New Pillow Cases!

I found this twin sheet at Ralph Lauren outlet a few months ago and loved the color, print, and price so I picked one up to use for something in the guestroom/office.

Twin flat sheet from Ralph Lauren outlet - $9

Well this weekend, the sheet became 3 pillowcases to put on the daybed!   Henry got me a sewing machine for my birthday a few years ago, so I love finding reasons to use it..

This room is still very much a work in progress.  It is the smaller of the two guest rooms that we use as an office, however there is also a daybed setup.  The current comforter is navy so I am thinking navy, coral, and cream for colors.  The room is slowly coming together.

Also, this weekend I worked on the front door...

 The previous owner left a brand new front door in the basement!  We painted and purchased new hardware this weekend and it hopefully will be hung tonight!  Just in time for KSU football so I can hang the new wreath I made!

Chi Town

Road Trip! A the end of July I took a trip to Chicago with a few girls.  It was my first time to Chicago and it was a blast!  Lucky for us, Kristen lives there and was able to show us around. 

Day one...

The first day we drove into the city then took the L to Michigan Ave. where we took in the sites and went into a few shops.  Then we walked our way to the bean and Millennium Park.  We spent quite a bit of time there taking pictures and walking in the childrens little water area!  After all the walking we were starving so we headed to Giordano's!  Our pizza was delish!  That evening we went to a bar near Lincoln park then to Wigleyville.

Day 2...

On Sunday we headed to Ikea.  We had some fun in the chair section and some of their kitchens.  That afternoon we played some ladder golf in the front yard then went to Houlihans for Long Islands and appitizers.

Day 3...

We took the train into the city, stopped to see the sears tower, and slurpees from 7-11 :).  Then walked to Navy Pier and the beach!  It was so nice outside. We then took a water taxi back to the train station.  The water taxi was not as quick as we were told, so we missed the train!  Luckily, there was another about 20 minutes later so we hung out at Union Station.

We drove home on Tuesday then it was back to work on Wednesday.  Already looking forward to Colorado in August then Seattle in October!

Cooperton Rodger

 Meet my pup Cooper!

This is the day I brought him home...

And a bunch of cute pics from my iPhone...

Hats he likes to wear...

He'll climb and lay anywhere...

 

In cars he likes to ride...

  But really, he prefers to drive...

 He really loves the snow...

And using my bear as a pillow...

He doesn't mind helping with laundry...

But really, he would prefer to sit and watch me...

Anyone else find the majority of their phone pictures are of a pet?

August Birchbox

In February I signed up for Birchbox.  Each month they send a box with various beauty samples.  I love it since it allows me to try so many different products without having to purchase the full size.


This months items...

This was one of the best Birchbox's I have received!  Products included were...

Juicy Couture - Viva la Juicy La Fleur sample
Pixi Beauty - Lip stick and liner (Color - Bare Berry)
Miss Jessie's Original - Stretch Silkening Créme (curl and shine cream for hair)
Yu-Be - Moisturizing Skin Cream (Japanese cream that hydrates chapped lips, heels, and hands)
Schick - Hydro Silk Razor

I immediately tried the Pixi lipstick and it is awesome.  The color is great and it is very smooth.

I'm very excited to try the curl creme.  It does claim to be "the best darn curl creams period" so we will have to see!

Interested in finding out more or signing up for your own Birchbox, go here.

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SO after a year of creeping reading other peoples blogs and finally convincing my husband it was a good idea...here is my first blog post!

We have owned our house for a little over a year, but I moved in April once we were officially Mr. and Mrs.

Walking out of the church - WE'RE MARRIED!

Now that wedding planning is over and I have settled in lots of projects have been happening.  When we purchased our house it was a short sale, the structure was great, but the house needs some TLC - exactly what we were looking for.  We loved the idea of being able to make the changes so the house would suit us while adding value to our home.  We have a constant project/purchase To Do List, which always seems to be growing :).  It is, and probably always will be, a work in progress, but seeing the before and after makes it so worth it!