Welcome: 8 years

So, 8 years of marriage is a pretty big deal. Bryan and I were really excited to spend our anniversary in Winston Salem North Carolina visiting his college buddy Mike and his wife Carolyn. The two couples decided that year 10 will be spent in Bora Bora. (Maybe 10 more couples need to split the room with us because it's a hefty price).

This is the only picture we took of us on our anniversary. Hm. What does that say about us at 8 years?

So Carolyn is a professional photographer and could easily be a professional home decorator as well. Her home embodies what I've always believed to be true about my home decor taste, and that is, it is a combination of traditional and contemporary. Sometimes I love long, clean lines. Sometimes I like really ornate curvy, detailed lines like those found on the furniture in my grandmother's home.

Here are her dining room curtains, and Ashley, my fellow design aficionado, you would be pleased to know they go all the way to the floor! Carolyn often finds great furniture at yard sales and refinishes them herself. This is one example of such a chair. I love the design.

This chandelier is just unexpected fun. I think that's what I like most about contemporary and traditional decor combined. It keeps you guessing.

So I think Carolyn's favorite color is blue. I was pleasantly surprised to find it displayed so prominently in her kitchen. I love these counter tops. This just goes to show you, you don't have to do the earth tone granite that is so popular.