Done:
change the walkway border
build soil in bare patch and plant herbs
Also got a new table for upstairs and a nicer chair.

But, in addition to the existing project I haven’t made progress on it seems I’m always adding new ones, sheesh.
Still want to:
make a rolling hidden trash bin
make curtains. Some curtains. Any curtains.
make wall art for: downstairs bath,laundry room
finish laying bricks by fireplace
move tire planters upstairs and paint them too
finish rain barrels
get (or build) drawer dividers for better organization(1 done) 4 weeks ago

I would like the same sofa my friend has but I’ve never seen it anywhere since she bought it. Some research is required if I can get something similar then that would be a start. Front room needs a complete overhaul! 1 month ago

We moved into our house in November. We rent it and my daughter lived here for 5 yrs. she refreshed it for us before we moved in but it’s been neglected. Hasn’t helped with having a naughty puppy here.

Hubby doesn’t have any interesting D.I.Y but I used to love it. I simply don’t have the time. We have a little garden and a small pail area outside the front door and it can be a real sun trap. We should make the most of it.
I’m sure I would be happier here, it’s cheap enough for us to rent so if I am to spend sometime here then I need to put my own stamp on it.
I think I will tackle one room at a time and design each room. Problem is am I going for chic modern, retro or vintage shabby chic with a country cathy kidston feel? What a dilemma! 1 month ago

And cabinet replaced. It looks great! 2 months ago

My house is fine. Where it may not look like something out of a magazine, real life often doesn’t. I will continue to work on this probably forever, but for now I’m fine. 3 months ago

What’s been painted so far:
-both kids’ rooms
-front entry hall
-front staircase (2-story walls!)
-living room
-kitchen
-dining room

I’m stalled now because I need to replace lighting in the dining room and bonus room, before painting those ceilings. I will make a date to look at fixtures with my husband!

Next painting projects:
-bonus room
-back stairwell
-kids’ bathroom
-master bedroom & bath
-powder room
-laundry room

The last 2 rooms require some fixture replacements we can do ourselves; the master bath needs a more extensive remodel but it may be beneficial to go ahead and paint in the short term.

While it feels like progress is slow and never feels “finished”, I can see that we have made progress, and I am pleased about that. 3 months ago

We’re having trouble deciding on a cabinet. HE just wants to get one and get it over with, I want to make sure it’s right or what’s the point? Sigh… although I haven’t found one that’s even close so I may end up settling for the one he likes. 3 months ago

In seafoam. Hmmm still on the fence about that one but I do like having a bit of color on the walls. And J adores it, so, whatever.
Oh and I painted the liquor cabinet that looks just smashing.
We are hanging the tv this week (already got the mount) and will order a new media stand for the computer. Then it’s just a matter of a few accessories and the living room is done-ish.
Next: bedroom? Bath? Kitchen? 3 months ago

Since my last post, I’ve been continuing on decorating the house and again I’m not as close to where I’d like to be but it’s getting there. More framed posters on the wall, new additions to some of the rooms.
It’s difficult because of the cost of everything but it’s a never ending work in progress. 3 months ago

One wall down, many more to go!
We did a bright cheerful yellow in the living room and are in the process of picking the next two colors. It’s tough because the entryway, living room, dining room kitchen and hallway are all open without any doors so everything has to go together and flow for like 2/3 of the house. It’s difficult to pick colors that are suitable. 4 months ago

I will use those souvenirs to do the decoration. I also downloaded the Ipad application “Zinio” to give me ideas. I have to find a good decorator 5 months ago

Since I added this goal, I have officially moved all my furniture in. That was one of my main parts of decorating my house however I started working on actually decorating the walls with framed posters. I’m not even close to being finished yet but i’m getting there. 6 months ago

Progress is being made!

Finish fireplace-done
Make rock garden-done
Little holder for excess plastic bags (easy to sew this)-DONE

Still want to:
make a rolling hidden trash bin
make curtains. Some curtains. Any curtains.
make wall art for: downstairs bath,laundry room
finish laying bricks by fireplace
change the walkway border
build soil in bare patch and plant herbs
move tire planters upstairs and paint them too
finish rain barrels
get (or build) drawer dividers for better organization 6 months ago

Made big strides on this goal a while back, but haven’t done much lately. The next logical thing is curtains, shades and drapes. I got a catalog in the mail so ordered some swatches of fabric from Smith+Noble. Its a step…. 6 months ago

But, I didn’t give up. I just realize that decorating my house will take my whole lifetime and I will NEVER be at the point where I think that “ok…it’s DECORATED!”. So, I’m not giving up, but it’s not really a goal as much as it is a mindset or a passion, or the same as eating or peeing. 7 months ago

Out of more than 60 here are the top things I want to do:

Finish fireplace
Make rock garden
make curtains. Some curtains. Any curtains.
Little holder for excess plastic bags (easy to sew this)
make wall art for: downstairs bath,laundry room

Stuff I’ve (we’ve) finished:
Raised garden bed
make nicer incense set up for bathroom, including box and matches
covered patio (this is a huge project and it’s DONE!)
vines on front planted 9 months ago

I just finished the Apartment Therapy home cure – it’s amazing the strides we’ve made here in the last four years. Stephen’s goal is to get all the IKEA out of the house, which I think is admirable but distant. I would like to do something about the light fixtures, get a new sofa and some new rugs, and redo the kitchen floors and maybe the bathroom fixtures. 9 months ago

Fireplace: still half done
Raised garden bed: built, filled and ready for recurring plantings.
make wall art for: downstairs bath,laundry room
paint, paint paint: have not! But, this is something we could prb. afford even without much $
make bedroom curtains: nope
make nicer incense set up for bathroom, including box and matches
throw pillows: made but need nicer cases. Like, way nicer.
concrete countertops: we gotta go DIY
New door for bathroom: nothing, could be costly
New desk for computer: nothing
Change our boring old white blinds for something a little nicer
wood flooring installation: no where in near future.
covered patio: almost done; benches and posts done, need a little more wood to finish the supports and hang a hammock. Next month’s budget includes this.
lamps, lighting, fluorescent fixture replacement:??? not even a clue where to start
vines on front: so far nothing 9 months ago