The Nursery

The Nursery has been a work in progress. Got it done just in time for baby! Might make a few changes now that we know what his name is :)

BEFORE:

 I wanted stripes, but was 7.5 months pregnant, so I helped a little, but mostly directed Kev and kept him company.   A friend recommended "FROG Tape" a green tape that works well for textured walls.

 AFTER:
           Used some of the decor from the baby shower in earlier post.                                      
 

Flowers

My man surprised me with flowers- just because he loves me :)

Since I was taking pictures of flowers, and I'm totally and completely in love with my little awesome picture taking machine of a camera, I thought I'd show you what's growing along with the weeds in my flower beds right now.

Plumeria on the Porch

Photo by me- this morning

We recieved this plant a year and a half ago as a housewarming gift. The gift giver said it was a cutting from a plant they had bought in Hawaii, but weren't sure what kind of plant it was. I've been hoping for the last year that it was a PLUMERIA plant.

I have fond memories of picking these off the trees in Hawaii and putting them in my hair.

I have been watching this plant growing for over a year, and this morning I noticed the first bloom... PLUMERIA it is... Right on the front porch.

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!

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.