On Blogging... And the House So Far

I'm not sure what has happened around here for the last little while.  I haven't been feeling very inspired to write.  I also haven't been finishing many projects lately.  I really can't say why.  I've certainly been working on lots of projects lately.

   Everything in the new house seems overwhelming to me.  There is so much to do in so many areas that I almost feel paralyzed! I thought I'd make a couple of lists here to help get me moving on some of the little projects.  I started this blog to chronicle the work we were doing on our last home and I'm hoping to get back to that as the focus of what I blog about.  You know, instead of my propensity to attempt to keep up with the blogging Jones'.

Here is an update of the changes we've made to our new house, and the stuff that still needs to get done in each.

before, obviously

Audrey's Room

Prep walls for Paint

Paint walls purple (yuck! but it's her room!)

Install curtain rod

Hem and trim turquoise curtains (pompoms? rickrack?)

Find bedskirt and add trim (pompoms? rickrack?)  OR

Make bedskirt out of striped fabric or co-ordinating fabric

Sew long pillow for her bed

Paint dingy trim

Closet Makeover - paint or wallpaper and organization

Gallery Wall / Art Installation

Find or Make a desk that fits!

Find a desk organization system that works for her  Thank you Ikea Raskog!

Install shelving above desk for books and treasures

Install mirror on back of door

Re-vamp and install chandy I found on the side of the road

perfect for organizing my little girl's odds and ends!

sneak peek of the purple walls and turquoise curtains

Dining Room

Lay out all artwork possible for the space above the sideboard

Choose art and frames from existing

Hang the darn things up!!!

Make and install barn door with slider or pocket door for closet

Re-Organize closet and maximize space in there

Make built-in bench with cushion for under window

Find dining chairs we like that are comfy

Find a fabric for short curtains

Install curtain rod

Master Bedroom

Paint walls and trim

Sew pillows

Edit Closet

Organize closet, under-bed storage

Find a bedskirt

Hang up some art

Hang mirror

   Currently, we are in the ugly phase of basement renovations.  I don't even want to think about the list for this one.  To be honest, I think we expected to have this project completed already.  We are no where near done.  In fact, Jay is taking advantage of his Monday off to complete a little more of the drywall work so that he can tape and mud the rooms.  As soon as that is complete, I can get out the primer.  We are making progress but it's sure slow going.

I'm hoping to share a couple of finished projects that I've been working on while Jay has been busy in the basement. I appreciate it that you're still reading.

 xo Meg