Sneak preview of the Living Room - because I need your advice!

Ok - you're getting a sneak preview of the living room way before I was ready to post pictures.... because I need your advice!

We ordered this rug from Overstock (my very favorite website ever, as you know) and it got here yesterday:

We got the rectangle one, not the round one.

It's pretty... the colors aren't my very favorite ever in person (they're actually a little prettier in the picture) but I like it, and it's here in my living room and I have no idea what other rug we would put there so I think it's ok.

Here's my question - is the orientation below weird? I feel like it should be "horizontal" in the room instead of vertical, but it seems to fit a little better this way. What do you think - should we keep searching for a new one, or does it look ok? (Note: please ignore the clock still in its packaging and the various lamps / wall art that obviously haven't found a home yet - it's only been two weeks!)

                            See what I mean? Should it go the other way (more horizontal, like the couch)?

                            

I'm not sure these are great pictures... but what do you think?

Thanks, Clare!

Thank you to my friend Clare H. for these beautiful housewarming flowers!! They are even lovelier in real life!

Welcome to Clifton Heights!

Sorry for my posting delay - MOVING this weekend cut into my blog writing time.  Also into my having internet, being able to find my computer and my eating and sleeping time.

Friday morning started bright and early (well, 9:00 early) when we did our closing paperwork.  We picked up the U-HAUL truck and started loading things up.  While moving down three flights of stairs was significantly better than when we moved up three flights of stairs, it still sucked.  Big time.

Luckily, we made it a family affair! We had help from both of our parents (who are amazing and we love them so much) as well as my two sisters and our super fantastic friend Matt.  It took us 4 hours to load the truck with stuff from a one-bedroom apartment.  Disgusting? I think so.

We drove (literally) 2.5 miles down the street, and arrived at our new home!  

We look happy, but we're really exhausted. 

Unloading the truck took significantly less time than loading, mostly since we had three fewer flights of stairs to contend with!  We got everything unloaded, returned the truck and put some lasagnas in the oven.  And broke out the drinks...

And, an incredibly thoughtful housewarming present from Zac's mom, who is darling and whom I love very much. When it comes to future mother-in-laws, I hit the jackpot.

Our giddiness here is partly due to sheer exhaustion. I just realized how crazy-happy we look here.

In the end, 12 hours after the process started, we were moved into our new house, thanks to our wonderful family and friends and at least three bumped knees along the way.  I'd say it was worth it!

Pictures coming soon of the house as we unpack - I promise!!