Time for some Spring Sprucing and Spending : )

Expecting a decent tax refund with the new home purchase this year. Hoping that it doesn't come in the form on an IOU, thanks California.

Here is my wish list, to spend, spend, spend and do my part for the economy, in no particular order:

1. Since our wedding china is still on the floor of our dining room it is time to get serious about buying a hutch. I have been fantasizing about this one ever since it appeared at Horchow.com. I got a great quote from a millwork vendor we frequently work with for $900 (saving about $2500).























2. Large Gorgeous rectangular mirror for above the hutch.

3. Large art statement piece for wall adjacent to the hutch wall.





















4. Paint & Crown Moulding through out! Since our stark white walls resemble a hospital. Heck even a hospital would have tacky type III wallcovering!


5. Accent run, occasional table, and mirror for entry.


















6. Floor lamp for the Living room for which Matt can read his Sports Illustrated by.












7. Duvet, shams and new bathmat, towels for the guest "suite"











8. New Master Bedroom Furniture















9. Wallcovering for Guest and Master Bathrooms.

10. Soft window treatments

11. Balcony furnishings

We have flooring!

We have paint and cabinets!

Matt's "me" housewarming gift

May 11th 2008 Visit

The ExteriorView from the balconyMatt in the living room

Home sweet home

Updated Furniture Layouts

The floor

Options & Upgrades

One of the really great things about the builder is that the standard options are pretty great. Granite is standard for the kitchen counters as well as a standard built-in in the living room, washer & dryer, and built-in cabinets through the house (laundry, linen closet, etc). Another benefit to purchasing in this market is the builder is throwing in lots of incentives such as a $15K upgrade credit, refrigerator, etc.

I can pick any of the Group 1 granites as standard (with 6" splash and full splash behind the cook-top) or group 2 for $1500 upgrade, group 3 for $2500 upgrade. I think that I am leaning towards the Verde Uba Tuba Group 1.

Master Bedroom

This is our duvet cover & pillow shams from Crate & Barrel. I would like to build a palette using the cool greenish/blue hues.

My Favorite Part of the House

I can't believe that I am going to have my very own soaking tub! I have not lived in a house with a bathtub since moving to San Diego 5 years ago! I am so thankful for all of the Bed, Bath & Beyond gift cards given to us as wedding gifts. I can't wait to go on a shopping spree to deck out my tub!

Furniture Layout Ideas

Here is a first pass at laying out our existing furniture to scale with adding a few new pieces:

First FloorSecond Floor/Master Retreat

The framing is up!

I can not believe how quickly the framing has begun! Just two weeks ago all there was just slab on the ground. I love being surrounded by those picturesque mountains.

If you look to the mid-right the opening is our front door! Time to look for a beautiful Mezuzah.

The Model Pictures

Here are pictures from the beautiful model designed by local San Diego interior design firm, Design Line:

Our front doorThe Living Room with Standard (!) built-in
The dining roomThe kitchenThe PatioSecondary Bedroom/ Study
Secondary BathroomLaundry RoomStairs
Master Bathroom
Master Bedroom