If you've wondered where I've been, Erik and I took a little
vacation. Just the two of us.
Ok, I'll be honest. We actually stayed
home. We had our first (of what's surely to become many) Staycation. It was absolutely the
best three days we have had in a long time. Erik worked Thursday and
Friday while I stayed home and "remodeled" our house. On
Saturday, we worked from 8am-10pm again on the house.
I know many people would never choose to work so hard on vacation,
but it was the most perfect three days I could have imagined. I spackled, sanded and painted until my
body literally hurt. I even learned how to change our electrical outlets!
I was amazed at what my body was able to do and how hard it let me push
it. I know this sounds weird, but I was pulled very close to God this
weekend as I thanked Him so often for allowing me to have some time to
reconnect with my husband and myself.
I've needed a long weekend like this for a very long time. I
am so grateful to my parents for hosting Camp Nanny and Pops. My children
had a blast and I know they can't wait until the next session....I've got the
playroom and upstairs hallway still to do!
I almost hate to show these pictures, as I still have a lot of decorating to do. That includes window treatments that I am going to make once I make a decision on fabric. There are so many beautiful fabrics out there right now, but I am gravitating to orange, yellow and blue. Since I chose such a neutral pallet for my walls I want to add pops of color with fabrics and fun picture frames. I'll post pictures as the decorating comes along. Right now, there are lots of empty walls and naked windows.
Here is the entry and stairwell redo:
before |
after |
Here are pictures of the living room:
before |
after |
Good for you!
ReplyDeleteLOVE the new colors! You are woman...I hear you roar! :)
ReplyDeleteYou go, girl! Normalcy is a wonderful reprieve after all you've been through!
ReplyDeleteKate,
ReplyDeleteOur Hobby Lobby recently got a new line of picture frames in several sizes, shapes, and colors. The brand is Simply Scalloped. I absolutely LOVE them. They are almost always half off at my store, but I live in Indiana.
Wow! Way to go Kate! I am super-impressed!!!
ReplyDeleteAwesome job. Love the new colors and can't wait to see more pictures of work done and in process. Do you hire out? lol Thanks for sharing, glad you got some time alone with the hubby, too.
ReplyDeleteIt looks so nice! So happy you were able to enjoy time with your hubby, too! :)
ReplyDeleteEverything looks great! Way to go!
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