Office Makeover!

My mom and I decorated her office this summer because it was in desperate need of some help. I wish I had before pics because although it had good "bones" the furniture and decor was literally straight from my grandma's house. We kept the paint, crown molding and carpet. Here is the end result. (These pictures didn't turn out super great,I think it actually looks better in person)

My mom is a marriage and family therapist so we wanted her office to feel kind of "spa like" and relaxing while still being a waiting room. We used kind of an olivey sage green, steel blue and a buttery cream, and paired it with dark wood.

This style is more modern than what we are used to but I think it turned out great. We had so much fun doing it and got some great deals. Who knew TJ Maxx and Shopko would be the place for accessories!

I Am Crafty!

I am not a very crafty person. We even have a scrapbook/card making business and I don't do either of those things. This past weekend we had a booth at the Scrapbook Expo in SLC and when you are surrounded by totally cute crafty things it makes you want to be creative. I came home with some fun things and put together a little cookie bag for Will's teacher's birthday. Its one of those things that I know is totally amateur but I was so pleased with myself for using chipboard, a decorative brad and 2 different ribbons that I had to show someone!

Our "Staycation"

Trev and I decided to take the boys to Salt Lake over Labor Day to stay in a hotel, swim and go to the zoo. You would have thought we were headed to California, the boys were so excited! (we obviously don't go too many places) These are all pictures from the zoo, good times at the zoo, expensive times at the zoo. You know you're being robbed when an ICEE is $5. Not a biggie, next time bring a cooler. Our little staycation was lots of fun, and the best part was spending time with our little fam. I love my 3 boys!!

Getting Creative

So, I guess when you've played in the dirt and on the cement all summer it must get kind of dull by September. Apparently my boys needed some new found fun in the neighborhood.

Our friend Rylee and Will doing a garbage bag race (that lasted about 8 jumps and they were over it).

Will and Charlie sliding on their bums down the dirt hill. I was mad at first and then I remembered that clothes can actually be washed. I also thought that one day this hill won't be there to slide down, climb or lose several flip flops in. Sometimes you've got to let boys be boys! Look at their faces, pure joy!