Now that our old house is sold — in other words, now that our budget actually has a bit of…
Home Improvement Update
I posted my last home improvement update nearly 10 months ago, and I’m happy to report that we’ve crossed several items…
Emma’s Room
Back in late February I was tidying up Emma’s room — which primarily involved finding better homes for several stacks…
Home Improvement Update
About 15 months ago, when Jose and I were in the throes of getting things ready for Emma’s arrival, I…
New Curtains
Our family room has definitely evolved over the almost 4 years we’ve been living in this house. This is what…
Christmas Already?
I looked at the calendar yesterday and was shocked to realize Christmas is less than two weeks away. Thanks to…
Guest Room Makeover
Even though the baby room is still a work in progress, swapping the guest room with the nursery — and…
Hit & Miss at Ikea
Jose and I took a trip to Ikea today and for the first time ever, I think I came home…
This 'n That
First: My brother-in-law spent almost two weeks in Japan — and specifically in Okinawa, where his girlfriend’s brother lives —…
A Bit of Paint
Some people meticulously plan how they are going to decorate their house. Jose and I are not those people. Sometime…
Baseball Stadiums
One of my life goals is to see all 30 Major League Baseball teams play at least one game in…
Filling a House
This is what our family room entertainment setup has looked like since we moved into the house. (Well, usually it’s…