Landscaping done

So we just bought a new house and I think I mentioned that the yard was nothing to look at well actually it was all dead and the backyard is bare! But with that being said we had a huge project on the list about getting the front yard to look presentable, so we hired someone and he did a wonderful job. I am so happy with it and the kids love to run outside and roll in the grass now. Before we used to have these sand spurs and ants in the yard so I wouldn't let the kids outside. That was very hard for them because at our other house that is all we did most days was just play outside. Well here are some before and after pics of the yard. We have a long ways to go for the backyard to get done but hopefully this summer we will be able to start on the digging for the pool. I have been making some sketches for the backyard which has been quite fun because I am such a visual person that I have to see everything and then move them around a few times.

Boxes

I love looking at interior designs and try to fit that into my everyday home. I just bought a new home in October so that was a very exciting time for me it was also overwhelming. We moved into the house and then came Thanksgiving followed by Christmas & New Years. Well now that everything is put away and clean I have been on a really deep cleaning spree. I was so over the boxes in the corners or hidden in the closets. It was embarrassing when I brought someone over to the house and then had to apologize for the boxes. Everyone was always so nice about it and understood but it brought me such anxiety. I hate that feeling. Anyways yesterday I promised myself I was getting rid of the boxes and so 30 went out to the curb for trash day tomorrow. It felt so good to be able to do that. My son was so sweet and helped me take them all out. I am still not done with removing all of the boxes but at least most are gone. I still have my craft room to organize and I can't wait for that to be done because I LOVE my crafts! The local scrapbook store by me is closing and everything is 40% off and I want to go so bad but I don't have a space right now to play with anything. I figured that means I really don't need anything new anyways. I'm sure there will be another time or maybe a sale online. So my goal this week is to take out all my craft supplies and throw out those boxes.

I have a list of wants for every room in the house. I have been searching Pinterest for ideas and I have found so many but the windows might be different or the layout of the walls and TV are different so that has been fun and challenging all at the same time. Pottery Barn is another great website that I have been searching for ideas because I have some of their furniture and that is my style, but the price can add up quickly. I am thinking about having an interior designer just come over one day and give me some pointers. My taste is simple & clean and I don't like a lot of clutter or furniture so I hope they don't want to add a bunch of stuff that I have to dust. Wink! Hate that!

I will have to take some pictures of the before and after shots too. Right now I am getting the front yard done and I will post pics probably next week when that project is complete. Like I said each room has a list of wants but I guess the yard needed it more because everyone can really notice the dead grass and the fact that the HOA has sent me a letter that I need to replace it. :) If you have any good design websites I would love to have them so please send me them in the comments. Thanks!