December 17, 2007

Slowly but Surely

There are some days that we feel like nothing is accomplished and some days we check off a million things. However we are are getting there slowly but surely. WE only have the counter top and floors left before we can move in. However, those are the two BIGGEST things!!! The counter top will be done this week which we will be so glad when that is done! Other than those two projects were in. I still plan on having Christmas there. What? I want to open presents in our own house this year -sue me...(office fans?)

Romney had fun taking off the original tiles. Now its ready to turn into a bar!


Rom hard at work setting up the plywood!

Now it is officially ready for tiles. There are so many steps to this one project. We are putting in 12x12" granite tiles.


While Romney is working downstairs I've been working upstairs on some paint. Most of the rooms we used an airless paint sprayer (highly recommended) but some areas we didn't! Like the bedrooms...so dumb.

Before you judge my stripes hear what I'm doing! This blue isn't just any blue it happens to be TWILIGHT BLUE, so I am doing the same blue in stripes just one stripe is a flat finish and the other one will be a semi gloss finish. So it'll be a slight stripe...hopefully. HGTV moment.


This room used to be the brightest spring green..yikes! Now all it needs is chair rail.


Here is the old smurf blue room. It is supposed to have a green tone. Some see it some don't.

18 comments:

Alison said...

You guys have been busy! Looks so good! We are so excited for you guys! What a great house!

Tanya said...

I can't wait to see the pictures when it is all done. You guys are doing so good.

Ashley said...

So cute Erin!!! Stripes are fun...we did them in jacob's room and I miss his room so much. Jake painted the white first..then taped off the stripes with the blue tape, then painted the blue stripes. Maybe you found an easier way?? Loving the "twilight blue!!!" That is hilarious!!!

Shannon said...

Everything is just as you described. I hope the stipes turn out the way you imagine. I think it's a really cute idea. Good luck to Romney getting the tiles done AND fitting in a little sleep tonight(smile).

kelseyp said...

wowzers you are dang creative erin! i love the stripes. i really wanted to do that in my bedroom but i didn't have the patience. you are amazing.. this is gonna be an awesome christmas for you guys.. too fun!!!

Heidi said...

Dang you sure are on a roll... looks like you are making some GREAT progess!!

Meagan Cooper said...

I love everything!!! I can't wait to see it finished. I hope you get you tree in, Do you have furniture yet, or will that be the next purchase? Have a wonderful Christmas, We love you guys

Jenn said...

its lookin' good!! i hope you will give us a tour on FRI! cant wait to catch up with you either!

Christina said...

fun fun!! im a HUGE FAN of dark colors!!!

im anxious to see your HGTV moment in the blue striped bedroom!???!!

i hope it all works so you're opening presents in your cute new house!

Lacy Rane said...

Why doesn't paint look the same on the walls as it does in the little cards in the store?!! I am anxious to see how the blue stripes turn out . . . very cool idea. Can't wait to see you. Give me a call when you get a chance.

The Texas Links said...

Love it! How fun for you guys!! Looks great though! Can't wait to see you in about a week--YIPPEE!!

Heather and Dave said...

The house looks GREAT! I think you two will definitely appreciate it more since you guys put all of your hard work into it! You'll have such a fun 1st Christmas in your VERY OWN house! Lucky gal! We're very excited for the little babe to come. Less than a month to go, we can hardly believe it. I know I need to update the blog, but I've just been crazy busy with work... it'll be so nice to take a few months off after the baby comes! I'm sure I'll do LOTS of posting when I have a cute baby girl to take pictures of! Merry Christmas! xoxo

loubige said...

So???? Christmas in the house? I hope so!!! Your work is amazing, and I remember seeing that satin/flat finish stripe on a show once, it looked pretty cool.
Merry Christmas!

Rachelle said...

wow! you get lots and lots of comments. you must be a pretty popular gal! :) so i love you, thanks for all the little pep talks on my blog. you are by far amazing because you have done the surgery thing way more than i have. and lets face it, they blow! good thing for pain meds! hope you had a merry christmas.

Dartay said...

I'm dying to know if you made it in for Christmas!!! The suspense is killin me!

Jenn Borland said...

Erin! It's Jenn Borland (Betham). Your blog is fun. You have a big project goin on! I can't wait to see the results!

Lacy Rane said...

So have you gotten a chance to check out "Country Beige"? I think its the color we are going with and I'm anxious to see what you think.

kelseyp said...

I LOVE!!! you have been workin hard girl. i love your room. blue is very calming. you are amazing!