Our Birthday Party Room is Empty No Longer...

This week...man this week...when the Manzi's move we really move...Monday began with a surge of dead tree removal. In total we removed five trees. RIP trees, your untimely demise was due to a harsh winter and new homeowners that do not know how to properly care for you...Don't freak out people! We are looking to replace at least two of the trees. Currently I am researching Magnolia trees. It has proven to be quite the education seeing as there are about seven different types. Stay tuned on that; I will absolutely be posting if "Lady Magnolia" is planted! So with trees down, me and the boys raking leaves and wood chips, our wheel barrels full- we headed through to Tuesday. Of course, I needed to fill some bare space in the yard so Tuesday was plant flowers day. Some may have been trampled already but I am hopeful I can nurse them back to life. We are very big fans of Lantana and Diamond Frost. They are both easy to take care of and grow very well while flowering all season.  This brings me to Wednesday! Yay Wednesday! Our living room furniture was delivered.
**** Disclaimer to all interior design/ decorators/persons with passions for decor- THIS ROOM IS NOT COMPLETE****

Magnolia Magnolia Number 1 inspiration

I absolutely love this spindle chair. I love light fabric on dark wood and this came out perfect 

This side table and oval coffee table were my grandparents. I have always loved their ornate Italian look and now I am lucky enough to have them in my home. These are truly something special. 

This is our curtain fabric. We have a wonderful family friend who has been gracious enough to help sew the panels and so far they are amazing!

These are our antique brass curtain rods

I also just ordered this mirror to be hung between two windows where the bar cabinet is now. It will not be in until September but I am convinced it will be worth the wait (thank you Heinz ketchup for teaching me that.)

These Malachite pieces are currently a main focal point. I fell in love with the meaning of Malachite as a positive energy source and what home doesn't need constant reminding to stay positive? 

Today I finished another DIY project by recovering our antique piano bench. I have some extra fabric from our curtains and it looks great on the bench. Every girl needs a staple gun, hot glue gun, and power drill. *** Only one of those tools was needed for this project but I just had to tell you! 

Lastly, my most favorite thing.... Our new kitchen chairs!! 

 Well that's all folks! Yes I have moved the furniture ten different ways. Yes I keep moving the spindle chair back and Michael moves it closer to the other pieces...No we do not talk about it, we just silently move it before bed or when we wake up - but all is moving along 'round 'ere...Night!