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Sonya


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Before and Afters from my house
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I've been working like a crazy person this weekend on the house.

Here are a few before and afters.

Bathroom before:


Bathroom after:




Still horrible but better than before.


Kitchen before:







kitchen after:








Den before:









Den after:









Thanks for looking!

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kdrew


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YGG!!!

I love the view of the water from your house.

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daisy


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wowie you guys are doing GREAT!!! how wonderful! i love how everything looks - you must feel SO great getting all that paper down - GREAT job!!!

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also, i'm in the process of priming my kitchen now. :shoothead

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Sonya


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daisy wrote:

also, i'm in the process of priming my kitchen now. :shoothead



 it's hateful.

i painted my cabinet doors but now the paint is coming off - and it is too white. i am going to have to strip them (shoot me) and do it again. plus i still have to do behind the doors.

but really, i don't hate painting as much as I hate taping. i'd pay someone big money to tape.



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a_mastermom


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Wow, Sonya! What a change. It is amazing what a new coat of paint can do for a room. It's been 10 years since we painted most of our house and every room needs to be repainted. Do you charge by the hour, lol!?!?

BTW, I thought I read in one of the other threads that you are hoping to move into an apartment? Are you trying to sell your house? I think I missed the details.

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You are really doing such a fantastic job Sonya! It looks great!

And I really like the colors you picked too!

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That's amazing. It's like a completely different house. I knew you were close to the water. I had NO idea you were THAT close. That view is incredible. If someone doesn't scoop it up immediately, I'd be hella surprised.

You did a great job, and I love the colors you chose. I'm considering packing up and hauling ass to Canada... if it wasn't for all that talk about chopping wood and the snowy drives around, lol.

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It looks great!

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Looks great, Sonya!! I really love the colors you used...it really brightens the rooms!

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Sonya wrote:

daisy wrote:

also, i'm in the process of priming my kitchen now. :shoothead



 it's hateful.

i painted my cabinet doors but now the paint is coming off - and it is too white. i am going to have to strip them (shoot me) and do it again. plus i still have to do behind the doors.

but really, i don't hate painting as much as I hate taping. i'd pay someone big money to tape.


oooh....can't wait to see your cabinets!  

 



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Juni


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It looks great! And I think the bathroom changes (though small) make a huge impact! The new lights fixtures are much nicer!

Random thing - I notice you have slipcovers on your couches very similar to my friends. I read this trick (or heard it, IDR) about rolling up a magazine and putting it down the side to keep the slipcovers from coming out and having to be fixed all the time. Just in case that might help. She was forever having to fix them with her kids on them all the time.

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crystal


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wow, sonya, i love the colors you picked.  it looks great!

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Sonya


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Thanks, everyone!

For those who missed it, we are almost positve we are moving into a housing co-op in the city. It is walking distance to everything, our works, the daycare, grocery stores, coffee shops, some of the best schools in the city.

We will list our house asap but if it doesn't sell right away, we can cover the rent and the house.

The apartment is great. The second floor of a two floor house. Two real bedrooms and one bedroom with the stairs to the attic. The attic is a walk up and has two giant rooms(low ceilings) where the kids can play. Fenced back yard.

Fingers crossed. We find out today.

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a_mastermom


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Wow, sounds like a great opportunity!!  Let us know as soon as you hear! pray.gif

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Sonya wrote:

Thanks, everyone!

For those who missed it, we are almost positve we are moving into a housing co-op in the city. It is walking distance to everything, our works, the daycare, grocery stores, coffee shops, some of the best schools in the city.

We will list our house asap but if it doesn't sell right away, we can cover the rent and the house.

The apartment is great. The second floor of a two floor house. Two real bedrooms and one bedroom with the stairs to the attic. The attic is a walk up and has two giant rooms(low ceilings) where the kids can play. Fenced back yard.

Fingers crossed. We find out today.



oh my gosh.  good luck sonya!  i cannot wait to hear the news!



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Sonya painting has made a huge difference.  It's amazing how a coat of paint can make a house looks fresh and new.  I agree that changing the lights in the bathroom made a big difference too.  I have to say I love the color of the den because with the view of the water, it makes it feel like the water is right where you are standing.  You have done a fantastic job! clap.gif

-- Edited by happylib on Monday 17th of August 2009 08:08:13 AM

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Sonya -looks great. I love you style. It looks so comfortable and welcoming. I feel like crawling on the couch with the kids and watching TV!And that water view is amazing!

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The paint all looks great!!!

I hope all works out and you get the apt in the city! what a perfect opportunity.

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We got the apartment!

:D



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