Summer Lovin'

Fall and football season are enticing, but I am very sad to say goodbye to summer.  I spent the day soaking up the sun at the beach, which is what I've spent a large portion of my time doing this summer, which is why I haven't posted much.  (I know EXCUSES EXCUSES)

Also, I feel like I'm not doing as many BIG projects (aka ripping out bathroom) and wonder if the small stuff I'm doing as I putz around the house is blog worthy.  I will have to take some pictures tomorrow (during the daylight) of some neat things I've picked up this summer at local Goodwills and other various thrift stores.

I will mentally debate whether some of my stranger (and questionably successful) odds and ends projects should make the blog picture cut (painting seashells, gluing stones to bowling balls etc)...

I hope that you have fun plans for the last few days before autumn is upon us!

Ok, here is a project finally finished.  Well, almost.  SO close (99.7%) and I'm very happy with it!  Crown molding above the cabinets.

Another big project has begun (I hope to finish this before I go back to work) -- painting the wood floors upstairs (original to the house, minus a couple of patchwork spots for safety).  The is a snapshot of the primer coats.  I have the paint purchased and ready to apply ... I just don't have the willpower to say no to a sunny day and beckoning beach!

In order to keep my bills (and magazines) organized, I set up a make-shift desk on the other side of the loft area.  Even though this is currently the only furniture I have for the space, I feel that it gives it purpose!  And a place to keep my printer set up ...

Off to the right-hand side of the above picture, you'll notice a handy little chair with no seat/cushions etc.  I purchased this for only eight dollars from Goodwill and plan on it being my first ever fancy-dancy-reupholstered-chair.  I also bought the fabric and the staple gun, but out of fear of ruining the fabric (pricey!) I've been gun-shy (hehe).  I need to watch some serious youtube how to videos before I tackle this project.  Plus, I'm saving it for a rainy day, and we haven't had very many lately!

(Note to readers: any upholstery tips much appreciated!)

 After conceding that yes, even though I think my neighbor's new dog is ADORABLE, I am not ready to be a pet-owner (will I ever be?  because I'm pretty sure that no matter how old I am, I'm still not going to want to take a dog for a walk in the winter) -- I have decided to be a plant-owner.  A housewarming gift from my good friend Rachel V. has inspired this confidence.  She got me a beautiful orchid that I have successfully kept alive for 2 months!  Maybe I have a green thumb after all...

 Ok, this orchid deserves another photo shoot, because in person it is a gorgeous fuschia color and this snapshot doesn't do it justice.  I'll add it to my list for tomorrow morning.