So - The first stage is complete.
I have successfully managed my first home remodeling project.
Now - It was no small 'just paint the walls and hang new drapes' kinda deal - this was full on rip out a few walls and make peace with God kinda work.
After the destruction from the fish tank - I vowed to spend every dollar in the most practical and logical way. I would not just simply put the house back together and buy plaid valances. NO.
I was going to make lemonade when life gave me lemons.
At this point it has been 7 months since we were first brought down to reality. During this time, we have:
- ripped out and replaced the entire kitchen
- remodeled the entire living room
- created a dining room
- expanded and created a new family room
- ripped out and replaced the sunroom to create a bedroom
- repurposed the nursery to an office
But of course, this also left a lot of things that we have chosen to remodel but have not had the money to do so:
- rip out and replace the 'industrial' toilet room and create a proper powder room
- turn the eerie laundry area into a bright and delicious workspace where I'll long to do laundry all the time!
These are projects we will need much more time to complete...
These projects have been like a dream come true. I'm proud to show off my 'interior design' skills that I was never so sure I had. All those endless hours watching HGTV have paid off!! Of course, much more is needed. But the fun is JUST getting started. Accessories come next!
Honestly, it would be even more fantastic if I could do this again (any volunteers?). After this, of course, I'll have the remaining bedrooms and bathroom to begin my mayhem on.
Until next time...
Sunday, June 19, 2011
Thursday, June 2, 2011
For a Good Cause (Twice)
Well.
Funny as it seems, I went against my previous posting and again have left you (the watchful audience) to patiently wait for another installment.
My recent purchase has led me to move forward and see if there are other ways that I can help out. What was this purchase you ask?
Bob's. I bought a pair of Sketcher Bob's.
Sketchers claims that if you purchase a pair of their shoes, they will donate a FREE PAIR to a child in need. This is the easiest way that I can do something and there is a direct and positive outcome. Now, it may not be instantaneous, but the thought that if I purchase a pair, a child will have a new pair of shoes in the near future.
When I donate clothes to the Goodwill OR donate money to a relief organization, it takes time for my dollars to get there. My money may go to airfare to get aid workers there, or for copies of info flyers to get printed. All of which will never have a true 1:1 outcome.
Now, why did I make this decision so quickly and without much thought? Well. Honestly I needed some shoes. I could always use a pair of comfy shoes that I can toss on and just feel great wearing. For anyone who knows me well, I really try to keep my kicks simple. It's ALWAYS composed of a pair (actually THE pair from High School) of Converse Low Rise (Black on White). May a few pairs of ballet flats, and always a 'miscellaneous' shoe. These Sketcher Bob's are now my 'miscellaneous' shoe. Thus is why it's been a great cause x2!
Now, since my purchase almost two weeks ago, I have caved in a purchased another pair off Amazon. Now, I hope that if I buy them from Amazon, that a child will STILL receive them. I admittedly did not think of this when I was purchasing my shoes. Looking back, if this is not the case, then I will not order them offline. I would hope that Amazon would convey the message "she bought a pair" to Sketchers - Now cough up a new pair to someone in need!!
Well - Long story short. I've found a few new pairs of shoes recently and am happy to have invited 3 stunning pairs into my collection. We are moving back into our house this weekend, and definitely look forward to lining them up in my closet.
Until the next installment - Farewell!!
Funny as it seems, I went against my previous posting and again have left you (the watchful audience) to patiently wait for another installment.
My recent purchase has led me to move forward and see if there are other ways that I can help out. What was this purchase you ask?
Bob's. I bought a pair of Sketcher Bob's.
Sketchers claims that if you purchase a pair of their shoes, they will donate a FREE PAIR to a child in need. This is the easiest way that I can do something and there is a direct and positive outcome. Now, it may not be instantaneous, but the thought that if I purchase a pair, a child will have a new pair of shoes in the near future.
When I donate clothes to the Goodwill OR donate money to a relief organization, it takes time for my dollars to get there. My money may go to airfare to get aid workers there, or for copies of info flyers to get printed. All of which will never have a true 1:1 outcome.
Now, why did I make this decision so quickly and without much thought? Well. Honestly I needed some shoes. I could always use a pair of comfy shoes that I can toss on and just feel great wearing. For anyone who knows me well, I really try to keep my kicks simple. It's ALWAYS composed of a pair (actually THE pair from High School) of Converse Low Rise (Black on White). May a few pairs of ballet flats, and always a 'miscellaneous' shoe. These Sketcher Bob's are now my 'miscellaneous' shoe. Thus is why it's been a great cause x2!
Now, since my purchase almost two weeks ago, I have caved in a purchased another pair off Amazon. Now, I hope that if I buy them from Amazon, that a child will STILL receive them. I admittedly did not think of this when I was purchasing my shoes. Looking back, if this is not the case, then I will not order them offline. I would hope that Amazon would convey the message "she bought a pair" to Sketchers - Now cough up a new pair to someone in need!!
Well - Long story short. I've found a few new pairs of shoes recently and am happy to have invited 3 stunning pairs into my collection. We are moving back into our house this weekend, and definitely look forward to lining them up in my closet.
Until the next installment - Farewell!!
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)