Getting your house JUST RIGHT.... (page 2)

gypsywildone

Princess, I promise it will stop! Just don't go loading yourself with 5 big dogs on top of it all, & eventually the kids will get civilized & you will find your stuff. The dogs never do

Xena

I feel your pain Princess! My 9 year old still feels the need to mark her territory apparently. That plus a kitten don't make for a "Martha Stewart" kinda setting for me.

Princess.

For so many years, I lived in a Rag Tag little place.

It was embarrassing to have people over because I was so self conscience about all the little things that I could see.

I've been on my own for about 16 years and a majority of the time I lived in places that had old carpet and the such.

Even my current place, which is my dream home, took about a year before I could do anything about it.

It's just now coming to where I'm satisfied with it.

Here is my tip for what it's worth.

I've ALWAYS had one room that I did exactly like I wanted.

My last home, had one room where I could "chill" and like the dogs weren't allowed in and all that.

AT least it's a start. Even if it's the bathroom!!!!

Also, I just got some SOD in my front lawn and also made a little "oasis" with palm tree's and beach sand.

Very bizarre. Ha!!! But fun.

gypsywildone

We lived in a 1974 trailer that we bought for $1,500.00, complete with a porch for like 4 years up here. Confucious, I can relate!

Confucious

Gypsy.

My first place, I couldn't even affort to paint it and the kitchen "lenolium" floor would PEEL.

UGGG!!! It was awful.

Once I paid a "brother" to paint the upstairs.

He wasn't a professional, but was "starting" his business.

Anyway, he dripped paint all over the carpet.

The place was a MESS!!!

Con

WildHorses

I was vacuuming the other day and discovered dirty foot prints on the wall where my kids climb while pressing their backs against the armoire.

Princess, buy the "Mr Clean eraser" . It will take all those marks off the wall. I've used it and it really works.

simplesally

The top pic is the dining room in my old house.........I have now hung the shelf in my new house and put the framed menus up.

The second pic is of my daughter priming her room........getting it redady for the green!!

ok.........for some reason I can never upload pics from my files that I put on my space here at simons

http://www.jehovahs-witness.com/file/41D96F28-6A8F-483F-814D-5C0A8E690944.ashx

http://www.jehovahs-witness.com/file/6EDE8F99-2377-470A-AEE8-284A84D8F3E3.ashx

WildHorses

ok.........for some reason I can never upload pics from my files that I put on my space here at simons

Sally, click on the paper clip and then put a check in the little box at the top of the picture you want in the post. Then click "attach selected files". That should do it.

BTW I like the color in your dining room.

wednesday

I have a perfect bed for me. It is an old fashioned wrought iron, in a teal color. I have a soft side waterbed on it. I have a lot of pillows and coverlets and comofortes and well I love my bed. It is my safe haven.

bebu

Confucious, glad to know you are enjoying your space. Since I spend so much of my day at home, I am glad when I see changes for the better. It's a real psychological lift to see some long-awaited plans actually get realized!

My tip: light affects mood. So clean your windows, get bigger windows, and/or add a skylight if you feel like you live in a 'cave'. It will lift your spirits.

This summer has been full of house projects. We excavated and laid a large paver patio, and put a pergola up just the other day. We've been painting and planting. What was once the eyesore of the yard is the place you want to be: a classy, friendly, summery place for coffee and friends. But we're not done yet: I would like to have a wireless speaker system and a graceful fence added by the end of August...

As you can tell, I'm spending a lot of time outdoors this summer... which is why I've not been around on JWD so much!

<--outside, wearing shades!

bebu

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