winter blues

Yes, even us southern folk are experiencing gray, cold, wintery days that are unusual for this time of year.  Normally, we'd be experiencing sunny 40-50 degree weather in February.  But alas, it is 19 degrees outside and snowing.

These wintery blues leave me feeling restless.  My house is still unfinished and very cold!  I would like to purchase a few items for my home to help get myself out of the funk I am currently in.  Shopping helps me.  Buying things for my home is especially helpful.   

I have been on the hunt for a distressed wooden tray for my buffet table... I like these but I'm still hunting.

I also need some lighting.  The house we are currently renting does not have a fixture for the dining area.  Very dark indeed.  I would possibly like one of these to hang over my dining room table.

I guess since I don't have any money to spend I could try this one.  

DIY I saw on Design Sponge I think I could attempt...  with probably laughable results.

 Hmmmphh.  

My winter blues talkin' again.

What are some things you do to get out of your winter depression?

Nursery Pics... Finally!

This post is for my sister Jenn who lives in Michigan and has not been able to see our nursery yet. There are still a few things out of place and pictures that need to be put in the frames, but overall, we are ready for Baby Hoff to make his arrival! Keep us in your prayers as we (especially me) are ANXIOUSLY awaiting his arrival.

Coming soon: beautiful painting from my

lovely sister Jenn above the crib :)

This adorable frog was hand made by a dear family friend

I LOVE him!

Quilt and bedding found at The Land of Nod

These fun curtains we found last minute at another one of my fav's

World Market

I hope you can picture the room a lot better now Aunt Jenn :) Love you!

Baby Hoff's Nursery

So we have just started to change the "office" into Baby Hoff's room. So many decisions to make from the paint to the furniture to the bedding. We are coming along though :). I am so proud of my husband for completing this project... not easy people. Here is the progress so far.

We will be painting the room soon, but we haven't nailed down the color just yet. So far we have just applied primer to the used to be burgundy wall.

The naked walls awaiting bead board

Eric taking off the baseboards to put the bead board up

YAY! It's up and sticking to the walls!

Another view

Now we just have to puddy, sand, and paint. I'll update more as we go :)