Mmmm.....Dinner

This may be a new favorite in our house:
 

Chicken Satay and Cashew Dip with Mango Cucumber Coconut Rice

I have been obsessing over mangoes lately and our grocery stores seem to have an over abundance of them. I finally got Hubby to try one by luring him in with coconut rice and cashew dip :)

House Update: Finalizing and Carpet

We're in the final steps of purchasing our home and we're antsy to get moving in.

But before we move all our belongings into this big, empty space I am hoping to have new carpet installed. Now understand that I am a hardwood floor kinda gal, but we're dealing with some uneven flooring issues under the current carpeting and I really don't want to spend a fortune to fix it. Thus, we've been shopping around for some good carpet to install.

 The future nursery. 
(Notice the old, teal carpeting.)

The PINK guestroom! :)

The back hallway from the bedrooms to the kitchen has a little alcove I would love to turn into a reading nook.

The carpet will be installed in the dining/living room, bedroom hallway, master bedroom, nursery, reading nook hallway, guest room and maybe even the den. That's a LOT of carpet for a girl who isn't a fan of carpet. So I've been looking at low piling carpet thats easy maintenance but can withstand heavy traffic (without getting into commercial carpeting). I also don't want different carpet throughout the house. I like the idea of keeping the carpet consistent, so I wanted to choose a color that would coordinate with all these spaces.

So our round up thus far is:






Shaw - Leavitt in Buckskin

As you can see I am drawn towards carpeting that has a similar look to natural rugs, like sisal or jute. I also think a light brown would be a good transitional color for all the spaces. 

I have plans to start putting together some inspiration boards for the nursery, so stay posted!

More House: Inspections and Quotes

We worked through our inspection yesterday and the next few days will be dedicated to scheduling plumbers, electricians and a landscaper to come out and give us quotes on resolving some issues that were brought up in the inspection.

On top of that, we're trying to finalize all the details on our loan (all the details that seem way over my head to even comprehend).

Buying a house really can be draining....

So, I leave you with some goodness.


Can't wait to start making this space our own!

Further Absence: A House

So my absence here has been adding up....and my grown-up duties have been adding up as well. 

I'm offering up a double-whammy. Not only are we having a baby this summer, but we're also in the process of closing on a new home.

So many life changes....


Scheduling inspections later this week. We're hopeful everything goes smoothly with the purchase, as well as getting new renters in our current house.

More updates and sneak peaks to come!

My Absence was Needed: Baby on Board

As you can see from my last post, I have taken the beginning of this year off from blogging. I have a legitimate reason though... 
Hubby and I are excited to announce that we are expecting a baby this summer!


I've been working and resting, and trying to eat, and sleeping, and sneezing, and trying to nap to make it through my first trimester. 
I am pleased to report that so far my stomach of steel has not let me down. 
I will do my best to continue blogging regularly, but we have many new life changes headed our way!


Happy New Years Eve

My favorite....

I See the Moon: Etsy Find

I have an unhealthy obsession with this VERY large moon chart I spotted on Etsy yesterday.
A-mazing, right!?!

Now, if only I had $875 to buy this beauty. 
I think I would hang it above my bed as a faux headboard.


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