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Moments that make me smile #1

Jeff, in reference to my convertible bug:

" I've decided that I don't want you to get rid of this car until it starts having major issues."
"Why?"
"Because I love driving it!"


If you haven't had the pleasure of seeing the real deal, enjoy the mental image of my 6'6 "mans man" zipping around town in a pastel yellow convertible bug.

Happy Easter!

Home Improvements

 

After a LONG stint of construction, the house is finally starting to come together. Jeff and I have been spending every spare moment cleaning, organizing, repairing, painting, sanding, steaming, moving, etc to make our little space our own.  I don't think I really knew how much work goes into a true thorough cleaning of a place, especially when someone has allergies, but I can confidently say that's no longer the case! While we've got a long way to go until we are completely moved in and unpacked and settled the way we want, I think we are off to a good start! Here are a few pictures to share our progress so far!

This man can do it all, and does it with a great attitude. I am so blessed with such a fabulous work horse man for a husband!

The one thing i hated about these rooms is how dark the walls made them seem. So, I chose two paints that makes the natural light that comes in through the windows brighten and cheer the whole place up.

I did NOT consider how hard it is to cover up a dark color with a pale yellow... this is two coats in... sheesh.

After it was all said and done though the room is much brighter and calm. P.S. Jeff picked out the shower curtain. :)

The bed and the two fabulous windows. Still trying to figure out what I want to do for curtains. I'm looking for something creative that will match the room without having to spend a fortune. Suggestions anyone?

Like I said, we have a long way to go, we still have a book shelf to put together and fill, and a ton of other little projects. I wish I had the money to decorate the way I like, but in the mean time I'm looking for some crafty little projects and I know that some of you out there are already masters in this area. Any suggestions on ways to creatively spruce up the room without spending a lot of money?

Sunshine!

AH! I love days like today. Blue skies, cool breezes, and a skin warming sunshine make spring my FAVORITE time of year. I can take or leave the holidays ( except the pie), and will take the blossoming spring weather any day. I was so enamored with this weather today that I got to enjoy my favorite part of this season - I rode home from school today with the top down on the bug! As frustratingly expensive as my little yellow convertible bug can be to maintain, I so love driving it. I mean, I LOVE driving it! I love going on drives on back roads where it hugs the curves, top down with the sun on my shoulders, and the music up so that I can sing a long. After a good drive I feel like I can take on anyone and anything. Bring it on spring, I'm so ready for you!


What's your favorite thing to do when the weather is this beautiful?