Yard Work

It just never seems to end.....

Poor Hubby works way too hard and way too much.

Hopefully were done for this year anyways...

Staining Day

A few weeks back I tackled one of the final steps to complete our renovation.
I stained the deck, then decided I should do the picnic table as well.
Now they'll last for years to come and we can enjoy them even in the winter.

Bathroom Shelf/Table Re-Do

 I love  decorating with white and silver.
I have seen some incredible mirrored tables and shelves made with white and mirrored or mercury glass.
I figured I could get the look without spending over $200.
I think I accomplished it.

I bought silver, chrome and white spray paints.
I looked everywhere for the mirrored stuff from Krylon but they do not sell in Canada and will not ship it too me.
GRRR!! Very frustrating I must say.

 I found this gem of a tacky piece on craigslist for $10.
Perfect because even if I screw up its not a huge investment.

I started with the glass first.

I sprayed 2 even coats of the chrome paint first.

While it was wet a threw splashes of water onto it and it pulled the paint away.

It worked like a charm.

Once dried it look like real mercury glass should.

Then I painted coat after coat of white to ensure full even coverage.
I'm feeling pretty smart.
Under $40 for a one of a kind retro style piece for my bathroom.

Interior Reno's Almost Complete

After 6 months...yes that long, we are 99% done. (I know some people who've built whole houses in that time.)
It'll never be 100% as there will always be something that'll need finishing.
But at this point we have the rooms and layout completed.
We have gone from 1100 sq feet to over 2300.
Yes it feels like a sprawling rancher now.
I must admit it does take some serious getting used to.

The girls old room has been changed into a den/library.
A whole was cut in the wall to give way to the hallway to the addition.

The hall has 2 bench seats with vinyl covered seating that I made.

This is my sewing/craft centre.

My command centre!!

It has lots of organizing but i'm mostly there.

 We now have our laundry room inside the house instead of in  the garage.

This is a simple luxury for me that has increased my happiness 10 fold.

Down the hall into the master bedroom.

Rounding the corner into my sanctuary.

I am so happy with how this all turned out.

It feels like a hotel suite.

I can hardly believe its all ours.

Ahh!!! then my closet.
I have always wanted a proper walk in closet that will actually have a spot for my things and be organized and efficiently laid out.

Then into the master bath.

Heated granite tile is my favourite part.
Or is the the sinks with the towel racks attached?
Or is it the tub?
I can't decide.
This is my version of peaceful heaven.

Then with the re-arranging of the house we gave way to more space reclaimed in the garage.
We set up a home gym!!

I am almost more excited about this than anything!!

So much to show, but pictures will never due it justice.
You'll have to take my word, it's amazing!!

Smokin' Pillows

 I love Smoking Lily, it's no secret.
But I also love a good deal.
So when I found this fabric in the form of a very expensive ottoman cover I first scoffed at it.
That is till I saw the reduced price tag.
Originally $240 marked down to $35.
Yup It was meant to be mine.

And with less than 2 hours of stitch ripping and resewing I am now the proud new owner of these Smokin' Smoking Lily pillows.
Swoon!!
I can't wait to see them in my new room.

Renovation Update

Walls are painted.
Electrical done.
Flooring going in as I type.
Forms built for the concrete pad for the deck, just need it be a bit warmer, (wrong time of year maybe though).
Half log siding wood lift ordered and to be milled shortly there after.
WOW!!
I can see the end in sight!
I am so excited and still can't believe it really.

Hard At It

This is my man, the hard working love of my life.
He works 6 days a week and then works overtime at home on our renovations.
It is not fair but he smiles through it and I can see he really does love it.
These long days are all going to a be worth it once all this house work is done and he can sit back and enjoy his family in the new house.
I love him.
I love all that he does for us.
Thank you baby!!

Addition/Reno Part #4

 Weeks have flown by and the projects seem to be getting whittled away bit by bit.
The electrical is just about complete and the plumbing is next.
I have a love/hate thing going on with picking the bathroom fixture.
Love the styles/hate the prices!!
But all in all its going well.
By no means was my over ambitious dream of moving by christmas going to become a reality but that really is just fine with me.
Enough to do before Christmas really.

 Our roof is finished and the windows and doors are in .
Starting to look like a real house.

We are pouring the heat to it to dry it out completely before we insulate and drywall.
No small feat with this freezing weather we have, we had our first snow already!!

House Renovations Part 3

Pretty straight forward stuff.
Especially since its just a square box we're adding on.

 Foundation work talks its time, one drying day at a time.

 Lots of digging work for perimeter drains and plumbing.

 And then came the lumber!!
I saw a truck but heard the cash register, Cha Ching!!

 Again all in a days work for this super contractor!!.

 Cutting into the roof is a bit of a pain.

The walls are up and I am starting to really see it all taking shape.
Now I just want it done!!
Theres my closet!!
And the master bedroom and en suite bathroom.