You guys, the last few weeks have been everything except what I expected!

I started out being super excited about getting started on this powder room makeover and sharing that we were completing this makeover at my boyfriend’s house. The next thing I knew we were ENGAGED and I was so thrilled about becoming his wife! I had no idea a proposal was on the way but it makes this One Room Challenge even more fun.

Regrettably, I fell really ill within days after the proposal so not only could I not stay in the state of bliss of a new engagement, I couldn’t even keep going on the bathroom plans. I was admitted for inpatient treatment at the hospital for 8 intense days, so even if I wanted to, I simply could not.

I have been keeping something from ya’ll all year and I’m finally ready to share.

I have been dating the same guy for about a year now! If you’ve been reading the blog for a long time then you know that I have been single for many years. When I met “T” he had just moved into the new home that he purchased and it was already beautifully decorated on the first floor (to my surprise!). I actually apologize to him because I assumed that he would have the “typical bachelor set up” of a large leather sectional with no pillows and a huge flatscreen TV with nothing else. What I saw when I first visited his home was far from it, and honestly, that was the start of many pleasant surprises that aided in my falling for him!

If you’re not new here, you may remember a transformation we completed last year for two business professionals in need of a living room design they could entertain in.

In case you missed that, you can find out all about it here! We had the honor to continue working in this busy couple’s home by finishing out their breakfast nook area. My goal was to create a cozy space that would serve as a respite before they rush out the door to their demanding jobs. Since we last worked with this couple, they both have gone on to launch their own successful businesses! Being an business owner myself, I can certainly relate to the need to find peace before the day starts, and a breakfast nook is the perfect place to do just that. Let’s look at where we started…

I never would have expected that I would be featured in two national magazines this year! I am so thrilled to share that I am featured in the September issue of House Beautiful magazine.