Who’s Hiring

There is a side of Ike that we haven’t mentioned much on the blog. 

He has A LOT of energy. And by A LOT, I mean A LOT.  His high energy is one of the things that we love the most about him.  It’s also one of the most challenging things about being a proud parent of a Wire Fox. 

Last night he was still crazy after an hour long walk, tricks, toy chasing, and bone chewing.  Nate and I on the other hand were exhausted. We decided that Ike needs a day job so he would be equally as exhausted. I mean, he is almost 5 which in people years puts him at an age where he needs to start pulling his weight.

He wants you all to know that he’s not just a pretty face.  He has many useful skills.

The following is a picture resume:

Excellent present opener…

 

Guard dog…

Pillow smusher..

Bed warmer…

Laundry sorter…

Bandana model…

Raccoon hunter…

 

Who’s hiring?  Does your pet have an equally impressive resume?

Easy Bathroom Art

I struggle with hanging stuff on walls.  I’m very indecisive.  I get sad putting holes in new dry wall.  I’m working on it.  Baby steps.

I think art in the bathroom is the hardest. What’s appropriate to hang on your bathroom walls? 

I struggled with this conundrum for awhile.  And then it hit me.

I want the man and woman symbols that you see on public restrooms.  You know, so Nate and I don’t get our sides confused…

I asked my mom if her fancy little Cricut machine had a man and woman.  And it totally did.  Score.  Cricut cut people placed in Target frames.  Easy and cheap bathroom art.

What’s hanging in your bathroom?

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Evolving Tastes

I recently mentioned that I use the term “evolving tastes” to explain to Nate why I need to constantly change things in our home.  It’s time to show you what I’m talking about.

Today I would like to introduce you to the living room in our first house…

Also known as the room with pieces that are too large and dark.

I was so darn proud of this room.  The shelves, the mantle, the giant black couch. I think the only thing we got right in this room is the wall color (I don’t remember the name.  Bummer.)  And yes, this is what the room looked like after we had lived here for two years.  Oh my.

I knew I wanted something a little more grown-up, cozy, and inviting for our second house…

See, evolving tastes.  I know I still have room to be “evolve” (hello matchy furniture) but it’s good to see some progress.

My “problem” (using the term VERY loosely) is that we plan to live in this house forever. I don’t want our house to become dated.   It’s easier to update your style when you move into a new space.   Moving a good excuse to start new…buy new furniture, try a new wall color, etc.

When you live in your forever home, when do you start new or do you just edit?  What are your thoughts?  Have you stuck with one style or has it changed over time?