I knew there would be quite a few touch ups needed on the bar once the brackets went on, so I wasn't concerned about getting the paint coat perfect at the moment.
Saturday, July 3, 2010
Molding (the bar)
We have molding!
I knew there would be quite a few touch ups needed on the bar once the brackets went on, so I wasn't concerned about getting the paint coat perfect at the moment.
I knew there would be quite a few touch ups needed on the bar once the brackets went on, so I wasn't concerned about getting the paint coat perfect at the moment.
Friday, July 2, 2010
Weekend Goals
Here’s the list:
- Sand dressers (done)
- Touch ups on bar (done)
- Poly the bar (done)
- Put countertop on bar (done)
- Do first 3 coats on client’s china cabinet (done)
- Stain hallway floor (done)
- Finish painting doors white (started, but not completed)
In theory, I think Brent and I can accomplish this list with the 3-day weekend. But what this list doesn’t show is our family obligations – including a 3-hour roundtrip drive for a birthday party.
I also finally get to meet my blog friend Kari with Foreclosure 2 Fabulous. I’m so excited.
Anyone else working on their house this weekend instead of going to the lake?
- Sand dressers (done)
- Touch ups on bar (done)
- Poly the bar (done)
- Put countertop on bar (done)
- Do first 3 coats on client’s china cabinet (done)
- Stain hallway floor (done)
- Finish painting doors white (started, but not completed)
In theory, I think Brent and I can accomplish this list with the 3-day weekend. But what this list doesn’t show is our family obligations – including a 3-hour roundtrip drive for a birthday party.
I also finally get to meet my blog friend Kari with Foreclosure 2 Fabulous. I’m so excited.
Anyone else working on their house this weekend instead of going to the lake?
A Day of Deals
I totally hit the jackpot yesterday.
At Kohls, I got a new rug for the landing, a beverage tub, flip flops and a water bottle for $28.
But check out what I'm most excited about:
I found both these dressers on Craigslist, and Brent and I made the journeys last night to get them. Sure, they are ugly as sin now, but I know they'll look fabulous once introduced to paint and new hardware.
At Kohls, I got a new rug for the landing, a beverage tub, flip flops and a water bottle for $28.
But check out what I'm most excited about:
I found both these dressers on Craigslist, and Brent and I made the journeys last night to get them. Sure, they are ugly as sin now, but I know they'll look fabulous once introduced to paint and new hardware.
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Color Swap
I made the painting above my fireplace in college.
I got bored while I was recovering from getting my tonsils out – so a painting was born. The original colors were pinks, oranges and yellow. Since then the painting has had many color transformations, and I thought it was time for another.
Before:
After:
I got bored while I was recovering from getting my tonsils out – so a painting was born. The original colors were pinks, oranges and yellow. Since then the painting has had many color transformations, and I thought it was time for another.
Before:
After:
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Quarterly Review
I can't believe half of 2010 is already gone.
In my last quarterly review, I set the goal of finishing off the trim and doors. Ummm, yeah, that didn't exactly happen...at all. I did make some progress in the door-painting world – I have one door left upstairs and then everything on the downstairs landing. But as for trim, I've done nothing else.
Here's what I've been up to:
Being featured on The Nest:
Painting the fireplace:
Making art for the family room:
Lots of landscaping:
The houndstooth wall:
As for Brent, it's all about the bar. And we are so close to crossing that finish line. I can't wait!
In my last quarterly review, I set the goal of finishing off the trim and doors. Ummm, yeah, that didn't exactly happen...at all. I did make some progress in the door-painting world – I have one door left upstairs and then everything on the downstairs landing. But as for trim, I've done nothing else.
Here's what I've been up to:
Being featured on The Nest:
Painting the fireplace:
Making art for the family room:
Lots of landscaping:
The houndstooth wall:
As for Brent, it's all about the bar. And we are so close to crossing that finish line. I can't wait!
We have a countertop!
Look what just arrived...
To save money ($150 to be exact), Brent and I will be installing the countertop ourselves. We have a couple things left to do, but hopefully we'll get the bar finished this 3-day weekend.
To save money ($150 to be exact), Brent and I will be installing the countertop ourselves. We have a couple things left to do, but hopefully we'll get the bar finished this 3-day weekend.
Monday, June 28, 2010
June's Books
Books read in June: 12
Books listened to in June: 5
Books:
38. “The 6th Target” by James Patterson (Women’s Murder Club #6)
39. “Uglies” by Scott Westerfeld (Uglies #1)
40. “Downtown Chic” by Robert and Courtney Novogratz
41. “Pretties” by Scott Westerfeld (Uglies #2)
42. “Chelsea Chelsea Bang Bang” by Chelsea Handler
43. “Party Princess” by Meg Cabot (Princess Diaries #7)
44. “Princess on the Brink” by Meg Cabot (Princess Diaries #8)
45. “Princess Mia” by Meg Cabot (Princess Diaries #9)
46. “Princess Forever” by Meg Cabot (Princess Diaries #10)
47. “We’re Just Like You, Only Prettier” by Celia Rivenbark
48. “Specials” by Scott Westerfeld (Uglies #3)
49. “13 Reasons Why” by Jay Asher
Audiobooks:
21. “Project Princess” by Meg Cabot (Princess Diaries #4.5)
22. “Project in Pink” by Meg Cabot (Princess Diaries #5)
23. “Project in Training” by Meg Cabot (Princess Diaries #6)
24. “The Help” by Kathryn Stockett
25. “The Maze Runner” by Josh Dashner (Maze Runner #1)
Favorite of the month: "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett
When I finished this book, I knew this book would stay with me. "The Help" is just incredible. I was hesitant about reading it, because I thought it would be really depressing – but I found it more inspiring than anything else. This book tackles the relationship of white women and "their help" in the south in the 1960s.
Other great books from the month:
- “Uglies” by Scott Westerfeld (Uglies #1)*
- “We’re Just Like You, Only Prettier” by Celia Rivenbark
- “13 Reasons Why” by Jay Asher
- “The Maze Runner” by Josh Dashner (Maze Runner #1)*
*If you are a fan of "The Hunger Games," The Uglies and Maze Runner series are for you.
Books listened to in June: 5
Books:
38. “The 6th Target” by James Patterson (Women’s Murder Club #6)
39. “Uglies” by Scott Westerfeld (Uglies #1)
40. “Downtown Chic” by Robert and Courtney Novogratz
41. “Pretties” by Scott Westerfeld (Uglies #2)
42. “Chelsea Chelsea Bang Bang” by Chelsea Handler
43. “Party Princess” by Meg Cabot (Princess Diaries #7)
44. “Princess on the Brink” by Meg Cabot (Princess Diaries #8)
45. “Princess Mia” by Meg Cabot (Princess Diaries #9)
46. “Princess Forever” by Meg Cabot (Princess Diaries #10)
47. “We’re Just Like You, Only Prettier” by Celia Rivenbark
48. “Specials” by Scott Westerfeld (Uglies #3)
49. “13 Reasons Why” by Jay Asher
Audiobooks:
21. “Project Princess” by Meg Cabot (Princess Diaries #4.5)
22. “Project in Pink” by Meg Cabot (Princess Diaries #5)
23. “Project in Training” by Meg Cabot (Princess Diaries #6)
24. “The Help” by Kathryn Stockett
25. “The Maze Runner” by Josh Dashner (Maze Runner #1)
Favorite of the month: "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett
When I finished this book, I knew this book would stay with me. "The Help" is just incredible. I was hesitant about reading it, because I thought it would be really depressing – but I found it more inspiring than anything else. This book tackles the relationship of white women and "their help" in the south in the 1960s.Other great books from the month:
- “Uglies” by Scott Westerfeld (Uglies #1)*
- “We’re Just Like You, Only Prettier” by Celia Rivenbark
- “13 Reasons Why” by Jay Asher
- “The Maze Runner” by Josh Dashner (Maze Runner #1)*
*If you are a fan of "The Hunger Games," The Uglies and Maze Runner series are for you.
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