I'm The Reason Why We Can't Have Nice Things.

Meet Milo.

He is one of the main reasons why I have neglected my blog for so long.  I have had to deconstruct my home decor to accommodate potty training a 10 week old puppy.  But I don't mind.  Look at that cute face!  I only got a little angry at him when he chewed a hole through my $600 rug..... 

But really, he is a joy to have.  

I have had to pull up all of my rugs and cover my floors with puppy pads.  My home is in no state for pics or visitors, at least for the next 2 weeks.  He's almost trained, but it's been a battle.  Still, I wouldn't trade him for the world, but he is the reason we can't have nice things right now.

Rug Love

I'm making a little more progress.  I finally found a rug that I'm happy with for the morning room.  It took so long to find one!  But of course, it's slightly too large for the room, I think (just like everything else in the room!-lol!).
 It's hard to believe it's been a month this weekend since we closed/moved in.  I look around and see so much to still be done! I'll be sewing up a storm this weekend.  I'm finishing up my curtains.  I'm sure my neighbors will be grateful.

My table decor for the holidays!

New lighting and the beginnings if drapes.

In the Homestretch....Day 76

Only 6 more days (hopefully).   It just depends on if the late VA appraisal (took place sometime last week, without us or Ryan Homes knowing) can be processed in time for Friday.  If not, we'll be pushed back 1 or 2 business days.  I'm trying to stay positive and believing for the best!

I'm counting down the minutes.  We are so ready.

Anyway, here are some pics (a lot of pics- sorry).  I know I've taken a lot of my kitchen, but goodness, I think it is just so beautiful (thank you hubby for letting me spend whatever I wanted in this room!) I can't keep from staring at it every time I visit.
I am really impressed, overall, with everything!

Those boots were made for walking'.....just not in my house, on my new floors!  Thank you trades for being professional!

Trees.

Tree 2.

I am in love with this stone!

BOOOOOO for utilities in your yard!!!

A big, beautiful, glorious Rome being built next door.

I think the granite guys did an oopsie, because there were three holes drilled in the granite for the Camerist Chrome faucet- it only needs two.  I think they had to upgrade our faucet because of this.