Bob and I decided to host our family for a Labor Day Weekend Picnic on Sunday, September 2nd. And, we also thought it would be a great time to recognize my Mom’s recent accomplishment of completing her Associate’s Degree. So, we invited everyone like a normal family picnic, but then I sent out a supplemental […]
Summer Life
I know I probably have only a few readers out there since my blog is so new, but I also didn’t want anyone that has been reading to think I started this blog and abandoned it already! The truth is, I’ve just been busy enjoying what is left of summer life. Fall is approaching all […]
Breakfast Room Conversion
When we first looked at our house, my only concern was it felt like there were too many eating areas. With just two of us, I wasn’t sure how we would use a kitchen bar, breakfast room, and dining area. Here is our floor plan, so you have a point of reference for the multiple […]
Rug Anchors
We have two rugs that I have had to reposition on a daily basis for years. They each had the traditional rug gripper under them. You can see the rug gripper peaking out from underneath as well. The rug in the background in the hallway had this problem as well. But, fortunately at the Haven […]
The Odd Corner in our Living Room
Decorating and arranging furniture in our living room has been the thorn in my side from day one. These pictures are the best I could find with no furniture in the space. Our original plan was to put the large sectional that Bob had in his house in our living room. It is four pieces […]







