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2.24.2011

Can I Get a Do Over?

I cannot believe it's the end of February (we are almost into the 3rd month of 2011). Wow, where is time going? I feel like I need a do over. It is OFFICIALLY time to get busy on my house goals for 2011. I have been in a blog bubble since I started my blog January 8th. I realized yesterday that I have not even been to Lowe's in a month! That is a record, Lowe's is usually at least a tri-weekly stop for us. I think I am starting to have withdrawals.

What have I been doing the past two months? Learning how to blog, trying to be consistent in my posting, and learning photoshop and how to design a blog....but now it is time to get serious.

Here are some of the projects I have planned for the house in 2011. Hopefully, this will get me motivated and help me stay accountable.

Dining Room:

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Entry:

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Additional Entry:

* maybe I will build a bench similar to this storage bench from Ana White
* I love this mudroom locker idea too, but our entry is too small.
*new rug
*new window treatments (we have two glass block windows flanking the front door, I would love to hide them)....maybe something like this from Isabella & Max Rooms: No-Sew Window Treatments would work.

Kitchen:

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TV Room:

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Cloffice:

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Additional Cloffice projects:

*diy- storage/organization for mail

I've started on the cloffice, hopefully I'll make progress this weekend.

Laundry Room:

*paint
* DIY drying rack- maybe something similar to this one by Centsational Girl.

Master Bath:

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*new floor tile (we reglazed the sage and pink wall tile, but still have sage and pink floor tile that is coming apart).
*DIY disaster mirror (we tried to add molding to our mirror, but when my husband hung it he didn't center the mirror). It needs to be taken down and re-centered.

Garage:

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Isn't it funny how a designer's work is never complete? Whether it is interior design or blog design. My poor husband was ecstatic when we "finished" our renovations. I still see so many things that need to be done. When we started renovating two years ago we were focused on the "big ticket items." Now, I am in nick pick mode. Overall, I am happy with our home, but there are so many things I still want to change and upgrade.

How are you doing with your New Year's Resolutions? Do you have any fun DIY/renovation projects going on right now? I would love to hear about them!


9 comments:

  1. Your house is beautiful! Just stick to the blogging and be consistent and before you know it you will have your one year blogoversary!

    Found you on the Hello Friend Blog Hop and am now following you. I'd love it if you would follow me at Dropped Stitches.

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  2. Your house is beautiful, but I can understand you still wanting to make changes. It keeps things new and exciting!

    My DIY project: the entire house... ; )

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  3. I don't even want to list all the projects we need to finish at my house. I am just going to focus on the dining room for now:) I only need EVERYTHING for the room and I will be finished.

    Your blog looks fantastic!
    Happy Weekend!!
    Amy R.

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  4. Blogging is a vortex that can suck you in! I know too... I've suffered the same pathology. Heehee. Loving everything about what's going on here. Following! Happy Friday. :)

    http://moth-design.blogspot.com/

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  5. I think your home looks beautiful as is! That said, I envy that you are already on round 2 ...we're still in the dirty & dusty renovation phase.

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  6. LOVE your house. The bathroom is gorgeous and I have the same mirror I think in our guest bathroom. :) I am obsessed with Lowe's is that weird? :) Loving your blog keep it up it looks fab!

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  7. You sound like me. I like your plans for everything, but your home already looks great. Your blog makeover looks nice too.

    -Rene

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  8. Loving the bathroom ! Found you via Before & After.Stop by and visit if you would.I will be back.

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  9. Just came across your blog and saw that you painted your kitchen counters. How has that held up? Has it chipped or scratched any? I am trying to talk myself into painting mine till we can replace.

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