Decor Ideas/Inspiration

We've been in our lovely home for over a year now. We've done quite a bit already: paint, drapes, new patio, lots of new furniture, etc. The one room that was lacking any attention, was our bedroom. I'm OBSESSED with decorating magazines and blogs, so I've been trying to figure out just what I wanted to do. Our original bedding was black and greyish/goldish. Very dark. For the most part, I love bolder colors in my home...but I knew I wanted to lighten things up a bit in the bedroom. I picked up a magazine called, Decor. I found exactly what I was looking for. I decided to go with a "slatey" blue wall color with taupe and ivory bedding, along with gold accents. I've been searching forever for the perfect bedding and finally found it. The room was painted last weekend, so now I need to work on the fun part: the accessories!

A work in progress...

You can see our ivory silk duponi drapes in this picture. I haven't gotten them just like I want them quite yet. EVENTUALLY we would love to add hard wood floors and crown molding.

We do have some space on the opposite wall where I'd love to do shelving with family pictures. Here are the crown molding shelves I love from Pottery Barn (in espresso).

I just like this whole look of the shelves in the corner. Obviously we wouldn't have them this low to the ground, but I do love this. OR we could just do a full photo gallery, no shelving. (I already have something similar to this in my living room though.) What are YOUR thoughts/suggestions???

The Pups' New Pool

HAPPY GIRL

Karlie loves the water more than any dog I've ever seen. Her favorite thing in the world was to fetch her tennis ball in my parents pool. I mean, we're talking, blistered feet from running on the hot pavement for HOURS. Since it's been so stinking hot, we've really been missing the pool. (Why did they have to move again?) I figured I'd go out and just buy a baby pool for the pups. They had a big time, but I have to say the pool was a tad too small for two big babies. We may have to upgrade soon. I thought I'd post some pics and videos I took from our Saturday evening with Karlie and Coop. These are truly my favorite moments...spending time with our little family.

OUR BABIES

HANDSOME BOY

TAKING A CAT NAP

SHOWING OFF

PLAYING IN THE POOL

First Blog EVER

So I have been wanting to try this blogging thing for a while now. I thought it was a really great way to keep my extended family "in the know" with what's been going on in our busy lives. (Especially since my precious husband doesn't always give his family all the detailed scoop.) :) Anyway, my lovely friend Caroline started a blog for her little family, so I thought I'd be a copy cat and try it out. Please bear with me as I try to figure it all out. 2010 has been quite a year for us. We got married last February and moved out to Katy (aka the "burbs") in June. We've had more fun turning this house into our "home sweet home." We've done quite a bit already, but still have a ways to go. Derek is most excited about our brand new patio! We are so pleased with it, and have been taking full advantage of it since the weather has been so nice. Once we've found the perfect patio furniture, I'll post pics. We FINALLY had a reason to have all of our friends and family come over to the house to enjoy our new patio...Derek's big 3-O! Poor guy, he was really dreading the whole "getting older" thing. However, he got over that real quick when his brother, Greg, surprised him by coming in for the big party... all the way from Michigan! Believe it or not, I didn't even ruin the surprise! It really was the best birthday present. Many of our family and friends were able to come for D's special day. I put together a book of "special memories" for Derek. Without him knowing, I had contacted all of our family and friends, asking them to write a special memory or funny/embarassing story they have of Derek. I put them together in an album and presented it to the birthday boy at the party. I know it meant the world to him...so a special thank you to each and every one of you for making this birthday the "best one ever" (according to D!) Here are a few pics from the partay!

Made with love by Alf, Keller and Me

Derek and Greg

Papa, Sarah & Kels came in town

Megan & I

My wonderful grandparents

Adam and D...in matching polos

Late night!

So again, bear with me as I try to figure this all out. I will try to keep the posts and pictures up to date. Love you all!