The Next Project

 This is our guest room.  We don't have many guests

as  nobody likes us most of our friends and

relatives live nearby.  This bedroom set has been passed

down to the oldest daughter since it belonged to my 

great grandmother.  It includes a dresser and side

table not in the pictures.

I am moving my Andy's Attic "office" into this room.
It means rearranging things a bit but will give me a private
place for all my junk.  We my husband will paint the room
starting today.  I am very excited about this change and
quite frankly it is all I think about.

Moving my things out of our shared office means another
project down the road.......redo of the office.  How fun is
that??  One of these days the house will be finished.

More of the project soon,

Annette

PS  Thank you to all who commented on the new blog look.
I am still working on changing a few things and appreciate the
feedback very much!!

Favorite Project Part 4 and a Warning

Although not completely done, the shed is ready for its
photos. But pleased be warned: If you do not like color
or if you don't like being surrounded by treasures you
have collected for years-------this post is not for you.




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After




For those not from the Northwest, the picture of the
mountain is Mt. St. Helen's before she blew up.





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The top of the cabinet.






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The loft...AKA Level B - for baskets and birdhouses.






The corner by the window.

So this is my home away from home, my playhouse,
my little slice of heaven. Hope you enjoyed the tour.

Below is the sign above the door on the way out.


Until next time be safe and happy,

Annette

Favorite Project Part 2

Here it is! The lattice at the bottom was added as much for
decor as to keep all the little creatures out.



And the walls and ceiling are finished in bead board. I came
home from a little vacation and walked in and found my
dream come true!



This is the big window that faces west and up to the left
is a sort of skylight for winter light. You see, I am supposed
to share part of the shed with Mr. Attic so he can grow
things from seed and overwinter plants.........




This view looks out to the front and you can tell we need
to do quite a bit of landscaping still.





I've decided to paint it all white. I have so many colorful
things to put out here and hang on the walls that it is
difficult to think of a colored wall or ceiling.





Except over here where the wood is exposed, I think I will
go with a green stain on the wood. I also plan to skirt the
bench so I can hide things (lots of things).






The floor is a vinyl remnant. There wasn't much to choose
from and I just couldn't go with a beige/white laundry
room looking floor.

To say the least I am thrilled with the outcome. Now I have
to wipe down the walls and paint and stain and then I can
really start to have some fun...............Putting it all back
together. I will post some updates as time goes on.

Until then, be safe and happy,

Annette

My Favorite Project this year

This is my Potting Shed, aka Big Girls Playhouse, aka
Potting Cottage.


It's been up for a couple of years, but unfinished on the inside.

So in winter it is too cold and in summer ---too hot!


So it is getting "finished"!

We took almost everything out. UGH!!! (Who knew I

has so much stuff in there?) (What about all the stuff

in the garage that I got because "it will be so cute in the

potting shed" ?)
What am I going to do with all the stuff??? Hmmm.

First we get insulation to keep the temp under control.

And then we add plywood to act as a backing for the ..........

well, in about a week it will be complete and I will show

you pictures then.

This shed has been a dream of mine for years. After realizing

that he can't "do it himself" my super husband got

someone to do it. It will be done soon and I will be able to

paint it and hang things and arrange things and be

out there anytime I want/need to!!

Until then, may all your dreams come true,

Annette