Our Life Lately

I feel like I have been seriously slacking when it comes to blogging. Actually, I feel like I've been slacking in most things in my life. I'm still on the long road to recovery, one that has more ups and downs than I would have ever imagined. It feels like it was just Christmas, and now Easter is in two days. I'm not gonna lie, I still have a box of Christmas stuff out and not a single thing purchased for Easter (good thing Jordan works at Target) There are a few things going on, house wise. I just can't seem to clean up, and keep it up, long enough to snap some pictures. Instagram is going to have to cover it.

We've had a new dining room table, since the end of January. It was in pristine condition until the stupid cat knocked over 3 vases filled with flowers from Valentine's day. 

 

We painted a wall in the master bedroom. This was just the first coat. It actually looks amazing. I can't wait to work on the headboard.

Story got her ears pierced. She cried. When the lady handed her a mirror and asked her if she liked them, Story replied, "It hurts really bad, but they look beautiful."

A bit of nightstand styling. 

 

And the latest half way finished project. It will spell out "hello".

Navy Nightstand

This was an unexpected project. I had on my list of things for the library nook, a new end table. I've been looking around for a while but was having no luck. While I was moving things around in the master bedroom I remembered that I had an old night stand, kind of in the way now, that I wasn't using since we had replaced them with the Rast dressers. It looked like it could be the perfect size, and I didn't really want to get rid of it.

This is the best before picture I have. I really need to get in the habit of taking before pictures. Like I said this was a nightstand that I've had fore years. It's been painted about 5 different times now.

 

baby Story in 2009 :)

Anyway, I decided to put it in the library nook. I painted it the same color as the accent wall in the master bedroom. It helped pull in the navy. 

The color is Brigade and I got it at Lowes. The coverage was pretty nice. Only took two coats. I didn't bother with priming. I also switched out the knobs. They are the same ones that are on the dresser next to the top picture.

I also wanted to incorporate more gold in to the space. Right now it's feeling a little bit too beige for my taste. The carpet, chair, and curtains are a bit much for me right now. I have a feeling it will all come together when I find the curtains for the window.

So I decided to paint the insides of the drawers gold. I used Valspar Metallic. The color isn't that vibrant, and kind of just looks like honey colored wood. (I know it's not, so I guess that's all that matters)

There is nothing in the drawers right now. Not sure what I'm going to fill it with, but it's nice to have the extra storage. It's a step in the right direction to finishing this space. Now I need to find those curtains! Any suggestions on where to find affordable curtains? So far I've only really looked at Target, haha.

Build last bookcase

Hang small curtain rod for window

Pick out panel for window (possibly Navy/Gold)

Hang DIY painting (more on that later)

Add shelves (not using)

Find books to fill bookcases - A LOT-

Rug for space
new end table
art for above cases
new lamp

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Thrifty Decor Chick
Suburbs Mama

View Along The Way

If I Ever Won The Lottery...

... or came into a huge sum of money.

I was thinking about this today as I was cleaning out a paint tray. I'm not sure what caused the memory but I was thinking about when Story was little and we went to Sears to get her three month portraits taken (super classy I know. but they would send me coupons. I was broke) My good friend Emily worked there. I then got to thinking about hopes and dreams. How much we have all grown up, and given up for our children. Emily wanted to a a photographer. For as long as I can remember, that's what she wanted to do (I think she also wanted to join the military at some point too) But photography was something she was really passionate about. We're not as close as we have been so I don't know if this is completely accurate, but it seems like she's gotten away from her passion. You know how it is. Throw in a few kids, husband, house, and school. There's no time for anything else. While thinking all of this I had the huge desire to buy Emily a really nice, professional camera. I wanted her to be able to capture all of the great moments in her life. I then quickly came back to earth and remembered : We are broke. :) It did get me to thinking more about what I would do if we had money. I mean, like winning a huge lottery (after taxes) money. 

The in-laws would get a Mini Countryman 

 

 Dad would get a Motorcycle

Diana would get an art studio

 via 

Emily would get that camera :)

 

via  I don't know much about cameras so I just picked one that looked cool. Don't judge.

Jordan will become a Rock Star

Story will have a full ride to college

Our debt will be paid off

I will get a house

 

Wow, it was a lot of fun putting together this list :) Maybe one day we can make a few of these things a reality. Hopefully without winning the lottery. Cause all of this hard work and sacrifice is bound to pay off, eventually. 

What would you do if you won the lottery? Would you apply it to better things? 

Let me know in the comments! :)