Whole lotta nuthin

Too exciting has been going on and let's just say I love it that way. However, I start a new part time job tomorrow so that should be fun. Insert sarcasm here. I never landed that work from home position, but it's ok because I figured I should get out of the house every now and then. Which, don't get me wrong, I like coming and going as I please, but figured I could make some extra money for a Mani/pedi and some designer jeans now that cooler weather should be here anyway now. What's the hold up man? So teaching math and science to a bunch of rowdy pre-ker's should be enough to occupy my mornings and afternoons for now.
Today I'm taking full advantage of my last completely free day and watching Bridesmaids with my hubs. I swear I will never tire of this movie. It gets better every time I watch it. Except for the fact the second time I saw it in the theatre with my best friend Jen we brought mini bottles of wine.

Have a great week and wish me luck on this crazy endeavor!

Prayers have been answered

Rain is in the forecast (yesterday was a tease) and cold(er) weather is here! In fact I am in sweatpants because I love them and can actually make use of them. There was a teeny tiny shower on Fisher Dr. yesterday, just enough to make a pretty hibiscus bloom. I swear I'm going to become a better green thumb-er one day. Since we're on the subject of home improvements...

Say good-bye to the nasty carpet!

And hello beautiful new floors! :)

Pretty new pillows courtesy of Pottery Barn (hello, gift cards!)

I scooped up this coffee table as well as matching end tables from a former students parents who were just wanting to get rid of them. I still need to sand and re-stain the wood, but new knobs can do well in a pinch :)

Took the barstools too. Couple of coats of heirloom white spray paint and voila!

And my first attempt at a wreath. We also had our front door stained and I thought it looked naked and needed a little sumthin. I guess it'll stay until the holiday. I'm going to invest in a fabulous wreath! Love them :)

Hope everyone enjoys the cooler weather! I know we are! Makes the dog park much more enjoyable :)

These are a few of my favorite things

As I'm sitting here alone in the movie room, listening to my dogs howl while in their kennels (the cleaning people are here and it's the ONLY time they go in! Ooh so mistreated) I keep thinking to myself think happy thoughts, think happy thoughts, say it with me, happy thoughts. And so it goes. I am so happy with my life and have so much to be blessed for, why not write it down? Ok type it down. What I'm mcloving right now...

~This WEATHER! I'm a complete news junkie, yet I have been refusing to watch the weather and/or news because I'm afraid this is only temporary. I'm not ready to face the heat again.
~That Starbucks has brought back the pumpkin spice latte! In fact I have a venti sitting next to me. Just makes me want to tell mother nature, "See, it IS time for fall"
~Married life. I love being home, cooking, cleaning, baking...and everything in between.
~Evening walks with the hubs and dogs. They love the dog park and you can't beat this weather! Yep I'm still talking about the weather.
~Trying my hand at these crafty projects. So far, I've sanded and painted furniture, changed out cute knobs on our living room endtables and dressers, redecorated the living room and master bedroom and my latest DIY project is a cute wreath that is almost done. I'll show the final product of these next post.
~Our new living room floors! Why didn't we do them earlier?
~Red lipstick. To be honest, I haven't braved this fashion yet, but I'm seeing it everywhere and lurve it! Might have to go out this weekend just to see how it looks ;) latest obsession with it is when Kourtney Kardash is wearing it. I'm fair and blonde, so I'm not too sure I can pull it off.
~Etsy.com and my new interest in Pinterest. I have no clue how to navigate Pinterest, but I can tell you, from the items I see, it's amazing so far.
~Moscato wine. Discovered this sweetness in California. As a matter of fact, my bestie Jen came over last night and between the two of us we drank probably 3 liters. That's how we roll.
~Seeing all of the holiday decorations at Hobby Lobby. Gets me in the spirit and mood for sure :) we'll be in upstate New York for Thanksgiving but I'm still decorating. I'm making sure we'll be here for Christmas though.
~DIY design blogs. I have most all of the ones that are on the web bookmarked on my Ipad. I could get lost on those things for hours on end.
~Reality television. Especially Real Housewives of Bev Hills and I am practically borderline obsessed with The Rachel Zoe Project (Ba-nanas) and Dance Moms. I die.
~I'm also really digging the new song by Maroon 5 "Move like Jagger"

Hope everyone has a fabulous weekend! My hubby comes home and i can't wait to see him!!