Goon, I would have gone with you if we weren't moving. Sorry.
We're about to fall over. We got some stuff done today, but we're way behind, since my parents are in town for the weekend. Can't really gripe since they've taken us shopping for stuff for the new place, but we're already about a week behind schedule, so this week, we'll have to hustle to clear the way for the movers on Saturday. Oy!
Oh, and do any of you remember that large circle tree candle sconce that was hanging on the gazebo at our wedding ceremony? It's now found its home above the fireplace. And, now.... we have a full set of tools, screen, and log holder that match.
Once that mantel is finished, it's gonna be gorgeous!
My mother joked that she was going to bring us a log and say, "Here's your housewarming present." Ba dum bum. (She's a funny lady, I swear.)
And, we made the discovery that the stove is nearly brand new, once I had cleaned it (it was beyond disgusting - I swear, how do people live like that?!?!), and popped on new drip pans. Once they swap the broken "nice" dishwasher, and I finish lining the ugly cabinet interiors, it's going to look awesome. (Even though, it's looking much nicer than our current kitchen already.)
Besides my parents, we've already had a few guests, including LibraryVixen, and my friend who coordinated the wedding. However, Goonie was the first to see it, and even brought a nice sprig of rosemary as a house blessing. We've placed it in the fireplace, and it will be used as the kindling for the first fire, thus carrying that blessing to the heavens.
