Monday, June 14, 2010
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Family Fun
And so are my cutest ever niece and nephew.
I really do love being an aunt!
We took a break from the labor and spent most of Sunday outdoors.
TONS of fun at the park....
Exploring the barn playground
playing tennis
and splashing around in the water near the damn.
Back at the house the kids kept entertained with the pool, frisbee, playing catch, and hanging with Sofee dog. Elli even decided she wanted to trade me their dog, Lola, for my Sofee dog. She was amazed that there were the same size. She wanted to know when Sofee was going get bigger someday.
I have to admit it was nice to have the house filled with their giggles.
this house is way to big for just the two of us....
Dress fantasy
I should remove myself from the Anthropologie email list.
Shirtdresses. sigh...It's just such a tease.
a little splash of lime for the summer
I love this red one. Classic but fun. Fall, spring, or summer. Work or play.
(Is that enough to justify the price tag?)
Shirtdresses. sigh...It's just such a tease.
a little splash of lime for the summerI love this red one. Classic but fun. Fall, spring, or summer. Work or play. (Is that enough to justify the price tag?)
and this number....color, style, details. oh my.
I better get back to the Home Depot website where I belong.
I better get back to the Home Depot website where I belong.
Knee deep
Where have the last 2 weeks gone? I've been surrounded by a whirl of self-inflicted chaos and I guess I lost the last 15 days of my life.
Maybe not chaos.
But my life is busy.
and dirty.
so that equates to chaos in my brain.
The house is coming along...slowly but surely. It's not even worth a photo update at this point. We're knee deep in half finished projects: spray painting, drywall mudding, rock removal and pool deck clean up, ceiling repair, priming the walls, dishwasher and new storm door installation, the mailbox, the house numbers, hedges....oh and let's not forget my mission to eradicate the killer ant and spider population. And somehow we managed to host my brother and his family over Memorial Day weekend.
Like I said. Self-inflicted chaos.
Overall Jim and I are happy (and frustrated) with the progress and hope to get some things finished up by the end of the month. Then it's on to major kitchen rennovations...good lord help us all.
I've got my eye on this lovely print from Fey Handmade that I think would be perfect in a kitchen....
...and I discovered the "apartment" section at Urban Outfitters. Are you an Urban Outfitters fan?
But my life is busy.
and dirty.
so that equates to chaos in my brain.
The house is coming along...slowly but surely. It's not even worth a photo update at this point. We're knee deep in half finished projects: spray painting, drywall mudding, rock removal and pool deck clean up, ceiling repair, priming the walls, dishwasher and new storm door installation, the mailbox, the house numbers, hedges....oh and let's not forget my mission to eradicate the killer ant and spider population. And somehow we managed to host my brother and his family over Memorial Day weekend.
Like I said. Self-inflicted chaos.
Overall Jim and I are happy (and frustrated) with the progress and hope to get some things finished up by the end of the month. Then it's on to major kitchen rennovations...good lord help us all.
I've got my eye on this lovely print from Fey Handmade that I think would be perfect in a kitchen....
...and I discovered the "apartment" section at Urban Outfitters. Are you an Urban Outfitters fan?Monday, May 24, 2010
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Craigslist
Are my walls painted yet? Is that horrible mess gone? Can I start decorating yet?
Of course the answer is no. But, I did pick up a few cans of spray paint over the weekend in preparation for a door painting project in my near future. It was the first bit of color I've seen. I'm actually still undecided between 3 choices, but hey what's new?
In anticipation of the time when my days will be filled with lovely fabrics, prints, and colors I've been searching Craigslist. Who doesn't love Craigslist? It's the best! and what better way to spend a little down time at work?
Today I spotted this great peach loveseat from a consignment shop....
And I totally have my eye on those teal shutters in along the wall....
(edit. The original photos were apparently changed on the shops website, so you'll just have to imagine lovely, long, slightly worn teal shutters...)
The shop is about 1 hour away. After things settled down I think it would make a great weekend day trip. Let's home no one else is in the mood for a peach loveseat in the meantime.
Of course the answer is no. But, I did pick up a few cans of spray paint over the weekend in preparation for a door painting project in my near future. It was the first bit of color I've seen. I'm actually still undecided between 3 choices, but hey what's new?
In anticipation of the time when my days will be filled with lovely fabrics, prints, and colors I've been searching Craigslist. Who doesn't love Craigslist? It's the best! and what better way to spend a little down time at work?
Today I spotted this great peach loveseat from a consignment shop....
And I totally have my eye on those teal shutters in along the wall....
(edit. The original photos were apparently changed on the shops website, so you'll just have to imagine lovely, long, slightly worn teal shutters...)
The shop is about 1 hour away. After things settled down I think it would make a great weekend day trip. Let's home no one else is in the mood for a peach loveseat in the meantime.
Sofee dog.
Monday and Tuesday Jim and I are gone for over 12 hrs. Poor, poor Sofee. All those long hours laying around, trying to catch a few rays of sun through the window, wishing for a field to frolic in. It's just mean to leave her cooped up for that long, so we have a dog walker.
When we moved we were sad to say good-bye to Katie. Katie knew that Sofee loves sunbathing and a good stick. She knew Sofee dog couldn't pass up the opportunity to get a bellyrub from Enrique (the best mailman EVER!). Katie left sweet little notes about their time together. Sofee loved a mid day visit from her girlfriend.
Change is always difficulty and find a new dog walker to trust with out little pupster was not easy. But, after a little searching, I found Christine. She is too cute.
She left me a Mother's Day card from Sofee dog last week. My neighbors have reported that she's so nice and professional. She even took a few pictures during their visit.....
When we moved we were sad to say good-bye to Katie. Katie knew that Sofee loves sunbathing and a good stick. She knew Sofee dog couldn't pass up the opportunity to get a bellyrub from Enrique (the best mailman EVER!). Katie left sweet little notes about their time together. Sofee loved a mid day visit from her girlfriend.
Change is always difficulty and find a new dog walker to trust with out little pupster was not easy. But, after a little searching, I found Christine. She is too cute.
She left me a Mother's Day card from Sofee dog last week. My neighbors have reported that she's so nice and professional. She even took a few pictures during their visit.....
Monday, May 17, 2010
OCD Heaven
I'm not The best thing about my weekend....buying a shopVac. I don't know how my life was complete without. If you know me fairly well, you know that I'm a clean freak. If you've lived with me you know I have a major issues with organization & cleanliness. Let's just say I spent much of my childhood voluntarily cleaning and organizing my little sister's room. Sounds like a good time to me! If you doubt me, just talk to someone who's lived with me. I should probably be medicated.
That being said, I can't believe I've made it through almost 3 decades without owning a shopVac. This thing is so freakin' amazing. It sucked up all the yucky wallpaper crumbles and drywall flakes and lots of dog hair. Then I wheeled it out the front door to my car and sucked up all the little pebbles and dirty grime complied during our move. Then I wheeled it back inside and cleaned out the radiators. It's like heaven it all being sucked away.
I always assumed it was expensive to own a shopVac or at least a good one. Jim and I were pleasantly surprised to find a smaller version of this one for less than $30!! Score. Best $30. EVER!
That being said, I can't believe I've made it through almost 3 decades without owning a shopVac. This thing is so freakin' amazing. It sucked up all the yucky wallpaper crumbles and drywall flakes and lots of dog hair. Then I wheeled it out the front door to my car and sucked up all the little pebbles and dirty grime complied during our move. Then I wheeled it back inside and cleaned out the radiators. It's like heaven it all being sucked away.
I always assumed it was expensive to own a shopVac or at least a good one. Jim and I were pleasantly surprised to find a smaller version of this one for less than $30!! Score. Best $30. EVER!
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
During
3rd Bedroom as a temporary media room...
This wallpaper is actually growing on me. Probably because I dread finding out what's underneath.
Guest Bedroom for all the out of town labor I managed to recruit.
Dig baby Dig.
Jim has the whole system of steaming and scrapping down to a science. 
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
a love affair.
A patient brought me this chocolate cake last week. Layers of moist chocolate cake and chocolate mousse and a hard chocolate icing. It was a tad bit crazy last week trying to unpack and get life in order at the new house, while continuing with bazillion project we had started over the weekend. I was smart enough to unpack the essentials first, which of course includes the Bailey's.
I don't remember the exact moment I had coffee with Bailey's , but I do know when I started loving them. In the fall of 2003 I started waitressing at Emile's, a family owned restaurant in upstate NY. I had quite a bit of waitressing experience when I started. Mostly chain restaurants that use a system of limited table assignments and overlapping shifts, so that the staff is largest during prime dinning times on the weekends. It's common in these types of restaurants for some of the service staff to leaver earlier in the night, when things start to die down and a small group stays to close the night.
Emile's was famous it's prime rib and the salad bar. Patrons loved it. For me and the other gals, it meant more work; setting up, filling and cleaning throughout the night, and putting it all away at the end of the night. This, combined with the way the restaurant was set up, led to a pooled tip system. All the waitresses put their tips together at the end of the night and it was divided equally. This meant that everyone stayed the entire night.
Coffee with Bailey's... AND chocolate cake! A dream come true.
Emile's was famous it's prime rib and the salad bar. Patrons loved it. For me and the other gals, it meant more work; setting up, filling and cleaning throughout the night, and putting it all away at the end of the night. This, combined with the way the restaurant was set up, led to a pooled tip system. All the waitresses put their tips together at the end of the night and it was divided equally. This meant that everyone stayed the entire night.
This also meant at the end of the night we all gathered at the bar for an after work drink. The bartender was usually Karen (I found her picture on the website, so I guess she's still there.)
via
viaMy drink was coffee with Bailey's. I worked there almost every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday night for over a year. I had a coffee with Bailey's at the end of every shift. We've been in love every since.
Monday, May 10, 2010
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Sharing a dream
And to make my day even better, Little Green Notebook did a whole post on beautiful long dining room tables. I'm not the only one out there dreaming of fabulous long farmhouse tables and lots of fun chairs. Check it out here. Along with her previous post on finding a steal for a perfect candidate (maybe I can bribe her into shipping it in my directions!)
Eye Candy
First things first. I am NOT planning to be decorating a nursery in the near future. I repeat NO nursery in my near future. But, I did find a new-to-me blog, withTWOcats (via Design Sponge) today and REALLY like the color scheme used in this nursery.
I'm glad that grayish tones are popping up. I've been looking for a blue-gray shade to use in the foyer or living room (after we get through all the dang wallpaper!)
...and I'm so in love with the curtains that I'm tempted to order them even though I have no idea where I would actually hang them.
Other "eye candy" that I will be dreaming of while I'm scrapping & scrubbing the weekend away...
I think I'm stuck on peach...
...and long tables fit for a holiday feast
And let's not forget the foyer, where this little red dresser/desk would look great...
ohhh. I like this even more!
and a nice cozy bedroom to finish up the day. I love the soft tones...
....or maybe a little orange and turquoise
I'm glad that grayish tones are popping up. I've been looking for a blue-gray shade to use in the foyer or living room (after we get through all the dang wallpaper!)...and I'm so in love with the curtains that I'm tempted to order them even though I have no idea where I would actually hang them.Other "eye candy" that I will be dreaming of while I'm scrapping & scrubbing the weekend away...
I think I'm stuck on peach......and long tables fit for a holiday feastAnd let's not forget the foyer, where this little red dresser/desk would look great...ohhh. I like this even more!and a nice cozy bedroom to finish up the day. I love the soft tones.......or maybe a little orange and turquoise
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Progress?
So, we're making some progress on the home front. I think?!
The weekend was filled with endless amounts of labor, but we're all moved in. And now surrounded by mounds of boxes & furniture, in addition to the renovation mess we've created.
More wallpaper gone. More wallpaper discovered. (The more we get rid of that stuff the more it feels like our place!) Yard clean up in progress and the first cut is under our belt. A few bumps (and bucks) later, we got a grip on pool care. The kitchen has been scrubbed a few dozen times and we were able to cook our first meal at 10pm Sunday night.
I'm still trying to designate a few 'safe zones' to keep important items, such as car keys, wallet/purse, dog leash, etc. We spent hours scurrying around Sunday night trying to find all the essential items for work on Monday morning. I gave up on finding the iron and settled on a half wrinkle cotton shirt. It was a rough start to the week!
No pictures until the weekend though...internet access at work only until the cable guy comes. Until then I'll be searching the world wide web for kitchen flooring, paint colors, and fun dreamy inspiration rooms.
The weekend was filled with endless amounts of labor, but we're all moved in. And now surrounded by mounds of boxes & furniture, in addition to the renovation mess we've created.
More wallpaper gone. More wallpaper discovered. (The more we get rid of that stuff the more it feels like our place!) Yard clean up in progress and the first cut is under our belt. A few bumps (and bucks) later, we got a grip on pool care. The kitchen has been scrubbed a few dozen times and we were able to cook our first meal at 10pm Sunday night.
I'm still trying to designate a few 'safe zones' to keep important items, such as car keys, wallet/purse, dog leash, etc. We spent hours scurrying around Sunday night trying to find all the essential items for work on Monday morning. I gave up on finding the iron and settled on a half wrinkle cotton shirt. It was a rough start to the week!
No pictures until the weekend though...internet access at work only until the cable guy comes. Until then I'll be searching the world wide web for kitchen flooring, paint colors, and fun dreamy inspiration rooms.
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