dining room

This has been another fun transformation. The chair rail had a metallic gold stencil below it (I believe it was done free hand). I'm not sure if the light was original to the home, but it was definitely old.

There were lots of different colors and textures going on this room.

The ceiling had some serious cracks, horizontal and vertical...so the whole room received a makeover. I had the walls and ceiling sheet rocked, which created a huge dusty mess, but now everything looks so new.


I changed out the light, and my friend Thom arranged and hung all of my black and white pictures. I love the way everything turned out.

living room

Ahhh, the living room. I finally have a living room where I can get cozy on the couch with the dogs, and just relax. It's been a while since I've had that.

The plaster walls and ceiling had some extensive cracks in them, and I was advised to sheetrock both. I wish it could have been done before I moved in, because it was an absolute mess! I still find things covered in sheetrock dust.

It's still not finished, but close. I am in love with the way it turned out. Mom will be making some panels for the windows, and I will post pictures as soon as they are complete.

window seat

The dining room has an amazing window seat with lots of shelves on both ends. Before, it was done in some sort of faux finish that to me, makes it look dingy. The cushion fabric was jewel tones, which if you know me, is very opposite of my taste.

Mom and I found some amazing fabric at Cynthia East, and there was barely enough left on the bolt to make what I wanted. It was a sign that this was the PERFECT fabric! An amazing transformation.

bedroom

So, my bedroom had two-tone walls. All walls were painted beige, except for the one accent wall which was done with a camel faux finish. Nice.

As you can see, the floor has not been refinished or stained (looks like they started to do something with it and never finished) and will eventually need some help. But, I kinda like the raw look of it, and the bed will cover it up. The ceiling fan had to go bye bye!

With the help of the most creative mother in the world, this is what the room has been transformed into. She made my bed pillows and dust ruffle...and is currently working on curtains which I will post once they are up. It's going to look amazing!

watchdog

I will start posting pictures soon, but I wanted you guys to see this one. Lola and Uma LOVE all the windows in the living room, and being able to guard the house. They're so protective of me. Here is Lola checking things out.

seventeenoeight

I have set up this blog to keep track of the progress in my new abode. I will be posting pictures of the house before I moved in...after I moved in...and all of the wonderful changes I'm making as the days fly by.

I have lived here 3 months to this day...and I love it more and more every day. It's been a lot of fun transforming what looked in the beginning like a hunters lodge...to my cozy new space.

Oh yeah, and the dogs are in heaven with their new backyard. Life is good!