Stocked up for winter

Any of you that know me even somewhat well would be shocked by the news that I gave up coffee, the caffeinated variety at least. And because I have somewhat of an issue with (obsession) having a drink in my hand at all times, I went and stocked up on tea. Now, for those of you wondering what teas to get for winter, I highly suggest at least purchasing the lemon ginger (Fred Meyer) and Vanilla Cinnamon Black tea, both are oh so good! And if you can't quite make it to the store, just come here and enjoy a cup with me anytime!

Alas! It is finished!

The before.

Down with the wall and a world of possibilities open up.

The after with the french doors!

I'm really loving the space.  I decided to go with the aqua green/blue with red and mustard/gold yellow accents.  The room has already gotten so much use and I'm so pleased with how it turned out.  I still have some finishing touches, but figured that if I waited to post it until it was totally complete I might never post it.



Below is the view from the chaise lounge at night time (love that the lights are on dimmers).  Check out the red chairs!  I got that big, comfy, rocking chair at goodwill for 4.99- love it!  love it!  And the little red chairs I found at the re-store for 4 bucks.  Oh yes and the fabric I used to cover the little nooks were an old Ikea duvet cover that I got at Ikea for 3.99 and just haven't known what to do with- perfect!  There was much debate over what exactly to do with that little mini-wall.  Make one big wall?  Use as storage?    I decided make 2 of them for storage and then to leave the other one open as a little cove for play.  The middle cove has a little roof shaped ceiling that mimics the other ceiling.  Let me just say, the kids love having their little coves and I'm not sure if I'm going to get them for storage afterall.  They pretend they're little rooms and stores and create all kind of fun in them.  They each have little lights in them too which makes them even more appealing.  Another hit for the kids is the little bench under the window.  They use it to build trains, watch the happenings of the outside world, read, walk on... and of course, lovin' the little built in bookshelves.  All this said, happy the project's done and our life can regain  some order.  We feel so blessed by this space and envision many memories here.

Oh yes, and a shout out to Trev and Jessie for a job well done!

Cast of Characters

This in fact is Will's true identity, he just chose to reveal it tonight.

Miss 50's thang

Hop Mo Hop!

Fond memories of Will in this costume, had to go to the archives and revisit frog Will.  Do they look alike?



Ladybug Ada.  And in true form, hair and clothes disheveled.

Show us your ways, impart your wisdom

Welcoming fall while looking back at summer

Goodbye summer, thank you, you treated us well...










Meanwhile, thank you Fall, for being beautiful and sunny and for offering time for... grandma to come and help with homework,


grandpa to carve pumpkins,

Ada to pick out her Halloween costume,

many after school playdates,

and more time with the twins and Ada.

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(and I won't mention the sickness that came with fall, the picture gives it away though)

Alright Friends

Surprise, surpise, I changed my mind!  Which color shall I do?





The middle color is out ( you can barely see it).  I think it could have looked nice and given it  an open bright feeling, but I want something with more depth.  Initially I said that I was for sure going with the green on the right.  However, the more I looked, the more I started to wonder.  Now, I feel like I'm leaning toward the color on the left.  I think the color on the left will go better with the accent colors that I have (red chairs, brown chaise lounge).  Oh yes, the little openings on the left and right of the windows will be built in bookshelves which I will paint other colors as well.  Any thoughts?

sisterly love