PROJECT UPDATE

Here are some updated pics of the living room projects.

I am really pleased at how everything turned out.  =)

BEFORE & AFTER

We have been in this house for 4.5 years. Since we moved in I have wanted to paint the fireplace. I've never liked the white and I've never like the poor painting job of the previous owners. Today was finally the day. Yes, I painted. 

The paint job looks much better in the picture.  But believe me it is a minimum, hurried job.  Plus every speck of dirt and dust and every nail hole screams to be seen.  

Starting to paint.......

I'm making progress.  

The mantle is now cleared, dusted and ready for painting.

Princess does a little happy dance.  She said, "Mommy, you the best!"

The first coat is finished!

 

 Next project......the cubbies.

Boo got a head start on them while I finished up the first coat on the fireplace & some trim in the living room.

This is another 'before' photo.

Two cubbies with their first coat of paint.

Looking good!

We got into a paint fight while fnishing up cubby #3.  Lol!  See her face?
She retaliated by getting the back of my neck & hair.  

Who does she remind you of?  

Tomorrow we hope to finish the 2nd coat on the last cubby.  Hopefully they won't need a 3rd.  =)  And we hope to make more progress on the living room trim and mopboards.  Oh, and add the 2nd coat to the fireplace.  Yay!

New House

Some more pics of our new home! I warn you the kitchen & laundry room are not up to par yet. There is still lots of unpacking & organizing to do. But baby steps, right?

The Living Room

From the Other Side

Still a few boxes to unpack but we're making progress!

The Kitchen

See our new stove? Love it!

The Other End

When we moved in there were boxes right down the middle of the kitchen piled almost to the ceiling. What a relief to be able to walk in the kitchen without that wall of boxes to squeeze around!

My Laundry Room

I am beyond thrilled to have this room! And the cabinets are a wonderful bonus! Dave is planning to put up some high shelves on the right side over the pantry. And I'm LOVING our new washer & dryer! They are amazing!