Can't take it anymore!

Once I get something on my mind, I obsess about it (hence the blog name) and once I decided to fix up our master, I can't seem to stop thinking about it!!  It's terrible and boring!  I think I have to crack down and at least start it this weekend.  Going to paint the cabinets, frame out the mirror, change the lighting, and paint the back wall.  It's the master, shouldn't that be the most comforting room in the house!? It's practically my most hated, and when are they going to stop using Hollywood lighting?!!  Stay tuned....

(These were before we moved in, so extra bare, but it pretty much looks the same!)

White (and black)

Loving these! Can't go wrong with the classics...

*images via PLUSH PALATE and ??

Our Backyard

Here are the before pics of our backyard.  It was pretty neglected when we moved in (obviously!!!) But it had a good base, a good amount of landscaping, not pure dirt which most Vegas Tract homes have!

AFTER:

This yard has been a work in progress.  We did the patio cover pretty soon after we moved in, then the pavers on the sides, then removed all the rocks around the edges and replaced it with black mulch.  I tried to start a little vegetable garden, but that failed miserably!!  So after about a year and a half of work, we are pretty happy with the outcome.  Oh and I want flowers on my patio but they are going to have to be fake, or you will have to like dried flowers :)

Genius organization

So I'm getting myself involved in ASID (American Society of Interior Designers) again. (I'm the new Design Community Coordinator, woo hoo!) Anyway, I went to an event the other night and the speaker mentioned this product, I looked it up and WOW! I mean I still love traditional kitchens but this is absolutely genius, especially in a sweet city loft where space is at a premium! Too bad it's not available in the states yet (it doesn't meet our codes).







Pics from BULTHAUP

Master Closet

This is one of our most recent projects. We got the shelving system from Home Depot, think it's Closet Maid. It was super easy to put together and much cheaper than I thought it would be!! It is pretty much heaven having a closet organizer, although I still can't get Johnny to actually do his laundry!!!

BEFORE:
Such a poor use of space!




DEMO:


AFTER:
This is my side...drawers are for my jewelry and hats, scarves, etc...Did I mention it's like heaven??




4 levels of shoes!!!

Catching up...

As usual I am behind!

I spent the last 4 months of my life studying for the NCIDQ exam. Probably one of the biggest tests I will ever take in my life! I feel so accomplished, yet frustrated because I won't know my results until July!

This project I did all by myself over my Christmas break (wow I really AM behind!)


THE OFFICE:
Really loving the gray and white schemes... still need to hang some more pics up in the room, but haven't gotten around to it...

Before...by the way, free desk from work!!




DURING...


COMPLETE!


My art, beading, idea and storage area. I haven't pulled this stuff out for years! Now I need to find time to use it!

Front yard!

Another project to report on! This time we worked on our front yard/patch :). It had grass but looked drab and we were tired of wasting money on watering since it is a desert out there (be water smart). So we gutted and replaced with some desert friendly plants and this vibrant red mulch. I have to say, our yard definitely stands out now! Oh and Johnny put a coat of paint on the front door so it's not so sunfaded anymore :) Enjoy....

Before (when we bought the house)....



After we gutted the grass...



And the results:
(I admit the plants look a little puny, but either they fill out or we replace them - gardening is definitely a new hobby for us!)