The dining room is mostly done. I still have to (1) finish painting one set of doors, (2) recover the chair seats, (3) hang more pictures, (4) buy a rug. Those things will come, but not until after graduation and after our company leaves. And a long rest. ;-)
The trim work went pretty well, except DH turned into the s-l-o-w-e-s-t painter in the world so we lost more time waiting on that than I was planning. And then unpacking the china and crystal, washing it and putting it away took a good chunk of time. But it's done now and looks great (if I say so myself!). Once again, I unpacked some things I had completely forgotten we owned. The yard sale pile is growing by leaps and bounds.
I'm hoping I still have enough energy tonight to start my dress. Around that, I have to get my hair cut, buy groceries, and clean the house — which is still in semi-disaster state from the dining room project. So that means unpacking a few more boxes and stashing stuff. (If you look at the kitchen counters in one of the pics below, you can see the stacks waiting to be dealt with.) It's going to be an interesting next couple of days. I'm looking forward to just sitting still during the graduation ceremony. ;-)
Beautiful, Debbie. I love that light fixture. Your hard work has paid off.
ReplyDeleteWOW, its looking great!
ReplyDeleteAwesome, Debbie. The red turned out beautiful. Your home will be stunning - well, it already is.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful!
ReplyDeleteYou have such a beautiful home. I'm speechless.
ReplyDeleteWhat a difference all that work has made. I do not feel comfident enough to install flooring. The room is beautiful. We have a similar color in our dining room/library area and I just love it. Excellent choice of color; it is so warm and inviting.
ReplyDeleteI'd rather DH be slow than fast. Mine is very fast- therefore sloppy with his painting, and it's making me really crazy!
ReplyDeleteOh, Debbie.....it's just gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteWow! I'd say all the hard work was worth it. You did a fabulous job and it looks so lovely. I wish my SO would let me paint something that bright red.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! Just Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteDebbie, that looks fabulous!
ReplyDeleteI am *such* a decorating klutz...maybe I should hire you to give me some suggestions! ;)
Every (finished) room you've shown so far has just looked terrific....your hard work is really making that house shine!
It's gorgeous Debbie!
ReplyDeleteWow, How georgeous. You and your DH should take a big bow.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and elegant Debbie !!!
ReplyDeleteNow you can enjoy sewing your dress :)))
Vonne
To paraphrase an old gospel song, you're going to "look back and wonder how you got over!" You've been so busy and accomplished so much. You deserve a good, long rest.
ReplyDeleteyou make me feel like a slug! i've been working on painting the trim in my living room for a month! ok, i have a toddler and homeschool the 7 year old -- i have a valid excuse for my slowness?
ReplyDeletethe dining room looks fab. i better not show dh, he's going to give me The Look in regards to ours. :)
Oh wow!! The dining room looks fab, Debbie. This is my favourite room so far, although the kitchen comes a very close second. :-) I can't believe the transformation from only two weeks ago. It's hard to believe the 'storage room' piled high with boxes is now this lovely dining room. An actual room. ;-)
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful, elegant, and all other superlatives. You are in inspiration! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteYour new dining room is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteMarilyn D.
Soooo, when are you having us all over! I mean we have all suffered through the renovation with you, cheering you and your DH on and oooohhhh and aaaahhhing at your beautiful finished rooms! So when can we come over?! *LOL*! It truly is a beautiful room and I am scared of you. Not only can you sew but you can lay flooring - wow!
ReplyDeleteFabulous Debbie, hope you are feeling very proud of yourselves.
ReplyDeleteWow, congrats on a job well done, it looks great!!
ReplyDeleteI love the contrast with the dark red, white, and wood tones. I can picture some lovely scenes for holiday uses with your colors. You must be so proud of it!
ReplyDeleteWow, I love it!!!!
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