Looking Like My Home

I spent quite a bit of time last week accessorizing my living room. I have to say, it's seriously starting to look like my home!

Close up of the mantel. I plan to add some color to the "E" with washi tape.

I'm planning on getting a piece of plywood or wainscoting, painting it a bright color and installing it behind this piece. I hate seeing all of the cords behind the books!

I finally got around to putting together this corner of the living room - I've affectionately nicknamed it the reading and dreaming corner.

I also gave the succulent a friend by adding the green "E" to the cubbyhole.

I nearly jumped for joy when I saw a package from the Diva family sitting on my front stoop. I adore my new napkins and placemats! They did such a great job coordinating the colors to what I chose for my bathroom! Love you Diva girls!

I've got an event for work on Saturday, so tomorrow I'll be giving you a rundown of our trip to Hawaii 2 weeks ago. I'll see you on the other side of the weekend! xoxo, E

MY first house

I need to own the fact that keeping this little corner of the blogosphere updated on a daily basis just isn't going to happen. But I have a lot of updates to share over the next few days! Including lots of "before" moments.

Quick surgery update: all went well and incisions are looking good. Stitches come out April 3rd, and I'm so ready for that day to be here!

Okay, back to the fun stuff - MY FIRST HOUSE!

• I closed on March 15th and overwhelming joy and excitement hit me as soon as those keys were in my hands! 

• Momma and I didn't waste any time - we went straight to the house - MY house!

• My realtor was so sweet and gave me this beautiful lantern from Pottery Barn! 

• First order of business was to have the locks changed! 

• My sweet friend, Vicky, came and kept me company while the locksmith worked his magic. I'm so happy she was my first non-family visitor! Girlfriend was more excited about me getting a house that I was!

• Vicky was also my first piece of non-bill/new service notice mail at the new house! How appropriate!

• My second house warming gift came from another dear friend, Kelly (and her hubby). I squealed and did a little happy dance when she gave me my colorful welcome mat!
• We spent a little time shopping Saturday, and I picked up the buffalo mat for the back porch.

• Another squeal-induced housewarming gift was courtesy of my boss' hubby, Josh. He's such a talented photographer - actually he's quick the Josh of all trades - and he gifted me prints of two of my favorites shots that he's captured!

Funny "first time homeowner" story to share tomorrow!

xoxo, E