Because I want to keep up on my posting

I may not be musical, but my teapot is

My teacup and general tea collection has rapidly been growing since we've moved, which is good timing since we now have more room for having items on display. My grandma (Skelton) gave me this teapot music box this last summer. I should double-check who it belonged to in the family, but my she was going to give it to my mother and Mom graciously let me add it to my collection.

I'm hooked

I read in a magazine or blog about how women go through phases, and love to either shop for clothes or for the house. Right now I am definitely in the latter phase. I am making a home, here! The little details make all the difference, and I want to fully enjoy the at-least next four years in our home. I hesitated decorating our tiny little house in Fremont because of our unknown timeline and worrying about nail holes. Taking joy in the process of getting everything "just right" is easy, now that I don't have the attitude that I have to wait.

The end result

Remember the initial design? It sure came a long way!

Craft time!

The scrapbook nook is coming along. I used the table to make the first birthday card for this weekend.

Today I cut and pasted and played with puffy paint, magic markers, glitter. It was AMAZING!

Not only did I have fun playing around, but the person receiving the card was a 3 year-old, so I didn't have to worry too much about getting critiqued. ;)

It's a secret

So I haven't made any progress since a couple of days ago, but the week is not over! I did, however, purchase some more organizing materials (on sale, 40% off coupon at Hobby Lobby and 50% off sale at Michael's) to help my scrapbook nook. That area will be improved upon tomorrow.

Also, I am super excited about a mini-project. It is not a freelance job, but instead a quick home-project that will in turn aide me in my other work. Vague, I know, but I don't want to disclose my project (not completely my idea, I read about it in a magazine) until I have more accomplished.

So this is why cleaning is a good idea

Right after I posted about my office goal, I started work. Nothing like writing in a blog to create some accountability, huh?

I was so glad I did--because the next day (yesterday) I got off work almost an hour late and was cranky after ugly Lincoln traffic. I came home and saw the clean(er) office and was able to muster a smile.

Plus, I got my Martha magazine in the mail.