We finally moved in and boy, are our bodies aching or what! We started most of the packing last Thursday, and it has been a long three days. I am so glad we’ve finally settled with all our things at the condo. Now all we gotta do is clean the place up and unpack. That will take some time I think, but we’re not rushing.
The very first piece we bought for the condo was a zen fountain. It’s so awesome. I gotta take a picture of it sometime. We bought 3 rocks that have the following engraved on them: “Bloom” (my pick), “Health” and “Celebration” (H’s picks). We have one side of our living room that we call our “relaxation corner.” So we’re gonna put that fountain on the table, along with some scented candles. Oooh yeah.
Though we live in the middle of the city, we try to find ways to still be in touch with nature. We got a couple of CDs on nature sounds: the peaceful crashing of the waves, the sweet chirping of birds, the refreshing sound of the summer rain, those things. It’s pretty interesting and make you forget you’re living in a condo.
We’ve also agreed on a theme for our new home: country living! After much debate, we’ve finally settled for mint green, sky blue and cedar as the main colors. Let’s see if we remain faithful to that!
When you don’t see eye-to-eye on furninshings or other home stuff, take it easy! H and I walk around the mall a bit more, buy old home design magazines and check out the pictures. No need to rush! We still haven’t found the perfect bedsheets or the perfect slipcover for the couch, but we’ll get there. Slowly but surely, we’ll transform this bare white place into a cozy home. 
Hi! I'm Toni Tiu,
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at Wifely Steps since 2003. This started as a blog to help newly weds adjust to married life. It has evolved into a home and parenting blog. I write about things close to my heart -- good eats, good reads, family, marriage, and the little things that make everyday happy.