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July 24, 2008

Procrastination...

I am 2 days away from leaving on a 7 day vacation to the mountains. So guess what I spent my day doing today? Finding anything to do besides packing. I have been so motivated by some of the DIY and design blogs I have come across lately that I woke up this morning and started sanding!! I powered up the electric screwdriver, took off the doors, and sanded and painted all day. I am in love with the results. I am actually considering doing all my cabinets!! Maybe I'll save that for our next vacation!! LOL!!

Before...(terrible picture)





After...



Oh, and lets not forget the run to our local home improvement store for a test paint for Kate's room. I am going for an apple green above the chair rail and black below. We are doing big white polka dots on the black bottom, too. He bedding will be either black and white floral or toile or polka dots, something like that...I haven't found the perfect one yet. I am planning on throwing in some zebra stripes too, just to make it look a little more "fun"! She is so excited, and of course, I am too!!
I'm thinking this green isn't quiet "apple" enough. I think it's a little too "sagey". Whatcha think??


Wish me luck on packing this family of 6 tomorrow. It's so hard to pack for the mountains because you need so many different types of clothes. I'm going for minimal!!


14 comments:

Whitney said...
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Whitney said...

Is that the green from my laundry room? Maybe something a little brighter with the hot pink. I love the idea though. Morgan's room is black and white toile, black and white gingham and pink. I've been wanting to add green to it to change it up.

I love all your work so far... be sure and post pictures of your finished projects. Have fun packing and a safe trip!

SAM said...

I love the black and the colors for Kate's room! Have fun on vacation!!

Sharon said...

I wanna help! I love the idea! And the island looks amazing. I'm so proud of you. I'm the exact same way about procrastinating. Today I took off to do laundry. You know how bad I hate laundry, so guess what I did all day long... I cleaned out cabinets in the kitchen and rearranged every single cabinet. It's great, but my laundry still isn't done. I'm horrible, but totally understand the procrastination thing. Before we left for Colorado, I spent the whole night until 3:00 a.m. rearranging closets so I could pack before we left at 6:00 a.m.. Something is wrong with us, but I'm so thankful I'm not alone. I hope you have a great vacation. I'll miss you!

SheridanLeftwich said...

Yeah, I think it is too sagey. But I love the color scheme. Sounds awesome. I can't wait to see the final project. Oh...and the cabinet... FanTaStiC!!! Way to go Amy! My house needs some major work....but I'm hoping we will be out of here in the next year. Good luck packing that family of six. I feel your pain. We are going to the river the beginning of August and packing just stinks. Have BIG fun on your trip.

ajphillips said...

I love the black cabinet! I have lots of black in my house & love it!

Jackie said...

Kate's room will look so CUTE when your are done!! Have FUN on vacation - I know ya'll will! And thanks for having lunch with me yesterday, it was great to catch up!! Oh yeah- and your cabinet is FANTASTIC!! Are you coming to my house next?? LOL

Vanessa said...

SOOOOOO cute and I l.o.v.e. the colors! The cabinet looks awesome, too!
Have fun on your trip....I am sure you will return with lots of funny stories!

Shelley said...

LOVE THE BLACK! Maybe we can tackle the rest of the cabinets when we come for a visit! I cant wait to see Kate's room either. Yes, I would go a bit more "green apple!" Have fun you little RVer!

Fun Family Fitness said...

You are going to have to paint all your cabinets...the island looks great...kee up the good work....when you get bored you can come over and help me...haha...steph

Jody Piper said...

Your work looks great Amy...I think we all understand that procrastination on packing thing. You can probably just pack all night the night before you leave because if you're like me...you won't sleep anyway thinking of getting everyone out of bed and off the next morning. Good luck on your other house projects and have fun on your vacation.

Heather said...

I love the black island! It looks so different now. And I think the green above the chair railing will be perfect. Good luck on your packing, and have fun in the mountains!

Betsy said...

You crack me up!!! I hate packing, too. HATE, HATE, HATE it!!!

I think more "apply" on the green, too.

When you're done planning Kate's room, will you help me plan my Kate's room? We are getting close to letting her have her own room and having Abby shack up with Grace for a few years... all sisters should have the joy of sharing a room, we think!! ANY-HOO, Kate wants a "big girl" room!! HELP!!!

Amanda Kirkpatrick said...

wow!!! i need you to come over and do some painting at my house!!!!!
LOVE ideas for kate's room!!! that will be adorable--and will look just like her!!!!
y'all have a great trip to the mountains!!!