The nursery, a local store, and a recipe...

Isn't that a good title? I don't have the time for multiple posts so here's what's going on in my world:

Robert and I are still on the hunt for a house. We want something we can renovate, and it's hard to find something in our price range we can put a lot of $$ into. I do realize that there will be a baby in our world in just a few (eeek!) months, so I have instead become focused on the baby's room. Which is much more fun!! I have a few things already I want to use.



White jenny lind baby bed (I got this at an auction for $75!)



My Dad's baby chest (needs a fresh coat of paint and knobs)

 

Birdcage wall hanging for pics and baby shower invite, etc.

 

Lamp - a gift from Robert

These last 2 items came from a local store here in Albany - Livi and Company. I have bought several things there over the years and their prices are very reasonable! It's a mix of old and new. Here are a few other things from Livi I have in my home...

As I mentioned before, Robert has been running, and he finished his second race a few weeks ago, the Gate in Jacksonville. I decided to stay home and rest (which if you know me is really big--I do not usually like to be alone, but I have to admit...it was nice!). I made a special congratulatory dinner for him that Sunday night and it was awesome!! I have never made anything by the Neely's (the show on the Food Network is a little on the annoying side...spice fairy anyone?) but this recipe looked right up Robert's alley. Here is the recipe for Short Ribs. Yum!

I followed the recipe from the website exactly, but I didn't have any red wine, so I substituted beef broth.

That's it for now...happy Spring!

TERRAIN

Anybody up for a road trip to Pennsylvania? Look what I found! These things are on my wish list (which is quite long at the moment, btw)...

Coming soon:
Anniversary trip to Athens, GA
Butternut Squash Soup
Shopping for Plumbing Fixtures

Mantel Mania

I often get into the conversation of which would be easier: remodeling or building a home? I haven't done either yet, so ask me in 6 months after I build. With that said, my vote as of now is remodeling!! Among many,many decisions (doors, trim, yada, yada) I have to make, one I am struggling with is the fireplace. New? Old? I have NOTHING to work with (vs. remodelers) so I have to come up with something from scratch. Some Inspiration:

I love the last pic with the brick. How cozy! Maybe I could find an old mantel here or here....

She's a little bit country...

and a little over budget (on a LOT of things she (as in me) wants for her new kitchen)! So I have been tearing out pictures from magazines for about 5 years (ask Shanna) and putting them in a folder, which turned into a pretty binder, then got re-organized into categories, and now I realize what sink I want have to have because it's in 1/2 the kitchen photos. Here it is.

And then I saw this faucet.

And a little inspiration from my book...

Beach Chic!

Did you know Stanley Furniture has a Coastal Living furniture collection?! There are some great pieces. A few of my faves are below. AND, I am pretty sure (if I remember correctly from my residential furniture days) Stanley is quite affordable!!

Olde Good Things

We were buying some mirrors and architectural salvage pieces on our yearly truck from Olde Good Things at work today, and I found these schoolhouse lights for my new house!! Check out their other lighting, furniture, and architectural elements here.

Let there be LIGHT!

CIRCA...Simply brilliant for sure. I know I said I am always on a budget, but we can all splurge once in a while, can't we?!

A few of my favorites...

Have a SEAT.

I am well on my way to building a house, so I am on a mad search for affordable, good looking furniture that fits my style. Here are a few draftsman stools I have been eyeing!! Which ones to get?!