Eight Things

1. House update! We are officially homeowners, you guys! I AM HOMEOWNER, HEAR ME ROAR. We got the keys yesterday afternoon, and the demo crew showed up bright and early this morning. This is going on right this very minute. (I am a crazy picture-taking woman when it comes to the house. You guys are […]

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Kitchen Inspiration

Here’s the thing about escrow. It’s so involved, right? So involved, in fact, that you kind of stop thinking about the house itself and focus on the specifics of closing escrow. Then, as you approach closing (tomorrow, woohooo!), you pretty much have a panic attack because oh my goodness, it’s our HOUSE. We are HOMEOWNERS. […]

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Things That Are Making This Week Crazy Awesome

1. Wito starts his new school. Very exciting, yet nerve-wracking. Will he sit by himself at lunch? Praying he makes new friends quickly. 2. Final walk-through at the house tomorrow. Scheduled to close later this week. WHOAH. 3. My sister Lala is having her baby girl on Thursday. Can’t stand the anticipation! 4. Planning the […]

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We Got The House!

You all, we got The House. We. Got. The. House. CAN YOU BELIEVE IT? Let me back up a bit. So, I wrote the post. Several days passed…D and I were still in the dumps about losing the property, and we just couldn’t buck up and move on. Now, besides my flair for the occasional […]

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La Plates Giveaway

I can’t believe it’s been almost 4 years since I did my last giveaway for La Plates. How can this be? You all need these plates in your lives, I tell ya. So, my (very high) opinion of the company and their products hasn’t changed, but to reiterate, I adore La Plates melamine plates for […]

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Yes, I am writing a post about a vacuum cleaner.

What? You mean you don’t vacuum your house in a dress and heels? DOMESTIC GODDESS STATUS REVOKED! Let’s talk about the newest love of my life. Yes, it’s a vacuum cleaner, and although some of you might think that a little awkward, if you’ve been around here for awhile, you know I love me some […]

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