Sunday, December 26, 2010

Preview #2

So we aren't completely done with the house. Besides windows, we still have some minor things we are doing before spring to make the inside look awesomely awesome (which it already does). But here are some pictures of how far we were able to get by Christmas (with reminders of what it looked like when we bought it)!




A few delays:
1. Area Rug: Ordered off Overstock.com, they shipped it to Pullman, someone signed for it. There were only two left when I ordered it, and now they're out of stock. **Lane ordered a different one from Amazon with our refund
2. Carpet: We were able to get upstairs and the stairs, but they didn't get our full order in so the downstairs won't be in until January 3rd **We put the scrap pieces down by our couches anyway.
3. Refrigerator: We ordered it about a month ago along with our other appliances. This was our main order, and then we just decided to add the stove/microwave/dishwasher. Delivery was supposed to be 2 weeks ago; still haven't received the fridge. **It was inconvenient as we had people over for Christmas dinner...we made do with the freezing weather out on the deck/the old fridge in the garage.
Nothing too drastic. We have spent 5 nights in our home now, and it's wonderful. Still feels like we are visiting somebody's home sometimes, and we almost feel like we need visitors over all the time to fill the space! But it's feeling more like home the more I put my stuff on the walls and once we get carpet downstairs! I will be posting more pictures with all our little projects! (My black and white bathroom isn't done yet)

Sunday, December 12, 2010

Here it is! (Preview)

Between last week and this next week, we have turned our construction zone into a home (the upstairs anyhow). Lane has been going 100mph--little eat, little sleep. I made him take a break last night at least. However, laminate harvest oak flooring is in upstairs (with the exception of a few gaps in the hallway), painting is done upstairs, and I was finally able to put up my Christmas Tree!!
This is just a preview of what's to come this week: Countertops, carpet, appliances, windows, and hopefully get most of the downstairs done. Our goal is to get moving in this Friday and Saturday! Can I get a hoo-rah?!

(Above): Our master walk-in closet
(Below): Master bedroom

Saturday, December 4, 2010

Busy Busy Busy

Here is our island/breakfast bar! It's all framed in and just needs to be textured and cabinets built in. I already love how open it is now. Next week I will take this same picture but it should have paint, new flooring, and and counter top!
I have finished my wallpaper job! I'm sure a steamer would have worked well, but I used some Dollar Tree vinegar, warm water and a spray bottle and it peeled right off! Cheap, and I should have gone with that from the beginning!
Lane has just been so busy--he's had about 3 jobs going since we got home from California, and when he's not working for those, he's at the house helping Blake install lighting, in the attic doing stuff, sanding the wood downstairs, scraping glue off in the kitchen where the vinyl was, etc. He is one busy man who is due for a nice back massage (from the wife) and a day of rest (Sunday). And besides homework and work for me, all I've been worried about is getting my Christmas decor up! I guess I'll just have to wait it out another week or so. I at least put up a little wreath above my front door! :)
Plans for Week 3:
-Texture drywall
-Insulation?
-Windows?
-Paint by Friday (same day appliances arrive)
-Harvest Oak-Laminate flooring in (Saturday?)
...and carpet the next week!