Let there be light

We have lived in our home for 5 years this past December and since that day we have lived in a sea of builders beige but not anymore. The hubby loves to give his opinion on what he would like to see in the house but in the end I can usually sell my idea :)
I of course didn't take any before pictures (rookie blogger mistake) but I did find some photos that will give you an idea on the huge improvement. The living room, entry way and dining room are all open and connected so I needed a color that would flow through all of them and I am in love! Not to mention good bye to the ugly red leather and hello to the fresh, clean look of my new IKEA living room set.

ahh the after...

 The dining room was a barn red which I loved but it was time for a change

 Also, finished this crazy area by the steps in the entry way, really makes things so much brighter

Love this wall, all my beautiful A's all in one spot. Would you believe those are faux canvas from walmart...$10! I love a good deal

An so it begins....

2009 is when I created my blogger account with every intention of blogging and capturing all those family moments and projects before and after. So finally 3 years later and a threat from Cori "that I could not nap until I made a post".... here I am world!

I know those closest to me will be so relieved to hear that I can now stop stalking them every time I find something new to refinish, a new room to paint or my lastest DIY project to please stop by when you're out so I can "show" you my newest project. I am obsessed with anything to do with decorating and am excited to document the forever changes I have going on in my home, I hope you will enjoy the ride too.

But, my main motivation for blogging is to document all the ups and downs so when I'm gone my girls will have a reminder of all the fun and love we had in our family.... not that I plan on dying anytime soon but that's how my mind works.  Now that we have three blessings,  poor Mia's baby book SUCKS!

Traci and Cori thanks for the constant nagging (in a loving way) for me to take the first step. More to come....