I Heart Fall

Fall is my absolute favorite season of the year.  I love everything about it- the leaves, the cooler temperatures, football, everything pumpkin, the scents, and the list could go on and on.  So, you can probably guess that I am struggling to adjust to fall in Florida, which is just a slightly cooler extension of summer.

This is my idea of a perfect fall...

Needless to say that is not my current experience of fall.  But I do love almost everything else about living in Florida, so I am trying not to complain too much about it and make the most of it.  So, one of the first boxes that I opened at the new house was the one with my fall decorations in it.  If it can't look like fall outside, then I am going to do my darnedest to make it feel, smell, taste, and look like fall inside.

There you go- Fall in Florida :)

Lucky Number 7

On October 3, Josh and I closed on our house. This will be the 7th place that we have lived since June 2006, when we got married. Seven is a special number in the Bible and hopefully, it will be the same for us. It still feels surreal that we will be in the house for years, not simply months as the previous 4 places have been. As a symbol of us putting down roots here in Tampa, Josh is throwing away the boxes! So, here are some before pictures for your enjoyment. The new and improved version to come...

                                                     
                                                       Entry way and doors to my office.

                                                                     Master bedroom

                                  Master bathroom- What do you guys think of the color choice? Ugh!

                                                                       Dining room

                                                                 HUGE laundry room

                                                                          Guest room

                                                        Front of the house pre-landscaping


 As of now, we have painted the family room, kitchen, living room/dining room, office and master bedroom. It looks soooo much better! Pictures to come.

 The fall decorations are out and the Vols are playing Alabama. All is good in the world!