Mirrored Closets

In our Master Bedroom there are Mirrored Closets (see below)

I am truly not a fan.

To me it looks outdated.

So I have been thinking for a few weeks what we can do that is inexpensive, 

well I finally came across an idea on pinterest!

Ta Da!

CURTAINS!

Instead of ripping them out and buy new closet doors we can use curtains! Preferably something sheer and white. We can open them up when we want to look in the mirror OR keep them closed. (see below)

 The mirrors do make the room appear bigger so leaving one mirror stand out would be nice. 

Thank You Pinterest!

House knowledge I DON'T know

Inspection Day

January 19, 2012

Let me start off by saying our inspection went AWESOME! No major problems, everything is working, & no mold. JUST ONE BIG, EMPTY, DIRTY HOUSE. yay!

It was so nice to be in our house again. It was nice to be able to start mentally "planning" decor ideas, furniture placement, and just imagining all the memories we will make. Such a awesome feeling.

I felt kinda like a ding when the inspector was reporting to us at the end. Half the things he talked about I had NO CLUE what he was even saying. Luckily my parents were there &&& he supplied us with a handy-dandy blue notebook full of our inspection report and a home "book" that explains all things home to us.

 BUT things definitely got real today.  We paid our $1000 EMD (See definition here) and our inspection fee of $275. Just knowing that in the next few weeks we will have to pay our down payment and sign our life away kinda makes me nauseous. 

Oh dear.

Here are a few pictures of the house

(we were so busy talking to our realtor, my parents, my brother, and inspector to remember to take more. oops! Hopefully this next month flies by so we can move in and start posting more for everyone!)

Don't mind Dan's thumb

Field Trip to Home Depot

Half Bath Idea:

We went to Home Depot this weekend & I picked out some colors for the house

The whole interior will probably be one uniform color, something neutral, probably in the Tans category to start off with-

ALL EXCEPT

the half bath on the main floor.

Colors Below:

I was inspired by this bathroom on pinterest & hopefully this will be the end result!

We also chose the exterior colors:

I love the way the color scheme looks,

See Below:

Though, our house DOES NOT look like this. The colors just look so clean and traditional. I LOVE it.

&& THEN

there were the appliances...

Our fridge will most likely look like this. 

We haven't decided whether or not to get the water/ice dispenser because it tacks on about $1000 bucks. We will see, but I love the freezer at the bottom!

We really liked the look and extras this washer & dryer had to offer. AND I AM SO EXCITED TO FINALLY HAVE MY OWN SET & NOT SHARE!! Like our current situation with a community laundry room in our apt building. 

As far as carpet and stove I am clueless. My mom and I are going out this next Tuesday to get some official quotes on everything. 

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

So Excited!

The NEW Drwencke Compound

Our New Home

We get the keys on 03/16/2012

Located in my hometown of Lake Orion

I could not be anymore relieved or excited

I am excited to paint the exterior & interior

as well as start decorating and making this house a HOME

I will post more pictures after our inspection next Thursday!

January BirchBox

I received my January BirchBox a couple days ago and wanted to share it with you guys!

This month I received:

* Sample of Juicy Couture's signature fragrance

* Stila waterproof eyeliner in a dark royal blue (SO PRETTY ON!)

* A exfoliating moisturizer from Clark's Botanicals

*A LARABAR- a healthy alternative to a granola bar, filled with dried fruits and nuts...mmmm GOOD

* Lastly, Pomegranate Body Soap from Archipelago- Smells awesome and leaves your skin feeling so soft.

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Thank You BirchBox!!

Easiest Backsplash Ever- No Really.

I saw this on DIY network a couple days ago & thought it was the coolest idea ever!

The network now sells DIY backsplash for kitchens/bathrooms or wherever else you choose to place it.

It LITERATLY is a peel & stick- SO EASY!

I am going to purchase some when we get a house.

Watch to see how it's done:::::
DIY Backsplash

Blogging = Moolah

So I had started this blog in hopes of keeping in touch with friends & family while also documenting the things I enjoy doing. It turns out this could be a great side gig!

 I now have companies advertising on my site which = moolah $$$

(see right side bar and middle of page)

Awesome!

I really envy some of these blogger's that are able to make this their full-time jobs. What an awesome job to have! 

Here's to hoping. :-)