Home Improvement Projects

So, it's official...I AM NEVER PAINTING ANOTHER CEILING!!! From now on it is totally worth paying my painter to come paint my house...especially the ceiling. I worked all day on my day off from work. I started the tedious project at 11 and finished at 9!! What a day off, huh? Granted, I know I am complaining a lot (because it was pain in the neck, literally) but I am pleased with the results. I painted the ceiling a lovely color called Coconut Milk. Below is a picture to give you an idea of the color, before and after. It is a huge relief to have this project put to bed though. It's been on the to-do list since we got married!!

In addition to the new paint, we also got a new kitchen light fixture (goodbye florescent). It isn't the most fancy but hey, we're working with a budget here. Also, we got a new fixture for the downstairs hallway (goodbye brass). I think it looks really good! I'm really looking forward to getting rid of all of the brass in our house....upstairs hallway light, door knobs and half bath light fixture. It all takes time but it is so pleasing to get each little item checked off the list.

Please ignore the messy kitchen!! I should have cleaned up before taking a picture, but I didn't feel like it! :)

I am hoping to start on the shoe room soon. I have decided that I'm going to go with the pinker color (Berry Blush, I think). I can't wait to find some cool furniture and accessories for the room!

Lastly, as I was on a conference call on Tuesday I started to smell some smoke...smoke of a burned out motor...from my washing machine!! I knew the washer (and dryer) was going to kick the bucket soon, but we were really hoping not this soon. We have done our research and I think we're going to go with a high efficiency top loader. It has the same energy savings as a front load, but the convenience of a top load. I'm not really looking forward to making this purchase, but I am looking forward to washing clothes! You won't hear me say that often!!

I think that is all for now! By the way, 2 blogs in 1 day!! :)