Summer Has Begun

So after a lot of work, things are starting to look like they are coming together. Chris replaced outlets, switches and light fixtures, as well as the kitchen faucet. Here he is hard at work...


We both painted, although I painted more, because that's what you do if you don't know anything about electrical work. Here is me painting, I mean, goofing off...

Here is the old living room color...

here is the new...


Here is our bedroom color...I don't have a before picture because the previous color would have broken the camera for sure...it was hideous!


Here is part of the guest bedroom. I think this looks way better in real life. I chose green and pink since I have so many items that are green, pink or both and no where else to put them. The other half of the bedroom is my studio. I am painting that a darker pink....more photos of that will come.

The green fabric draped over the chair is what I am reupholstering it with, also I am making a little skirt to hide my shoes under Corrie's old futon. And the trim needs to be painted white and the blinds changed out to white...all in good time:-).

Here is the kitchen, note the pan rack/light fixture Chris installed, we also added an Ikea counter/shelf thing, fits great, low price, we happy:-).
Also notice the amber lights above the sink...that's Chris' handy work as well!
Also, the island was 3 bucks...Dad finds good deals too apparently!

This is the best though! Here is a picture of a rug I found on the side of the road.

It smelled like cat pee and was wet. I spent 7 dollars on cat pee remover and now have a several hundred dollar persian style rug! I rather work for the things in my house than just buy them. If I can find a piece of junk and fix it up and make it cool I am much happier. I love having a cheap outlet for my creativity. I want to start a business doing it sometime, although I'll want to keep everything I find...haha.
(Bad light)
This is our sweet little house, before long it'll be pale yellow with white trim...I can't wait! And to think the insurance company is paying for it:-)...that's a deal.


I hope you enjoy the pictures of all our hard work...they aren't the best pictures, because I took them, but I think you'll get the idea. After all that work, I think I'll do this and work on my double chin:-)...
Except it'll be on a lawn chair back here...