Showing posts with label melanoma. Show all posts
Showing posts with label melanoma. Show all posts

Monday, February 25, 2013

Weekend Wrap-up

It was one heck of a weekend. Let it be said, I have the BEST friends who go out of their way to send me "funnies" to cheer me up post-surgery news.

Like Bobbie, who sent me a pic of my favorite Cam Cam to cheer me up! In an effort to maintain Cam's modesty, I'll just post the side by side comparison of me and that sweet girl - we would have been besties!


Or my Kimmy who sent me this hilarious rendition of T. Swift's "I Knew You Were Trouble" - which happens to be one of my favorite songs currently. But the goat, it's an amazing addition...



Or Cameron, my co-worker, who wrote me one of the kindest and most encouraging notes I've ever received. I'm seriously overwhelmed by the kindness of my friends!


On a "house note," I am a bit obsessed with driving by every day and looking at it. You guys, it's to the point where I think my car is recognizable to the neighbors. I had my first "wave to the neighbor" moment on Saturday - and she initiated the wave! It was so excited that I had to text mom and dad immediately!

The inspection is on Wednesday, and the only person more excited than me is my friend Vicky. I took her by the house yesterday, and we picked up these fab side tables from Target. Still not sure if they are going to work, but I'm pretty much obsessed with these beauties! Vicky and her fiance Evan treated me to dinner and game night at their place on Saturday and there was some serious trash talking during our game of "Sequence." So fun!


I mentioned that I plan to refinish the side tables that are in my room currently. Here's a pic of the "before" and the color I'm going for in the "after."


Well, I've got 2 more projects that I'm adding to the list:
1. Paint this frame - not sure what color yet, but it needs to be modernized a bit!


2. I'm also thinking of painting the twin bed that my Nanny is giving me for the second bedroom in the house. If I decide the mirrored side tables won't work in my living room, I think they'll be great in the guest room - but the twin bed is brown. So, the bed will need to be updated a bit.

I really love to refinish/paint furniture, so these projects make me giddy!

Finally, I'll leave you with 2 of my favorites... I am obsessed with these new candles that Momma got me when she was visiting. The scent is divine! And sweet Emily - this little munchkin is the best, with the cutest little baby giggle. Love her!


We are supposed to get hit with Snowpocalypse tonight, so might have a snow day tomorrow. Fingers crossed! xoxo, E

Thursday, February 21, 2013

Welcomed Distraction

I am so incredibly grateful for my amazing family and friends. The day has been less than stellar after a phone call from the dermatologist with my biopsy results. However, I'm thankful for early detection and have my surgery scheduled for early March.

Even though it's been an emotional day, I am pretty good at distracting myself. So, I've been very productive catching up on tv shows and pinning ideas for my new house! Here's a little sample of some of the inspiration:

Monogramed Euro shams for guest bedroom



Love the light fixture and arrangement of furniture with fireplace focal point



Inspiration color for Master Bedroom side table refinishing project!



I am a BIG fan of gray - and I'm strongly leaning towards "Gray Shingle" by Sherwin Williams for the interior paint color throughout the house.



I'm also totally swooning over these wallpapers from Urban Outfitters!



Getting a little bit anxious about the home inspection on Wednesday, but hopefully all will go well and I can start putting some of these ideas in motion after closing on March 15th!

What would we do without design blogs, the web and Pinterest?!

xoxo, E


p.s. I love this picture that my sweet friend Caitlin posted on her blog - still makes me giggle!




Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Let's get social!

It's a busy, busy day in the life today!

  • Dermatologist appointment - always a nerve-wracking experience after 2 bouts of skin cancer in '09 and '10. Positive: Celebrating three years of being cancer free! I plan on keeping it up!
  • Multiple meetings - one of my favorite things about my job is working with our amazing community partners - and today is full these opportunities!
  • Girl's Night!
That being said, let's get social! If you're not already, follow me on Twitter and Instagram!
Happy Wednesday! xoxo, E