Here is the first finished room in our new house. It was a blank slate before.
All it takes is a little color to make a big difference.
The pink was a little brighter than I thought it would be so I decided to paint a flower silhouette to break it up some.
We’re going to get her a little table to go with the two chairs.
Hopefully the second finished room will be up soon!
We are moved in! New Jersey is not what I expected. I thought it would be more city like, it never occurred to me that it’s called the Garden State for a reason. It’s not too bad though. I’ve been really busy unpacking boxes and trying to figure out where to put things. I only have one room that I can say is completely finished. I hate to say that though because I never know when I’m going to walk in there and decide I don’t like where that is or this needs to be changed. It’s my second daughter’s bedroom so it will need to be changed a little when she moves out of her crib. Check back tomorrow for the pictures. I need to get back to work. I’m off to Wal-Mart to get some bath rugs and organizing bins!
Well, we found out we'll be moving to New Jersey next month so all my projects have to stop and I’ll be spending the next (not quite) month packing up and getting the house ready to rent out.
I’m sad and excited at the same time. This is the first house we’ve owned and it’s been fun to work on it and get it to where I love it. I just wish I had time to finish. I’m also sad for my kids, they won’t be able to see the grammies and grandpas very often like they do now.
I’m excited because the house we’re moving into is bigger and brand new (they won’t be finished building it until about October 1st so we’ll have to spend about 2 lovely weeks in a hotel of some sort) but it won’t be “mine” so no painting walls or big changes. I’m already looking at ways to change things but not really change them.
Any good thrift/consignment/antique stores in NJ?
I was in pier 1 this weekend and saw these awesome jars and glasses with little chalkboards on them.
I decided to create my own with a jar I already had…Project cost: free!
I just taped off where I wanted the chalk board paint…
Then just spray your chalkboard paint…
Then when you take the tape off you get this…
Here is Zoe’s new treat container…
Love it!
I’ve been having trouble keeping up with Crafty Wednesday so I decided to change it to Wow Wednesday. Every Wednesday I’m going to feature an Etsy that I’ve found and love.
This week, in honor of my new pup, I’m featuring Sugar Plum Collars. She makes collars and with awesome fabrics and hand stamped tags. She can do matching leashes too. As soon as Zoe is full grown I’m going to order one.
All photos from Sugar Plum Collars
She has a contest going on right now…If you become a fan on Facebook and send in a pic of your pup you’ll be entered to win a collar.
If you want your Etsy shop featured or you have a favorite you want me to share send me an email or leave it in the comments and I’ll check it out.
We added this little girl to our family last weekend. Her name is Zoe and she’s a Puggle. The girls love her!
The second new addition arrived this weekend….My new Canon Digital Rebel T1i! I’m so happy to finally have a camera again!
Here’s one of the pictures I took with it…
I went to a Martini bar a few weeks ago and had the best drink! I’ve been searching for the recipe ever since so I can make them at home instead of paying $9 a piece. I am so excited I finally found it so I have to share it with everyone!
Pink Lemonade Martini
2 1/2 oz Bacardi Limon
1 oz Cointreau
1/2 oz Freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/2 oz Cranberry juice
1/2 Lemon slice, for garnish
Granulated sugar to coat rim of glass
Moisten the rim of a cocktail glass with some of the Bacardi Limon; sprinkle lightly but evenly with the sugar.
Fill a large shaker glass 2/3 full of ice cubes.
Add Bacardi Limon, Cointreau, lemon juice and cranberry juice; shake until well-blended and chilled.
Strain into prepared glass; garnish with lemon slice and serve at once.
Hey Everyone! I’m back from Virginia…
The 8 hour car ride was actually 12 with traffic and stopping time. My kids were awesome! My 3 year old didn’t even sleep in the car and still did great.
I would have liked to have a camera with me but here are a couple I took with my phone.
Madison was the flower girl
McKenna, my other princess
The wedding was amazing. 2 Maid of Honors, 2 Best Men, 8 Bridesmaids, 8 Groomsmen. A beautiful church, a gorgeous country club for the reception, surf and turf for dinner (salmon and filet mignon), a beautiful cake, an open bar and a great DJ. The girls were a big hit especially on the dance floor. Madison would not leave willingly even when it was well past her bed time.
