Pictures of new house part 1

I finally took some pictures of the rooms I have done some work in so far. The house projects take a lot longer with two little ones. Painting only happens after hours which doesn't leave a lot of time. It will get done eventually. I just got a part-time counseling position too. Working in the early evenings a few days a week, so I am sure it will slow down even more now. But I will do what I can do. We LOVE our new house and feel so BLESSED to live here. I hope we are here forever because I certainly don't ever want to move again. So these are a few rooms that I have done so far. I still have a lot to go. I haven't even touched the basement yet (except for Drew's office) and it is as big as the upstairs. Oh well all in due time.

Luke's room. He got a big boy bed with a new quilt and I did the colors on the wall to match it. We are putting up chair rail soon too. His new room is so big and has lots of room for all his toys (for which he has too many). I still have some work to do but I have put the rest on hold for a while.





Entry niche by the front door. I redid this mirror. It used to belong to a dresser. I have some touch up painting to do too.



I have finally hung all the blinds and finished hanging the valances and curtains in the kitchen and breakfast nook. My friend found this beautiful patterned curtain at JC Penny sale. I love it. Drew wanted a bench seat table too so this is the one we ended up with. We love it. I love this space because it is open to the living room and I can cook and watch the kids play.






Living room view from the kitchen


Huge mantel which creates a dilemma for my narrow decorating talent (I haven almost none). It is a work in progress.