at this moment...

i am sitting on the new stone patio, enjoying my paper lanterns and sweet smell of wild roses.  I will be back soon!

{smile}it's Friday!

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DIY Jar Labels

I'm still looking for ways to personalize the new pad, so this week I came up with this idea to design and print labels for jars that I purchased for my bathroom cabinet. They remind me of the jars I remember seeing in the pharmacy and doctor office when I was a wee girl.

I loved them so much that I want to share them with you. I have included these labels and a blank template for you to download and use on your own jars.

Directions:

Download and print labels onto card stock -I used a metallic white cardstock. Cut and past ( I used double sided craft tape) onto glass jars or decorative bottles or vases. Jars and glossy cardstock are from Michaels craft store.

Download Bath Apothecary Labels
Download the Blank Label template

Here are some photos of the new house - still a work in progress.

{front entrance}

{living room/sitting room}

{dining}

{baby girl's room}

We are still in the process of adding some personal touches to each room. More photos to come.

Taking a little break

I'm going to be very busy in the next few weeks so I have decided I will be taking a break from blogging.
Repairs around here have taken up my full attention - with painting, cleaning and packing, and a hundred other task that need to be completed before I move. I will be checking in every now and again to read your blogs and see what you are all up to.

Filler For Apothecary Jars

I just purchased a few Apothecary jars for the new house. They are inexpensive, simple accents that will spruce up any room, from the bedroom to the bathroom.

What to Put in Them:
Terrarium, wrapped candy, lemons, shells, soaps, natural sponges, old photos, antique keys/buttons/buckles, beach glass.

Do you have any Apothecary jars around your home? What's in them? What unique ideas would you suggest as a filler?

Looking For Ideas

We move into the new house in 5 weeks and I need some help with decorating.
Here are some photos I am drawing inspiration from...
This is what I have for the living room so far...

I need ideas for area rug, accents, and art for above the fireplace. I'm torn between an ottoman or coffee table? What would you suggest?

Send links, lots of links and ideas! Please Help!!!

(photo credits top to bottom: Sarah Richardson, Pottery Barn)

inhale, exhale repeat...

This week past was so overwhelming, I kept on forgetting that I need to breathe.
Caring for someone who is sick really took a lot out of me but today I am happy to report, my daughter is starting to feel like her old self again and is back at her apartment and back to work. Yipee!

{BREATHE}

I have some other good news to share...
Hubby and I just purchased a house!
We had been looking for a house on and off for a few years now, and when we were least expecting it, we found the perfect house in our price range, in the neighborhood we love. I wanted to blab this exciting news days ago but became so preoccupied with my poor sick girl, that I had put the news in the back of my mind 'till today.
- I'm going to be looking for lots of help with decorating ideas from you all over the next few weeks.
Will you help?
I'm soooo, soooo excited!!!

{BREATHE}

hmmmmm... that felt great; I should try that again...

{BREATHE}

Hubby and I have this week off, which will most likely be spent cleaning and preparing this house for showing perspective tenants. I'm sure I will be frazzled and stressing by the end of the week - usually this happens because I have horribly underestimated a task. I suppose I should be making a list to prioritize the things that need to be done to this place, but I am so distracted by the idea of my new place.

...wait for it...

{BREATHE}