inspiration

Since I don't have any recent projects to share with you I will share some of our points of inspiration for the house.  I love that the fireplace is a centerpiece.  With our fireplace in the corner I want to be able to accent it without it taking over the space.  We would love to add some moulding to the front of the fireplace that will go from the ceiling to the mantle that will add some architectural detail.  We are also considering doing a slate stacked tile to replace the ceramic surround that is currently there.

Our kitchen we had already painted it grey and now we are deciding what to do about the countertop.  I would love to do concrete countertop.  I love the feel and look of it in a kitchen.  I would love to add some brighter green accents with backsplash and art so hopefully that is something we can consider.

The master bath we have not touched since we moved in.  I hate that it has carpet in it and would love to start updating it but unfortunately, we have a few things on the list ahead of it.  We are thinking about slate for the master bathroom and pairing it with a light turquoise color.  I also love the trough sink.

Happy Memorial Day

Happy Memorial Day to all of you that have served or are serving our country with your braveness!  I appreciate you and what you have done to help make this country free!  

We had a great weekend with some friends that came in town from Massachussetts and I will leave you with some pictures of the dogs having fun at Whetstone park yesterday!

I will have some new things to post very soon.

Enjoy your monday off!

changing of scenery

So this past weekend was a very exciting one for me.  I hated the bushes/shrubs in the front of the house so our neighbors helped my husband remove them on sunday.  It makses such a difference.  We can actually see the front of the house and that beloved purple door.  I have some pictures of before and after as well.  I'm still working on the table that I had started a couple of weeks ago.  It's been kinda crazy and the next step is a no going back sort of step.  You'll see when I'm finished what I'm talking about.  OK....I hope you have a great day!

side table pt.1

I have begun the process of refinishing a side table I found at the thrift store.  When I purchased it, it was in such bad shape.  The longer table was all dirty and stained and nasty.  So I stripped and sanded it today.  I'm sorry I didn't take pictures of it before I started.  I thought about it I just never did it.  I'm very pleased by the outcome of today's work.  I will be working on this and other projects I've had lined up!  Wish me luck!

Happy Mother's Day

I was able to spend the afternoon with my mom and family for Mother's Day.  It was a great time and I captured some pictures of my niece Henri'etta' Sophie.  What a beautiful blessing she is!  Her smile lights up a room.  I also have some pictures of the two art pieces we purchased last weekend so I will be sharing them with you.  I hope you had an amazing day and that you were able to show your mom how much you appreciate her!  Till next time!

uninspired :(

Lately I've been feeling very uninspired.  I can't quite put my finger on what's going on with me, but it might have something to do with my house not feeling like a home yet.  Purchasing a home is quite an endeavor and making it your own is a challenge.  I guess I haven't felt motivated because I'm standing up against what I feel are unbeatable odds.  So I'm sorry if you were reading and hoping for some enthusiastic, house loving blogger.  Today is today and tomorrow is tomorrow!  Thank God for that!  At least maybe tomorrow I might work a little bit more towards my goal of having my house feel like my home!

So long for this evening...or should I say this morning.  Tomorrow I hope to talk about my husband and my trip to Gallery Hop in Cbus this past weekend....Spoiler alert: we purchased two amazing works from a local artist...pics to come soon!

g'nite