Here’s the “halfway there” photo:
It’s a little better, huh? I painted the bookcases and stained the top of the desk. I dejunked the bookcases, too. Man, we had a lot of stuff that just needed to be tossed! I decided to pack up old college textbooks because I know we are not going to be reading those any time soon. And I moved some books to other parts of the house. With the extra space, I was able to style things a little more nicely:
Do you see that apothecary jar full of marbles? They belonged to my husband’s uncle when he was a boy. I just love them and am so glad we can have them on display!
I still need to:
– paint the desk legs
– add art to the wall
– hide the jumble of computer cords
But it’s coming along!
Comments & Reviews
Alice Manville says
It looks Great! I can't wait to see the finished product! Will you be painting the legs of the desk dark? Or light?
I'm so sorry to hear about your sisters wedding dress fiasco! After seeing pictures of your wedding dress, I'm surprised she didn't have your mom do the alterations in the first place. Unless you two are like my sister & me… she always did the opposite of me, bad or good. I'll pray for your family through the weekend. For peace & that everything from here on out will go smoothly. Have fun at the wedding! I'm sure it will be beautiful!
Jennifer {The Craft Patch} says
Alice, you are so sweet. Thank you for the prayers! It seems like things are starting to turn around. We contacted David's Bridal's corporate office and they overnighted a new dress to us and let us keep the old dress (it was too damaged to sell to anyone else), so now my mom can use the pre-beaded fabric to add the sleeves. And you are right, she should have just done the alterations in the first place! Live and learn, I guess.