Curtains, Curtains, and more Curtains

It all started in the kitchen, I was on the search for the perfect red curtains, but came across curtains for the bedroom. Once they were hung I felt like the rest of the windows in my house were naked. I have never been a fan of curtains, but having mine hung... I am in love with how it warms the room and makes it feel so much cozier.

I got a little creative with these ones above my kitchen sink... bamboo place mats stapled to a strip of wood (thanks Bryan for cutting it).

After hanging these ones in the living room we had someone ask if we had gotten new couches. I just love how it transformed the room, and pulled everything together!

These ones are in Raegan's room. Thanks to Rochelle for helping me make them :)

After the mentoring, I was able to make these solo. And thanks again to Bryan for cutting my curtain rod.

Where it all began :) I love the tassels!

I LOVE PICTURES!!!

Props to Lisa for letting me steal her fabulous idea :) I love pictures, and what a great way to display them. This wall is in my kitchen, and I considered putting a china hutch, but love this because it doesn't take up any walking space.

Fireplace Makeover

This fireplace has been such an eye sore... I finally got the courage to get it done. I am so happy with the way that it turned out! You can also see that I did a faux finish on the walls, and we moved our desk into the kitchen as well. I love having the bulky desk gone and having the computer out in the open. Blake did such a great job at building the built in.

Labor Day Weekend

For labor day weekend we talked my parents into coming to Rexburg. We had a blast! Sterling and Lisa were able to come too. We had a house full. Rochelle brought her camper and stayed in Rexburg, and Robin made the trek as well. Everyone got here Sunday night and we made plans for Monday. What we decided to do was play kickball at Smith Park in Rexburg. It was so much fun! We were able to include everyone, from the 1 year old to the, well, my dad, I won't say how old he is :) The funniest part was Sterling kicked the ball and my dad tried to catch it. It bounced off his chest and hit Sterling, so he was out. Everyone was rolling on the ground laughing!

After kickball he had a picnic and played on the playground. Preston loved the swing!

Babies Room

So... we are having a GIRL! I am very excited about all the bows and flowers!

A Huge Project

This project started when I painted the front door and then I realized how bed the eve of the house looked. (the reddish brown trim) So that's when the wheels started turning. I told Blake that I wanted to paint it and he was, well, lets say less than impressed with my idea. I agreed that if the Dr said that I could get on the scaffolding I wouldn't do it. He didn't say yes or no, but he didn't say no, so I was in business. Five hours later I was done! It really made such a difference! I love the way it turned out.

It was a messy job, for sure!

Preston loved the clean up!

This is the best picture that I have of the finished product. You may not even be able to tell what I did... But I can! Thanks Lisa for helping with Preston!

Sneak Peak

I have been trying to find some fabric to be inspired by for Preston's room. I am so excited to have finally found something. I just have a few things left to do in his room and there will be a full post of pictures.