for you jen

Some more shots of the room. Colorful, no? I just bought the blue pillows at Marshall's ($15) to try to tie the yellow couch in better. As Mark would say, "It's lipstick on a pig." But not specifically about this. Mark does not mind the yellow couch. I actually don't completely dislike it either, but I think it's too much for this room. (too big, too yellow, too faded, too ripped).

decisions and a new rug

Thank you all for your most poignant thoughts on vacuums. I am impressed with the devotion given to a cleaning device. And I say that without sarcasm. Mark has even been reading your comments, which says a lot. We haven't decided at all, but I can assure you I will inform you of our decision. Thanks for guiding us through the world of vacuums.

We just purchased this rug (thanks mom for helping roll it out and arrange furniture), on sale from PB. Just more motivation to get a new vacuum.

hey, that's a rug!

The rug I ordered finally came on Friday. Ballard Designs is not my favorite catalog - a little too "country" for my liking. But I really love the design of this piece and it looks great in my entryway. AND it was cheap! (Rugs are el expensivo!) I am sure it won't last forever, and I probably won't love it forever! We're not exclusive, me and the rug. But I do like it.