Some things are better left to a professional....

 While we love to DIY, there are just some things that are better left to a professional.  So, Tim, the contractor is working his magic on the house this week and checking some BIG projects off our "to do" list!

 Tween "Suite" List:
-remove wall
-close up extra door
-remove chair rail in one room

Master Bath List:

-door on water closet

-change outer door from glass french door to solid door (who the heck puts a glass door on the bathroom and then no door on the toilet??? You could practically see the potty from the front door!)

Huge project:  add mudroom/laundry room...currently washer and dryer are located in garage, but conveniently on a separate concrete pad and located in the perfect place for a door to be cut into the living area with a straight shot to the kitchen.

PROGRESS:

Dining room:

-Get those dog-ugly florescent lights out of my ceiling!  What the heck????

So, that is the update...what do you think??

Progress and Painted Floors

 Closing is done and I have had my project pants on for a WEEK.  Progress IS being made!  I am sure you remember the before (how could you not?  You are probably still having nightmares!)

 In progress:

*Wall has been painted.  You can't really tell from the first picture, but it was a lovely shade of orangey terra cotta, eek!  Now, Sherwin Williams Agreeable Gray....much better!


And a sneak peek of the complete room:

 Now, doesn't that look SO much better?  The lovely floor is now painted one color...painted?  Yep, painted.  We got lucky on that one.  When I originally started researching how to cover the lovely 5 color stained concrete (I thought) floors, I found a handy tutorial over on Young House Love, one of my favorite blogs.  Once we closed, and I dug around in the garage, I found the products that had actually been used on the floor.  Lucky me, they were all water based (not concrete stain) and did not have to be stripped.  We were able to wash a couple of times and paint right over em.  The paint is supposed to be durable, so we will see. 


 I love the look, what do you think?




Linking up to these fun parties:
Coastal Charm
Stringtown Home
A Bowl Full of Lemons
Between Naps on the Porch
Making the World Cuter
Savvy Southern Style

Really, you bought THAT?

We are closing on our house this week.  I am putting on my project pants....here's a sneak peek of where we are starting....Yes, that is the floor...in THREE ROOMS....

  Intrigued?  I have plans....big plans....stay tuned!

A Back Porch Update

 I love it when the dull and drab of winter begins to give way to beautiful shades of green in my yard.  The sunny days bring such warmth and brightness to everything around, except my back porch!  Unfortunately, it still looked like winter.....

Enter a can of spray paint...


If you've never used spray paint for a paint project, you are missing out!  It is so easy to use and the color selection is amazing!  My only spray painting tip?  Avoid windy days.  It will take twice as many cans to get your project done.

I decided to paint the plant stands this lively shade of blue!  I always start with the object upside down, then second coat with it right side up.  That way, any imperfections that may show will be covered with the second coat.

Then I decided to make a small accent pillow.  I had the form and the fabric laying around.  I just monogrammed the fabric and then made this simple cover.  

And when I say simple, I'm not kidding.  I'll post the tutorial in a few days.  Once you know how to make a pillow cover this way, you'll want to recover every pillow in your house!

And now, the final reveal! A new plant and some accent pieces for the table really pull it together!  The best part is, I spent only $35!

Now I have a back porch that fits in with the warm, sunny days!

We linked up to Metamorphosis Monday, Coastal Charm, A Stroll Thru Life, Stringtown Home, Not Just a Housewife, Nifty Thrifty Things, Shaken Together and A Bowl Full of Lemons