~master bath...before & after~

After cleaning out what used to be the walk-in closet, we took down the old sheet rock.

the new sheet rock...


piping for the sink and old tile gone...

new floor tile...

subway tile...

beaded trim, I LOVE IT...

Romeo approves...

working hard...

drum roll please.......

THE REVEAL...

The bathroom is not 100% yet. I have to buy a few things...toilet paper holder, trash can, and glass door knob. I also have to paint the door. I'll add resources later. I LOVE MY BATHROOM.

~SO jealous~

On The Biggest Loser tonight, the last 4 people on the show ran a marathon....26.2 miles! I would LOVE to be able to do that one day. South Florida is having the ING Miami Marathon and Half Marathon on January 31, 2010. I'm not sure all that is involved because I've never done anything like this before. But...anyone want to join me in this venture?

~Happy Birthday Rocco ~ February~

Rocco turned 5 in February! We celebrated at Astro City! Here he is with Katherine and Edison.

~April Goals~

I am stealing this idea from ~ http://workingwomansguidetodomesticsuccess.blogspot.com/
Thanks for the smart idea! Now I have a defined focus for the month and don't feel so overwhelmed with everything that needs to be done. Baby Steps!

April Goals

entrance ~ touch up paint on front door; find a small vase to keep fresh flowers on the entry table.

around house ~ make sure we're cobweb free

bathroom ~ finish master bath

bedroom ~ declutter

living room ~ wipe down walls

~inspiration~

from flickr ~jenn44's photostream

When we begin working on the living/kithen area, I want a place to hide the computer. I love this white, simple, clean, beautiful look in this apartment. The Ikea Pax unit would be great to keep my computer out of sight.

{plans for master bathroom}

We are working on our master bathroom...finally. I'm beyond happy. I'll post before and after pictures later. Look what we might do...


This is the sink, vanity, and shelving unit we plan to get. I'm undecided about the medicine cabinet. I like this one but I also like the round one below...

picture from ~ http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/la/inspiration/ikea-bathroom-inspiration-044391

I also hope to put in subway tile and the floor will either be hexagon tile or marble. I'm uncertain about other details like lighting, paint color, and other

So, what do you think?

meet edison, my body guard {june 2007}

I know, I need more current pictures....but this is what I have for now. He's a brown belt now and working hard towards his black. He's also a drummer and a football fanatic.

meet princess katherine {june 2008}

Havin' Some Fun

Who You Could be in 2009!

Hilarious

1. YOUR REAL NAME:

Carla Maria Obregon

2. YOUR GANGSTA NAME: (first 3 letters of real name plus -izzle)

Carizzle

3. YOUR DETECTIVE NAME: (favorite color and favorite animal):

Red Dog

4. YOUR SOAP OPERA NAME: (your middle name and street you live on/or neighborhood if it's a number)

Maria Pine Lake

5. YOUR STAR WARS NAME: (the first 3 letters of your last name, first 2 Letter of your first name):

Obrca

6. YOUR SUPERHERO/CRIMINAL NAME: (Your 2nd favorite color, and favorite drink):

White Coffee

7. YOUR IRAQI NAME: (2nd letter of your first name, 3rd letter of your Last name, 1st letter of your last name, 2nd letter of your moms maiden Name, 3rd letter of your dads name, 1st letter of a siblings first name,
And last letter of your moms first name):

ARCEREKE

8. YOUR WITNESS PROTECTION NAME: (parents' middle names):

Miguel Jouquim

9. YOUR GOTH NAME: (black, and the name of one of your pets):

Black Romeo

10. Your ghetto girl name:(first 3 letters of your first name and add -iqua):

Cariqua

Master Bedroom : Tranquil Haven

I LOVE our bedroom.
Since buying our fixer-upper, it's the room that is closest to being "done."
We need to finish the roman shades, get new doors and floors.
I'm happy with what we've done so far.

Paint - some blue-gray color from Behr
Chandelier - Home Depot
Bed - Ikea (years ago)
Duvet cover - Ikea
Gold Frames - garage sale finds
dressers - my childhood dressers, painted & distressed, with knobs from Target
unfinished roman shades - beautiful linen fabric, sewn by my sister
rugs, lamp, and pillows - marshalls
night stand - two pieces - someone's trash...our treasure
angel, mirror, and candelabra - antique store
rock on night stand - Portugal