This past weekend was the most productive one I have ever had. WE GOT THE HOUSE LOOKING GOOD. My list was long. And maybe a little too optimistic. But we nailed it and then some and I am so grateful for my parents for their knock-it-out attitude and energy.
Last time they were in town there was so much work to do just to get the house to fully-functional. We had to raise the dishwasher. We had to fix the heater vent. We had to remove doors and bolt bookshelves into place. We had to hook up the washer and dryer and then cut a hole in the wall to vent the dryer. It was necessary work, but hardly glamorous work. Both I and the house desperately needed the help and I was so grateful. But after this weekend, I want to just look around sob with excitement.
Yes, yes, magic took place. I can't wait to share more photos from our projects over the coming days and weeks. We replaced the totally dead postage stamp of grass lawn in front with brown mulch and white rocks and eventually we'll add drought tolerant plants to the front that will really thrive in our area. My dad (on a whim!) patched the backyard fence.
We re-potted and hung plants. We got curtains up in the master and the baby's room. And WOW do they make a difference. I am well on my way to creating the spa like paradise I so want in our bedroom.
We build baby girl's crib and started to hang some art. I love that my flamingo has a home in her space. We got the stroller put together and oh man, Paul, did we make the right choice with that stroller. It pushes like a dream I couldn't keep the grin off my face. (thank you, Stephanie & Paul!)
We reorganized furniture in the bedroom and now I have a bedside table that is big enough for a lamp and a glass of water (plus a plant and art)!
But the biggest & best project of the weekend was the media cabinet. I saw a photo on Instagram and something clicked. The media cabinet of my dreams could not be bought (at least not for what we could afford) but it could be built. Above is a sneak peek and I am so excited to take photos in better light and share it on the blog tomorrow. I conceptualized and my dad built the most magic cabinet and it elevates the room (and maybe my life) like I didn't know possible.
It was an awesome weekend. My house is becoming a home and I am so grateful. After a difficult March this new month is really looking up. I'm not asking for smooth-sailing, but it's wonderful to remember that my boat is large, well-built and able to get through whatever comes. Seriously, M & D. Thank you.
Relevant links to the products and projects shown above : West Elm round bentwood pendant lamp, tissue paper (more info on those flower balls coming soon), pink lanterns from the dollar spot at Target, baby art is in 16×20 frames from Aaron Brothers and from left to right : Kal Barteski, December Baby, The Paper Nut, curtains and curtain rod from Ikea, planter from Anthro, rope hanging DIY here, Babyletto crib, DIY flamingo art, baby triangle quilt, DIY xoxo art, that self-portrait is from this project I did in college, plant is a donkey tail succulent, art print is by Siiso, frame is from Target, DIY ampersand string art, media cabinet tutorial coming tomorrow.
enJOY it 
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