If you really knew me...

A favorite Columbus blogger Shannon posted this on her blog the other day and I thought it was great! So, let's roll.

If you really new me...

You know I'm scared to death of sharks and planes. I know that if you were to show me a picture of a shark it would jump out off of the page. Because all pictures do that.

You would know that until you get to know me I'm very quiet. Some people have taken it as me being a bee-ach, true story. But I promise I'm not and once you get to know me you will not be able to keep me quiet. #Iwarnedyou

You know that I have an enormous love for animals. I will cry at the drop of a hat if I hear something sad about an animal. They can't speak! We don't know how they feel! It crushes me see how poorly some people treat them.

You know that Oliver is my dog child.

You would know that I was a bandie in high school. Yep, I said it and I loved it. However, I was in drumline so I consider that to be much cooler.

You know that while I was a bandie, I was also in every club known to man. I was basically an oxymoron of a typical high school student.

You know that I can only eat chocolate pudding with a plastic spoon. It tastes so much better that way. Don't dis it 'til you try it!

You know that Wednesday is my favorite week day because it's trash day. Who doesn't love getting rid of their trash!?!

You would know I love to color code. Everything.

You know that J and I often have dinner conversations that discuss topics of school law. I never said we were cool.

You know I hate scary anything. But I enjoy dressing up at Halloween and passing out candy {or a healthy snack} to the kiddos

Before I was married my initials spelled B.A.D. J's initials spell J.A.G. After we got married I made my maiden name my middle name, so now I'm B.D.G. 

You would know I big, pink puffy heart love shoes, coats, and purse. 

What girl doesn't?!

House Projects: kitchen

J and I have been back and forth about when is the right time to move. It's a tough decision and a lot of things went into deciding what to do. I think we have come to the conclusion that we are going to stay where we are for another year or two. While I'm a little bummed about the decision (who doesn't want to find the home that you will love for years), I understand the reasoning and know that it's just not meant to be right now. So, since we will be here for a while longer there are so things I want to do to this home. We've done a lot already {thank you parents and inlaws} but there is still a lot to be done.

First up, my wonderful father put up the tile in our kitchen. We had new counter tops installed last summer and it definitely took a whole year before we put the back splash up. Now that it's up we have to paint the entire downstairs...all the walls are connected and they're all the same color (but one). Confusing? Yes. I'll show pictures soon.

Anyways, the first small order of business is to replace the kitchen curtains. I bought pretty cheap ones when we moved in five years ago thinking I'd replace them shortly after. Yep, they're still there. They look very dated now that we have nicer counters and tile. Now I just have to decide what to get!

Here is what I have now. I'm not sure if I like the topper because it gives off a lot of light or if I want something longer. I think I'll do a floral print of some sort. Not sure yet. {ignore the blind...Wembley got stuck in the string and messed them up...tile still drying and need finishing pieces}

 Here are a few options I like:

*Note: Most of these I like for the style

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Love these curtains but I think they're too fancy for the house we live in now.

Next home!

What kind of curtains do you think best suites a kitchen?