The Bathroom Revamp!

The weekend project that lasted 2 weeks...but turned out exactly how we wanted. I'm not sure why, but it took about 2 days to complete 80% of the project and the remainder of the 2 weeks to finish up the last 20%. Details, details, details....they always take so much time. Plus, we are still looking for the perfect picture, wall decor, etc. for the bathroom too! For now, we are out of the gurest bathroom and back into ours! Very happy to have a working bathroom upstairs!

Saturday, February 11th, we started the project bright and earlier. First step, take out the old toilet! Chukar helped Rich and was such a sport during this.

Yippee, the toliet came out without a hitch!

It was time to start the ceiling painting...the fan had been replaced and we were cruizing along!

A weekend of painting...and then a few days deciding if we liked the paint...

The new mirror arrived on Wednesday the next week and Rich was making sure it fit in the space...since we still hadn't decided if we LOVED the paint yet!

We decided we liked the paint...and the mirror went up!

Wah-la! Final project...a little revamp and refresh!

The bathroom is so bright and cheerful now, plus, the toliet has a "slow" closing lid so it doesn't slam! I'm a happy girl!

Next house project TBD....for now, it's all about work! Happy Leap Day!

Meyer & Meyer Restaurant = AMAZING!

To celebrate Valentine's Day 2012 (our 6th edition)...we decided to do something we love doing (eating) and try something that we are working on (cooking together). A lot of thought went into this and of course, a lot of LOVE! For a few weeks we worked on our meal plan, decided the night and set the stage for this amazing evening...we even spruced ourselves us (YES, the manolos made an appearance).

Cocktail hour was set for 7 with dinner, dessert and dancing to follow!

A pre-shot of the table...nothing to fancy, just perfect for US! A nice bottle of wine, the fancy glasses, and candles!

An up close look at the MENU...my mouth is still watering at how amazing it all came together and how great it paired with our wine and cocktail selection!

Rich getting his "cook-on"!

A shot of the CREME BRULEE (pre-bake).

The cocktail hour began with a twist on an old favorite...the OLD-FASHIONED...but made with MEYER sparkling lemon (instead of soda).

And YES, they tasted as good as they looked!

First up, a spinach pomegranate salad tossed with a balsamic vinegarette (including walnuts, feta, sprouts and more love)!

The wine was decanting as we put the finishing touches on the main course!

Chukar could not be reached for comment...but wanted us to have a nice romantic night together!

ONE WORD = YUM!!!

The salad was ready and so were our bellies....

The steak "rested" as we enjoyed our salads and a nice relaxing evening....

With the steak and lobster, we decided on a creamed spinach (Rich was a little apprehensive - but he gave it the Meyer seal of approval)!

Plated and ready to enjoy!

Dinner is served!

After dinner, we relaxed for a bit and let the music take over!

To cap off the night...we ended with a delicious Champagne cocktail and dessert...

Did I mention that dessert was homemade Creme Brulee!

Wah-la...an amazing night! Chukar's face says it all! He was happy we stayed in...and ready to retire for the night!

I must say, I think we outdid ourselves!

PERFECTION...

Happy Valentine's Day to all you LOVERS out there!

A Heart's Day Project...

This weekend...Rich and I have decided the best way to CELEBRATE our love and the hallmark holiday is to....

REMODEL OUR BATHROOM and COOK A FABULOUS DINNER TOGETHER!

2 LOVE BIRDS AND 1 GOAL!

For the bathroom:

• New Toliet
• New Mirror
• New Exhaust Fan
• New Paint

For Dinner:

Salad

• Spinach Pomegranate Salad

Main Course

• Steak and Lobster Tails

• Creamy Spinach

Dessert

• Crème Brulee

I'm sure a nice bottle of wine or champagne will accompany this amazing weekend! Love our time together!