6 We Know What Fun Is

Now don’t think that all we do around these parts is sand, paint, demo and craft. No way. We know how to kick back and have a little fun too. Just take June’s highly effective “sit & stay” lesson for example…

See? I don’t lie. A barrel of monkeys. Jealous much?

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1 A Little LTHL Dialogue

Someone is ready for the Sugar Bowl. With Gran as a newly converted Razorback, Bobby Petrino can rest easy knowing that we have this secret weapon up our sleeve…

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…and yes, I do realize how difficult of a time I have saying the word “mimosa”. It’s equally as big of a struggle for me to spit out “thoroughly”, “many people” and “number one original with an unsweet tea”—and no matter how many times I slip up, those Chick-fil-a employees are just so darn precious.

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2 September Snow Storm

How to know when the trim on your house is long overdue for a solid scrape and paint. Embarrassing but true people…

Who knew it could snow in September? Time to pull out the parka and start painting.

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3 A Farewell to Wallpaper

What made my home loving heart smile yesterday?…

That’s it, friends! Every last inch of 1960s wallpaper has been removed from this house. Bring on the primer…

Removing wallpaper and slapping on a solid coat of primer in under two hours has to be some kind of record. I’m thinking a sash and crown are in order…Fine. I’ll be happy with a paintbrush and spackle.

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4 This & That #1

This is Newman.
Newman is serving as an active member of the Wilkerson Zoo while my parents are scuba diving their hearts out in sunny Mexico.
I think he likes it here.

 

-Cara

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5 We’re Diggin’ It

In the midst of such wondrous weekend weather, we had no choice but to spend a little time outside in the backyard.

With the back flower beds lined and mulched and the crape myrtles not quite ready to strut their stuff,

we were in need of a little color.

(Our best Googling tells us those handsome fellows lining the fence are crape myrtles, can anyone tell?)…

 
So Eric got down to some serious Saturday gardening business. Ralph & June helped too…

Thanks, E-Dub! Now grow little ones, grow!

 

-Cara

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8 Road Trip

We’ve broken a record! Sunday @ 6:26 pm is officially the latest first blog post of any day in Live the Home Life’s nearly one year old little life. Not a good record in my book, but a record nonetheless. Why so late on the posting, Mrs. Wilkerson? I’ll allow Gran to explain my absence…

We scooted our boots on down to Garland, Texas (right next door to Dallas) for a quick overnight trip. You see, a few months back my dear sweet Gran moved to Little Rock to be closer to her dear sweet family, but we needed to make one last trip down south to pick up a few more things from her house before she sells it and officially becomes an Arkansan.

As part of her downsizing efforts, Gran set aside a number of her belongings for we grandkids. The Rehabilitation Station was jumping for joy over the treasures found in Gran’s garage. I’ll fill you in later this week on what’s coming home to casa Wilkerson. You may be surprised by a few of the items I picked out…

-Cara

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5 Just Listed: 224 Valmar in Stifft's Station

This stunning 3 bedroom/1 bath home sits on a corner lot in the charming Stifft's Station neighborhood! With the character of an older home and updates desired of today, this home offers the best of both worlds. The kitchen has been gutted to the studs and boasts beautiful granite countertops, a tumbled marble backsplash, travertine tile, and stainless appliances. The wonderful hardwood floors, remodeled bathroom, separate dining room, breakfast nook, and all new windows make this one bungalow you won’t want to miss!

Price: $195,000

Notice anything else about this fabulous home? That’s right! It’s the home Eric helped Justin buy in their episode of TLC’s My First Home! Below is the last segment of the show where you can see how this home looked before Justin remolded it into the gorgeous home it is today…

Want to see the other houses Justin considered or just can’t get enough of Eric’s Realtor ways? Click here to check out the entire episode…

-Cara

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4 Tales from the Backyard

Yesterday was such a lovely day that we decided to let Tooty taste a little freedom with a trip to the backyard. Boy was she in heaven, until Ralph tried to get a little too friendly. Be sure and check out the saucy pose Tooty throws out there at the end…

-Cara

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3 Pups Gone Wild

2 pups + a new backyard = muddy madness…and two very happy little ones.

Watch our two crazies in action as they take on their new stomping grounds…

-Cara

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2 Back on Track

Remember that one time I swore up down left and right that I was going to be ahead on gift buying AND wrapping this year? Well, last night 3/4 of the Wilkerson zoo and I sat down to keep this gift wrap train on track. Ralph, June and Marlo were all excellent helpers. Tooty the Scrooge stayed away. We’ll give her the benefit of the doubt and say she’s a bit camera shy…

I think poor Ralph was under the impression that all of the gifts were for him. Bless his pea-pickin’ heart.

-Cara

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1 Calling All Powerball Winners

Last night, in honor of Arkansas’ first Powerball, Fox 16 aired a story on ways the big winner can indulge in the finer things in life. Spot Eric as he gave Fox 16 the grand tour of a beautiful home in the Heights currently for sale for a cool $1.5 million…

Click here to watch the clip of Eric in action!

-Cara

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2 Test Run: Martha’s Leaf Placemats

So we gave Martha Stewart’s leaf placemats a whirl earlier in the week—see previous blog post here—and overall, they made for a pretty simple craft. Nothing more than a little tracing and cutting involved…

At first, I wasn’t sure if I would use them, but after a while they really grew on me and will definitely be put to use at some point this fall—my family should note, however, that this is not an offer to host Thanksgiving this year, but I would be happy to provide a plethora of leaf placemats to whomever the host may be. 

          


If  you also decide to take on this craft, be sure to send photos my way. I can’t wait to see! 

-Cara

Click here for the printable leaf template for this project.

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0 Video-rama

We are pumped to now be able to add videos to our blog! Yeah, that’s right. We’re pretty much the new Netflix. No big deal…

           

-Eric & Cara

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2 TLC's My First Home in Little Rock

Watch out people. Big star coming through. Mr. Wilkerson would prefer no pictures please. Only kidding, but Eric and one of his buyers, Justin Parkey, were featured on TLC's hit show My First Home this spring.

Last October, after being selected to appear in the show, the TLC crew rolled into Little Rock to begin a week of filming. In the episode, Justin, a recent Pepperdine law school graduate, is planning his move back to Arkansas from California. In need of a home in the Hillcrest/Stifft's Station area, Eric and Justin set out to find his first place. The 30 minute TV show chronicles the ups and downs of Justin's journey to make his dream of becoming a homeowner a reality.

During taping, Eric was able to capture a few "behind the scenes" photos...

In case you missed Eric and Justin's TV debut, we've included the full episode below for your viewing pleasure. See if you can spot Little Rock eateries Boulevard Bread & Satellite Cafe...

 

Doesn't this fine city of ours look amazing on TV? Not only was Justin able to snag a great home in Stifft's Station before it even came on the market, but since the show he has completely remodeled the interior. Perhaps we should do a bit of blog snooping around his fabulous place in the near future...

-Cara

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