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DC Bound

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Hey strangers! I hope y’all had a great 4th of July and got to spend some time relaxing with family and friends. We sure did!  And thanks for bearing with me as I took a little blogging break last week.  I’m feeling quite refreshed and have some exciting updates to share with you later this week!  But first, a quick question…

The Mr. and I are very excited to be taking a quick little getaway to DC soon, but I need your help!  Where should we eat?  Where should we drink?  Where should we play?  What should we see?

United_States_Capitol_-_west_front

We’ve already nailed down where we’re staying thanks to AirBNB (Georgetown, if you must know).  So now I’d love to hear your tips and must-do’s for the capital.  We’ve seen all the monuments and major attractions, but I haven’t been to DC as an “adult” and would love your suggestions on bars, restaurants, night life, and such.

Colorful Georgetown Row of Houses

Also, I’m totally considering a blow out from here while I’m there.  I’ve been dying to try it, especially since there’s not one in all of NC.  Thoughts?

Blogging Vacay

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Just popping in to let you know I’m going to take a little break from blogging this week.  But I’ll be back next week with LOTS of updates, so stay tuned!

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I’ll be stopping in tomorrow to announce the winner of the Modern Masters paint giveaway.  Be sure to get your last daily entry today!

I’ll still be posting to Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, so follow me there to stay in touch.  See y’all next week!

Modern Masters Paint GIVEAWAY! (Ended)

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Update: This giveaway has closed. You can see the winner here!

I have to tell you, I’m in love with our new red front door!  I can’t wait to paint the other doors red as well.  It really adds a whole new element to our curb appeal that I didn’t even know we were looking for.

giveaway

And thanks to Modern Masters, you can add a little excitement to your home too!

Modern Masters is giving one lucky winner their choice of the following:

  • Metallic Paint Collection or Matte Metallics
    One Quart and One 6 oz. container – your choice of color OR
    Four 6 oz. containers – your choice of color
  • Metal Effects Kit
    One Pint Primer
    One Pint Reactive Paint – your choice of color
    One 4 oz. Solution or Rust Activator
    One Spritzer Cap
    One Pint of Permacoat Xtreme [Rust Only]
  • Front Door Paint
    One Quart – any color

Official rules: Simply follow the instructions below to enter. This giveaway is open to U.S. residents only, and will run until Monday, June 30, at 10 pm.  The winner will be announced Tuesday, July 1. Free product shipping is included in prize. Good luck!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Our Summer Bucket List For The Home

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Saturday was the first official day of summer.  How did that happen?! Where has this year gone?! It’s been pretty freaking hot here, but after the abysmal winter we had, I won’t complain…yet!

bucket list

Since we bought the house, Charles and I have become the masters of the “staycation” for two reasons: 1. We have no money left for vacations, and 2. We usually end up feeling pretty guilty when we don’t spend our time off work doing all the various projects around the house. So instead of the typical summer bucket list for ourselves, I’ve put together a little summer bucket list for our house.

  1. Paint the front porch
  2. Paint the back porches and stairs
  3. Paint the master bathroom
  4. Paint the master vanity and add hardware and a mirror
  5. Install glass in the master shower (today!)
  6. Install new overhead lights in the master bathroom and closet
  7. Paint the dining room
  8. Rearrange the formal living room furniture
  9. Paint the side door and back door red to match the front door
  10. Switch out the lights in the office bathroom to match the den bathroom
  11. Install blinds (at least in our master bathroom and in the front rooms)
  12. Unpack, unpack, unpack so we can have the bear room back
  13. Hang art, pictures, etc. on the walls (maybe add a little DIY like this or this)
  14. Install cabinets and/or shelves in the laundry room
  15. Set up the newly-stabilized garage to be a work space/studio
  16. Do some landscaping
  17. Repair/replace the back yard fence where necessary (this Thursday!)

So yeah…it’s quite the list. But we’ve got three months, right?!

What’s on your summer bucket list?

PS- Be sure to check back tomorrow for a fun giveaway! :)