Kristen Anna's Profile

I don't consider teal to be 80s. I love anything in the blue/green family and have used teal and aqua throughout my house - it makes me happy.

I just bought a house in January and am having a housewarming open house this weekend. I'm not finished decorating by any means, but a lot of people are interested in seeing the house and I figured, why not have them all over at once? I will be hosting my first "real" party the following weekend - a birthday party for a friend - and wanted to give people a chance to check out the house beforehand. I also have some friends who just bought an old house this last weekend that needs some renovations. They're having their housewarming open house the day after mine. So I guess in my circle of friends, they're still common. Also, I don't expect gifts. I know some of my closer friends will bring one, but I don't expect them from anyone.

I also prefer the tile. Have you thought about re-painting the mantel a different color (besides white or black)?