Some completed projects

I am SO happy to report that we've been able to complete some projects lately. The house has taken a backseat to a certain two year old and it felt really good to cross off some to-do's {even if they were only on the list in my head}.

 

Remember THIS project?

{the never-ending project that we started September 2011}

 

WE FINALLY FINISHED IT!!!!

{almost 3 years later}

{minus a few minute details}

It is no where near perfect or professional looking, but it is done!

It is such a relief having that project off our backs and I'm happy to say that we made it though without any big fights erupting!

Our next step is to plant some drought tolerant plants along the edge. I'm looking forward to decorating our porch for holidays and spending time enjoying our front yard a bit more.

 

An easy paint project.

 

I bought a bench on sale from World Market a few years ago {similar here} and it was basic wood. I always envisioned it having a place on our front porch one day.

The screws had come loose and it was starting to weather a bit, so I knew it needed some paint to spruce it up and to make it last longer.

 

I decided to use green paint because we are contemplating painting our house trim and eaves the same color.

Who knew two coats of paint could breathe such new life into a drab piece of furniture! I added two red pillows for contrast and I love how it both pops and seamlessly fits in at the same time on our new porch. 

We moved our small fountain from the backyard to the front {tying in the red pillows and red bricks} and we bought a new hose reel at Home Depot. We still want to make a cover for our water softener, just out of sight on the right, and add some wall décor to the left.

 

Den Décor

 

Our den has a huge wall, running the length of our garage, and I was stumped at how to fill up the space without making it too busy.

 

A before picture:

{Right after we moved in, so we do have a new coffee table and pillows}

 

I had a picture of the three of us blown up and framed. That was all that was on the wall for a few months. I finally shopped our own home for some smaller frames and candle holders to flank the big picture.

{sorry for the iPhone photo}

Each small frame holds a picture of our family members.

Top Left: Chris and his parents at his Paramedic graduation

Bottom Left: Chris' sister and her family

Bottom Right: My brother and sister-in-law

Top Right: My parents and Bailey

 

I haven't decided if I like the black or white mats in the frames, but I am so happy having something up on the wall!

 

 It makes me feel so accomplished and happy to have completed a project (or three)! Hopefully we will have time to complete a few more to-do's in the near future!

 

Some other projects on our list:

~ Paint the house and eaves

~ Dual paned windows

~ Plant front and back flower beds

~ Remove a small wall in the guest bathroom

~ Change the wall décor in the hallway

~ Make a flower privacy screen next to den window

~ Organize back sheds

 

Etc., Etc., Etc.