It was on August 2nd that I blogged that I was busy digiscrapping. Alas, I wasn’t able to scrap from then on. I finished only 2 scrap pages (makes one spread that I honestly want to re-scrap) and 1 spread. And I was hoping to finish 2 photo books by end of the month. U-oh!

I tried so hard to set aside some time for scrapping. But somehow, I end up browsing for books, toys and house items such as cheap laminate flooring that I remember my sister was looking for. There are just too many “beautiful” distractions. Haha.

I actually timed myself. It takes me 4 hours to choose my photos, kits to use (this is the reason why I stick to just one kit and do not mix and match. I simply do not have time), decide on the layout (or simply choose the template to use) and do the page itself. The journaling part is easy as I refer to my blog entries most of the time.

Well, I really hope I can finish even just one photo book. Argh!

Earlier today, we went to my sister’s (and brother-in-law’s) house for the first time. On the way there, I suddenly thought I should have brought a house-warming gift! Yikes! I kept thinking if we should drop by a mall to buy something. Although my sister loves acne body washes, I don’t think that would count as a house-warming gift. Well anyway, husband an I decided we just give them something that is not bought in a rush.

While showing their house, I noticed that her hamper doesn’t match the rest of their furniture and wall, so there, I know what to get them!

I sometimes wonder if we can live somewhere in the South, say near Tagaytay. I would like the breeze every morning, and definitely would want a country style house. Just recently, someone asked us if we are interested to buy this lot down South (not in Tagaytay though). Then my mind started to wander, picturing long distance movers with our stuff from our house to a new country house. But reality sets back in, I know we are about to purchase a property this year, and buying a lot is out of the question. But who knows, it could be a different story after say, 3-5 years.

After going to the mall looking for pond pumps, we went straight to a children’s party this afternoon. BG had not taken her afternoon nap so she was cranky and unresponsive when we got there. Still, she lined up for and chose her glitter tattoo and its colors.

Alas, she fell asleep just when the party started.

Mommy and friends were able to score her some toys anyway which she enjoyed playing at home.

Most women (mostly mommies, photography enthusiasts or scrappers) I know are hooked to making their homes look as closely as what they’ve seen in those lifestyle magazines. So many hours were spent on watching lifestyle shows, surfing interior design tutorials and reading interior design magazines.

But if you like an exceptional interior design for your house, why not go to the experts? They have custom design services such as window treatments, floor choices and wall coverings that helps pulled it all together in creating the look that you want. You may not know it but additional pieces of artwork could be what your living room needs to have that elegant edge.

The challenge will always be what particular furniture you should add to get the elegant look that you desire. That’s where these experts come in. They would be able to assess your specific wants and needs, and arrive with an excellent design for your home.

In my opinion, one exciting aspect of being a wife is home decorating. I personally like a modern / contemporary house near the city and a country-style type as a vacation house. The country style house will have furniture and accessories that are mostly hand-painted with fresh (and dried) flowers around.

On the other hand, the contemporary house will be minimalist-oriented with slim and stainless steel accessories. I can picture in my mind, a living room with blomus stainless steel fireplace accessories.

At the stainless steel store, there are such accessories. You can find blomus stainless steel mailboxes and the like. You can browse the site by categories or you can check their bestsellers. So whether you’re looking for a stainless steel mailbox or fireplace accessories, you will surely find the perfect item to match your home.