Happy New Year! Happy New Dining Room Furniture!

I’m way behind again on updating you all about the happenings of our new house.  We moved in the first weekend in December and we’re gradually getting everything organized and in place.  More pictures to come on each room later!

I did manage to get a few Christmas decorations out in the short time I had before December 25.  I decided to do my tree in purple this year, for something fun and different!

And of course I had to put my Mizzou snowmen out.

 

Then, New Year’s weekend we bought some dining room furniture so I had to take my tree down in a hurry (I set it up in the dining room so it wasn’t empty).

Ta da!  It’s an antique Duncan Phyfe style set.  We bought the table, 6 chairs, china cabinet and buffet from a super nice couple in Alabama.  The chairs have just recently been recovered and I actually like the fabric that’s on them!  I may try to incorporate some more dragonflies into my decor in this room.

Now it’s time for a list!

To Do:

-Curtains

-Area rug

-Mirror over buffet

-Dragonfly art

Inspiration: Cabinet Pulls

Just gathering some creative inspiration for my kitchen cabinet pulls and knobs. 

WARNING:  Picture overload!

This first set of images are of half-moon pulls.

(image via Veranda Interiors)

(image via Veranda Interiors)

Ohmygod, white subway tiles in a chevron pattern!!!  I die! (This has nothing to do with cabinet pulls, but I found it while browsing and had to share.)

 

 

 

These picutres are of more fancy handles.

(all other images via decorpad)

Inspiration: Bonus Room/Woman Cave

We’re getting very very close to moving into our new house!  The first weekend in November cannot get here fast enough!

I’ve been doing lots of decorating and gathering ideas for each room and one space I’m particularly excited about is the bonus room.  It’s going to be my woman cave!

A little space to put my computer, to watch my tv shows, chill out with my girlfriends, and just relax.  This is my room, no boys allowed.  They can have the basement.

And you know it’s got to be PINK.  Duh!

Ok so this last one is purple.  But it’s my second favorite color and just as girly.

(all images via decorpad)

The Great Mascara Debate

Drugstore or Department store?

All mascara is made out of the same stuff, so there’s no need to spend big bucks on it.  Right?

I’ve been using my favorite drugstore mascara (Maybelline Colossal) for the past 6 months or so,

then, I ran out last week and I decided to go back to my fancy department store fav.

And I have to say, my tiny little lashes much prefer my YSL Volume Effet Faux Cils.  They need all the help they can get!  Isn’t it amazing how one little change to your makeup routine can just brighten up your whole complexion again?

My lashes look so much fuller and thicker, and supersized!  And I think I’m going to have to buy this one from now on. 

So if you’re on a tight budget, the Colossal is a great alternative.  And if your lashes need some serious help, go for the YSL.

What’s your favorite mascara?

House Update - September

I know, I know…there has been a serious lack of posting for the past month.  What can I say?  Us Craders are busy people!  Besides building a house, we had an unexpected vacation in Virginia, C had his 10 Year High School Reunion, and I was helping plan a wine tasting event in our downtown area.

Lots have things have been going on around the new house.  Cabinets have started showing up, the tile is almost done, doors are installed, etc.  Even though it should all be complete in two or three weeks, it still seems like moving day is so far, far away!

But here’s some progress photos for your viewing pleasure:

Kitchen

Refrigerator and Pantry cabinet

My vanity in Master Bath

C’s vanity in Master Bath

Mantle piece (not installed yet) 

Upstairs Bath 

Basement Bath Here’s my question…should I leave this bathroom the yellow color? Or should I paint it the fun aqua color like the laundry room?

Basement Bar Area

So what do you think so far?!

House Update – Week of August 23

Our driveway and sidewalk got poured on Thursday!

 

And here’s a sneak peek of the paint!

Kitchen

Paint:  BM Sidewalk Gray

 

  Light fixture over kitchen sink

 

Fireplace

Paint:  BM Woodstock Tan

 

Laundry Room

Paint:  Pittsburg Tropical Breeze

(I promise it’s not as neon as it appears in the photo!)

 

It looks like we’re on target for our October 1 move-in date.  We are trying as hard as we can!  If we don’t get moved in then, it will be November before we can move…October is proving to be a busy month so far.

What’s for dinner?

This yummy, summery corn and tomato pizza!

I also made one with corn, chicken and red onions!