Added Value of a Shower

Why do I spend money on dog beds? Apparently the shower will do just fine.





quality=cameraphone in the dark

Art

This is my newest peice of art for the new place. I got it to go in the guest bathroom.

I've decided to do a subdued beach theme in here.

The painting is kind of glam and beachy all at once. Love it! Best part... It was clearanced to $2.98 (yes the decimal is in the right place).

The House is Warmed

*Disclaimer- My camera is shot (another post for another day). Meaning, I'm lucky if i can get it to take pictures let alone pictures that are in focus, so bear with me.


Renee gave me these decorating tip set. Yeah, She's a rockstar. I have wanted these for YEARS, but never could justify buying this over life sustaining items. Perfect for a party- Thanks Renee!


So of course I had to go out and buy this with my 50% off coupon from JoAnns.


Which looks like this after all the cupcakes are eaten.


I did many designs, here's the lone surviving cupcake, I managed a fuzzy picture of before it was devoured. I did all the cupcakes in purples and whites.


Party Decor was fresh flowers and candles.


My friend Lauren who donated hours of her time to help setup made me this as a housewarming gift. Cute huh? I told her I really wanted a name plaque and she made it happen. What a friend.


Every party needs Entertainment.



Decor (*To see pics of the Empty house "before" go HERE)
Now, the house still needs lots of interior design work. We tried using mostly what we had and threw in a few new rugs here and there. Baby steps...

Got this shelf a week before at a garage sale- $7 It's got the shabby chic thing going on. I high fived myself when I went to Lowe's last night and saw almost the same thing for $89-$120.


Family Room


Above kitchen cabinets


My new fridge- vying for the spot of favorite thing I own. Totally recommend this layout in a fridge/freezer LUV ET!!


Since I forgot to take pics before or during, you're seeing the afterparty. The smorgous board was on this table.

Menu:
Creme Puffs
Cheesecake Bites
Mini Cupcakes
2 types meatballs
Queso (Velveta, Rotel tomatoes/chiles, spicy sausage)
Peanut M&M's
Trail mix
relish tray- cherries,blueberries, grapes, mandarin oranges, olives, pickles, carrots
Chips & Salsa
Punch- Gingerale, pineapple juice, and variety of lime sherbet, rainbow sherbet, raspberry sherbet. Punch was a total hit, recommend it.

Master Bath


Master Bath another angle

Office

Guest Bedroom- notice our very first comforter set as a married couple ahhhhh... totally not my taste now, but works great to have on hand for a guest room.

Craft room- Beginning stages

2nd Bath

2nd Bath- another angle

Our favors- my totally rad sis Holly bought the favors for my house warming gift. They are personalized fortune cookies. The messages were 3 different ones:

-Thanks for celebrating out new home with us- Kevan & Rachel

-It's really the DOG's house - we just pay the mortgage.

-May your home always be too small to hold all of your friends.

Sign says "Fortunes are always fun, please take more than one!"

The True Party "animals"

THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

Little Girls and Dancing.

I went to my neice's dance recital this weekend. She just turned 5.

This is why I want to put a little girl of mine into dance someday.

I gotta say those 2 yr olds in their tutu's... adorable.

Party Time!

and... You are SO invited!!
June 20th 2-5 pm Leave me a comment if you want more info! I'd love to have you there!

Suggestions? Never owning a home I've never thrown a housewarming party. I'm not the type to 'celebrate me', but after alot of prodding from friends and family and thinking it would be a blast, the housewarming party is here!






Do come.