Things we've learned...

We officially signed the 99 papers it takes to buy a home, and we're homeowners... So EXCITING, right?!? HAHAHAHA
Here's what we've learned in T minus 3 days:
* Never believe a Mortgage company.
* Make sure your tetanus shot is up to date.
* Call before you dig.
* Paint only goes half as far as you think it will.
* A home depot down the street is crucial.
* Check the timer on the irrigation system.
* Double the time you "think" it will take to complete any given task.
* Just because a dishwasher runs, doesn't mean it works.

That's it for my sage wisdom now. Will post more updates and before after pictures later.

And the countdown is on...

So, we are in the final days. Packing is finally underway, and we have SO much to do. I think maybe it was not the best idea to push the move date up, but I think in the end it will be worth it. We picked out some colors for the master bedroom and bathroom. And after testing several different shades we finally found one.

I loved the nightingale color from Benjamin Moore, but we had Home Depot match it up, and it will save us about 60 bucks... Holla!!


Here's a picture of Jay being all handy and trying to figure out EXACTLY how much paint we need... We will not waste a drop...


Here's a picture of us, literally waiting for the paint to dry.

Also, have some ideas to spruce up the oh so sexy chandelier... If you have any ideas, input is valued!

The glass pieces can be removed, along with the stand they hang from. I am thinking of spray painting the main piece and adding some lamp covers to make due until we can fit something nicer in our budget.

Free to a good home... I do not think there is enough TLC in the world to update this joker...

Luxury Items...

I am so excited that we are getting a pool this year. We both had agreed that it is a long term goal to have a pool. Growing up in a beach town, I need something to fill my need to hang out in the (alligator free) water. As an alternative to the in-ground pool costs, I proposed a short term fix, and here are the options:

Option 1: The smaller, but mor economical option. Still stylish and functional, but obviously does not offer the punch of color of the second option.



Option 2: The more luxurious of the options, and obviously double the costs. However, I do think it will be worth it.

BiG Ideas

So, I ran across an article talking about the size of photos, and how bigger is better: http://amyrophotography.com/blog/bigger-really-is-better-providence-photography/
In the article the photographer shared a picture of her home. She has the most simple idea, but for some reason it had not yet occured to me. Pictures over the couch! So, BIG pictures it will be. The house is so dated, that "we" are trying to update it with a contemporary style. I am really struggling on keeping my ideas contemporary, but still look lived in and "homey". Picking the pictures could be an issue since, well half our frames still have the fake families in them. Anddd, of course Jay immediately says "sounds expensive" when I tell him my idea of canvas prints. Here is the picture, and maybe the fact that she has a cute kid makes a difference in the final product :-). If you're ever in RI and need photos, give her a shout!