Gadgets & Gizmos of Plenty [Part I]

Bonnie [my future mother in law] and Grandma Min [Michael's Grammy] visited us yesterday. Grandma hadn't been to the condo yet so she was really excited to see it...  she approved! Bonnie saw the condo when it was torn to shreds...  plastic on the ground, paint unfinished, no furniture. She was pleasantly surprised to see all of the work we've done.  

Bonnie and Grandma Min spoiled the heck out of us while we were here.  Grandma Min showed up with measurements for a King size bed.  We were planning on keeping Michael's Queen, but she insisted on buying us a King...  so thanks to Grandma Min for our new bed.  We are going to purchase it in a few weeks! [The master bedroom is still a storage room for paint supplies]

Then we went to HomeGoods [my new favorite place] Bonnie bought us tons of goodies for our kitchen and bathroom...  drinking glasses, fish themed drinking glasses for Michael, silicone cupcake makers, cupcake pan, spatulas, potato peeler, egg whisk, toilet paper rack [lol], and Grandma Min bought us an omelet pan.  Thank you Bonnie and Grandma Min!

Decisions, Decisions...

At the moment, we have zero privacy from our neighbors...  we are in desperate need of drapes for the sliding glass door in our living room.  West Elm, my favorite, has new inventory on drapes...  I need YOUR opinions [because Michael could care less]

A VERY Bold Choice, but Love

Safe, but a Little Boring?

These Might be my Favorite

A Little Daring, but Safe all in One!

Our Living & Dining Room...

I can't say it enough...  we finally have furniture!!!  There was no point to purchase furniture when we first bought the condo because we knew we would be painting, taking off the base molding, cleaning, etc.  We waited almost a full month and I must say, camping chairs are not very comfortable.

Here's a look down memory lane for us...  haha.  I will keep the camping chairs a distant memory, trust me.  Hope you enjoy the look of the furniture as much as we do.  It fits perfectly in our living/dining room...  it is so comfortable, practical and stylish.  I LOVE it.

One more thing...  I was hesitant to put the fish tank in the living room.  I wanted to hide it in the 2nd bedroom.  I must say it looks absolutely beautiful in the main living space. Mike was right and I am so thankful we put it where everyone can enjoy it.

The Original Sofa

New Sofa and Ottoman!

Original Accent Pillows...   aka AWFUL!

New Accent Pillows

Photographed from the Kitchen

Photographed from the Entryway

Metal Folding Chair Anyone???

Some of you had the pleasure of seeing our original tv stand below...  I personally think it's gorgeous...NOT!  Mike and I finally purchased a new tv stand.  The only problem was brining it upstairs.  I CERTAINLY wasn't capable of lifting it so thankfully a nice neighbor helped us. 

The stand is our last piece of BIG furniture.  We're getting there slowly but surely!  Seeing the condo put together is great...  seeing the walls covered with fresh paint makes me smile... the new furniture is awesome...  no more drop cloth/plastic on the floors is the best...   decorating with cute accessories will be AMAZING, I can't wait.

The Gorgeous TV Stand

Michael Building the New Stand!

You're Almost There!

Phew!  MUCH BETTER!