Tuesday, April 23, 2013

before & after: guest bedroom

A couple of weeks ago I posted a picture of what was going to be my office. As I started to decorate and move my office furniture into the room, something didn’t feel right. I couldn’t picture myself wanting to go in that room and sit at a desk. It didn’t quite feel like an office space. I decided to put my office in the huge guest bedroom across the hall. My desk now looks out three beautiful windows, and the guest room now feels more complete. 

So what to do with another empty bedroom and no bed to spare? I called my soon to be sister-in-law and asked if I could have the twin beds my brother and I had from when we were kids. My brother had been storing them at his house and figured it was worth a shot. She said yes, and a few weeks later my mom delivered them to our new house. They were 90’s style, oak wood bunk beds, but with some white spray paint they instantly became more modern. 

My mom also brought me my old sheet/sham set from my sophomore year of college. The duvet comforter was big enough to cut into two pieces and wrap around each twin bed. And I scored sheets at Macy’s for $9.99 each. I ended up spending less than $50 on this whole room. And it’s become one of my favorite rooms in the house. 


And after...










Friday, March 29, 2013

backyard update

One of the biggest selling points of this house was the backyard. It is absolutely huge considering it is in a residential neighborhood. Plus, it came with a spa. Ryan has major plans to renovate the landscaping and patio. But for now, these adirondack chairs I scored from World Market and Moroccan style rug I got on clearance last summer from Target give our patio comfort and style.






Bruce Lee obviously LOVES the backyard. He run's around in circles all day long. The kitty cats love it too. Check out the video below for some entertainment.


Thursday, March 21, 2013

before: the office

The office essentially became a storage room during the move, and it has been driving me crazy. I'm determined to have it organized in the next couple of days. But first, here are some before shots. Please don't judge.

The ultimate plan is to have the office showcase my passions, as well as Ryan's. I want to display artifacts from our trips, pictures of our friends and family, and have an organized space for us to sort through all of the bills for our new home :)

master bedroom update

The master bedroom is slowly coming along. There is still a lot to do, but it is starting to feel more like a relaxing oasis, rather than a big, white box. 

The bed obviously needs a headboard. I'm thinking maybe a tufted headboard in a mustard yellow color. I love the grey and white theme right now, but some color will make the room pop!

Here are some progress pictures of the before, during and after.





Tuesday, March 12, 2013

we bought a house!



In case you haven't guessed, Ryan and I bought a house! We are so excited to begin this next chapter of our lives. Our new home closed in less than 30 days (on February 28!), and we moved in the day we got the keys.

One thing I learned is you never know how much stuff you have until you move. Holy moly, I have so much stuff! I was kind of embarrassed to have our family and friends help us move. They probably think I'm a hoarder.

I can't wait to share all of the before and after pictures. I'm giving myself six weeks to have everything unpacked and get somewhat organized.

Here are some pictures of our home :)


Melky wasn't too excited about the move


All of our wonderful movers

Can't wait to use our hot tub and have many summer parties. Cheers! 


Thursday, February 28, 2013

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