Bonus Room Decor Dilemma!

The bonus room at Clay's house currently looks as if I were painting the wall camouflage. I have bought 6 samples of paint and not ONE has even come close to working. Good thing sample paint is only $3! The room only has one window so we need a color that will brighten the room.

With a camel color couch and a huge flat screen TV, we are pretty much starting from scratch on the design! Here is what I'm thinking:

These are the pillows that are the inspiration for the room!
Plus I want to get three large wooden mirrors similar to above for behind the sectional couch.

We just got these ikat print Pottery Barn pillow covers as a gift, thanks Meg!

We also have registered for these Chunky Gold Stripe Pillow Covers from PB.

To tie in the gray from the pillows, I want to pick up this fabulous Grand Chenille Throw in Metal Gray.

The entertainment center has a nice, big, empty space beside it that these Havana Lidded Baskets will fit perfectly in! Who doesn't need want any additional storage?!

So keep in mind this room is pretty big, the design I'm shooting for as describe above is only one SIDE of the room. I thought it would be great to utilize the other side with additional seating, possibly table and chairs? Wing chairs? Or maybe 2 of these armchairs with a tall accent table between....

Oh the ideas are endless! Stay tuned for before and after pictures of this bonus room within the next couple months. First things first, I MUST find a suitable wall color before any decorating happens! YIKES!!!!!!!!!!

I hope everyone had an absolutely amazing, blessed Thanksgiving!

What Im Thankful for

For starters I am completely amazed that it is already Thanksgiving, 2011 is flying on by.

In my opinion, Thanksgiving is a time to give thanks, spend with your loved ones and eat some pretty delicious food (and lots of it!) Because really friends, we have so much to be thankful for!

I have so much to be thankful for. God has blessed me beyond my wildest dreams and on a special day like tomorrow, I spend even more time than usual thanking the Lord for everything I've been blessed with! I truly have the most amazing, supportive and loving family I could ask for, a fiance that makes me the happiest girl in the world, a soon-to-be new family that treats me like one of their own and friendships that make my heart so happy! What are you thanking God for on this special holiday?

Here are some must-have-traditional recipes you will find at the Neals' house..... (Go mom!!!) YUMMMM

Yes, we eat filet instead of turkey... haha

Twice Baked Potatoes

My favorite-- corn casserole

Ceasar Salad

I can't wait to enjoy Thanksgiving with Clay's family AND my family, how lucky are we?! I'm starving just thinking about it. Happy Thanksgiving my sweet friends! I wish lots of happiness, good food and fun times for your special day.

1 Chronicles 16:8 - Oh give thanks to the LORD, call upon His name; Make known His deeds among the peoples.

My First Bridal Shower

Woo wee! This girl was definitely showered with love and LOTS of awesome goodies this past Saturday. My very first bridal shower, wow! This whole wedding thing is getting very real AND close! Only 109 days to go...

My amazing hosts: my sister Megan, Chelsea, Mindy and Halie, sure did throw a fun get together! Of course I have lots of pictures to show off our fun time courtesy of Mindy.

And to my sweet friends that love teasing me, I HAVE already written and mailed all my thank-you cards so go ahead and make fun! ;)

The beautiful setup-- yummy food!

Such delish cupcakes!!

Chelsea's AMAZING wreath she made for me! SO cute!

GORGEOUS flower arrangements-- loved, loved, LOVED them!

The fabulous hosts and I

Love my sissy

I think Megan was annoyed with me at this point ;-)

I got my mixer!!!!!!!! Woo hoo!! Thanks Grandma!!

My Beautiful Hosts (minus Chels) with their new monogrammed aprons!

I am just beyond blessed and oh-so thankful at all the love and support from our friends and family. You guys sure know how to make us feel special!!!