Kitchen Reveal II

So, you remember that I already revealed what we had the kitchen looking like:

Before: SUPER dark & gloomy.

After

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I cannot describe to you how dark and depressing this room was!!!!! There was no windows and it was blocked in the middle of the house. It was just gloomy!!!!!! So, I had this genius idea...every once in awhile I get those.

See the doorway to the left? That room was totally random. No door, and you had to go through it to get to a bedroom. Everyone I've talked to that used to live in this house said they weren't quite sure what to do with it. I had been using it as an office. So, I got to thinking, why couldn't the official dining room become the "random" room and we make the "office" and kitchen one huge long room? It would give me a double window, plus the office would increase in size.

So, I approached my dear, hardworking husband and asked if it could be done without the house falling in. You see, it's not very sturdy...for instance, he was nailing up trim in the to-be nursery and had to go back outside and push the window in, but I digress....

He said it wasn't a supporting wall and he could make a beam to go across, yada, yada, yada. So, I called my SIL over and determined that we would not make Wesley do most of the work. We got to knocking out the wall and let's just say we make quite the demolition crew. Since I'm pregnant, I put her through the mill! :) Actually, I'm pretty sure that's what threw my back out of whack. My chiropractor loved it!

It totally transformed the house!!!!!!!!!!!!! The church ok'd laminate and it is unreal the difference in here. 

We actually spend time in this room instead of hurrying and eating and getting out.

See all that light streaming in? :)

No lights on in the kitchen and I can still see.

Do not examine closely...the house is crooked, OK?!?!

It's amazing how sunshine can affect one's moods!!! This has been the best change we've made. Replacing random for random.

Comparison

Arilynn

Weston

20 Weeks

And, here I am in "all my glory." (cough, cough) I was oh, so tempted to do some nipping and tucking on photoshop (and unfortunately it's where I'm not pregnant). :)

I have gained 0 lbs so far and actually lost 10 in the beginning. I wasn't sick, but was actually starting to lose weight. Go figure!  

My cravings have been salad. Not a fat-free salad either; lots of cheese, bacon, regular dressing.

We're super excited to find out we're having a boy!

It's a...

The little booger didn't want to cooperate, so that should have been my first clue! HA! Quite frankly, I didn't believe the dr at first b/c I know a few who wanted a boy so bad, I thought they'd get their hopes up! In fact, when he got the last picture and said it was, I asked him how accurate he was! LOL! Wesley is definitely beaming today...

Master Bedroom

I've been slaving away all day on our bed and bath to get it clean enough for pics. :) Somehow this room is the "catch-all." It has been "done" for a long time now, but whatever. I'm just about ready for a change...just kidding, Wesley! :) 

There are still a few projects to be done. The crown molding needs to go up in the bedroom and you'll notice there are two different colored doors! Beeeeuutfiul! 

You know ya'll are jealous of the doors! :) I have so many painting projects to do when it gets warmer. I actually have more time to get it done in the winter, but then it's too cold. Go figure.

The clock really does work, it just kept doing this when I took a picture.

Can you tell which side is whose? :) Nancy also made 3 of the pillows to go along with the bedding.

These are from when we dated. You know how you sprayed your perfume/cologne on it and then slept with it? Let me hear you say, "Precious!"  

Future DIY project that I had originally bought for a photo prop. However, it got stuck at the end of the bed and it's nice for putting shoes on. And, throwing stuff on. I already have the material, it's just getting it done.

Standing in the doorway. This room is actually not very light. Good for sleeping!

The bathroom is through the white door. Also, if you open that side door in the bathroom, you can fall clear through to the crawlspace. Neat, huh?!?! Let's just say, I keep Arilynn out of there.

Love this!! Good ole TJMaxx.

Nothing special over here. Thought about a wall saying for above the towel ring. It's kind of a weird space. 

 And, there you have it. This post was supposed to have been done a long time ago. Such is life!

An Attempted Skirt

 

I kept seeing this fabric at Hobby Lobby and I loved it every time I walked by. However, I do not claim to be a seamstress and that's usually what you do with fabric-sew! My dear mother has tried to teach me numerous times, but as far as I'm concerned the patterns might as well be in Japanese. 

Can't understand them at. all. 

Seriously. I tried to make a jumper back in the day when I wore a uniform to school. I actually made it 3 different ways and then when Mom tried to rescue it, I hadn't even got a pattern that fit. Apparently they aren't the same sizing as what you wear from a store.  

Needless to say, sewing frustrates me. However, the material kept calling to me and I wondered if I could attempt something for Arilynn. She's small. I wouldn't waste that much money.

  

She is so not cooperative for pictures anymore! :(

The good news is, the sweater is long and hides where I totally messed up. It's a real dandy at the waistline, but no one can see. :)

Big Girl Room Part 1

Tricia came over and so I put her to work! I had her help me move furniture around in Arilynn's big girl room. Absolutely none of it went where I had originally visioned. Isn't that how it always goes? 

We're I'm going (Wes could seriously care less) with the "Shabby Chic" look. I didn't want it to look too grown up because we'll have plenty of time for that. It is definitely looking very feminine and soft. I'm loving it!!! 

Progress: