and so it begins (project 1)

well, it's that time of year. typically, i do a few updates to the house in preparation for a fall (aka football season) full of house guests. i usually begin doing a few things in august when fall camp begins; but, i've got a special girlfriend, tracey, visiting soon so i thought i better get started.

my first project was to tackle the fireplace mantle. in my defense, i think that thing in the middle of the mantle looked better in person...least i hope so. lordy, it looks ugly in this pic!

and, here you see after. you'll soon see that blue is the new green in my house. everything that was green is slowly turning blue....pillows, candles, picture frames, flower arrangements.