Before & After

BEFORE

Red paint that was peeling....

AFTER

Apple green paint that is FUN!

Before & After

A while back I found this cute table for just $10 http://lanaa2.blogspot.com/2008/01/cute-table.html. I've since painted it a fun turquoise color that I just love and it is sitting in my livingroom. A great find from Treasure Mart!

I thought I would share a photo of a recent home cooked meal which Navin tried to enjoy with me!

DIY Home Cleaners

In my quest to be more eco-friendly, I stumbled upon the DIY household cleaners in the National Geographic's Green Guide.

Their DIY Diva, Donna Garlough, posted some great alternatives to the harsh cleaners on the market. Plus, they're healthier and made from things you may already have in your cupboard!

Who doesn't like that?

I've been using white vinegar and warm water on my hardwood floors and have been very pleased.

Happy spring cleaning!!

Photo by LJG

Green beer!

TGIF!

Not the best picture - it was taken quickly with my cell - but it shows Navin in his usual lounging position while eating/drinking! And, Kaleigh is in the background ready to sneak a taste!! The heart on the wall was a gift to Navin from my sister with his name on it. Some wall art for him to mark his territory!

Wishing for spring!

The sun is out today and really has me anxious for spring to arrive. I'm excited to see what warmer weather brings to my yard. I've got the "green thumb" bug right now and can't wait to get planting!

Front door BEFORE!

Here is a picture of my front door BEFORE some well needed TLC.

I'll post a picture of the updated door on Monday!

Looking forward to happy hour!

Weekend updates....

This weekend I allowed myself to just vege out and enjoy the new pad. Whew!!

Had a great sleepover with Auds, Barb, and Sam. Good times! I'll post pictures soon, but will let you know that we made some updates in the kitchen and with the front door!! Now, that doesn't sound like relaxation, but Sam did all the work while I took pics!

Sunday had a wonderful home cooked meal with Leslie (THANK YOU!), Galen, Maureen, Emily, and Auds. Without a fridge, I've been limited with what I can cook. But, that will change when on Valentine's Day I am delivered a wonderful new fridge of my own. !!

I'm planning on painting the buffet this week, but will keep the winning color a surprise!!

Enjoy your week!

Flowers and a fridge!

Thanks Mom!

Lucky for me, my Dad and Step-mom are getting ready for a kitchen renovation and delivered me their "previously used" fridge and stove!! Unfortunately, the fridge has decided it didn't want to leave the comfort of their house and I am shopping tonight for it's replacement. Ahh, the joys of being a homeowner!!

My new table!

I'm LOVING my new coffee table!

A few images from my weekend....

Navin not too sure he loves his new home - yet!

Navin's first (of many) meals at LaNa! The food helped him settle into the new place!

Kaleigh feeling extra comfy on the new shag rug! My coffee table was delivered today...I can't wait to get home and unwrap it! Pictures to come tomorrow!!

Mod coffee table!

Waiting on my new Wonder Woman coffee table to arrive....

from overstock.com.

Cute table!

Before

I bought this table (which seems to be all the rage lately!) at my local haunt for just $10!!

I'm pleased with my find and plan to jazz it up with some color! After pics to come soon....

port-a-potty!

Gotta love a contractor that comes prepared!

The buffet...continued!

photo by LJG

Thank you to everyone who has voted on a color for my buffet! I had no idea it would be so hard to pick!!



Another color was just put into the mix too - International Orange!! A throw back to my days in SF.



It has been said that orange is good in dining rooms...and, that's where the buffet sits. Hmmm....

Buffet that needs some TLC!

Here is a pic of the buffet that needs a bit of care. Sadly, previous owners didn't take the best care. The pictures don't do the damage justice...it really is in desperate need of a facelift! However, it was a bargain for me at just $25!!

Originally, I thought I would refinish, but looking at all the dark wood around the room have decided paint would be the best. Besides, I don't want the place to end up looking like granny's!!

Take the poll and let me know what color you think would be best....

Move in begins!

The boxes are starting to arrive!

This weekend I emptied my storage unit - hurray! It is a little intimidating, but I am having a good time going through all the boxes. A great opportunity to purge some of the items I haven't thought about since they went into storage a few years ago. And, like Christmas again for the items I've been longing for since relocating from the west coast.

I will add some more pics when the place is more tidy!

Cheers!

What a BIG week!

This week started with some carpet removal and the hopes to buff the wood floors in two of the upstairs bedrooms. Those hopes were quickly shattered once I saw the condition of the floors. There was quite a bit of paint covering them, but I knew they could be brought back to life! Allied Floors did a great job of sanding them. I'll attach pics of the before with carpet, without carpet and looking terrible, and then after 1 of the 3 coats of sealer.

I also got a new roof this week. MBC took care of the job and did a fantastic job. Bless them for working in such cold conditions! I've got the before pics, but a dusting of snow has covered up their handy work. An after pic will come soon!

Movers bring most of my stuff this weekend - exciting stuff!

Beautiful floors!
Ugly floors BEFORE!
The old roof

Floors before pulling carpet

Enjoy your weekend!