Friends

Hello girls!  Well I am officially in my new home and it still doesn't feel real. 

It was a long road getting here and I could not be happier with the way everything turned out. 

I have moved many times in my 16 years of marriage.  This move was number 10.  I've always loved moving.  New place...new neighbors...a fresh start and a great excuse to shop for new things!!! 

But after this move I've just been exhausted.  It has been an emotional last few days and I am tired.  I think I'm getting too old for this moving stuff!!! 

But the reason I am posting today is to tell you I really have some amazing friends and family and I could not have done any of this without them. 

I am so lucky to have them in my life supporting me and I don't know what I would do without them.

 Thank you for all you do for me.  I'd be lost without you. 

I love you.

XOXO

Kim (AKA LabelSnob)

Getting close!!!!

Hi girls!  Long time no post!  Life has been crazy but great. 

We finished going through final loan approval for our new house and WOW what a process! 

 Banks put you through the ringer now adays before they loan you money!



8.13.11 There's a local resturant where people write on the tables and walls (crazy I know!) and we went there the day we got approved and for the first time left a message on the table!



 

Anyhoo, we got approved (whew!) and we are closing in just over a week!  I have updated pics but these are from awhile back and it is pretty much done now!  So my next post will be the finished product! 

Here's some pics and soon we'll be moving in!  Right after we move in the design of the closet room will be done and going in...

CAN'T WAIT! 

 Hope everyone has an amazing weekend and if you live in the US,

hopefully you have Monday off for Labor Day!



8.9.11 Cabinets arrived!!!



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8.11.11 my cabinets!!!



8.11.11 Just painted!!!

XOXO

LabelSnob

House update!!!

Hey everyone!  How are you?  Things in my life have been hectic. 

I've been meaning to update forever but every time I come on Blogger to write a post I get so busy reading the blogs that I follow the next thing I know hours have past

and it's time to go to bed or spend time with the hubs

 ( BTW some of the blogs I'm currently LOVING http://thehotnessyourmommawarnedyouabout.blogspot.com/ who was recommended by one of my favorite bloggers http://www.ohtobeamuse.com/ and another new favorite is http://la-lalinh.blogspot.com/ AND the amazing Leah http://kindlifeofleah.blogspot.com/ who inspires me with every post she writes to eat and live healthier).  Seriously girls, go check out these great blogs...

I cannot believe how quickly my house is being built. 

I mean, I know the market is slow and there's not a lot of construction going on but seriously my house broke ground June 3rd and it's pretty much half way done! 

Here are some pics!



Contract signed





6/18/11





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I know it's really hard to tell what's what on the inside from these pictures but the next time I go by the walls should be up! 

They are putting in the electrical first part of next week and after inspection they will start the drywall!  That's when the fun starts. 

I'll be able to see my color selections installed! 

The tile, carpet, cabinet and counter tops!  I can't wait to see it all come together.

I think I am driving Mr. LabelSnob nuts with wall paint swatches/samples! 

I know that I want grey but- OMG! There are a million different grey (or is it grays?  I never know) and it has been SO hard picking a wall color for the interior!  I'm not sure if I want a cool grey or a warm grey! 

I just know I want it to be as neutral as possible!  No green, blue, purple or red undertones, thank you very much!  Any suggestions?

I hope everyone if having an amazing weekend and I'll post again soon!

XOXO

LabelSnob

New house...Construction has begun!!!

Hello everyone!  I have not blogged in a really long time!  I've still been reading all my favorite blogs but have had no inspiration to blog myself! 

Anyhoo, I hope everyone is doing well.  My life has been hectic but that's the way I like it! 

Mr. LabelSnob and I are building a house and construction is about to begin!  They have cleared the lot so we can now see where the house is going to sit on the lot. 

My back yard is MUCH smaller than I realized but I'm okay with that.  Less to maintain.  As long as my dogs have enough room to do their business and run and play, I'm happy. 

We will have a screen in porch area which is a must for me.  I love sitting outside and enjoying a cup of coffee or glass of wine and when the weather is nice even eat out there. 

We've been having lots of fun picking out decor and furniture we want to get once we move in! 

I am changing my entire decor style. 

When I first got married and started decorating my first house I decorated in a "country" style.  Lots of quilts, baskets, stuffed ducks (I'm kidding) but you get the idea?  It was cheap...it was tacky.

Then I started decoring very, ummmm Pottery Barnish (is that a decor style?) and now I am a less is more kinda gal and my current house is styled very "Kirklands". 

I am really bad at describing decor style I'm sorry.  And if you aren't familiar with these stores, you have no idea what I'm talking about...

But in my new house I plan a very retro decor style.  Lots of high gloss white furniture, black and silver accents and pops of color here and there.  I have been looking at decorating/style blogs every free minute I get and gathering tons of ideas and inspiration photos!  I will keep you posted and post pics along the way!

Have a great week and talk to you again soon! 

I already have another post I'm writing about clothes and shopping that will be up soon!

XOXO

LabelSnob