I went to a new friend’s house yesterday for a playdate and her house was so warm and lovely. She’s lived there for 6 years, I think, and all of the little touches she’s made just scream comfortable.

A few of you have asked to see pics of the house since we’ve been in it. There is still so much work to be done – I feel like it’s so stark without pictures and curtains – but moving into fall it’s slowly but surely shaping up.

I’ve said before that one of my favorite things about our house is the fantastic fireplace and mantle – still searching for the perfect piece to go above it – but we aren’t in any rush.

I apologize for all of the shadows in these pictures! I am dying to learn how to properly use our camera. I think I’m going to ask Santa for a photography class for Christmas – enough of using it as a point and shoot when it’s capable of so much more!

The formal dining room has some amazing crown molding. We don’t mind the green for now, but eventually we’ll most likely look for the perfect grey (if there is such a thing) to coordinate with our slate blue and platinum china. This is the rustic china cabinet I found at a consignment store for $400 – goes perfectly with our dining room table and chairs.

A total splurge: the “Celeste” chandelier from Pottery Barn. You should see it from the street!