Back at it, Baby!

After 4 months of no kitchen, concrete floors, dust, no sink, plywood countertops, and 6 weeks of living out of a wine fridge the kitchen is almost done!!  Things have been so slow, but the week of Thanksgiving, several large variables (countertops, appliances, plumbing) fell into place, and made us have a working kitchen!  We are still lacking backsplash, undercounter lighting, lightrail, and some final touches (scribe, paint, windowseat cushion, etc), but for the most part it is complete!  Simply being able to use the sink, fridge, and stove make me happy!  Now if we can just get a coat of primer on the walls, I will be elated!!!

The Bar!

Gorgeous fresh, wreath from my grandparents :)

12 foot island!  Organization heaven!

I have made several meals in the kitchen now, which has been so exciting!  It is so nice not to have  to eat out every meal!  I even went to the farmers market yesterday and stocked up on fresh fruit and veggies, eggs and honey!  We love dinner guests - come on over :)

Day Dreaming

I cannot stop thinking about springing this hotel room, and finally being in the house.  The inspection went very well the other day and so we are full steam ahead.  Which means the thoughts in my head have not slowed down...they've only gotten worse!  We have just over two weeks left until the home closes, if everything goes as planned.  I hope my brain can handle this constant humming for a little longer!

I won't bore you with all of the details of what I am thinking about, but I will share a few things that you might actually care about ;o)

We have needed a headboard and footboard for our guest bed, and we decided we would purchase one once we were in the house....we will also have a formal living room to furnish....flooring for upstairs.....landscape....and tweaks in the kitchen.  Memorial Day weekend brought sales, and of course I couldn't help but hitting that click through button on the email blasts sitting in my inbox!  If you work for an advertising agency, there you have it - it works on me!  I am a sucker for emails from my favorite stores, the displays at the cash wrap, and promos.  So, here's what I have my eye on!

Flooring for upstairs to match the hardwoods downstairs

A farmhouse sink to replace the damaged sink
that is in the kitchen now

This gorgeous iron bed from Ethan Allen --
thank you to my Aunt and Uncle for texting me
a pic from the store when they ran across it!!

We are wanting a leather sectional for the formal living,
this one is from Thomasville, named "Benjamin", and I like it!