Long time no see...

don't be upset because

i've been away for awhile.

be excited because i'm back!

here's some cute snow pics

for your viewing pleasure...

House pics...

picture hallway

living & dining room

might paint the fireplace wall

a darker color, want to get

bookshelves for either side of fireplace

& need new curtains in living room

little built-in

(might paint the back a color)

kitchen

(need to change the curtains)

family room

(still need to hang the artwork

& get a coffee table)

guest bedroom

guest bathroom

master bedroom

(still need to paint the walls,

probably a grey)

need to refinish the dresser

extra storage

need to finish taking down the wallpaper

then i'll paint this a dark shade of grey

This house is definitely a work in progress,

but i'm having so much fun with it.

Cute cake...

after...

before...

"Story in a Box" by me

for my friend Veronica.

From hat boxes to a

yarn covered cake,

it had little surprises inside for

her birthday.

She makes amazing cakes,

cupcakes, sweets...

so this was perfect for her.

Updates...

...to the paint color.

This & the kitchen

was an all weekend project.

It's so much better

than the yellow.

Better pics of the

changes coming soon.

Display Windows...

Brandi & I did at work.

I love the one with the maps,

by far my favorite I think

because it feels like my style.

I so want to make things out

of maps now, it's not even funny...

Happy Belated Anniversary...

...to my blog.

Thank you for always being here

to let me put my thoughts, ideas,

inspiration, projects, pictures,

life events & more into one place.

When I'm with you I feel at peace.

Chapter 2-Determination & Exploration...

...to make a better life for myself.

It's going to take a lot of hard work,

but it's time to focus on being happy.

I've moved into my new place,

am loving the neighborhood park,

have started doing fun new things ; ),

& am just trying to have a

great time with life right now!

Looking forward to Chapter 3-

New & Improved!

Here are some before pics of the

inside of the house, the living conditions

aren't very pleasant right now,

but soon it will be great, a work in progress...