Home Make Over {Living & Dining Room}

Dining Room

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Living Room

When I set out to do a make over in our living and dining room area, I spend a lot of time on Pinterset, looking through countless images of homes. I wanted the space to feel light and airy, with a pop of color here and there, but I also had a very (very) small budget. I was so tired of the same blah walls and just lack of character in our home. The before pictures were snapped at night and do have an ugly light in them but that's practically how boring our home was. 

I love the new space. I DIYed the pillows, vases and painted everything from ceiling to the lamp base. Nothing says remodel like a fresh coat of spray paint. Our house is not fancy or glamorous but it's home. I love that we can lounge on the couches with the new cute pillows or have dinner at a large table that fits everyone.

New
Dining Room Table - $400 (Pier One Imports)
Curtains - $80 (TJMaxx)
Wall Sea Urchins - $35 (Target)
Pillow - $20 (IKEA)

 Thank you for stopping by and I hope you draw some inspiration for updating your own home!

Maternity Shoot + 40 Week Bumpdate

dress: Nordstrom (similar)
bracelet: TJMaxx (similar)
flower crown:DIY

How Far Along: 40 Weeks 1 day

Total Weight Gain: 27 lbs

Clothes:  running out of things to wear and currently living in one pair of shorts and oversized t-shirts. 

Sleep: I can barely get through 2 hours without having to move or go to the bathroom. I go between couch and bed all night long. 

Miss Anything: a glass of wine, fitting into normal clothes and not feeling like an elephant

Cravings: no craving but making lots of excuses for eating whatever I want right now. 

Symptoms: Lots of contractions, some are real that come for a few hours than stop. We are moving in the right direction just not as fast I would like. 

Belly Button/Body Changes:  Belly button popped and that's something new. My butt hasn't gained any weight as I can fit into my normal size 6 for the bottoms - yay me!   

Mood: Definitely moody and hungry. Bad combination and add to that pregnancy hormones. 

Best Moment This Week:  When the doctor told me we are making progress and possibly will have this baby sooner than later.

Looking Forward to:  holding our baby girl. I have everything set up, washed, packed and ready to go. Cannot wait to finally be done with the pregnancy!

Exercise: Walking at least a 1 mile every day. 

On My Mind: I have a very negative attitude right now and that's bad. I had almost no hope when going in for my last prenatal check up that things weren't moving along. But the doctor seemed to think I will be able to deliver on my own. I want to have a VBAC but being late is not something that goes with successful delivery. I have prayed today for God to help me be patient and for Him to have his hand over this delivery. I know that there is very little we can do about the timing and He has it all in his hands. It seems that 9 months fly by so fast but than the last few days come to a screeching halt and all you want to do is to get the baby out. I'm definitely tired of being pregnant but what's a few days with years ahead? A drop in a bucket! Here is to a safe and easy delivery!

P.S. I'm guest posting over at Elegance and Mommyhood today! Check it out!

Family Photos

If anything was keeping this babe from showing up, were our family photos. I've been a huge procrastinator this time around, waiting until I was 39+ weeks pregnant to do a belly family shoot. Honestly, I'm glad we finally got that done and she can come any minute. Please say a prayer for this mama who's more than ready to get the show on the road. Have a great Monday and the rest of your week!