More family room pics!

So here are some more pics of the family room remodel.
We did a LOT in this room.
We:
-replaced the 6 ft slider to a 10 ft french door slider (love it)- we had to move electric to accomplish this (thanks Joe!)
-removed an ugly wood wall, which revealed a large hole in the drywall, which required a drywaller (thanks Matt!)
-ripped up ugly red carpet and replaced with walnut hardwoods (Thanks Steven!)
-ripped out the fireplace surround, tiled new surround (DIY!), and installed new mantel
-ripped out old ugly 70's wet bar and had plumbing fixed and holes patched
-installed new can lights
-installed new base molding and casing (which requied a ton of painting by yours truly)



This shows the new door.

New fireplace mantel and tile. I'm so proud of my tile work. :)

The tile is 2x4" subway carrara marble. Yum....

Here is Zoe T. Dog modeling the new walnut hardwoods.

And to remind you where this room came from (the 70's), here are some more before pics.

Sorry they're so big. You'll need to click on them to see the whole picture. I don't know how to fix, sorry!

The door to the cave.

The lovely wetbar.

Now I just have to DECORATE!

Valerie- 1 year in pictures

I can't believe Valerie is almost 1 year old. The year has gone so fast. It's been so fun.

Birthday

July 09 (10 days)

August 08

September 08

October 08

November 08

December 08

January 09

February 09

March 09

April 09 (click to enlarge- her expression is too cute)

May 09

June 09

July 09

My baby is growing up so fast!

Sneak Peek- Family Room Remodel!

I am happy to say, that we are completely complete with the family room remodel!
I would post a ton of pics, but I need to take some more when it's not dark outside.
Here is a sneak peak at least.
Hopefully I'll be able to get some more pics tomorrow.
To appreciate what we've done, you must see where we started. (With sellers stuff)

Now

Beverly

While in Snowshoe WV, my mom, my new friend Lisa, Valerie, and I all made the hour drive to visit the historic town of Beverly.
It was such a fun and lovely day.
We packed a picnic lunch and started our drive down the mountain.
We stopped at a museum where they had cake and ice cream for West Virginia day.
This beautiful old bank (love the subway tile) is a part of the museum.

Then we headed over to an antique shop. They specialized in antique textiles. I should have bought something.
The house served as a hospital during the civil war. The man who restored it (who we talked with later) had uncovered grafitti by the soldiers. They had them framed so you could read them.
We asked the owner where a good spot for a picnic was, and she told us to eat on her porch! So we pulled up some antique chairs and she brought out a tablecloth and we enjoyed our lunch. Then we ran next door and got some cake too! It was pretty cool to sit and eat where soldiers once probably did the same.

Lisa and my Mom

Then we headed over to the Lemuel Chenoweth museum.

It was HOT. I mean hot! I think I melted a little. Here are some more pics from our journey. (You can click on all the pics to make them bigger.)

Notice the missing ear on the kitty. I'm guessing the winters are pretty cold here too.

Britt

MIA

I have been so busy with the family room remodel, I haven't had time to post. It's almost done though!
The floors will be installed on Tuesday, so we are in "crunch time" to get everything finished!
Can't wait to post pics!

Marseilles Dress SHABBY APPLE GUEST GIVEAWAY!!!!

Marseilles Dress SHABBY APPLE GUEST GIVEAWAY!!!!

Shabby Apple has some cute stuff!

A Scooter Named Desire

I really want this Scooter.

I stare at it longingly a few times throughout the day.

I imagine myself riding into town on this. Zipping off to farmers markets, antique shops, and garage sales.

Someday Britt, someday.

Isn't it pretty?


It's a Stella by the Genuine Scooter Company, if anyone wants to buy me one! Ha!