So I’m off of work from 12/27 – 1/2. One whole glorious week. And what will I do with that time? Why paint walls and build furniture and organize closets and sew, of course! I can’t think of anything I’d rather do than decorate a few rooms while on vacation. And no, I’m not being sarcastic.
I’ve got so many projects I want to tackle that I’ve created a long list, and whatever doesn’t get finished next week will just be my projects for the rest of January. Winter is such a great time for decorating, because it’s not like you’d rather be outside!
Here’s my list of projects. Please note that the budgetary goal for each space is in ( ), and the projects that are most important for next week are in purple.
Living Room ($50)
- Paint a bold color to rescue ourselves from the sea of neutrals we’re suffocating in
- Create a column to divide dining room from living room (more on that later)
Office ($120)
- Paint walls
- Sew curtains
- Install office shelves
- Empty dresser, somehow storing all clothes in closet (may have to reduce clothes)
- Build 2 bookshelves for fabric storage
- Slipcover easy chair
- Create custom bulletin board & white board
- Build special coordinating jewelry storage rack
Guest Room ($100)
- Paint walls
- Stencil walls
- Build storage solution for guests’ stuff
- Slipcover chair
- Sew duvet cover & pillow shams
- Transform old wood Ikea nightstands into Hollywood Glam style
- Sew curtain
Coat Closet ($20)
- Paint
- Create better storage /use of space
My Etsy Shop
- Create more products (home decor ones)
So, what do you think? I don’t have enough to do next week, do I? As I mentioned, I’m taking at least a week’s vacation from technology, starting now. I may take most of next week off from the blog as well, just so I can focus on the projects. But I have a feeling I’ll be dying to share peeks of my progress with you all. I can’t be a total hermit, I think I’d explode.
Until then, happy holidays to you all – and thanks for being a part of my blog world in 2010!!
(PS: If you’d like some free help tackling a decorating challenge in your own rented home, please drop me a line!)
9 Comments
Whoa! That’s a huge list, but I think it all sounds great 🙂 Have fun with the projects! They’re all going to look so good!
Woah girl! You’ve got some fun plans in the making =) can’t wait to see the outcomes! I need to get a list like this going stat. I like where your head is at 😉
xoXOxo
Sounds like my vacation list. I have organize closets and paint dining room table and chairs
That is a huge list! I hope you get so much of it accomplished! And yeah, I think you need to show us sneak peeks next week ;). Have a great Christmas!
A week to work on the house? What a luxury! Color me green.
I’m a tad envious of a week off to do all those house projects! I keep thinking of things to do and ways to squeeze them in to my three-day weekend next week. And how to keep the baby entertained during the process.
WHOA! You’re gonna be busy lady! Happy happy holidays to you!
I know you have a zillion and one things to do… but I tagged you in my 7 random things post today… cause I want to know moooore! xoxo
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