Here we are at "U" week:
I was looking back through some of my posts and things have changed around here...
even in the past five months
well, maybe five weeks
okay, okay past five days...
So I am going to update you on some of the things I have been doing.
Let's start with my bookcases.
Remember my whole "remove the condiment stand phase"?
Well here is the before:
even in the past five months
well, maybe five weeks
okay, okay past five days...
So I am going to update you on some of the things I have been doing.
Let's start with my bookcases.
Remember my whole "remove the condiment stand phase"?
Well here is the before:
And here is the after:
Yeah, that is A #2's leg. She is looking for her 15 minutes of fame.
Oh and now after seeing this picture, I am thinking of painting the brick.
Do you all have an opinion on that??
Do you all have an opinion on that??
How about the scary laundry room? Here is the before:
Hubby built me the shelf thing from Sausha's site. Mine is not as high as hers because I had to be careful not to block the fuse box. But it is actually a good thing it isn't because if it were any taller I wouldn't be able to see to put the detergent into the machine!! ( I am 5'4") I sometimes have to stand on my tip toes to get the detergent out of the jar!!! But at least now I have a storage place for the bins I made for the kids' clothes.
Those bins are just plastic storage bins with chalkboard squares painted on them. The kids names are written on the bins.
Those bins are just plastic storage bins with chalkboard squares painted on them. The kids names are written on the bins.
I don't have a great picture of my entry way before I got hold of that too,
but here you can sort of see the red walls:
but here you can sort of see the red walls:
Here is a better shot full on with the new softer yellow walls.
You can also see my new vinyl scripture.
It is still on the paper because I am just a commitment-phobe. I know as soon as I scratch that thing onto the wall I will find a better place for it. I am still trying to decide on the spot above the mirror or the area above the door that leads into the living room.
Decisions, decisions.
Oh, you can also get a glimpse of my light fixture I found for $20 and painted red. I am thinking about getting the small drum shades from Ballard's (in burlap, of course).
I am linking up with Jenny again this week for Alphabe-Thursday.
Come back around Saturday, I have another post for "U." I also have posts in mind for the rest of the alphabet, except maybe "Z," any suggestions?
Molly - these are great Updates! I vote YES on painting the brick:) The laundry room makeover is especially impressive! So organized and sophisticated now with that great curtain panel, the new light, detergent holder, etc.! GrEAT JOB!
ReplyDeleteI only kept the bug, because I promised not to give/throw away my husband's stuff away without his say so.
ReplyDeleteI am sooooo happy I found you today through Alphabe-Thursday. I'm so following and adding you to my blog roll. Your creativity is something that has inspired me.
ReplyDeleteAnd before I even read it, I thought, "She needs to paint the brick." That's my opinion, but we just met, so . . .
Zero ideas on z myself!
ReplyDeleteWant to come by and help me decorate/organize?
Hmmmm - I'm a big fan of painted brick, so I vote to paint it!
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy you commented on my blog! Your blog is awesome! I'm a happy new follower!
ReplyDeleteI bought all of the pocket books and shoes at the same sale and the rest at others! I was on cloud 9 girl!
I vote yes to paint the brick.. unless you LOVE red brick. You should do what will make YOU happy.
ReplyDeleteAnd I think your lamp will look really nice with the burlap shades!
I see them paint brick all the time on HGTV and it usually looks great. I think it would probably brighten up the big space depending on what color you would go with. I love the lamp painted red. Great update and u post.
ReplyDeleteYou turn the most mundane corners into such lovely cozy places...
ReplyDeleteGreat updates! That laundry room is looking fantastic-what a great idea to hang that curtain.
ReplyDeleteI am a big fan of painting bricks-I bet it will look fabulous!
Best wishes for a great weekend,
Natasha.
you have some lovely improvements ...i am all for painting brick ...
ReplyDeleteI love your before and afters Molly, you have a fun whimsy side, that I just adore:) Enjoy your summer off!~
ReplyDeleteYou have been busy! Love the peek into the home Bricks...Not a fan of painting them personally - but who am i?
ReplyDeleteGReat Updates! Wow! all in the past 5 days! Hm...if only I could get all my laundry done in 5 days...even with being empty nesters, our laundry still seems to be undending! I think painted brick is very pretty...but yours looks great now too. And what a handy hubby you have for your washer and dryer...and too cute that your A#2 got in on that photo :o)
ReplyDeleteBlessings & Aloha!
Oh, I'm so glad to get to your link! Your ideas are always inspiring. Your before and afters are wonderful. I could be wrong but I think there is a product you can coat the brick first with so you can remove the paint later if you don't like it.
ReplyDeleteSomehow I can't see your vision steering you wrong, though.
What do you think? I suspect it's the right thing!
Thanks for linking up!
A+
Great U post, loved your Updates!
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