The Dermatology coming out in me...

Please Watch

It is very touching & so very true!

I used to be a "serial-tanner"

Glad it finally hit me.

House #5

I know, I know what I said- NO MORE POSTING ABOUT HOUSES!! 

BUT

I feel I should still update you on the houses we look at BUT not the ones we make an offer on, because then I feel like we are just jinxing ourselves... 

So welcome HOUSE #5

House #5 (don't mind the outside paint-job)

we would probably stick with a taupe, white, and black color scheme

Taupe for aluminum exterior

Black for shutters

White for theTrim

House #5

Is a 1967 colonial located in Lake Orion

It is in a established subdivision with a HUGE lake around the corner

There are beach and boat privileges for all homeowners in the sub

Approx 1900sq ft

4 bedroom

2.5 bath

hardwood throughout

finished basement

Guest bathroom- 2nd floor

Another view of the guest bath

View of the eat in kitchen from the family room

Family room with a stone fireplace

Kitchen- that's right, GRANITE!! :-)

Back of the house ( I don't know what they were thinking with green)

 "Master Bath"

*small small small- at least it's attached to the master bedroom,

probably would make at least the shower nice and open and look something like:

Master Bedroom

* not digging the mirrored closets, probably would try and make a walk-in closet or double door

i.e.

Another view of Master

Dining Room

1/2 bath- 1st floor

Formal Living Room

Worth The Money

I have been on the search for awhile for two QUALITY items-- towels for our bathroom & bed linens.

I have noticed how fast these show there use and I refuse to have scratchy thin bath towels and rough so-so bed linens. Why would you want something average when you use it EVERYDAY!! I feel buying something at the store that doesn't deliver quality is just wasting your money. You end up spending more in the long run replacing things

 and 

getting what you really wanted to begin with. 

I was with my mom @ POTTERY BARN (LOVE THAT PLACE!!) & I found EXCELLENT quality brands of each! They deliver quality while not being too unreasonably priced. 

BATH TOWELS:::

I choose a blue-ish green-ish color to pair with our ALL white towels with hopes of our master bath eventually feels "spa-like."

They are so thick and fluffy! 

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BED LINENS:::

All white goes with everything!! & I never realized how bad my bed linens were until I slept on these. 400 thread count is for sure the way to go- never felt softer.

So if you're contemplating savings on these items-- DON'T! You will regret it.

Speaking about bed linens I also just purchased a new duvet cover and pillow shams for our bed:

Click Here

 I have really been digging the blues & greens lately.

Here's to amping up my home decor while waiting for my dream house to appear...

Eat Clean Pizza

Super easy & Super good

Ingredients:

Low Fat Italian Shredded Cheese

Turkey Sausage

Crushed Tomatoes

Marinara Sauce

Whole Wheat Pizza Crust

Veggies

mmmmmm...Goodness!

1. Preheat over to 425 degrees.

2. Brown sausage in a pan (optional).  I like mine crispy. 

3. Spread marinara and crushed tomatoes over crust

4. Top with veggies

(I did not, because I had used the veggies I had bought for another meal this week)

5. Sprinkle cheese over top & arrange sausage

6. Top with any remaining herbs and bake for 10-15 mins.  Let cool for 5 mins before cutting.

7. Enjoy! 

No more posting about HOUSES

After this latest tragedy...

& yes it was a complete tragedy,

I have decided I WILL NOT post about houses until we have bought one. Then I will update everyone on the houses we have looked at and our NEW HOUSE. 

I am devastated to say the least, especially when you put in 5% over asking price and someone still outbids you. ugh. I told my husband I wanted to find that person who outbid us and

  punch them in the face! 

I guess it's a good thing they don't let other bidders know the buyers names because I would hunt them down. 

Goodbye 2011

Holy cow, where has this year gone!? I can't believe it's going to be 2012 on Sunday. It felt like this year was gone in a blink of an eye. We had some pretty memorable moments this year and I am sad to see it go but happy to bring on another year! I am excited to see what God has in store for us and what adventures we will tackle. I hope everyone has a very happy & blessed New Year's!

Bring it on 2012!

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Some of our most memorable moments in 2011 were...

1.) We experienced unemployment. What a stressful time that was but I am happy we went through that to realize we have a lot to be thankful for.

2.) We adopted a new kitty!! Minnie has been such a wonderful addition to our family & has been the best thing to happen to Mr. Behr since discovering his love for Purina Cat Chow! She is such a cuddler and loves to be around people. I am so happy we rescued her!

3.) We both got NEW jobs & we really love what we do. When you spend sooooo much time at work I think that is so important. It has been better for us from a happiness & financial point of view.

4.) We celebrated our (2) year Wedding Anniversary! Yeah I know we're practically still newlyweds but that was something memorable for us. I believe we got carry out from Pei Wei & just sat at home and watched a movie. To be honest, I would chose that over a fancy dinner any day.

5.) We got pre-approved for our very FIRST HOME! This has been so exciting for me! Though, I have realized the stress & not so fun part of home hunting, I am excited nonetheless.

House #3...Gone Already!!???

Who would of thought that houses would be going so darn quickly with all the "experts" telling us the economy is in the tank. I swear within 24 hours that I had informed our agent we would like to make an offer it was gone. 

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This usually happens EVERYTIME I want to look at a house. It goes a little something like this:

See a new house on the market that's PERFECT!

Call/email realtor asking to view the home

Get a response shortly after that it's either

A.) SOLD

B.) Multiple Offers already

C.) Under contract

No one ever told me buying a house would be a emotional roller coaster ride until you purchase.
When you put in an offer you instantly get attached. How could you not!? 

BUT GOOD NEWS!! I have a appointment to see a even better house tomorrow morning in CLARKSTON (Where I secretly really want to be)

It's a newer build- 2007

4 bedrooms

2 full, one 1/2 bath

Updated throughout

2057sq ft of living space

FORECLOSURE!! & If everything goes well...

I WILL MAKE AN OFFER TOMORROW- ASAP! I do not want to lose another house before I even get a fair fight. :-) I also haven't seen a house I LOVE in months within our price range.

House #4

Clarkston, MI

It's so cute I can't stand it!!

Living Room

1/2 bath

Dining Room

Kitchen

All we need to do is install Granite!! :-)

BUT I could most definitely live with the counter tops if need be.

Another view in Kitchen

Stairs

Master Bedroom

Master Bath

Another Bathroom

And 3 more bedrooms that look just like the first so I won't post.

Here goes getting my hopes up...yet again!
Oy vey...