A clean first impression

Being Labor Day, I had the day off, which was awesome. I started out my day by trying to find something to use as a coffee table in the den. I went all over the place and found nothing, so, I was a little frustrated! But then I came home and started cleaning and arranging, and my success took all the frustration away. Here are some updated photos. It is so nice to come into the house to a view of 2 clean rooms! I need to have people over since it is clean! Who wants to come play Skipbo?

In our front yard, we have a beautiful Texas Sage growing. I love that we have a plant that is alive, haha. Plus, it is so pretty! Now Drew and I officially are in possession of 2 live plants.

Below is a photo of the living room, which you have seen multiple times. I switched up the stuff on the mantle a little though. I decided when we moved to take the mirror off the bedroom dresser, and have been a little worried about what to do with it, until today. I had a genius idea to take it off the frame and use it above the mantle. I think it looks pretty awesome. I still adore the windows too. I was over at Bobby and Sydney's yesterday and she has a fire place grate that is stained glass. I REALLY want to get one!

This awesome yellow chair was a "gift" from Jessica. She didn't want it any more, and I thought it was awesome - plus, the color looks awesome in my room!

The dining room - finally clean and decluttered!! I stole this awesome idea from Joanna to get bottles and use them as the center piece on the table. I am going to fill them about half way with dirt and plant some seeds in them and make mini terrariums. I think it will look awesome. I'll post photos when I get that done.

So, I had this awesome idea to put plates on the wall, but now I am not sure if I like it or not. The color goes awesomely, but it seems too small for the large space there. I might have to figure out somewhere else to put those.