Lots of accomplishments at my new house, mostly thanks to my mom and Jim, who have been so busy there doing molding, and walls, and tons of other stuff. I'm a little sad to leave my old house on Seward Ave, because I really love it here. But I think the new house will be better for my puppies, and it's closer to work, and there will be lots of projects to keep me busy for quite some time! I haven't had much opportunity to document the changes, but here are a few of my favorite things that we've done:
This light was originally intended for my old house's dining room. But I loved it so much that I decided to put it in the dinette at the new house!
My bedroom is officially done, and my favorite picture (of old buildings in Geneva) is already on the wall. Notice the gorgeous baseboards that Jim cut and Mom stained. They are not traditional molding. We bought 1x4 pine boards, routed one edge, and then stained them. I think they look great, and match the floor perfectly. It was such a good idea, and much less expensive than fancier molding!
Still working on the living room wall. It desperately needs to be painted, but I still haven't found a new (non-watermelon) red, nor has the mudding been finished. Soon, I hope!
Just a "before" picture of the garden in front of the house. All weeds and raspberry bushes and spiders. It's taking me quite a while to get it cleaned up.
In other new-house news, I did finish my little garden at the entrance, but can't find a picture. I planted Stella d'Oro lilies, some daisies, and a nice tomato plant. I have decided to try combining veggies and flowers...and I didn't have the time or energy to dig a real vegetable garden this year! I can't wait till I can eat a nice BLT in my new kitchen. My full bathroom is completely finished, and looks great. The master bath still has some work, but it's all stuff I should be able to handle with no problem. The countertop people are coming to measure for the SECOND time (that is another story) in June, and it will be installed July 2. At that point, it will be almost like a real house!
This light was originally intended for my old house's dining room. But I loved it so much that I decided to put it in the dinette at the new house!
My bedroom is officially done, and my favorite picture (of old buildings in Geneva) is already on the wall. Notice the gorgeous baseboards that Jim cut and Mom stained. They are not traditional molding. We bought 1x4 pine boards, routed one edge, and then stained them. I think they look great, and match the floor perfectly. It was such a good idea, and much less expensive than fancier molding!
Still working on the living room wall. It desperately needs to be painted, but I still haven't found a new (non-watermelon) red, nor has the mudding been finished. Soon, I hope!
Just a "before" picture of the garden in front of the house. All weeds and raspberry bushes and spiders. It's taking me quite a while to get it cleaned up.
In other new-house news, I did finish my little garden at the entrance, but can't find a picture. I planted Stella d'Oro lilies, some daisies, and a nice tomato plant. I have decided to try combining veggies and flowers...and I didn't have the time or energy to dig a real vegetable garden this year! I can't wait till I can eat a nice BLT in my new kitchen. My full bathroom is completely finished, and looks great. The master bath still has some work, but it's all stuff I should be able to handle with no problem. The countertop people are coming to measure for the SECOND time (that is another story) in June, and it will be installed July 2. At that point, it will be almost like a real house!
