Time to clean house (closet)...

One would think that since I just moved all our earthly possessions from one house to another that I would have already cleaned out our lives. And the truth is, I did! A lot of our lives. But I'd be lying to you if I said I had de-cluttered completely, and I've come to realize the worst clutter is my closet.

When we packed, my closet took 2 full size wardrobe boxes, 2 large packing boxes, my dresser and an extra-large size "space bag." At first glance, that may not sound like a lot, but consider the fact that my wardrobe boxes did not have my clothes "hung" in them, they were folded over in groups of 10. Then, the 2 large packing boxes? Shoes. All shoes. All 84 pairs.

And the way I know I have a problem is this: I've been fully clothed for almost 2 weeks while they were packed. I've opened 1/2 of 1 of the wardrobe boxes and I'm still clothed. And well, in cute things. So, it's gotta go. SO much has got to go. Since I'm wearing all maternity pants right now, I'm weeding out anything that wasn't worn last season since it won't be worn this year. Then, shirts. Is it universally flattering? Like EVERYDAY?! Even on "fat days?" No? It's gone. Starting to look worn? Gone. Never been worn? Gone.

I'm starting to see all those clothes hanging there as a sin! It's like gluttony of the closet. It's not ok! Tim and I spend a lot of money on our wardrobes and for what? The best dressed celebrities and socialites know how to dress simply and use key pieces to flatter. I could learn a lesson from that ideal.

So, here we go. I'll let you know how it turns out!

Moving time!

Well, the family who moved out of our new place was super kind enough to let us move in anyway, even though the paperwork on our sale of Arcadia hadn't gone through yet! So, Friday was moving day! Movers took 97%, we've been slowly bringing the rest and starting to unpack the new house. Ben is adjusting really well, which I'm very thankful for. I started painting the LR, and we discovered the planned color was a little too light, so Lowe's re-tinted it for me, so that was good! Now we're working not to go broke getting it ready!

See....

Everyone has been like "you're so excited to move huh?!" and I've been like, um, no. Cause SO much can still go wrong. Case in point, most of today. If we ever close on this house it will be a miracle. Seriously. So annoyed.

Moving

Well, hopefully, in 4 days we will be both closing on our current house and our new home!

I am excited and also nervous. Very nervous. Not about the moving. About the new house. It's just alot bigger and foregein. I just want to make it feel comfy and like home. Repaint, put in our things... Just ready for it to be over.

Costume #2 and a Jinx

Well, apparently I did jinx it cause I had to take a sick day today.

Anyway.... Costume #2, Toy Story!

Costume #1

At school I was part of a trio costume: Miranda, Andrea, and Emily from the Devil Wears Prada.
Both before and after "Andie's makeover."

Hmmm....

I don't want to jinx it, but I kinda feel ok today. Here's hoping that trend continues. Also, stay tuned for some killer Halloween posts! :)