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Showing posts with label recap. Show all posts
Showing posts with label recap. Show all posts

Tuesday, 15 January 2013

A Recap - Where We Are At!

Morning All,

The last recap is the painting of the boys room, this is where I stopped the home improvements to do Christmas stuff. The theme for the room was going to be Retro Gamer but after further discussion with the boys they requested that it have some modern touches so I'll see what I can do, however with the kids at home it's somewhat difficult to get stuff done in their room, so I am going to try and get a few small things done and concentrate on the larger things once the go back to school.


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Yesterday I finally painted the boys room and wow what a difference!

So it started like this.





Then I painted and decided to try moving the furniture around and Now it looks like this:






I can't believe how much brighter it is! It made a huge difference to the light issues I have. The closet doors will need to be replaced with sliding doors with the bed in that position, but it has given me more space and better lighting.

When I woke up yesterday morning I believed I was an honest person, but as I painted the last coat on the last wall I realized that I had lied all day. It's funny how painting gives you time to reflect on things. Here are the lies I told yesterday:

1. At 7 am Julian got up for work, he said that the babies had been fed and the kids were giving them breakfast - I told him I was getting up, I stayed in bed for another 20 minutes.

2. As he left at 7:30 he said "you will tape up the room properly", I said "yes", but I didn't.

3. The boys asked if they would be able to decide on all my projects, I said yes, another lie

4. I lied to myself when I said I wouldn't eat the last two truffles for breakfast

5. I lied to Elizabeth when I said I didn't know where my hairbrush was, I hate sharing my brush and it forced her to find her own.

6. I lied to Jack when I said I wouldn't remove all his books - I need to find somewhere for them we bought him a kindle to help with the issue, but he still won't give up his paper versions. I will be putting them away in the garage.

However, it's true that you reap what you sow because I was viciously lied to!

1. I bought a "Point and Paint" supposedly will paint a room in an hour - Big Fat Lie, within 10 minutes I got the roller and brush out.

2. The worst one, 1 coat paint - HUGE lie, I had to paint two coats I was so annoyed. The only good thing about it was I got the paint for free so at least I hadn't paid for expensive lying paint.

Today, I'm exhausted but happy with the room and determined to never lie again - except about my online purchases because you know, everyone needs a vice!

Thanks for reading,

Mel xo

Sunday, 13 January 2013

A Recap - Sesame Street Nursery

Morning All,

For all my new followers I'm recapping where I started from and what rooms have been completed so far
today is the 2nd and last completed room The Nusery

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Can I tell you how to get to Sesame Street?

I sure can!






 And to the tune of Sesame Street

Sunny days,

Kicking the Ax away







On my way to where the air is sweet



Come and Play, everything is A-Okay





Friendly Faces






That's where we'll meet



Can you tell me how to














How to get to Sesame Street.....







Hey All,

I hope you enjoyed wondering through Sesame Street. This is the first room I have ever truly put together and while there have been plenty of learning curves along with blood, sweat and tears, I am in love with this room. If you are new here and have enjoyed this post, feel free to follow along via GFC, Facebook or Google +. This room is my heart and love, yes it has truly been a labor of love for two little people who were unexpected and are the loves of my life.

DIY Delight or Disaster? DELIGHT!!!!!!! What do you think?

Having said that, I'm 36 and I have spent the last two months obsessed with Sesame Street so I am glad to put this baby to bed - figuratively speaking.

Now it's time to wrestle this one to bed - Literally!





Thanks for Reading,

Mel xo

Friday, 11 January 2013

A Recap - The Laundry

Morning All,

So as I explained I have new followers on board and I'm over the Christmas Crafts and I want recap on where I am in the house.

The first room completed was the laundry - I hope you enjoy!

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Well my friends I did it, I finished,  presenting The Laundry.


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 Okay you don't need a special invitation, but I did recieve one, I won't be RSVPing any time soon (I hope)





The depend advertisement here states if your over 35 and have had children, you'll probably be needing these. My kids think this is the most hilarious thing and feel the need to make sure I am aware I fit this description, oh they'll be lucky to make it to their next birthdays at this rate!

Anyhow, the image we've all been waiting for....The Laundry.





Firstly apologies once again for the photos, tiny room issues (and bad photo taker/editor)

I'm loving this, I painted the trim pink, because in this room, no one else cares, and I love pink. Added the curtains (probably should have mopped first)


You may note that I ended up putting a third bracket on the shelf, it started to bow a little in the middle. The light fitting is pink "crystals" it was one of those DIY fitted ones, took all of 5 minutes!



So in short it started like this


Then I painted the stencil on the wall


Made the ABIB


Who can forget my troubles with the Laundry Station


Added Mellywood's Mantra


Horrified you with my But-Ahh cans


Framed my whining iron


Horsed around with my clothes horse organizer



Danced at the Sock Hop


Force fed the kids pasta so I could make these


Added the Pointless Quilt

In spite of all the trial and error, I am so happy with the result. I now have a room I'm happy with and with my laundry loads, it's just as well.

DIY Delight or Disaster? DELIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



What do you think?


Thanks for reading

Mel xo

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