Monday, January 28, 2008

Decorating Part I

I have decided to start decorating little by little every month....
when I have the time....
and the money.

Here is what I have going so far in the master bathroom.
I am very proud of this fake plant because I made it all by myself!
I bought the pot at Vivo.
AND it was half off!
AND I used a gift certificate that Ana gave me in 2002.
Thank you Ana! I FINALLY used it!
I bought the flowers and leaves at World Market.
The styrofoam and moss from Michaels.
And Boughta Bing Boughta Boo
I made this masterpiece.
Okay so it's not a masterpiece but it's pretty good for an amateur.

I also bought this Cross from Vivo.
Thank you again Ana.
The plant is from Home Goods
If you can't tell they are on top of our cabinets in the kitchen.

This is the wall in our guest bathroom.
I like to call it the Geisha bathroom.
I had been looking for geisha pictures and
didn't have much luck finding something I really liked.
THEN Allison to the rescue!
When Allison, her hubby and baby Aiden came to visit
she brought us this awesome piece of art.
It's not a picture.
If you look closely you can see the geisha is made of fabric.
Very nice!

Thank you Allison! It looks great!

Saturday, January 26, 2008

First Dinner Guest to Eat on Our New Table

Last night the McCrackins came over for dinner. I was so excited to finally use my new table. Thank you Joe and Danielle for coming over. Thank you Handsome for helping me with everything. I hope everyone liked my Chile Colorado. It came out better then the last time I tried to make it.

Monday, January 21, 2008

Christmas 2006 to Christmas 2007

Kati excited about a present in 2006


Kati excited about a present in 2007


Me in front of the tree in 2006


Me in front of the tree in 2007


The Alvarado sisters in 2006


Alvarado Sisters in 2007


The Grand Kids in 2006


The Grand Kids in 2007


Just a funny picture from Christmas 2006


I miss my sisters! The holidays came and went by way too fast this year. Thank you hermanas for coming over to the Chen's for Christmas. The next time we will all be together again will be Christmas 2008. I love you!!! Oh and next year we will have a bigger tree.