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Friday. Finally! Has this week inched by or is it just me? |
Ok- let me take a second to mention my sweet neighborhood. The homes have been around since the late 60's/ early 70's and most of the owners around me are the original homeowners. [Did I mention that I grew up in the house 2 doors down from me? fun fact.] So, as we've gone about re-doing the place, several neighbors have stopped by to check on progress. They don't mind letting themselves in and are unashamed to look through my windows- even if someone is inside. [this is absolutely no exaggeration]. I guess being my neighbor entitles them to home details? As I was leaving for work this morning, I made note of my neighbor, Maddie [the one we caught peaking in the window] having work trucks in her driveway- and then realized, she's had some company over every day for the last two weeks. It seems that all over our over-hauling has inspired someone [keeping up with the Jones'!]. Anyway- enough of my useless banter.
I made time last night to sit in front of the sew machine and crank out some curtains! [err, finish what mom had started]. So excited to finally have something other than a sheet hanging over my windows.
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Ok. curtain details. I bought top sheets from Walmart [@ $4 a piece] and found this yellow leafy fabric from Hancock [@ approx. $3/yard....bought 6 yrds- prob used 4 on this project]. From there I just measured and went for it. The sheets are hanging horizontally and let me say- its a ton of fabric and hard to manage!! You'll notice, the two panels don't match up exactly. I need to take about 2 in off the left side top so that the yellow meets in the middle. But hey, $20 for curtains. Beat that. [Also, found the rod- 108 in- on clearance at Lowes for about $20 and then 2 packs of drapery rings from Walmart- $4 each]. Grand total- approx $45. Didn't I mention I was on a budget?
Unfortunately, as I was hanging these last night, I notice this... .
its a pretty substantial crack in the ceiling right where we took down the wall and added new ceiling. This was heart breaking because I know Dad worked incredibly hard on this- layers and layers of drywall compound, tons of sanding, and multiple coats of ceiling paint. Ugh. Weekend project I guess?
I guess thats all for now! I have a MAJOR week next week so stay tuned for some details :)
Enjoy the beautiful weekend....
loves.
-Sar
