Christmas 2010

So our first Christmas here was a complete success! Steve and I woke up and opened presents just the two of us, then family started coming by around 2:00. Most of the day we were cooking, opening gifts, and keeping warm.. not because of the fire, but because Florida always decides to have warm Christmases. Anyway, here are some shots taking the day of. Enjoy!!

Pinterest - .com

Thanks to a friend on facebook, I've stumbled across this amazing site, Pinterest. I'd describe it as online morgue file. Basically anything you find on the internet you find interest in you can "pin it." I've been able to find some great ideas for our house. I've collected a number of images that I can revert back to anytime I want. See my personal profile here.

Here are some images that I've "pinned."

The curtain gave me an idea of how to cover our litter box in the laundry room

Grey is in...

 

beautiful

yummy white headboard

this is more of something that is amazing.... do you see the people??

I'm sorry

Hey everyone,
I know we havent been posting as much as before, but it's only because not much has happened. To give you a little something to hold onto, I will be posting pictures of our Christmas decorations, table set up, mini laundry room makeover, and our Christmas presents. Here's wishing everyone a Happy Holiday!!!!!

Richard Estes an amazing American Painter!

I recently found out about an amazing artist through a friend on facebook. I had to share with my fellow readers. His name is Richard Estes, he's an American painter and his attention to detail, reflection, and color are absolutely amazing.

This Year's Christmas List

Hey everyone! This year I had no trouble coming up with a few nifty items I'd love to open Christmas morning, afternoon & night!!

Here's what I've added:

I asked for several of these amazing door mats. Yes several... I like to change them throughout the year.

Laurel Doormat

Raptor Doormat

Kyra Doormat

Frizz Zero Spray

Frizz Zero Cream

Platinum Throw

Mercury Birds

Electric Wine Opener

Freedonia Cool Napkin

Victoria's Secret Perfume Gift Set

 

Wally Cool Napkin

So there you have it. My 2010 Christmas list! What do you think? Did I inspire you to add something from here to your Christmas list???

Happy Thanksgiving / Dining Room Reveal!!

First off.. Happy Thanksgiving everyone! We are so thankful for everything we have, including our beautiful home that we are having so much fun making our own. This year we are hosting our first Thanksgiving! This was our excuse to complete our dining room.

Well... almost! We still want to paint the entire room in a shade a little lighter than the current color. Also we will be removing the burgundy window treatment and replacing them with patterned curtains that I have yet to pick out. The chandelier was a pain to put up but it was definitely worth it! Each one of those strains was wrapped in plastic and tapped. Below is a picture of me carefully unwrapping them. It took me about an hour and a half! I am still playing with the placement of everything but here is what we have so far.

This is our set up for Thanksgiving.

Our Little Helper

Source List:

Furniture - Ikea

Chandelier - West Elm

Corner Floor Lamp - Ikea

White Plates - Crate & Barrel 

Flowers - Fresh from Publix 

Ona Pitchers - Crate & Barrel

Pumpkins on table - Homegoods

Owl S&P Shakers- Pier One

Table Runner - Pier One

Gravy Boat - Pier One

Napkins - West Elm

Napkin Rings - Crate & Barrel

White Vase on table - Ikea

Leaf Coasters - Crate & Barrel

White Mirror - Homegoods

Dining room Sneak Peak two

My mom and I spent our evening at West Elm. I had a few gift cards for my birthday so I thought I'd use them for things for our dining room. After spending about an hour or so, oooooing and awweeeinnng, I narrowed down my shopping cart to the following things. 

We're still in the process of putting the ikea furniture together so bare with us for pictures of the final reveal. Our goal is to get everything done before thanksgiving - minus painting the room, that will have to wait.

Went with the grey-brown ones

I chose the owl - Gift from mom :) 

You can never have too many vases

Mines the one on the right - Gift from my sister-in-law

Oil & Vinager dispensers - Another gift from mom :)

I hope you guys are enjoying my posts, and anticipating the dining room reveal!!

Dining Room Sneak Peak.

Hey everyone,
We are in the process of doing our dining room. I won't say redo because technically this is our first! We have narrowed down a color for the walls and have purchased our dining room set and chandelier. I have attached a photo of the chandelier for a teaser ;). Check back for more updates!

Chadelier from West Elm

Bentley Street: Warm Feet Warm Heart

 

Warm Feet Warm Heart

Click above to find out more information about this awesome charity!

AMAZING DIY rug by Sarah.Wandering!!!

Check out this amazing DIY rug done by Sarah.Wandering!!!

 

Who would have thought??