In Lust

I am completely thankful for all that I have, but it may be out of boredom or a need for change that I am constantly wanting to redecorate... Currently I want...

This bed! Its from American Freight so I think it is affordable...

This Duvet Cover, the ivory one on top. From Overstock.com also affordable
Wouldn't they just be perfect together??? Especially with Ralph Lauren Cyrmic Silver Paint on the walls???? And maybe an accent wall of Mombassa Mist???

Also this week I think I'm going to start my bathroom renovation! I know my house is brand new and I already painted the bathroom once, but we picked the colors so hastily that generally I am unhappy with them... SO I'll take lots of pictures! DIY!!

Happy Birthday Chip

Although I consider myself to be a pretty sane person I will say that I may have a very unhealthy attachment to my dog! I love him so much, he has brought me so much joy since we brought him home, I can't imagine what my life would be like without him. It all happened so fast, Pat and I decided that instead of buying each other expensive wedding presents that we would get each other a puppy, the gift that keeps on giving. Flashback to November 17th 2008, Pat and I had just gotten back from our honeymoon and because Jasper has no airport we flew into Louisville and we got in so late that we spent the night at my dad's house. The next day was traumatizing. Although I had not grown up in the house the act of leaving my dad's house for the last time was really hard for me I broke down and a slight panic attack ensued. Fortunately my dad must have sensed it coming and he took off before it happened. My car was packed to the brim with wedding gifts and all of my other stuff... It was time to move to Jasper. Well usually Pat and I ride together back and forth, but because Pat had his car in Louisville we had to drive separately. One of us also had to pick up our new puppy who was waiting for us in Charlestown Indiana, so mid panic attack Pat decided to be the one to bring home baby.

Pat and I both left Louisville at the same time and as soon as Pat payed for and picked up the puppy he was racing home to Jasper to see his new wife, the whole time on the phone with me. Pat likes to remember that Chip was so small he had his head on his leg and his butt was on the seat belt. Aww. Well this day was not only traumatizing for me but for Chip as well. It turned out the breeder had given him all of his puppy shots that same day and had not bathed him. So I arrive at the new/old Japser apartment and start unloading all of my stuff and up pulls Pat with our bundle of joy. Ohhh how stinky he was! And in accordance with the previously mentioned OCD tendencies I quickly plunged him into a pool of water and scrubbed him with doggy shampoo. To our amazement Chip slept through the night no crying or whining. Boy was that deceiving. For the next 2 months Chipper woke us several times a night because he had to go #2! The poor puppy was suffering from an allergy to chicken and we had no idea!

My plug for the breed:Soft Coated Wheaton Terrier- Since we got his food situation under control, Chip has been the most wonderful dog we could have imagined. He fits our personalities to a tee. He sleeps late and plays hard and is so intelligent. He is the perfect family dog. While my 7 year old cousin was staying with me for a week he grew so attached to her he actually slept outside her door all night. He is the perfect dog for anybody who suffers from allergies because he is hypo-allergenic and does not shed (my OCD agrees with this), also I think he is the perfect size he is 35 lbs right now and might grow to be 40. He is small enough to sit in your lap but big enough to be a dog's dog. I think it was a great experience to share a dog before we have a baby, it let us see who will fulfill what parenting roles and kind of let us settle in with a new responsibility.

As I sit here blogging away about my fur baby he is laying at the bottom of my chair sleeping. How much joy he has brought to my life. Happy Birthday Chip! Here are a few photos of our year with Chippies!

Just a few things to get off my chest....

So i totally and completely love my husband, more than I ever thought possible. Lately, however I have noticed some small behaviors that really tick me off. Due to my lack of employment and the slight case of OCD that I suffer from my house is always pretty much clean... and not just clean spotless. My husband just seems to be intent on destroying that! I know its not polite to gripe about your husband but if one newly-wedded wife out there can identify with me I think I will feel better.

Here is a really neat trick ladies, although the hamper is 7 feet away (yes I measured) my husband likes to stow his dirty clothes under the bed. HOW WEIRD. He calls these clothes- not so dirty - which means he is going to wear them again. Why not fold them and put them on a shelf in the closet???? I always forget to look here before I do laundry and end up with dirty clothes when I'm finished which is really aggravating!

Here is another neat thing Bass Master on the night stand...

Oh and I forgot to mention my husband does NOT read in bed.

SO WHY IS THIS HERE????

The printer on the floor with paper thrown about. I Know that in an office there is going to be technical equipment. I fully understand this concept, but will somebody please tell me why I spent time and money decorating this office for Pat when he chooses to accessorize with a printer??? UGGGG and its been there a while.


Here is another one of my personal favorites. Yes the hamper may be full and yes I may be a little behind on laundry, but does it have to spill out onto the floor?? Can you not get it in the basket??? REALLY????

Ohh laides here is my favorite, this morning I came in to check my e-mail and play on facebook when I discovered this disgusting germ ridden reminder that I married a little boy with a big-boy job, A dirty used band-aid. Oh my word! How disgusting!


I know it may seem like I have a real problem with my husband, but really I am so thankful that all I have to gripe about are these little things. Our life is in fact pretty wonderful, I just had to vent and try and seek some sort of reassurance that my husband is not the only one with these silly little quirks.

I hope everyone is having a marvelous day!

God Bless,

Cassie