Quiet Times on the Balcony

We have a balcony. It is a wonderful little balcony.

Our balcony sits off of our master bedroom and overlooks a beautiful garden where people come and go to plant their own flowers, vegetables, and herbs. There is no one else behind our home, and I know a thing or two about houses---so I can definitely appreciate our location. Despite the ominous clouds and passing planes, I snuck in some quiet time with my bible, journal and a mug of warm jasmine milk tea. It was quite a delight!

Half of our balcony is currently being engulfed by giant trees that shed worse than McCrae. (I didn't know it was possible--but alas, it is!) Our gardeners are coming on Saturday to scale these gargantuan trees back. $500 later---we'll still be able to keep our privacy from any potential peeping neighbors, but hopefully at least feel like our backyard/balcony is a bit more spacious.

Now that our wedding is finally over, I intend on keeping up with blogging again. AHH--release of mental thoughts and a go at creative outlets coming soon! Thank you for keeping in touch, friends, your attendance is much appreciated. :)

With that, I depart with you a little matchbox mentality from my coffee table...

and a great daily reminder: 

Bye for now, amigos!

Let's Play Catch Up!

Hey guys (and gals)---so---errrr---apparently we got married. CRAZY!

Well, I guess not so much.

Although, our much highly anticipated nuptials were over within a blink of an eye. I can't believe all those months of planning, countless hours of restlessness, days upon end of envisioning how it would all pan out....is now over.

And quite frankly, I think both Daniel and I are thankful we can finally breathe a bit and enjoy married life. Our wedding, by the way, could not have been more perfect. They say that every little girl dreams of her wedding day---her BIG day. I never have and never did until the day Daniel asked me to spend the rest of my life with him. I didn't know what to expect and how to react to everything when it finally came day of.

I always thought I would be one of those people to choke up at the altar---barely able to finish my vows. I was wrong. I was completely wrong. The flood of emotion began well before I stood in front of everyone. While I walked down the long stretch of open field approaching our guests, tightly holding onto my father's arm, I quickly realized how significant this day was. It was a huge turning point in our lives---and there I was---losing it. Seeing the faces of all the people who meant the most to us sent a wave of memories and I was overwhelmed with so much joy. I couldn't hold back the tears, and as I walked down to the end of the aisle---well, let's just say the rest is history.

 

and now, friends, I can start my happily ever after.

WHOA, HIATUS!

Hi friends!

I had an avid blog reader email me about how we haven't posted in a while, so here I am---I have been prompted to write a new update!

Our deepest regrets, by the way, for not posting recently. Daniel and I have been working hard (at work) and with the whole home redecorating/remodeling and wedding planning combined, we've put our blog on the back burner. On the plus side, the house is looking AMAZEBALLS and I've included some photos below of the current status of a few of the rooms:

Our new dining room set. We got an imported old, distressed wood base with a matching bench and bought a glass top from a local glass maker. Along with white accents and our newly painted grey walls----it's pretty much, 100% perfect.

Another view of the dining room set.

The entryway foyer. LOVE IT!!!!

New dining room wall art that I matted and framed today! Etsy is an absolute lifesaver, ps.

My 'media center'. I purchased the table with the intention of it being the foyer table, but it was a TAD too large---so off to the family room it went!

Coffee table from Restoration Hardware with distressed wood and industrial legs + the squishiest, comfiest sectional ever!

 AHHHH, just a few things left to do at the house including:
-creating the loft into Daniel's ultimate "Man Cave" (reference past blogs)
-relandscaping the backyard
-gutting and remodeling the kitchen. (Them oak cabinets have GOT TO GO...goodBYEEEEE 80's!)


AHHHH!! All of these things will have to be taken care of AFTER the wedding. 18 days left to go. AHHHHH!!!!!!!!


I feel like I've included a lot of AHHHHHHs in this blog!! BUT AHHHHH. I'm going to be a MRS. in a little over 2 weeks. Holy cow!

Alright, friends. Now that the clock has OFFICIALLY begun ticking down---I should probably get going and help Daniel with more of our planning. It's all about the fine details now! AU REVOIR and in case I don't have time to update before the wedding----the next time I talk to y'all, I'll be (legally) a Mrs. Morgan!!!! Oh em gee.