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Our Pad

Okay, so here are a few quick pictures to give you an idea of our pad.

Our bedroom - not super exciting (to look at), but proof to the family that we love our quilt and it gets used. The $30 dresser makes me feel grown up. There is the hope chest my great grandmother gave to Uncle Keith who gave it to me. It has my childhood memories. Just lovely (the memories). We had it in front of the bed, but then we hurt our feet and decided it gets in the way. Perhaps a potential refurnishing project. 

The closet is on the right and the bathroom is on the left. There is also a bookshelf by my bed. Eric has the nightstand he made in high school. Other potential projects: a head board and hodge podge picture on wood.



Your room/craft/sports/storage/tool shed/nursery (lastly)

I don't even know where to start. I am taking ideas. Some can fit in stackable tubs in the closet right behind that mirror (it also has shelves on the back and swivels - $5 purchase) It's hard to give this room a theme when so many different things need to fit in here.


Guest bath/Eric's shower/Kayla's sink


Living/Family/Sun Room - we just recently purchased our living room furniture. Eric discovered that ottomans cost a lot, but we finally got one with extra storage at this great antique/furniture store. He got his television, which I use. The recliners swivel as well as rock. The office/library area is in the back sunroom. Notice the floor lamps because there is no light in this room. Genius.



Hallway - My favorite: the photo wall
The washer and dryer are found behind doors further down.


Kitchen - it's a lot bigger from our last kitchen, just about 10xs bigger. My favorite piece is the Anthropology spoon holder (the only thing I own from there), which Eric makes fun of. The coat closet not used for coats is to your right.  The kitchen table was brought out by Eric's parents as it grew up with Eric. There is a 10% chance we will re-furnish it to something darker. 90% chance we'll be too lazy and will let it rest with the other brown variations found.


Now, if you want to rob us, you'll know where to look.

I already know that will be Mr Smith's comment.

Sleepy Mr Smith...


(before we switched the furniture around - don't let it confuse you)
It was better when the entire blanket covered all but his nose.

Now, come visit!! (we obviously have a spare bedroom all ready for you)

Comments

  1. Congrats you guys! I know how it is in a tiny apartment...so fun to upgrade! I can't wait to upgrade myself!

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  2. I want to come visit!!! How about in July?? Pretty please with a cherry on top?!

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  3. You don't even need an invite! Except, well, this will force us to organize that room pretty quickly! haha =)

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