Down to the Wire

Alright y'all!  Time is running out.  I go back to school August 8th, and my goal was to be finished by then.  My attention is shifting to back to school ideas and classroom decorating . . . I've got to stay focused!

Yesterday we picked up the sofa.  For Macon folks, I got it at Payne Mill, and Ralph helped us load it. If you don't know Ralph, take the time to get to know him.  Yes, his life experiences sound crazy and unbelievable, but I do believe they are true. He has the best perspective on life.

I was excited to start putting furniture inside . . . and I was even more excited that it fit where I had planned for it.

Yes, I did draw a little diagram.

Next project, the bar.  Here are a few before pics:

Someone asked me what color I was going to paint it, and I about cried.  I am completely over painting, so I just can't do it. Keeping it simple is my moto, so I decided just to cover it with some stickers.  As simple as peel and stick, right!?!

My mom gave me two barstools, and I had two old ones in my laundry room.  I decided to paint them a dark blue similar to the door.

Here is the finished project:

Now that I'm down to the wire I really need to make a list and start checking it off.  Here's what I've got:  finish outside paint, landscape, new stairs and light, hang pictures, wood stove redo, move in more furniture, order and hang string lights.

Also, I've got to give the house a name.  I have been calling it the party house, but I'm afraid that might give the wrong impression especially when the kids are in high school.

I've been given a few suggestions: the cabin, the other room, outback, the hut. What do you think? Any other suggestions?!?  Help me out please - I know somebody has a creative idea.

Well, back to work.  Do you think I'll get it finished?  Keeping my fingers crossed . . . and busy! 

 I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:14