I is for INTERIOR

I have finally moved into my new condo, but am still in a mess.  However, so many people showed interest in the place, that I took a few (not great) photos for you.  As you can see, there are still boxes in the dining room (where I have no table or chairs yet) and lots of things are in disarray. 

My two Lazy Boy chairs are great in the bay window area with lots of light for reading.  I throw a blankie on one of them for Tegan to snuggle in, but plan on removing it if I have company, of course.  The previous owner had her TV above the gas fireplace, but I have so much artwork, that I have opted to have my small TV in the corner and either my big framed mirror or some art above the mantle.  I also have a BIG TV in my bedroom as it's so huge that I love to lie in bed and watch in there.  I realize now that my area rug is too small for the living room, so will get a larger one and put this fluffy one in my bedroom.  The hardwood floors are cold in the mornings!

I could almost get lost in my bedroom as it's so large that I'm using it not only as my bedroom, but also as my office.  Not a great shot, but you can get the idea.  The big TV is opposite the bed to the right.

This is the guest room slash library as I will keep all my books in here.  It's HUGE for a second bedroom in a condo!  And I'm planning to hang in here any artwork I have that is floral or bird related.  So many walls to cover.

The laundry room/closet - I've never used this type of stacking front load washer/dryer before, and I'm a bit nervous that I'm going to have water all over the floor.  But I guess I will just have to do laundry eventually.  Will let you know how I manage!

My kitchen is gorgeous!  Albeit small...but then I don't cook per se.  I nuke or stick something in the oven.  Scads of storage in all renovated cupboards with drawers AND shelves!

And the entry opens up into a huge foyer that leads to the kitchen, living/dining rooms and hallway to the bedrooms and two bathrooms.   Lots of storage, too!

This is only part of the deck outside the living room.  It stretches down past that bay window you see, which is where my desk is located.  There is actually a huge prefab shed at the end where I can put all my Xmas decorations and gardening stuff.  I'm going to put up hanging baskets as well as plant pots.

And, of course, my baby girl Tegan has settled in quite well.  She was pretty confused the first couple of days, but she already knows the route to the outdoor yard at the back of the complex and loves to run around in there.  I bought her a new bed because her crate wouldn't fit through the bedroom door.  She took to it right away and sleeps in it beside my dresser (on top of which is the TV).

Sorry for not being able to visit last week, but as you can see, I've been a tad busy.  When I get everything the way I want it,  I'll do better photos and post again.  In the meantime, thanks to the indomitable Roger, our administrator, and to Denise Nesbitt, the intrepid creator of ABC Wednesday.