I would like a show of hands here...please tell me if you have done this before, or if I am unique to this condition. We started the project of replacing an old, leaky shower in our upstairs bathroom with a shiny, updated new one...simple...yes?
If you are putting in a new shower, then you might as well put in a new sink, toilet, walls and floor and while you are at it, instead of having the door open to the hallway, why not have the door open to the bedroom instead?
Since we are doing all of this work upstairs, we might as well move our kids to the downstairs bedrooms...yes, all of their furniture and belongings were moved last week...and the furniture in the rooms they are now inhabiting? That would have found places in the living room, dining room, master bedroom, garage and basement. Oh, and there are lingering pieces in the hallway. Since we have the kids taking over the downstairs then we should move ourselves upstairs...two rooms needing updating and painting before we can bring up our furniture and such...now, I would like to know if we need a therapist on speed dial or is this something that you would do too?...Just asking.
In the meantime, I have some delightful holiday decor pictures courtesy of my friends at Shutters...
If I were a little Princess, this would be my house :)....
Don't forget to click on the pictures to enlarge them...the little elves are worth it!!
The pillow with the red truck is my favorite...so tempting! This is my inspiration to do some decorating in the red and white genre.
Linking this post to Little Red House for Mosaic Monday, Smiling Sally's for Blue Monday, and Between Naps on the Porch for Metamorphosis Monday.
♥, Susan
I love the sign in the next to the last mosaic.Good luck with your project and happy Monday! hugs from Savannah, Cherry
Posted by: Cherry's in the garden & more | November 29, 2010 at 08:04 AM
Loved all your pictures but my husband has said no more honeydo lists. That blue house is darling. Happy Blue Monday
Posted by: Donnie | November 29, 2010 at 08:16 AM
I love those bits of blue, especially that castle.
Happy Blue Monday, Susan.
Posted by: Sally | November 29, 2010 at 08:17 AM
I love it! And I like the sink that you're putting in the new bathroom, too.
Posted by: Jenna Ericson | November 29, 2010 at 09:08 AM
Oh, I feel for you. We have never done major work, but I can only imagine. Adorable blue glittered house!
Posted by: Traci Lord | November 29, 2010 at 09:22 AM
Boy Susan, you have really done a huge job with all your makeover projects. I think you are going to love the changes. I am looking forward to the reveal.
Your blue bird house is so pretty and I did enlarge the mosaic with the elves. I love the sign and the elves too. It sure puts me in the mood to shop.
Happy Blue Monday.
Hugs, Jeanne
Posted by: jeanne | November 29, 2010 at 09:38 AM
Oh! That all scares me! We need to update our kitchen and bathrooms! I know it will take forever and I will get seriously cranky because I can't stand living in chaos. LOL Good luck with all of it. At least you had some wonderful retail therapy to distract you!
Posted by: Betty @ She's Sew Pretty | November 29, 2010 at 10:49 AM
Wow, that snowballed, didn't it? It'll be gorgeous when it's done, but you have to get through it :)
Love the mosaic, such fun! The elves, yes and the signs are cute, too!
Posted by: Carol | November 29, 2010 at 02:09 PM
We would totally do what you're doing! It'll be fabulous when you're thru!!
Posted by: Deb | November 29, 2010 at 03:11 PM
Good luck with the new bathroom and I love the vanity you have picked out. That little blue house is adorable. ;)
Posted by: Joy | November 29, 2010 at 03:19 PM
I would love to have a make over with the bathroom too, and your Christmas decoration is pretty!
Posted by: Dances Of Dreams | November 29, 2010 at 04:49 PM
Hi...I just finished 3 bathrooms!!! We brought them out of the 1960's to this millennium! Replace old cast iron tubs, old stick built cabinets and tons of little square tiles. We didn't do this ourselves. We had a wonderful Amish gentleman....needless to say I was at Lowes everyday for the last 2 months! It's worth it in the end.
Posted by: Susan | November 29, 2010 at 05:16 PM
Shutters has such nice things! Those elves and the sign next to them were so cute!
It will be all worth it when it is done, Susan and just like labor (lol) you'll forget all about this mess and confusion once you are settled in with your new bedroom and bath!
Did you see my photos of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade for PS and MM? WE hadn't been to the parade in years and it was so much fun!
Posted by: Pat ~ Mille Fiori Favoriti | November 29, 2010 at 07:48 PM
Pat, My husband really wanted to go this year, and the only thing that held me back was that I thought I really wouldnt be able to see anything above the crowd. It may have been a missed opportunity.
Posted by: susan ericson | November 29, 2010 at 07:56 PM
What a project! I rebuild my master bathroom about once a week (in my head!). My dream is a door leading outside onto a currently nonexistent deck! lolol Pretty Christmas mosaic.
Posted by: Suzy | November 29, 2010 at 10:16 PM
Oh Sue...you're as bad as us. We are gonna have to start our painting projects..yes plural. ...soon. Can't wait to see you after pics. Hope you had a great Thanks. And, I hope you're feeling better since the last time we talked. My allergies have been realllly bad. I have a doc appointment latter today..again...and Mom and Dad have one too..they haven't been doin too good. One day ata time.
Type ya later.
Posted by: Melody | November 30, 2010 at 10:18 AM
Yes!!! Red & white decorating! Well, when we've remodeled, we'd start out with one thing, which would lead to another, and so on. So yes. But we never do the work ourselves. So... My husband is a psychiatrist. Could give him a ring...
Brenda
Posted by: Brenda Kula | November 30, 2010 at 02:06 PM
No therapist needed! Your new master suite will be gorgeous and worth all of the chaos! I can't wait to see the final photos.
The little elves are too cute!
Posted by: Jen_from_NJ | November 30, 2010 at 03:10 PM
Hi Susan....your lucky that you have a husband that goes along with all the moving and remodeling....and having the kids at home to inspire the move....Daughter left home for college at 18 and the Boss hasn't replaced anything since...and that was back in 1993!!...I had a blog friend over recently and she stood stunned in my kitchen and said..."You always are mentioning that you cook all the time on your blog, how do you do it in this kitchen?"......if the Boss could he would have me cooking on a Bunsen Burner or a hot plate sooner then updating.....he just keeps telling me...."When we get back up to Jersey"....I'm not holding my breathe....
Posted by: Sue @Rue Mouffetard | November 30, 2010 at 09:00 PM
Yes lowes...my new home away from home!
Posted by: susan ericson | December 02, 2010 at 03:11 AM
Ooooh, the hidden reno agenda - it jumps up and grabs us when we're not looking. I hope you get it all done to your liking!
Posted by: Pondside | December 02, 2010 at 04:48 PM
Susan!! Too Funny??? lol!! I really have to apologize, I am having a very nice chuckle at your expense!! I have never gotten (is that even a word?) so involved in a project suct as this, but certainly understand how you can keep going and going!! Can't wait to see the finished pictures....Shutters....hmm... what can I say...I try to stay away...the store is just trouble for me!! I love the pillow too!! with the truck!!
Still havn't forgotten about that coffee....I have a plan...will contact you no later than Saturday..
Posted by: cheryl f | December 09, 2010 at 06:39 PM