Majestic Mount Rainier

I'm not usually one for true nature pictures. I really like paintings or artistic prints of nature, but never have really gravitated to the real deal: nature photography. But when I saw this beautiful picture of Mount Rainier, I started to reconsider my stance on it all. What do you think? And do you prefer photography or paintings or something else completely?

P.S. I also really like these navy floors and wainscoting.
P.P.S. Speaking of art, I still think this is cute.

Secret Message

Remember when we started remodeling our bathroom back in SEPTEMBER? Well, I'm pleased to announce that it'll be finished soon! (It'll be nice to use the sink again - brushing our teeth and washing our hands/faces in the kitchen has been interesting) And a blog reveal will most definitely happen. But let me just tell you this: It's turning out to be gorgeous! It may be my favorite room of the moment. (Well, second to this room, obviously.)

In the process, I left a secret message for the people who remodel this bathroom next because it sure as heck won't be us; we'll either be gone or hire someone next time! We also put a dollar bill in the wall because it's honestly one of my dreams that good ol' Judy (former owner) left a giant stash of money somewhere - she was elderly so you never know, right? And I realize that a dollar wouldn't be considered a "giant stash" by any means, but sorta fun!

Oh, and we found more evidence of different wallpaper. Judy just loved her wallpaper.

Home Sweet Home

I'm happy to announce that Joe and I found our home! The keys are in our hands, and we're officially homeowners. Our little home is nestled right smack dab between Phinney Ridge and Green Lake, and we couldn't be more excited. House hunting was strenuous, but it was worth every open house, every special viewing and every signature at closing. We can't wait to make this house our home! 

Stay tuned for all of our home improvement adventures!

P.S. As you can see, we were all smiles after the final signature...

Subway tile and open shelves

I was looking through my Future Home pin board on Pinterest the other day and noticed a theme: I really like subway tile and open shelves. Unintentionally, almost every kitchen image I post has at least one or the other. The combination looks so clean and fresh, and you get to display your pretty dishes! But for the record, I'd definitely want some closed cupboards - all open shelves could get unwieldy, don't you think?

P.S. I also love it in the bathroom!

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Coming home

After seeing the East Coast "mountains" (arguably rolling hills), I realized that we have a pretty good thing going on with the Cascades. Not to mention the rainforest, the desert, many lakes, the ocean, the palouse and more. I love my home.

And I love Fridays. Have a wonderful weekend, friends!

P.S. Picture stolen from DC coworker who visited the Evergreen state recently. Thanks Melissa!