Autumn, how I love thee.

Fall decorations seem to be appearing earlier and earlier each year, and I'm not sad over it. Fall is without a doubt my favorite season.

I've only just began indulging in seasonal decorations.



Gaudy gourd from TJ Maxx



If all goes according to schedule, the house should be fit for visitors by late fall. I plan to host a ham dinner. The inspiration:


Martha Stewart All White Place Settings

I'll keep you updated!



More Dining Room photos

Dining Room Unveil

Our dining room has seen a lot of changes recently. Here's a peek:

Alphonse Mucha "Water Serpants"

Recess with textured & painted wallpaper

Recent changes

Hello all! It's been far too long. Let's catch up, shall we? Here are some updates to our porch, entryway, and living room:

End of Summer Clearance Pillows, I think yes. (Lowes, $4.99 ea)

Kick your shoes off! Welcome to our home. Tile entryway and laminate floors completed.

Living Room goodies (Rug from The Dump, Entertainment Center - Ikea Hemnes Collection, Ikea Basket)

Natural Fiber Rug - The Dump

A Quick Update

Floors are officially finished! Here's what the floors looked like when we bought our home: And here they are now...=)

A preview

A New Start

Well, as I had mentioned my job was in jeopardy because the mother of the children I watch was facing a possible lay-off. When she informed me of that, I decided to put in applications everywhere that was hiring child care providers. I had two interviews at the same company and they offered me the job. I was feeling very guilty for taking the job, as I wasn't sure what was happening with my boss' company yet. The day I resolved to put in my two weeks, she wasn't there. I made it a matter of prayer and decided the next day would be the day to do it. Before I even had a chance, my boss bought me a cup of coffee and broke the bad news, that she was laid off a half hour after I left her house yesterday. I am relieved that I don't have to carry the guilt of leaving a family already facing job insecurity. It is upsetting that she is laid off but they currently live well under their means so they'll be okay. I am sad to leave the three boys I've really grown to love. So anyway, the new job is further away and full-time instead of part-time, but only 4 days a week. But at least we won't lose our house...yaay. lol. I am cautiously optimistic =)