Not as colorful as I thought

So I've said a few times that I would post pictures of the painted rooms - the kitchen and the bathroom.  Well here they come.  I have a 3 1/2 day weekend, which means I have more time for blogging and more time to just me.  I love it :)

So, here's the kitchen wall color:

Not as dark as we were hoping it would be.  We like it; I was just hoping it would add a little more color to the house though.  Here's another one:

I need some decor to go under that clock.  I've looked at Pier 1 and Marshalls but haven't found anything.  I don't even know what would look good there.  Have any ideas?

And here's the little powder bath downstairs.  This color I actually like.  Looks a little more orange in the pictures that it actually is.  But I like that it's dark and that it contrasts the white really well.  

I think the powder bath is the only room in the house that I'm completely satisfied with (as in I don't think it needs anything else; it's painted, it's fully decorated, it's done).

My next goal is to finish the black and white picture wall upstairs.  I need about 2 more framed pictures and it'll look great.  I'll post pictures of that when it's done.....hopefully next weekend, but that may be high hopes.  

Have a great weekend everyone!

Ten on Tuesday

In hopes that I start blogging more often I think I'm going to start doing fun things like this...  My friend Chelsea posts "Ten on Tuesdays" every week. This is a fun version of the ToT - it's usually just random questions.  So here we go. 

For each of the following 10 categories, tell us which brand/product you use and why.
1. Cell Phone
I have an iPhone.  One of the new ones which is amazing!!  I don't really use my computer much anymore.  Jake and I are always on the go, so having everything at my fingertips is quite handy.  Since I have an iPhone that means I am under AT&T.  

2. Email
Gmail.  I love it; it's easy to use and it looks pretty.  I've been thinking of getting a new e-mail address with somewhere else, but I'm too lazy.  I still even have my e-mail address with my maiden name!  Jake probably wishes I would change it.  Oh well.

3. Toothpaste
I'm not picky with toothpaste.  Right now we have the Pro Health stuff and I don't really love it; it doesn't have a strong minty flavor. 

4. Car
Nissan Murano.  I love my SUV.  It's comfortable and roomy and I'm higher up on the road than I used to be before I got it which I really like. 

5. Writing Utensil 
I like ballpoint pens.  They don't usually smear and most of the time they write smoothly.  Although lately I have loved pencils because I can erase it if needed.  And erasing is better than white-outing.

6. Lotion
Bliss Lemon and Sage body lotion.  Oh it's just wonderful.  Smells delicious and absorbs really well.  I have a bottle my mom gave me for Christmas and I don't use it too often because I want it to last forever.

7. Interior Paint
When we painted the kitchen we used Behr Ultra.  It does the job pretty well.  Which reminds me I need to post pictures of the painted rooms.  I'll do that soon.  I hope.

8. Soda/Drink
Water.  It's what's best for you, and I don't love sodas.  Except for the occasional Cherry Coke.  

9. Laundry Detergent
Tide April Fresh.  It just smells so good; there's no other reason.


10. Medicine
None.  I avoid medicine unless it's absolutely necessary; which it rarely is for me.  Unless the doctor is telling me I HAVE to take something or my body feels like it's going to break down, I don't take medicine.


So there we have it; I completed my first Ten on Tuesday!

Hubby's got a day Off

Happy Birthday to America (belated!).  You know how most of you have the day off for the 4th of July?  I'm not so lucky.  I worked today while Jake had a full day off (for once!).

I was excited for Jake to have a day to himself.  I didn't really mind what he did. The only thing I suggested was that he go to the store for us because we had no lunch items.   So, do you think he went to the store?
No, no he didn't. Which is more than okay; because you want to know what he did?  Even if you don't want to know, I'm going to tell you.  I think you'll be impressed, and maybe a little jealous...

He got up and took care of Vince.
He did a load of laundry.
He worked out and went to a coffee shop to read his Bible.
He played with Vince.
He dropped off his car for service.
He steamed.
And he steamed.
And he steamed....
Until the ENTIRE basket of things that needed ironing/steaming was EMPTY. Yes, empty.  I'm pretty sure this was on our 101 in 1001 (Norman style - meaning we didn't make it to 101).  He probably steamed about 60 items of clothing.  No lie.  I'm pretty sure that my love for Jake multiplied today when I got home and saw what he did.

So maybe you're not so impressed, but I am.  That is one task I have not been able to accomplish in the 2 years that we have been married.  So two thumbs up for the hubby.  Maybe he should be a-stay-at-home-hubby.