Monday, February 11, 2008

Will this house ever be done??







So there are definitely days when I feel as if this house will never be finshed. Right now I am working really hard on the kitchen. As you can see it is certainly a work in progress. I have now peeled off seven layers of wallpaper. And Dan has removed the random smattering of faux bricks. Next we have a small, mismatched section of tile on the wall. So often I ask myself, what were these people thinking?
On a regular basis I dream of being Samantha from Bewtiched. I would give almost anything to be able to wiggle my nose and have it all done. Alas, that is not going to happen, so I guess I better get back to prepping the walls while the kids are sleeping. I guess this will all be worth it someday?!
(The first picture I added just because Davie is so cute and the kitchen is so ugly. It all needed a little contrast.)

13 comments:

Mel said...

I wish I had a house. We feel your pain though, those fixer uppers are a lot of work. And especially while you are pregnant.

Jenny said...

Oh I totally feel your pain!! Just keep the "finished rooms" in your mind while you are working on this one--it will look as great when you are done. It just takes so much time and effort. Let me know if we can do anything for you...

MAB said...

I can sooooo relate! We just finished painting our kitchen cupboards (which I swore I'd never do, but eventually just got crazy enough to start it). It was such a fiasco, and a horrendous project, but now it looks fantastic! And as far as "what were they thinking?!" goes, I ask myself that on almost a daily basis as well in our house. 18 months later, we're almost done obliterating any trace of the former owner's bad taste and poor workmanship. Good riddance! And by the way, everything you guys have done so far looks so great- it will all be worth it.

LizzyP said...

You guys are awesome! You're my DIY icons! I'm glad you're not on bedrest with everything all the projects you want to complete.

Melissa said...

Keep going! Houses are never-ending projects. New or old, they always need work (something I'm sure you're so excited to hear right about now, huh?). They're great investments though. Keep up the good work!

Live everyday to its fullest said...

OH it will eventually end...when...
I feel so bad for you. It is so frustrating but the pay off will be wonderful and just think when you eventually sell it...you'll make BANK! It will be worth it! If I could come and help you right now, I WOULD...I would Love the be anywhere but my house...or moving! LOVE YOU GUYS! GOOD WORK! PS the pic of Davie is so precious! Brian says he looks just like Gracie...what cuties...cant wait to see the next one!

s g said...

wow...you guys are so amazing, we will have to take some lessons from you! davy is so cute..I need to meet him some day...you are due in May- right? the kitchen will be done by then I am sure..:)
sara

Evelyn said...

Amazing- Heather! I just cannot get over how ambitious you are as a pregnant lady. I usually lay on the couch for 9 months. I know your house will all look fab one of these days soon. Good luck!

Supalinds said...

Geez, that is a serious project. It will be worth it once it is done.

Take a pic of the baby bump :) Enough of the tiles, more bump :)

Julie w said...

I LOVE BEWITCHED!!!!!!

Heather B said...

Wow, the patience you must be trying to have. Keep up the good work.

Anonymous said...

Hi guys! Congrats on the new baby soon! We'll have the same (2 girls and a boy)! Also, congrats on getting a house. It's looking great! Take care and we hope to be able to see you when you are in Ogden next time.
Nick and Marquesa

Darby said...

I'm sure the house will look great once you are done. I like Grace's room and the living room. They look great.