The Joy of Decorating

I love decorating.  For years, I've only been able to decorate my bedroom at my parent's house and help with Brian's apartment.  But now, it's my turn to design how I want my own home to look...this is very exciting for me.  I believe the best way to decorate is find those pieces that make you feel "inspired" with colors that you are naturally drawn to.  Next, take your time and wait until you find coordinating items that feel perfect.  I don't settle for something that is just so-so; if I'm not in love, I'm not buying.  Now, the only problem with this is...you will find yourself in stores ALL THE TIME.  This weekend, because Brian was with me, we only went to two stores: Furniture Liquidators and Kirkland's.

Here is some of the furniture we ordered...(the pictures aren't the best)....

Mahogany/Honey dining set

Coordinating server that will be in the dining area

My mom went with us to help pick out furniture; she has very good taste in that type of thing.  

Matching love seat ( I feel like it looks better in person! ha)  & we ordered a matching recliner as well, but I didn't take a picture.

Our coffee table.  We also ordered two matching end tables (but no picture!)

We were very pleased with our furniture finds!  Also, our bedroom suite is at Garrett's in Hodgenville.  It is a very dark wood king-sized bed with coordinating chest of drawers and nightstand.  

At Kirkland's, they were having a major sale.  Basically everything in the store was drastically reduced.  In addition, if the sale tag was green, it was an extra 25% off!  We found 1 large clock, four paintings, a lamp set, and other lighting.  I could have stayed in that store all day!  

Now, all this buying is filling up my parent's garage rather quickly, so I cannot wait to get the keys on Friday and move it all in!  

COUNTDOWN: 2 days until the keys, 6 days until I find out if I will have a niece or nephew, and 1 week and 3 days until I'm Mrs. Howard!  I think my head is spinning....