I totally TOTALLY can liken my home projects to childbirth. I seriously think halfway through every project 1: I'm never doing this again 2: I cannot finish this! Its hard, I hate it, and I'm tired 3: I realize I have no choice. I started it, I have to finish it. Then just like when my boys arrived and I have that end picture I love it. I love all my completed projects and I am proud that I can say I did them, but I am always amazed at the amount of work I put into it!
In July my project 'bug' hit. I was in the mood for some change. I refinished my table and loved it (it only took me 6 years to actually do it). That led to me paint my hutch a sleek cannonball black. I think these changes turned what I would call my amish dining room look into a much more sleek and pretty dining room look.
Next came my built-in bookshelves and mantle. We've only lived in our house for nearly 2 years and I've never even put stuff onto the shelves because they were too narrow for most books and I just didn't know what to do. Finally a couple months ago I scoured my house for books and pretty things that would fit. Its a work in progress, but I think it turned out fairly well (besides the bottom two shelves staying empty because my kids yank everything off them). But that project 'bug' was making me itch, and filling the shelves just wasn't enough. Rather then wait another 4 years like I did with my table, I decided (with a gentle shove from Trevor) to re-do them as well. The mantle got stained to match the table. The shelves not only got painted a pearly white, but I backed them with that paintable wallpaper that looks like wainscoting(also known as bead board). End result? Shocking. I mean really. I have to take a few days to get over the change before I can decide if I like it. Its been a few days...I love it!
All of this was done from about mid July to now. Oh, and I might have painted my laundry room as well....and painted picture frames and put them up...and other minor things.... So I think my project 'bug' has almost left me. I only am looking to perfect my projects. Things might need touch-ups, or edges roughed up...That kind of stuff. More fun and less stress stuff. I think I am taking a much deserved break from big projects for a while.
8 comments:
Great Job!!! Looks so good!!
Oh my gosh!! You did a great job. I am terrible at being projecty/crafty lately. I just have no motivation to do it...how sad! But yeah, I am the same as you that I'll get an itch, fill the need, and be good for a while. You should be seriously proud of yourself...it all looks great. I LOVE the table.
I love it Taytum!!! It looks so good! All of it!! Good job!!
Love the comparison and I LOVE your projects. I need to get my booty into gear and start re-doing some things, but like you said, once you start, you have to finish and I'm afraid of not wanting to finish something I started!
Good job on remembering to take before pics! I ALWAYS forget that part! :O) Maybe not always, but this summer I have. Oh well, at least I've been workin' on projects right?!? Good job, babe! They look FAB!!!
It all looks amazing!!!
Love it!! It all ties in so well... please feel come and have the project bug bite me. I have got to get a few more BIG things done but can't muster up the motivation. Great job!
what the freak?! I'm in love with your table and chairs! I litterally have the exact same ones...and i maaaay copy you? But I dunno, I HATE projects. I have like 4 in the works that I cant get myself to finish. Way to go on all of these. Its the BEST when you feel like youre making your house look cute. I just have to get back into the zone. gooood job.
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