It's all about the little things

Windows

So far, the windows are the only expense we didn't do a great job at budgeting for. Who knew they cost so much??

The only reason we need to replace the kitchen window is because it is too low to the ground and will interfere with the lower cabinets and the counter top. To fix that, we have ordered a shorter window from Fieldstone Windows. We got their name from Aubrey and Lindsay's blog. They were more than happy, and a testimonial goes a long way in my book.

 

 

 

Stoph and Kev took some time on the weekend to rip out the old window, make a frame, and board it up in preparation for our new window which is coming at the end of November.

Have I mentioned that we are a little bit over the renovation:)

Sprucing up the backyard

With these:

They are all from Ikea of all places. There is about 5 yards of fabric there for approximately $21.00!! What a steal.

I am hoping to get in some sewing time this long weekend. I think it is a good, unexpected mix up of fabrics that should look great on the cedar deck and the white muskoka chairs. Photos to follow once I am all finished up.

DIY baby

This is getting a facelift!

 

 

 

Stay tuned to find out what a few cans of spray paint can do.
 

What's a girl gotta do for a little hot water?

Moving day was a success. The guys were amazing at packing and unpacking the truck. I can't thank them enough (we have awesome friends and family).

So we got settled in, had a few celebratory drinks and hit the hay. In the morning when I got up to have a shower, there was no hot water. Stoph tried to fix the problem for the next hour but with no such luck. 

I called the number on the water heater, and the service man showed up only to find out that the gas company had put a lock on the unit. What??? 

They actually locked out our gas and now we had to wait until Monday from them to do a credit check on us to see if they would sign us on???

So, needless to say, I have been boiling water on the stove and washing myself one luke warm cup of water at a time. 

This is what my life looks like

We officially move tomorrow but will be packing the truck tonight with some fabulous friends of ours.

Wish us luck!

I think I have decided

This is the wallpaper I am going to use in the dressing room.

Do you love it???

I am using the shinny white IKEA closets. They look like the kitchen cabinets below but they are closet doors instead.

And I am adding in the white parsons desk from West Elm.

 
Along with my iMac.

I really can't wait to see it all put together.

My man does not think . . .

wallpaper is the coolest thing since sliced bread. Hence why it is only making an appearance in my dressing room/studio. He is so passionately against it, I am even on my own for putting it on the walls.

 

images courtesy of decor 8

Anybody an expert?

Hours of fun

Can be had at this website.

Here is the design for my new living room.

 

This is my first time playing around on this application so I am sure you can get way more detailed than this but I am loving being able to put these schemes together. 

The dressing and craft room are up next.

Front and back

Of our new house.

 

Everyone have been kind enough to ask for more photos so here you are. More to come of course when we visit to take measurements and visit before we officially move in.

I seriously can't wait to sip coronas on the back deck. Can you?

Three offers

So far!! We are so excited. The appointments keep rolling in for our house so hopefully we will have ourselves a bidding war. I am thinking for the next few months, my blog is going to be full of house stuff. Hope that is ok. Below are shots of our staged master bedroom. It has never looked this neat:)

 

 

Just heading out to fill the house with flowers for our afternoon appointments.

I promise to keep you posted.