Making a house into a home

Here's a little preview of our house.  I'm just showing the stuff we have decorated with so far.  There is more to come when we put more up... so stay tuned for a sequel blog.

THE LIVING ROOM:

My lily's wilted.  We are eventually going to say 'Sianara' to the old people curtains that came with the pad.

 

Close up of our clock from Aunt Julie.  I love the shelf. Grams bought it for me.

THE DINING ROOM:

 

Hangings.

THE BATHROOM:

 

Our towel holder. I love this thing.  It's not cliche like the live-laugh-love stuff.

 

I didn't like the mirrors in themselves but knew they would look awesome in our new painted bathroom.

 

Tell me... how is it still 11:20 when it was 11:20 when I was in the living room taking pics?  [See first pic.] I'm lightening quick.

 

We had to buy a shower head since they took theirs with them.  I'm glad we picked white over stainless steal.  Looks nice with the walls. ;)

 

My curtain is too short for the window.  Hard to find a valance that matches the lace design.  Considering centering the curtain to the window.  Lace bathroom curtain is not ideal for keeping out peeping Toms.  Don't get any ideas--sicko.

Got this at the dollar tree. I love it. So purtyyy.

THE HALL WAYS:

 

More to come in the hallways... haven't found the 'perfect' things to hang on the walls yet.

 

I love this.  It is actually a card I got at a candy shoppe in Marquette with some girls in my hall, when we went wedding dress shopping.  It reads: peace. It doesn't mean to be in a place where there is no noise, trouble, or hard work.  It means to be in the midst of those things and still be calm in your heart.  I am going to put some more stuff in the old phone cubby.  I'm think some fake flowers on each side of the frame.  Who knows.

BEDROOM #1:

 

The main point of this picture is not to show the mismatching beadspread/pillows, but the picture on the wall. It reads: When one door closes, another door opens. I find that to stand for not only disappointing moments in life in general but how we didn't get the orignial house we wanted and then God opened the doors to a better home for us.

 

I was given 2 of these from Mike's old neighbor Jan.  We went to her garage sale and she let me take them free of charge.  I felt creative putting a rose and baby's breath in it. 

THE LAUNDRY ROOM:

  

I got this funny old thing at GoodWill with Jennie.  It was our first time going there together, and I will always remember that trip by being so proud that I wasn't the only one buying something!

THE KITCHEN:

 

$1 rummage sale. I made an offer on it.

 

Got the hook at GoodWill.  Same trip with Jennie (seen in above caption) I like that it isn't one of those plastic hooks that stick on walls. The hand towel is from Walmart.  I like the creativity and convience of it being on the side of the cupboard next to the sink.

My little nook.  My salt and pepper canisters are filled.  I didn't steal that napkin dispenser from a restraunt, I bought it.  I'd tell you that I love everything in the picture, but you already know I do.

Our $3 light fixture. Amazing bargain.  From none other than the GoodWill ;P

 

Cooky banana hanger waiting for some nanners.  GoodWill 50 cents.

 

Last but not least, the cookie jar in her element.  Awaiting some cookies.

More to come.