We're Here!

We moved a week ago and I am about 3/4 through the boxes finally. When I first got here, I panicked because it seemed like nothing fit right. After lots of trips to Lowes, Home Depot and Bed Bath and Beyond, I am finally feeling normal again. Yes, I know, I am a bit OCD about some things. :-) You love me anyway though, right?

The weather hasn't been bad, the first couple of days seemed really humid but maybe I am getting used to it. It hasn't felt as hot as it was in Dallas so far. We visited Old River Baptist yesterday and liked the church. Everyone was really friendly. Here are some pictures so far.

The front porch is my favorite. I really like being outside.  I bought a gardenia plant on my way home from work and can't wait to get it planted. We have two white rockers on the left and a double rocker for the right, on the way now. We will also put up a porch swing on the end. Great for sipping tea in the evenings and chatting about our day.

The kitchen is still a work in progress and I have not really cooked a full meal aside from grilling steaks. The builder has to come move the light over the table, we wanted it centered and they put it off the right; the builder has been great though to work with.

This is our new bed. It is a 19th century post empire tester bed from the south. We are just in love with this bed and it has special meaning. It belonged to Stephanie's (a close friend) mom who bought it in Louisiana at least 30 years ago. I was able to purchase it and keep it in the family, so to speak. (Thanks Stacy, come visit her any time) We added 2 feet to our bedroom when we built the house and we are glad we did.

This is our master bathroom, with the mirror we bought at Rooms to Go outlet for $24. We had to raise the light to make it work.

Here is the walk in shower with the bench. It is almost like being at a spa since it has two shower heads.

It took lots of creative ways for me to fit everything into my closet, somehow, I didn't realize I was losing so much space with the two windows, but I did.

 Formal dining room just waiting for a dinner party with our friends!

This is the entry way, I didn't have another place for the piano.

 This is the upstairs bath. Not as much space as our last house.

 The blue room is ready to go, I just need to paint and find curtains.

 This is the other guest room. We are ready to visitors!

Here is a shot from the upstairs into the living room. Can't wait to see ya'll!!!!