...that I LOVE Pinterest???
So many great ideas, so many freebies, so many possibilities! Two of my Christmas presents (which I am going to blog about tomorrow) have opened a whole new door to Pinterest potentials! I love finding freebie downloads and have started making a great collection. Can't wait to start using some things very soon and move the Pins into my new board called "Pinned It, Did It!"
...that I love buying things on sale???
Mmm, makes me feel so much less guilty for spending money. :)
My mom and I went after-Christmas clearance shopping today. We hit "Bath and Body Works" for their semi-annual sale to stock up on a soap and added a few more fun and wonderful smelling items to our bag. But hey, we got everything on sale and got $10 off! We sniffed so many scents that we both started to get headaches and knew it was time to move to another store. We also went to Hobby Lobby and JoAnn's getting a few more things that were either on sale or purchased with a coupon! Gotta love it.
...that I miss my girlfriends from Seattle?
One of my college roommates was back in the area and I got to go out to lunch and catch up with her today. I hadn't seen her since August and it was so nice to have some girl time and talk about our lives lately. Definitely made me want to try and make a trip over there soon.
...that my husband is wonderful???
He is. :) When I came home from my day of fun shopping, I could tell that he had worked hard around the house to get it cleaned/organized. He tackled several different projects in various places. It is so nice to have his help around the house. This evening he helped me to finish our upstairs so that it is ready for the in-laws. Yes, I still have boxes in various nooks and corners that need to be sorted through eventually. But, it is presentable and nice looking now. Those boxes can wait for later this week, a rainy day, ...or maybe until we move!
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Thursday, December 27, 2012
Friday, August 24, 2012
Super Mom to the Rescue!
Now, I think I have been working hard and getting things done the past month with registry stuff, cleaning, cooking, organizing, etc. But...it didn't seem to be getting very done. Enter Super Mom!
My mom is wonderful, she's great, she's not only a Super Mom but she taught me (practically everything) I know! It was time for her magic to make my house become a home and not a clutter cove.
She came over yesterday and we totally dominated! My kitchen, dining room, and living room are completely cleaned, tidied, organized, livable and even cute! When we were almost done, we realized we hadn't taken a BEFORE picture, but then we quickly said, "that's okay, we prefer not to remember what it looked like before." So, here are all the AFTER pictures.
My mom is wonderful, she's great, she's not only a Super Mom but she taught me (practically everything) I know! It was time for her magic to make my house become a home and not a clutter cove.
She came over yesterday and we totally dominated! My kitchen, dining room, and living room are completely cleaned, tidied, organized, livable and even cute! When we were almost done, we realized we hadn't taken a BEFORE picture, but then we quickly said, "that's okay, we prefer not to remember what it looked like before." So, here are all the AFTER pictures.
Shiny new silverware, awesome Cutco knives, and colorful measuring utensils. |
Candles, serveware, pretty glassware |
Dining "Room" |
Centerpiece: Table Runner gift from Crate and Barrel, vase and candle wedding gift, rocks found in cupboard. |
Our Living Room |
Got this table from Re-Store and have plans to re-finish it soon. |
All the colors in my kitchen make me happy! |
Tupperware and cooking prep bowls/measuring cups |
Cookbooks and Vitamins |
Probably my favorite picture because it contains so many great things! Fiestware dishes and canisters, spice rack and fruit bowl from C&B and Pistachio KitchenAid! |
Love our new toaster and espresso maker |
I am so glad we have an island |
Gotta love organization in the kitchen |
My wonderful non-stick pots and pans from Costco |
So pretty, right? |
Parker Mixing bowls from C&B, pretty serveware: Eva Mendes and Fiesta |
All my bakeware including casserole dishes from C&B |
Appliances |
Great cupboards for storing big and extra food items |
Cleaning supplies and my aprons |
My "office" nook for now |
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