Nat's Rug Inspiration

Rugs are so hard! I feel like my living room rug will set the whole vibe of my house since most of my furniture and wall colors are neutral.  I've changed my mind for what I'm looking for so many times it makes me really indecisive and cautious about what to choose.

They are also expensive so it's hard to find the balance between price, quality, style, size, and what is fitting for my lifestyle.

Here are a few of my favorites at the moment---

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Obviously many of these are out of my price range but these are inspiring me and closing in toward the vibe I want to create.

Good luck out there Jordan, I know you are going through the same thing!

-N

We're Homeowners!

Just got back from closing on our house! Eeeek. Excuse me while I go celebrate with my hubs over steak and potatoes :) (This weather is perfect for grilling!)

Happiest of weekends!

-J

Design by Hubby

A couple days ago I walked into the house to a big grin from my hubby. That was the first sign something was up---he then said, "do you notice anything different?" When I made my way around the house, this is what I found...

First up-- a bear cork screw on my window sill

Oh and I'm excited about these 3 boxes of bass string lights going up on my porch

Then a lovely fishing tackle night light---in my living room (I strategically placed a basket in front of it--shhh!)

Then there was this...

 It's in the front bathroom so beware guests---it can freak you out when you walk in!

I just wanted to give you guys a glimpse of what I'm working with! Although these things may not be my style they sure make me laugh---love you sugar britches!

-N

Evolving Gallery Wall

Ever since we moved in I have been staring at a huge blank wall and it's been driving me crazy! I have so many ideas for this wall but don't quite know how to get started---so I put up pretty much all I have at the moment and it's starting to take shape.

I'm not really thrilled with how it looks just yet because it's more art gallery looking than I want---due to having a senior art show and having those pieces ready to hang. I only had the one larger photo of me and Kyle but I want the wall to encompass more of our life together and with our families. I think this wall will evolve over time and I'm excited to see what will go up next!

I plan on documenting the changes to see how we grow into this first home of ours :)

-N

Home Updates

Sorry I've been a little absent lately, this home ownership stuff is pretty time consuming--but rewarding!

I've added some pictures of the things we have been working on recently. I love how the tiered ceiling paint job turned out!

We also had a big hay looking bush probably almost the same height as me right in front of our door that would shed pieces all over the place. My man took care of that problem! 

I'm sure there will be lots and lots more projects around here, I'll keep you updated!

I'm so excited for Daniel and Jordan to move into their home soon to experience some paint under their fingernails!

-N

We're Buying a House!

Now that we've been through the inspection process, I can finally announce that we are buying a house! :)

We close in mid March, and Daniel and I are so excited to make this space our own.  We're also constantly asking one another when we became old enough for this, and how did we get so blessed?

I never updated you all on how the first evening of looking at houses went because we found the one that night!  It was our second stop.  I walked in, started crying a little, Daniel looked at me and said, "Okay." We knew it was it.  We made an offer that night after seeing three more houses and finding out there was already an offer on our house.  We found out the next afternoon our offer was accepted!  From there, we set up an inspection that was postponed several days due to last week's blizzard.  Thankfully the inspection went well, and we're happily moving forward.

We've had projects on our minds for the past couple of weeks, and much of our intentional time together has been spent clicking through Pinterest and walking around Home Depot. :) Fine by me!

This house will be the first place Daniel and I move into at the same time.  It'll be OUR space from the beginning.  It'll also be the house our future babies make messes in.  I am over the moon!

And I owe it to my sweet husband, who is a master at crunching numbers and calling realtors and lenders.  WHAT A MAN. Thanks, boo!

-J