I'm so grown up now.

I have been so very very busy trying to make my house look like a grown-up's house, instead of a patched-together dorm room. I am getting there, so I thought I would show you all my progress, just so you'd know I haven't been resting on my ass.

... a garage, with tools and plywood

and a real-life extension ladder!

... this is my yoga room; really the third bedroom, but since I do more yoga than I have sleepovers, there is no guest bed. That's what the aerobed is for! Also, here I tinkle the keys. This rug, which I love, came from Pottery Barn along with a rug pad that was soaking wet and growing mushrooms! It's true. Big ups to P.B. customer service, who agreed that the mushroom-free variety is much more desirable!

This is a cozy little sitting area in the den, with these really old chairs, and chess, and etch-a-sketch. Here I sit and etch and sample the Halloween candy.

... for quality, you know.

I feel so adult when my

silverware is neatly aligned.

whoops! You weren't supposed to see that.

Let's just shut this door, shall we?

Here is my office, which I have painted light sage.


Here is where I sit and talk to all you freaks.

(I'm allowed to say that, being a freak myself)


My fireplace, painted dark red (it was white before)

No more meals on the floor.
Bummer.



My grandmother's piano lives with me now.

The living room too has been painted.

My house is finally ready for guests.

(hint hint)