Layout by the Pool

We can't wait to move into the house. Minor things (like closing escrow) haven't stopped us from thinking about where we're putting our stuff. We tried drawing the layout with pencil and paper, but it was too much work. We found this free site where you can create floor plans and add furniture. I found a new way to waste my time! We have to plan carefully to minimize the times we have to move this:

That's why we needed all of that space, in case you were wondering why 2 people needed such a big house. (Spoiler alert: No, we're not expecting to add anyone to our family anytime soon.) Plus we just own a lot of stuff. We combined 2 apartments into a 4 bedroom rental house. And then bought more furniture.

So we've been playing around with how to layout the pool table and the rest of the living room furniture. But mainly the pool table since it's too darn heavy to move around once it's set up.

like this?

how about this way?

in the other room?

You can even create 3D images of your room!

No, that website did not pay us to say nice things. We just think it's cool. What do you think? You still have time to vote (we're still in escrow). Leave a comment.

Spray It! Corner Shelf

During my weekly peruse of craigslist, I found this metal corner shelf. I knew my friend wanted a similar one so I picked it up for her. Since faux patina is not her style and paint fumes are bad for pregnant people, I also painted it for her. After a coat of spray primer and paint, it went from this:

don't mind the dead grass. it was like that when we got here. i swear.

To this:

i like my new home and accessories

Not bad for a $5 craigslist find and leftover spray paint. While I was busy working on this delivery for Suzy, she was busy delivering this:

you caught me without my shirt. how embarrassing.

Off the Market

There are quite a few farmer's markets in our neighborhood on the weekends. We recently went off to the market to pick up a few essentials.

cherry tomatoes

blackberries

strawberries

eggplant

mellons

a house

Yes, the sellers accepted one of our offers. Soon, we'll own what most American's already have: lifelong debt. Wish us luck!

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look at those sad puppy dog eyes

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