Hey guys! I am finally back from my Canadian adventure!

I didn’t plan on not posting while I was gone, but each day was so packed full of fun that I pretty much dropped the ball.

Blogging and vacationing just don’t go well together, at least for me.

It was so fun to return to my homeland, I just adore Canada and I was so sad to leave.

We did manage to get some work done on my sisters kitchen, although with 24 hour drying time in between coats, we didn’t finish! I’ll keep bugging her to get-er-done so I can show you the afters! 

I did get to celebrate my Grandpa’s 90th birthday while in southern Alberta, what a cool man.

We also celebrated my Grandparents 70th wedding anniversary! That’s right, 70!

What a great example those two are, I can’t wait to be married to Zack for 70 years!

Speaking of Zack, while I was gone he finished his 3rd year of medical school!

It was the roughest year yet, one I would never want to repeat.

100 hour work weeks + studying + research projects + volunteer work = complete torture.

We are so excited to be less than a year away from graduation, bring it on 4th year!

Ok, I promise for a much better post tomorrow!

Thanks for being patient with me 🙂

We have been working hard on my sisters kitchen.

Before I arrived she had already added the trim, crown moulding, and started priming.

Remember the before…

And today we put on the first coat of paint!

 I can’t believe the difference already.

We still have lots to do, but don’t you already love it?

I’ll share all the details (like paint colors & painting tips) soon, but for now I am off to paint!

Oh, and it is looking like we are going to make our $500.00 budget 🙂

Yesterday I had a second to take a look at the new issue of Lonny.

I am definitely smitten by Lisa Sherry’s island retreat.

Although the color palette is neutral, the home is packed full of texture.

Pretty sure I want to snuggle up on that sectional.

I love this dining room and that capriz chandelier!

If you have a chance, I highly recommend you check out the rest of the issue.

It is lovely!

To say I am obsessed with Anna Spiro’s wallpaper collection would be a huge understatement.

I am particularly fond of the Rosey Posey Trellis.

And how perfectly styled is this space?

One day I will have this wallpaper in my home.

You can check out the rest of her collection at Porter Paints, I promise it does not disappoint.

Well done Anna!

Oh, and today I am heading up to Canada, wahoo!

I can’t wait, I sure miss it!