Teenage Boy Bedroom

My son is going to be in 6th grade next year, and I wanted to redo his bedroom now that he is growing up.

I don't want to admit how much time I have spent over the past few months looking for ideas. I have looked at magazines, been to fabric stores, looked in just about every store, website and catalog imaginable. I visited Ralph Lauren about 6 times because I fell in love with their navy suede pillows, but just could not find anything to inspire me.

I was sure that I wanted something custom made. There was no way I was going to buy a bed in a bag.

Cut to last week when J and I ran into Target to stock up on sunscreen. As we wondered around he spotted a soft gray blanket that he knew Milly would love and asked if we could get it.

Further down the aisle we found a charcoal pleated comforter set.

We didn't like any of the decorative shams so went to look at the cushions and found some gorgeous gray/beige cushions.

Now his bed looks like this -

And he was right, Milly does love the blanket!

Now I just have to find the perfect pale gray paint for his walls and new fabric for his curtains and his room will be done.

Cutest puppy in the world...

Milly is now 6 months old, and is such a sweet tempered puppy.

She is a little timid but very sweet and eager to please.

So far the only things she has destroyed are her chew toys.

For anyone out in blog land who is looking for a dog then I can highly recommend getting a Cavapoo. They are very loving, don't shed and are tres cute!

Milly

My name is Milly...

... I am a 3 month old Cavapoo...

... I weigh 8 pounds and don't shed...

... I love to eat...

... anything...

... I am (mostly) potty trained...

... I am very quiet and snuggly....

... I love to chase balls...

... Mmmmm...I love to chew on rawhide sticks...

... I love to lick, and I follow my Mummy around like a lost puppy...

... I love to chase leaves...

... I am afraid of the vacuum cleaner...

... I can go up the stairs...

... but ...

... I can't go down...

... And ... that's how I got here!

Oh No!

We spent the weekend at the lake. It was a great weekend, we had an old college friend stay with us...

but...

I was not happy about the number of birds of prey circling overhead hoping to have Milly for lunch.

Meet Milly

I think the picture says it all!

Preppy Puppy

We got our puppy this week. She is a cavapoo - King Charles Cavalier/Poodle. She weighs less than 4 pounds and the whole family is in love.

Sleepypod Mobile Pet Carrier

As you know we just purchased a puppy so be prepared for a deluge of pet related posts - feel free to ignore them!

Much as I love my puppy, I don't want her climbing all over me as I drive. Plus for her own safety I wanted to be able to strap her carrier in, so I purchased a sleepypod. These photos are from the website, but you get the idea!

When we're done traveling I can take the top off and use it as a pet bed, but as much time as I spend driving, I think I'll just keep it in the car!

Meet our new baby

We haven't brought her home yet, but here are some pictures of our new little girl. She is a Cavapoo, her mother is a King Charles Cavalier, and her father is a poodle.