Home Improvements

Every year around this time Eric and I start looking around our house and thinking of things we would like to update.  Last year we didn't do too much with Nolan just being born so we have really jumped into projects this year.

So far we have ordered dining room furniture (pictures to come) and updated the downstairs bathroom.  Other little projects on our list:  updating the hardware on the kitchen cabinets and doors, replacing ceiling fans, and finding something to hang over our bed.  

There is always something to do and our projects have been keeping us pretty busy on the weekends.  We even had our babysitter come over a couple of Saturdays ago so we could go to Home Depot and Lowe's sans Nolan.  Yes, we have turned into "that couple."  Eric is becoming pretty handy around the house these days :) 

I don't have a "before" picture to share but trust me, it was ugly.  Here is the "after."

 Eric took down the plastic towel rack that hung over the toilet and patched up the wall.  He also repainted the ceiling, touched up the paint on the walls, and replaced the hardware on the cabinet.

 He replaced the lighting and the mirror and I dolled up the sink with flowers and a candle.

 I found the idea to frame napkins on one of my favorite websites, "Pinterest."  I found these napkins at Pottery Barn and the frames are from Michaels.  Easy project that I could handle :)

Closer view of the framed napkins we like to refer to as "art."

We plan to eventually swap out the counter top and the faucets in this bathroom as well....some day!