Thursday, January 17, 2008

And now, for the moment you've all been waiting for...

Da da da DA da da DAAAAA!!!

My living room/office.

Where all the magic happens....

Where I attempt to not destroy musical masterpieces.... Oh, and the book shelves that are half as empty as they were a week ago. Aren't they BEAUTIFULLY empty??? My dad made these when I was little, and I stole them from their house about 10 years ago for our first house...

Notice that big empty spot? I am looking for just the right pieces to fill it. I have seen some brass-type sculpture pieces that I like, but I am so cheap, that I need to keep looking. Hobby Lobby is calling my name...

The black shelves that I built last night by mySELF. I am the one who really assembles most stuff in the house, anyway. I tried to mount it to the wall, but the stud wasn't really a stud, so I guess I need my husband for something in the living room after all... I was SO EXCITED to do 98% by myself, though! (Oh, and the shelves? $28.47 at WalMart. They are nice! And even if they only last 5 or 6 years, they were less than $30!! I am totally buying another set for the boys' books!)


And, just for fun, what we did last night with the remaining paint from Justin's pinewood derby car. I dressed her in junky stuff today (she looks like a boy!) so that we can paint again.

19 comments:

Debbie said...

What a lovely, warm looking home. Good job on the painting and redecorating!

Kamis Khlopchyk said...

It looks FANTASTIC! Yay!

:-)

Melissa said...

Love the color! It looks fantastic! That's going to be such a great room for your family to hang out in...

Lizzy in the Burbs said...

That's a really pretty color, very warm and inviting! Way to go doing all of that yourself, and putting together shelving units? Phew! I'm impressed!

Lizzy

Unknown said...

oh it looks great and I LOVE the shelves...I might have to go get that!!!

we are reilly said...

I'm VERY impressed -- way to go! you must drink alot of coffee to stay up late and do all this house stuff! It looks GREAT!

Mighty Morphin' Mama said...

Wow, your walls looks so smooth, you did a terrific job!

Beck said...

VERY nice! I love that warm clay colour.

Hannah said...

It looks great!!

As We Sail... said...

Oh, to have that young energy again. That's a fun color.

familymclean said...

Wow, it looks fantabulous!!!

Tonya said...

I really love the color! And those book shelves I've got to get me some. Great job!

Lizzy in the Burbs said...

Hi, Tracey!

Just wanted to let you know that I've tagged you for a "think different" challenge meme. Come and take a look at my blog if you get a minute for the specifics, okay? I know how busy you are, so don't feel obligated, it's just for fun if you want to. Have a great weekend and stay warm! (doesn't this weather just blow?)

Lizzy

Don Mills Diva said...

I'm a new reader but I have to say - it looks great!

Karen MEG said...

Wow, your place looks so warm and inviting! And good for you on those bookshelves!!! I'm all thumbs when it comes to that stuff, I am soooo impressed.
I popped back from your comment on my blog. Thanks for that, and I'm off to surf some of your other fun posts now :)

Kimberly Vanderhorst said...

Your room has such a warmth and charm to it. Lovely!

Kristi said...

You rock. Seriously. Congratulations on a beautiful room, and for doing so much of it yourself.

Kamis Khlopchyk said...

C'mon on by when you get a chance, I've given you an excellent award!

Michelle said...

Oh the room looks great! The colors are wonderful too; you can come over and help me anytime! :)

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