The Promised Pics

I told you all I'd be triumphant! Here are some pictures of my new house and puppy. (I didn't take pictures of my whole house because some of the rooms are pretty messy right now. Plus, I didn't feel like cleaning/organizing anymore today after I'd gotten the public rooms sorted out.)

The Front Room

I feel so happy every time I walk through that door and see this space. No particular reason I can think of. Maybe it's the lovely big picture window or the comfy, new (and totally paid for--woot!) couch. Or maybe it's just the heady delights of ownership still buzzing in my veins. Either way, I'll take it for as long as it's there!

The (Someday) Dining Area

Brandi claimed that space under the desk within two minutes of being home. I have to be careful not to leave towels or scarves on the floor or she'll drag them under there and build a nest--and then I'll have to lint roller everything. But sometimes I let her because it's funny to watch a pint size dog wrestle with a towel...

By the way, the green fabric tacked over the window is NOT my idea of a window covering and will eventually be replaced with something a bit more to my taste; however, our neighbors on that side have a dog that goes berserk and yaps incessantly anytime it sees us...so necessity is the mother of invention!

The Kitchen (Which I Luuurve!)

After looking at some really scary fixer-upper type money pits, I thought we'd stepped into heaven when we saw the kitchen and bathroom here. Who else here is a fan of new plumbing/wiring, new appliances, travertine tile, granite counter tops, and hardwood cabinets? Raise your hand! (Okay, okay, I know that was kind of bragging and childish, but I hope you'll forgive me anyway.)

And just to toot my own horn for a second: I made those curtains--without a pattern, I might add. Just kind of winging it...which is not something I generally do with fabric. I'm usually much more comfortable following step by step instructions. So I would like to give kudos to my awesome sister for not only validating my fabric choice, but for double checking my math and making sure I had everything I needed to get the look I wanted. She's got some serious kung fu when it comes to sewing.

And last, but not least: Brandi!

It's very tricky for me to get a full body shot of her because once I stand up she's usually right behind me wherever I'm going. The bottom two pictures are what I usually see of her. I snapped the last one when she came to snuggle me while I was reading tonight. Usually she burrows under the blanket...Patrick and I now poke blankets, towels, sheets, etc. at random before sitting on them or picking them up suddenly. I'm actually surprised that the dog hasn't been deflated by my darling husband's bony behind yet...or suffocated by mine! She's a total sweetheart even if she is constantly underfoot, and I'm so glad she's a part of our lives. I've missed having a pet!

Well, there you have it. A few snapshots into our daily life. (At least the tidy parts of it!) We're having a family Halloween party soon though, so I hope to have the whole house clean before then--and I'll be sure to get photographic proof!