To-Do List

I'm a huge advocate of to-do lists and I utilize my planner each and every day. If I didn't create one, I'd have a hard time remembering but also keeping focus on what I really need to do. This is more so beneficial for me in the work place then at home, but regardless there are so many things we "want" to do to this house, I can't keep track. I thought I'd start a public record - and then perhaps i'll hold to it.  Here are some of the projects we want to tackle in the upcoming future in no particular order:

1.) Paint & stain 1/2 bath downstairs
2.) White Wash Fireplace
3.) Paint last bedroom
4.) Remove berry tree out front
5.) Build dining room table
6.) Order new furniture for living room & family room
7.) Create better shoe storage in a closet
8.) Wallpaper statement wall in my office
9.) Replace all light fixtures throughout house (all so dated)
10.) Upgrade electrical panel
11.) Upgrade fireplace to gas
12.) Stain mantel & wood framing in living room
13.) New hardwood flooring throughout downstairs
14.) Paint doors and trim downstairs white
15.) Paint last bit of cabinet doors in basement
16.) Wallpaper the "coffee nook" in Kitchen
17.) Replace electrical outlets that are not white
18.) Update blinds in family room
19.) Stain banister railing and paint spindles
20.) Remove tile in basement

What are some things on your to-do list?

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Statement Walls

I've been scouring the internet to find the best "statement" wall to recreate for my office here at home. I'm having such a hard time trying to pick a favorite. Which one do you like? 

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Vegetable Garden

The thermometer over the weekend hit over 75 and I couldn't have been more excited. Once the snow melted, we got right into cleaning up the yard, it's honestly the worst one in the neighborhood. It also didn't help that the previous owners neglected to pick up the leaves in the fall (it's been a pain.) But, it's starting to "get there" and we imagine after a lot of seeding and fertilizing, our yard will look fabulous (if we're lucky.) 

One thing I wanted to tackle a little bit this year, is a small vegetable garden. Since we're still in clean up mode, it's not as big as i'd like it, but I did get a chance to put in a few tomato and pepper plants.   I plan to add some herbs like cilantro and basil, but needed a few more of the tin planters from Ikea to continue on.  What are some things you are planting this year in your backyard? 

Bedroom Updates

In a series of update posts this week on our house, I thought i'd finally share our master bedroom. While for the most part is completed, there are still a few things we'd like to update like changing out the awful ceiling fan, but we are happy with the results. What do you think? 

Incase you forgot what the original owners had it look like here's the before:

And this is what it looks like now: 

For the paint color, we choose a medium gray called Nightingale by Benjamin Moore.  Our headboard is from here, bedding here, dresser & side tables are Ikea, and the damask throw pillows were a Homegoods score.  

Living Room Updates

It's hard to believe we've been in this house for almost four months now. It seems like yesterday we were just moving in, up to our knees in snow. While our living room is the room with the least amount of updates so far, I thought I'd show you what it looks like today. 

Incase you forgot what we moved into - it looked like this: 

It now looks like this: 

All the furniture is from our previous apartments. The couches are actually from college which I'm so looking forward to update shortly.  The 50' tv is new. The rug is from our last apartment that we got from here. The fireplace is in need of some love, and I can't wait to paint the brick (if Andy let's me) it's one of the many things we are on the fence about changing.  Also, Lincoln felt the need to photo bomb this entire update. I think he thinks this blog is about him (not the house.) So that's all thats new and exciting in our living room. Be sure to check back for more updates. 

Sweet Treats

Kimberly's Bakeshoppe

The last few times I've been out grocery shopping, I've been picking up items that I normally wouldn't buy, but do because I know people are coming over and don't really feel like baking.  These cupcakes have been one of those items. While they can be found at most grocery stores but I find them locally at Kroger. They have the look and feel of a speciality bakery, but don't cost as much. 

These ones in particular are Strawberry & Creme' flavored with Strawberry filling. Absolutely D-E-L-I-C-I-O-U-S. 

What are some of your favorite "pre-made" treats that you buy prior to guests coming over?