New Year's Resolution Part 1

My New Year's Resolutions this year were all about learning. There were a number of things I've been wanting to take classes in for a long time but I always use the kids as an excuse. So, I made it my mission this year to take a photography class, photoshop class, and a serging class. While we're on the subject, I also wanted to expand my social group by joining a Mom's Group again or some thing else so that I can meet people with similar interests.

Today I took the first step in checking one of these off the list by registering for a photography class. The class starts on March 27th at 1:00. If things go well (with daddy watching the kids) then I'll sign up for more photography classes.

I also attempted to sign up for a Photoshop class as well (another New Year's Resolution) but that class was cancelled.

(If you're still reading this, bless you for hanging in there. I promise I'll have more exciting posts in the future.)

To add even more productivity to my week, I also signed up for two moms groups and one sewing group--it sounds a little excessive, but I just want to try them all out and see which one works best for me and the kiddos.

Entry Way

I really wanted a hall tree to put in our entry way, but Abel insists that he had one as a kid and they never used it. (No matter HOW much I insist that I will use it, there's no convincing him!) Then I found THIS from Ikea (only $99!!) and decided I HAVE to have it. Our entryway would look great with two of these side-by-side with a wide mirror above (you know, like a hall tree). Then all of our shoes could fit in there (hopefully). We could put pictures and candles and all sorts of junk decorative pieces on the top of the shoe-dresser-thingy. I LOVE it!

And I could still put a bench across from it. Then it's like a hall tree but broken up.

Now all I have to do is convince the hubby. Maybe I'll just start leaving my shoes where my hall tree shoe cabinet will go. :o)

Colors, Colors, Colors

In an *honest* attempt to distract myself from the stress of our messed up escrow, I decided to get back to focusing on paint colors and other things that need to be decided so that we can move in.

I was going full steam on picking out colors until this whole ordeal occurred. Since we're ready to close on a moment's notice, it's best to be prepared with our paint choice, right?

It's so hard to chose a color without seeing it on the walls first...but once it goes on the walls, it's staying (it's a Catch 22) so I'm working on trying to determine what our taste is.

I really like the color Artichoke Heart by Benjamin Moore, but I'm trying to decide if it's too dark. It'll be the main color around the main level, so I better like it! The problem with it is that it looks nice a bright during the day, but looks a little dark at night.





(It's the color of the bedroom wall)

See what I mean? It transforms!

You can also see it on a bathroom wall here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/66904342@N00/2565446321 (the picture wouldn't save since it was on flickr)