Christmas Crafts!

I completed a Christmas ribbon wreath! For instructions, please see my Halloween ribbon wreath post under crafts.

We're Expecting!

Joe and I are expecting baby #1! I am 14 weeks today, due June 12th. We've been pretty busy lately getting things together. I got a great deal on some furniture at Babies R Us on Black Friday. Here are a couple pics. Obviously the nursery is a work in progress. It'll start to come together a bit more once we have our big ultrasound in 4 weeks!

GO BLUE!

In honor of tomorrow's big game between THE University of Michigan and Michigan State, I thought I would post about it! I actually am an alum of the real UM-Ann Arbor and attended 4 years worth of games! Enjoy the band!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cl_abdv07mg

Master Bath Unveiled!!!!

All the time, effort, and sweat is now ready to be revealed! If you recall from my previous post, we repainted the walls, took down the large fugly mirror, and added a white cabinet above the toilet. If you go back to that post you will also see that the bathroom cabinet is fugly oak. I hated it with a passion. Well, I painted it white, added new hardware, hung the new mirror, added a curtain, and a glass shelf over the tub! Check out the pics!!!! I am soooo happy with the end result! All we have to do is officially order our new shower door and the bathroom will be 100% done!

My Halloween Ribbon Wreath!

My good friend Chrissy found this awesome craft project, so last night we hung out and made Ribbon Wreaths!

The ribbon wreath is a very simple project, anyone can do it. First, go to your local craft store and get 3-4 wide ribbons (~5 yds each). Then choose some narrower ribbons as accents (again ~5 yds each). In total I had 8 spools of ribbon. You will also need a styrofoam wreath (pick the higher density one) and a package of straight pins.

1. Cut your ribbon up into approx 4 inch strips

2. Roll your ribbon piece in the same way that you would roll a piece of tape. Then use a straight pin to attach the ribbon roll to the foam.

3. Keep doing this with all your ribbon, placing as you choose.

4. Volia! You have an awesome wreath for Halloween!

My Lola is famous!`

Well, kind of! The DIY Showoff is featuring a pet parade! Our kitty Lola is featured in the parade :) She's such a little ham!

New Quilt

Well, I guess you could say it's new....

We received this handmade quilt for a wedding gift from Joe's grandparents, aunt, and uncle. It wasn't really our style, but once Pottery Barn started selling these awesome quilts I remembered I had one! I started to fall in love with the look, so when it came time to wash the cheap Target comforter, I decided to pull out this gorgeous piece. The detail is amazing, the fabrics are totally us. I love all the colors, and Joe's grandparents chose it specifically because it has some American Flag print fabric present. Joe is a huge history buff and aspires to be a politician in the future. I'm soooo happy we received this! Here are some pics!