family journal : February 2011

Friday, February 25, 2011

Renovations Gone Wild!

I know what your thinking ladies...what a babe! At least that is the

thought that keeps coming to my mind...

Since we moved in we have been doing some good ol renovating. Luckily as you can see above we have a lot of help! Both from friends, family but mostly professionals! Jett wasn't only a huge help unpacking he has been really helping his dad with renovating.

I am not sure The Husband fully appreciates his help ;)

Before

First thing on our Agenda was to extend the arch way from

3 feet to 7 feet. All of that glorious natural light that we now have makes me head over heels happy...I am really a little bit giddy! And not to mention it completely opened up the kitchen.We were able to reuse the cabinets that were behind the wall of the arch and put them in our garage.Basically it was a win win!

photo courtesy of previous home owners

During

next thing was to paint over the glazing. Check. And remove the laminate, travertine and carpet. Triple check.And of course install this chandelier!

After

now all we have left is to paint baseboards frame out windows and add some window treatments.

artwork and furniture are most definitely right up there on the ol to do list!

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Lets move something together

We just moved into our lovely new home.

picture courtesy of sacred & profane

I really don't mind moving....it's the packing up my last home that I am always less then thrilled about. Suddenly my priceless possessions completely lose their novelty.

So here are a few little tid bits and tips that will hopefully make your next move

simple{er}.....well slightly.

Good bye bubble wrap hello saran wrap dispenser. when we were able to saran wrap our dining room table in a matter of minutes instead of takeing it apart. I knew the saran wrap dispenser and I would be getting along super well. And we did. Pretty much BFF now.