Ok, so I'm FINALLY posting some pics of the new house. I'm titling them the "before" pics, although I can't promise a timely display of the "afters" as I have just located my razor after only a mere three weeks, so god knows how long it will take me to actually GET A ROOM DONE. (Ok, so I located the razor about two weeks ago, but even that was long enough to go without shaving my legs in the summertime. My husband was pretty grossed out by it and made several jokes, none of which I remember right now. I think they were pretty funny -- but news flash, I tune out a lot of his jokes, especially when they are aimed at me.)
Anyway, back to news on the new house. Many things have been unpacked and many things are still left to be unpacked. And of course I have all sorts of ideas for decorating which include painting, some sort of wainscoting in the dining room, light fixtures, rugs, and then my obsession with pillows and throws. And baskets. I am going to have a basket of throws. And I will tie a teeny tiny chalkboard to it with twine and appropriately label it "throws." Just in case anyone was confused.
I know you're all (and by ALL, I mean the six people actually reading this) are like, enough of your crazy rambling, now on with the pics! So, here they are. The pic up top is the front of the house as you pull into the SEMI-CIRCULAR drive. Something I have always wanted because it just seemed fancy. Well, it is.
Here is my dog Maggie. She is the world's happiest dog. And why wouldn't she be? She was saved from a shelter and gets to live here and be taken care of by me and her dog walker. I want her life.
This is the front gate. I like the arch.
Come on in! Front hall, full of junk. This pic was taken about 2 weeks ago but I'm not gonna lie, it still pretty much looks like this.
Downstairs powder room. I have big plans for this little room which may include some type of painted stripes on the walls, a corner shelf, and some cool wall art. Stay tuned on that one...
This is the living room. The only thing that will stay after I decorate it the way I want is the couch. And maybe the chair. We'll see how it goes.
Living room fireplace featuring my collection of lamps sans shades. Everyone is in agreement that they like the marble surround. Not me. I hate the color. To my husband's dismay it will be changed. As will the gold gate around it and the two-toned color.
Dining room. I finally unpacked most of the boxes in there. I also put the crystals on the new chandelier and added light bulbs. My vision for this includes some possible built-ins and a dark but very cool color on the walls. Although I will probably change my mind 10 times before I actually do it!!
Here is the den. One of my favorite antique tables lost a leg in the move. Then I lost the stupid leg and didn't find it for weeks. I was losing my mind and we were on an all out hunt and then BAM! I found it stuffed in one of my many baskets. This is a bad pic and I promise a better look at it in the "afters." This room will actually be done soon. Maybe.
Well, that's all for tonight. My DVR is calling my name and I've already spent awhile on this. But I promise, pics of the kitchen and then the basement to come soon!!!
