I'm starting to create a plan for the guest bedroom, which I'd like to work on this summer, along with my craft room. Here are some inspiration pictures. I have a gray and white duvet cover that I still really like so I'm thinking the yellow and gray look with a shabby chic touch? Perhaps a white  craigslist find, like a dresser or vanity for it... We'll see.
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A few pictures I found on www.decorpad.com. I like the top one the most, with the pale blue that goes with it... Anyway, we shall see!

I have been looking at other people's blogs and I'm so impressed by what "normal" (non-professional-designers) pull together. I gotta step up my game! I still want my home to be totally livable, but it's nice to have it feel like a magazine picture, too. So far my rooms have turned out so much like my inspiration boards!



John and I are going up to Bellingham for the night, then headed to Wenatchee for the weekend. As much as I could stay here all weekend and do house stuff, it'll be really nice to get away and relax. I think John needs it, too. Anyway, there's just a few more things we want to get set up before our Housewarming Party next week -- which is SO much fun to plan, pictures will follow.

We are going to get this mirror for the entryway, from Pier 1 ($149, but we've got a coupon):
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I found a bunch of cute stuff at Ross today, like vases and some wall art... and a set of Apothecary Jars (John think 2 are enough... but you can never have too many!) but I held off. As my mom says "You can nickel and dime yourself to death buying little things." But, eventually I will put the "finishing touches" on all the rooms....... eventually.... good thing I've got a job next year!