3/26/2009

dentist=delays, decorating..

So...I admitted that I am completely unreliable in posting although I had high hopes that my "decorating" posts would be closer together.
Well I had to go to the dentist last week...which I thought would be no big deal. I have bad teeth and have had to be in the chair many times...but at the end of this visit I was gifted w/ 3 prescriptions. (I had to get crowns, but 1 was much more involved than we all thought) So the pain got intense and it has been a long/painful week. But today has offered relief and I am back to blogging, sorry for the delay!!
I have been attempting to get some decorating done in my house. I tend to get lots of decorating started...and 1/2 way finished. Drives me NUTS!! I get stumped on how to pull it all together, of course the budget always plays a part too. So I will now reveal some befores pics and in the days to come reveal where I am at w/ decorating and hopefully get some clever ideas from all you talented bloggers!!!










our house was winterized due to foreclosure hence the duct tape. SO...there are some before photos..there are a few more rooms to add, but I will wait on those. The basement is the BIG kicker that will make you cringe!! (I am just thinking about it!)
*****If you all noticed my "praying for Stellan" button PLEASE take the time to get on your knees and pray for this little guy. He has been battling a serious heart condition the past few days and is in need of a healing only the great Physician can provide. Click on the button to read his whole story...it is an amazing one!!!

3/19/2009

so I have this mantle....

Okay...not sure how many people actually read this blog...especially since I am soo unreliable on posting~BUT~if you do and you have some decorating tips, more specifically mantle decorating tips..please share!!! I have this mantle...


now there are a few changes since this was taken...the wall is now a cream color, the trim is gone, (hopefully) soon to be replaced w/ wide trim, the carpet is gone, the floors are stained darker and we have removed those shiny gold doors, and if you have a really good eye and see that corner of a curtain peeking out...it has exited the building as well. :)
just in case you are curious: I am planning to do some posts of what our house looked like when we bought it (wait till you see these..oh some of you will CRINGE!!! I know I did!) and what it looks like now. I have quite the handy man for a husband who loves to do things on a "budget," which quite honestly I don't always appreciate. In my mind it is better to spend the $$ and have it done in less time w/ me only cleaning the mess up once. But he is slowly winning me over w/ his "budget" ideas...and I have to say he does good work. Check back if you want to see what I am talking about....

3/05/2009

~HAPPY BIRTHDAY CORA~