Trouble with a Big Decision

Hi!  How are you?  I was going to venture out today to visit my local thrift stores but it's so cold and windy out that I'm thinking I want to stay in and cuddle up under a blanket.  I'm freezing!  Although the thought of missing out on a great find makes me want to run there...hmmm...tough decision.

That's not the big decision I'm having trouble with...ha ha.

My big decision is one that we've been contemplating for several years now.  (Yes, you read correctly.  Years!)  We need a new living room set and we can't really agree as to what we like.  (My hubby would say that I change my mind too often.  I beg to differ.)

This is what he wants...

 
This is what I want....

You see my hubby works for a great furniture store (the picture above is from when I went shopping to visit my husband at work.)  We get a great discount on furniture!  The not so great part is that this means we constantly see all the new styles that come into the store and this can make for lots of options and indecisiveness.  Meaning  I  we can't decide what  I  we want.

We know that leather would work best for our family.

I know that I like white or light neutral colored sofas because you can add color with accessories and it's easier to change those out when you get the urge to change it up.  It looks clean, bright and airy.

My hubby knows that it's not going to be fun shopping for a sofa because of this.  hee hee!

So I was thinking (this can be dangerous), since we know we need Leather and I know I want light, bright and neutral.  What if we get a white leather living room set?!       

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The above picture says it's leather but doesn't really look like it.  If it is then that is exactly the style of sofa that I want.  As is the one below....pitter patter goes my little heart.

I'm going to look into how hard or easy it is to clean and/or keep white leather clean.  Where were these images last night when I was trying to present my case to my hubby?  Seriously.

I've been trying to find images of nicely decorated spaces with a brown leather sofa.  There aren't very many that fit my style.

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To me they seem so heavy and weigh down a room.  You almost need to have a large room for them to not feel like they over power a room.

I'll check into the care and ease of white leather and keeping it clean.  If it doesn't work out for a house with 3 kids I'll run out to "visit" my hubby at work and check out the different color leathers that they offer.  Maybe the perfect light brown, beige or even a light grey.

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All of the options out there make it hard on a girl to pull the trigger.  It's an investment I will have to live with for years since we like to buy quality pieces that will last. 

Now you know why this decision has been on hold for years but we've waited as long as we can.  We really need a new sofa and chairs (don't get me started on the chairs....that will be a separate post.  Although, I already have the fabric picked out for those!  I'll share that soon.)

Decisions, decisions....by the time  I  we decide what we want and agree, plus 6-8 weeks to special order our sofa,  I estimate we'll have our new sofa sometime this summer....if I don't change my mind....again.  (Such a vicious cycle.)

Easy Chicken and Broccoli Yumminess

Hi there!  How you doing?

I've mostly been eating salads and healthy snacks.  I'm still working out but I'm having a tough time dropping some of the weight.  I've been stuck on a certain number.

I've been cooking separate meals for my kids.  They love this and asked me to make it the other night and I thought I would share it with you.

When I was first learning how to cook I didn't know what I was doing at the time.  I just threw together what I had in the fridge and pantry and this is what came out of it.

It's fast, easy and yummy!

Ingredients you'll need are:
3 large Chicken Breast
2 cans of Cream of Mushroom Soup (10.5 oz or larger)
1 bag of frozen Broccoli  (you can use fresh)
1 tablespoon of Cumin   (I add cumin to EVERYTHING.)
1 tablespoon of Garlic Powder
1 tablespoon of Lawry's Seasoning  (I love this stuff!)

 

Cook broccoli in microwave, follow instructions on bag, usually takes up 7 to 12 minutes.  (Sorry forgot to take a picture of this step.)  If you don't like cooking in the microwave (like my brother) follow the stove top instructions on your bag.

While the broccoli is cooking, cut up the chicken breast into small cubes.


Add a little oil to your hot pan and add the chicken.  As soon as you add the chicken, season with Cumin, Garlic Powder and Lawry's.

Once broccoli is done cooking, drain any excess water from broccoli and add to chicken.

 

Add both cans of Cream of Mushroom soup.

If your sauce is too thick add 1/2 a cup of water.  Simmer for 10 to 15 minutes stirring occasionally.

You'll end up with this.

Serve over rice or noodles.  (That were cooking while the chicken and sauce were being made.)  I was in a rush and made Minute Rice.

If you don't have Cumin or don't like it, you don't have to add it.  You can use additional Garlic Powder or Lawry's seasoning.

My 12yr old loves this and asked when I was going to make this again.  It's that good! Linking to: http://www.sixsistersstuff.blogspot.com/