Project House: Benjamin's Room

 Since I was finally able to get most of Benjamin's Room done today, I figured I would update you with some pics. There are still some things missing b/c they are still in storage, but for the most part, most of his decorations and toys are there.

Let's start with the before:

 I think this was used as a playroom previously.

And now, the after:

Here's what we did: 

~Removed an existing door (was behind the bookcases)

~Replaced the window

~Drywalled 2 of the 4 walls

~Painted the ceiling, walls, door and trim. 

(Still in the process of painting the closet, more on that later.)

~Carpet (Attached Pad so we installed ourselves)

We still have the trim on the drywalled walls to take care of and moulding to repaint and install. I have some letters that spell out Benjamin's name to put above his bed as well as some shelves that are still stored somewhere. Still...it's progress!

Next up: the Master Bedroom. Stay Tuned!

Project House: One Month Anniversary

So, after a week of traveling and now a month out since closing, we will finally be moving to our new house next weekend, and it is our official one month anniversary as owners of the Oldest House in Wilton! (at least that's what we're told)

My husband has been putting in 10 hour days out there. I just work a day or two here, an hour there.

Our biggest accomplishment is replacing/closing up windows. The only reason we were able to get that done is because of my in-laws. They were gracious enough to come live in our house for a week and help get them all changed out.

Here's the evidence:

That alone was a HUGE sigh of relief.

On to smaller things, my biggest accomplishment so far has been refinishing the tub. I think it really brightened it up:

The BEFORE pictures:

 Ick. 

The AFTER. Ta Da!:

 

The shadows make it a little difficult to appreciate, but it is bright white! And just in case this looks like a good idea to you, let me warn you, the stuff stinks to high heavens and it's a little difficult to work with. You can do it in a day, but there's a reason it's cheaper than buying a new tub--it's a lot more work!!!

Nonetheless, I think I will feel much better about taking a bath now.

And just a couple pics from the kitchen:

Adding contact paper to the back wall of the cabinets. (You can see the existing painted color in the cabinet to the far right)

My prized painted wall and window. Just painting the window made it so much brighter and cleaner. (Plus my handsome hubby helping a tired little boy consume his supper)

 Okay that's all I've got for now. Hopefully I'll have some more to update you with next week!