....keep a $10.00 bill hidden in your wallet 

...Mommy's only a train ride away...

...and ...please don't talk to strangers...

I kissed her again and fought back the tears

As I watched her walk away

she walked up to the first stranger she could find 

and said 

"Hi Stranger!" 

Then turned a smiled back at me 

Yes I cried...

I love that kid...

Saturday she moves back to NYC 

...but not just for a semester 

she's moving...

As her Mom, I'm heartbroken 

yet so proud... 

Secretly...I'm also thrilled,

...After all who wouldn't want to just skip into the city 

just because my baby girl needs a little Mama time!

Reconnecting ....

The countdown has begun ... 

I leave Saturday morning for my Annual Kentucky Missions Trip!

This trip to the mountains of Eastern Kentucky reconnects me with 

what is truly important in life. 

Note... Joe hanging from the rafters here.... who's the kid?!

Joe and I have dedicated our last week of June to this trip for almost a decade now.

Many have commented over the years...

"Wow, impressive but don't you want a week doing something fun?"

"Nice, but a week with teenagers? That has to be trying!"

"This is what you call a vacation?"

"Wait, Lisa you staying in something other than a 5 star hotel?"

"Ummmm, you actually pay to go on this trip?"

"I don't know ..... a church trip?"

This group of teenagers framed the floor and the walls on this house in two days ... then moved on to the roof 

The truth is Joe and I couldn't imagine not being part of this amazing week. 

It's so much more than building or rehabbing homes for those in need. 

We've built cross generational relationships...

A little fun with the kids... including my own 

It's really cool watch teenagers and adults actually enjoying each other's company!!

Many of these kids we've watch grow up right before our eyes.

We've attended graduations & weddings. 

We've been one of the first calls they make after they've landed that perfect job!

We've stood proud for photos as they shove off to serve our country

and we've welled up with tears when they call us years later 

just to say thanks .... 

Our dedication was recognized with great honor this past weekend,
 Joe and I were commissioned as Kentucky Colonels.  

An honor bestowed upon individuals to recognize their service and accomplishments 

on behalf of others. 

We are now in the company of some very well know Kentucky Colonels 

Winston Churchill 

President Lyndon B Johnson 

Ashley Judd 

and Bob Hope just to name a few....

If you would like to make a donation to LINKS (Lower Income Housing Coalition of Eastern KY)
 you can do so by clicking here

Cupcake Love

Will Work For Cupcakes.... Who Wouldn't?

OMG Fat Elvis!

As the granddaughter of a fine baker, I think that cupcake batter runs through my blood. As a result,  I'm continually on the search for amazing bakeries.  Move over Magnolia Bakery, Carrie of Nora Cupcake Company in the North End of Middletown is truly one of the best in the business.

Carrie creates not only delicious, but extrodinary works of art with her cupcakes! Her combination of textures and flavors are really what makes her cupcakes so spectacular!

Check out some of Carries great Valentine Cupcakes....

Today's Cupcake Display at Nora Cupcake!

Bursting with Love!
Funfetti Cake, Marshmallow Fluff, Tie-dyed Buttercream

Addiction!
Black Raspberry Cake with White & Chocolate Chips, Chocolate Buttercream finished with a Raspberry!

Obessesd! (Perfect for My Prince!)
Oreo Cookie Crusted Buttercake, Peanut Butter Ganache, Chocolate Buttercream Crushed Oreos drisseld with Peanut Butter Ganache!

Red Hot Mama!! (personal fav)
Red Velvet Cake made with Red Zinffandel Cream Cheese Frosting Coconut & Pecans.



In addition to whipping up these exceptional masterpieces, Nora's Cupcakes has a Party Room for rent!  This party room is full of memoriablal, art, fun arifacts and more. I promise you'll be entertained for hours! Oh LOVE! Imagine hosting your next shindig in a cupcake bakery?

Make your way to the North End soon .... I promise you won't be disappointed!