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What I Did This Weekend...

The basement steps needed carpet.  That's it.  Just some carpet on the steps and I would've been happy.  But do you think that I could really stop there?!?  Absolutely not.  :)  Instead, I decided paint was necessary as well BEFORE the carpet was laid.  When do they want to lay the carpet?  Not 2 weeks from now like I figured.  But 2 DAYS from now!  Guess that speeds up the paint-color-picking-out process!  :)  Here are some "before" and "during" pictures for your enjoyment..."after" pictures will be posted later this week after the carpet is laid and the basement stairwell is looking gorgeous.  ;)

BEFORE

BEFORE

BEFORE

First coat of paint...it's gray in case you can't tell from the picture...

First coat of paint

I only stepped in the paint once  :)





My other big project for the weekend involves THIS lovely textbook...


...I weighed it...it's 6.5lbs...but feels more like 15.5lbs.  Ugh.  So much to read.  So little time.

My other SUPER exciting event of the weekend was going furniture shopping with my Mom!  We had a blast in Amish country on Saturday afternoon!  Mom helped me pick out a little table to go with my tv in the living room and a couch and recliner for the living room as well.  Pictures will be coming as soon as all the pieces are delivered.  I can't wait!!  :)  :)  :)  

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  1. LindseyJanuary 13, 2013 at 8:21 PM

    Great work! Looks like you've been busy (and may be sore!) Are you familiar with the story "If You Give a Moose a Muffin"?!?

    You better leave your textbook at home when you come. You might drop it on one of the kids and crush them. That thing is HUGE!

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  2. AnonymousJanuary 18, 2013 at 7:39 AM

    Haven't caught up with your blog for awhile! Love all of the redecorating!! (I always ruin a pair of socks when painting, too.) Can't wait to see your new furniture and your finished stairwell! You always make everything look so cute;) ~Ash

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