Could my so called “office” be any messier? Yup – those are Christmas pictures still up. Yup – that’s wrapping paper and random organizers all over the floor blocking the door way. Yup – those are piles of kids’ school work and art work and pictures and scrapbook supplies and albums and projects (started and then forgotten) and office supplies and ribbon and a Victoria Secret bag (huh?) and dolls and puzzles and who knows what else all over my desk.
Ready for paint!
The above pic I snapped with my IPhone so it’s a bit grainy, but it’s a good shot of the paint near the stone. Both of the windows in this picture will have black shutters on them so I’m trying to envision the whole picture once landscaping and all of the finish details are done to decide if this is the right shade of grey or not. That has been the tricky part with this whole building process. Envisioning the end result! I’m great at deciding if I like or don’t like something once it has already been done. :)
The other thing I’m considering is all of the pavers we have in the front and back of the house. They are a cool grey closer to the paint we’re leaning towards. The pavers are grey (cool) and the stone is a bit more brown (warm) with grey mortar. Fingers crossed it all comes together.
So! That is my decision at this point in the game! By this time tomorrow it will be made and done and my house will be well on its way to its final color!
Today
I was at the new house from 11:00 am – 8:00 pm. I had meetings with the tile guys and the counter top guys and the balcony railing guys and the landscaping guys and the finish work guys and the exterior paint guys and my builder. He’s a guy too. That’s a lot of meetings with a lot of guys. So many issues were worked out and so many details were discussed and so many notes were taken. My head is spinning and I am truly worn out.
Where were my kids during these meetings?
In school and then home with their dad.
Happy Mother’s Day!
House update!
This is the wall to the left of the formal living room. That wall was closed in the beginning stages with our architect but I decided to open it up so that the hallway wouldn’t feel too long and dark. Then I added a recessed niche and had the carpenters add some 7 in. wide planks. A fun backdrop for a photo collage! I have this whole room already decorated in my head. :)
Weekends like this one
Favorites and Fashion
K. These are too cool. First of all, if you have a baby are you tossing GoGo Squeez snacks in your purse? These are all the rage around here and while I didn’t use them with any of my three (what rock was I living under?) I know I would have loved them. Healthy snacks for baby on the go! The only complaint is the not so baby friendly pouch cap. Pouch pops to the rescue! They simply attach to the top of the pouch cap. Wa-la! Now your baby can feed him/herself. In the car! On the go! Perfect for that transition period from bottle to solid food. I had to share them for all infant mom’s because my friends have raved about the pouch pops (babies love them) and I know I would have loved them too. Almost makes me want to have another baby to try them out. Almost. :)
I just paired it with a white tank and my navy sweater and some wedges. Yellow and Navy is such a fun combo, don’t you think?
We have stairs!
“Two weeks!”
Organizing solutions (my way your way)
I also love the idea of keeping an “art tray” nearby stocked full of pencils, scissors, markers, etc. so that supplies are always within reach.
Or try multiple jewelry stands! I love that everything is out on display here. I think I’d wear my jewelry more if I could see it all!
Spring Mantel
Sharing a few pics of my mantel at this very moment. And I know it’s pretty similar to past Spring mantels I’ve already shared. But while I was decorating it I realized that it was the last time I’d decorate this mantel in this house so I’m sharing pictures anyway. :)
The only new addition to the mantel is the plate. It has been with me a while. It was $2.99 at Home Goods and for that price and with those colors it just sort of hopped in my cart.
iphone dump
The men in my life. Kole is holding his remote control. He uses it to make the “diggers” move.
Master Bedroom (just a peek)
The door to this room is down the hall a bit. Right before the french doors that open to the back porch.