Adventures in Homeownership (continued) - 30/9/2007

I've been distracted and then ill, so decorating has been slower than anticipated. The bedroom is done, shiny new floor, shiny new light, shiny new paint, shiny new bed. The kitchen has shiny new paint and a shiny new light, but needs its skanky old floor replaced. The first attempt sitting room paint has been vetoed for something lighter and warmer. A test splotch and now some of the sitting room trim are pale terracotta. I still haven't found the charger for my camera, so a camera phone shot will have to do for now.

One room down, three to go.

Adventures in Homeownership - 14/9/2007 - ????

My plunge into the world of homeownership became official on Friday. I picked up my keys to the new place and by evening was overwhelmed with thoughts of paint, floor, furniture, light fixtures, and all that other crazy stuff that people have to think about. So far, Brian has been expensive. I'm learning that his cost estimates need to be doubled to be closer to accurate. As of Sunday night, the bedroom is painted and lit, the kitchen trim is less bright of a yellow and the "light hazel" is drying in the sitting room awaiting my approval in the morning. I'm unconvinced as of yet. Flooring the bedroom starts tomorrow as well as more painting. So far, no major leaks or breaks, or zapped boyfriends flying across the room.

If you find me, I may be lost...

Treed Brian helps make the bedroom "toffee cream".

Hardworking Rachel

Shiny new bedroom light.

I'm not convinced about the sitting room yet, but we'll see how natural light and dryness make it look.

The yellow kitchen is going to be slightly more subtle of a yellow kitchen.

The casualties of the day...