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updating my home - new photos added; photos of improvements
Topic Started: Jan 29 2008, 07:40 AM (960 Views)
MissBri
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here are some photos of all the work that has been going on at my humble hovel.
Some of you may remember that late summer I got rid of a man that was basically destroying my life and home by teeny tiny bits. When they do it that way, it is hard for you to see the destruction. Luckily with the encouragement of my sisters I was able to get the backbone to tell him to leave. With their support I gained the confidence to once again stand on my own. Now, thank to my loving parents legacy, I was able to pay off the remaining debt the SO left me, and am able to rebuild my life - both physical and emotional.

Wish I had some before pictures so you could see how awful it was before. Rugs stained and burnt (yes burnt), ceilings stained and 'holey', just dark, dreary, and depressing. So I have all new floors (Hardwood, tile, and marble), repainted walls and ceilings, new counters and vanities, new bathroom stuff (toilet, sink, towel racks etc), new stove and sink. I gave away (and threw away) a lot of furniture - all of the livingroom.

So far I just have the Kitchen, small bathroom, and living room almost complete. The back room is halfway there, then on to my bathroom and bedroom. Then windows, the front room, and the two spare bedrooms.


Kitchen.....
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Bathroom.....
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Living Room - the cabinets in the living room were very dark and the wainscotting was also dark.
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and a couple of new shots of my Josie girl.....
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Magic
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Great pics! Your home looks so bright and cheery. It sounds like you and your lovely Josie are much better off-- good luck!
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:clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: Looks loverly! Congrats. I love the kitchen. What a great way to make a kitchen cheery and bright.
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OHHHHHH!!!!! Miss Bri!!!! It is absolutely CHARMING!!! It is so inviting and comfy and restful...you've done a SUPERB job,girl!! :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer:

Wow, can I come visit your cool new pad? :woot: :yes:

Seriously, you've got terrific taste (absolutely LOF that white and yellow kitchen!) and it's so warm and inviting...I would imagine this NEW HOME (which is essentially what it is!) has been healing for you after the awfulness you suffered. And, congrats on getting the strength to ask him to leave. It's SO hard to break a relationship of any kind off, but if the other person is truly toxic and destructive, it's the only way to be safe and happy for yourself.

Sending you a HUGE huggie and enthusiasm for your remodeling skills! Hmmm...maybe I need to hire you to come re-do MY house! :innocent:

Thanks for sharing your news and photos...I sincerely wish you many, many safe, happy and satisfying days in your "new" abode. :cloud9: :rose:
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MissBri
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Thanks 3B and everyone!

It has been very therapeutic to toss out the old and just start anew.
And my house projects will keep me entertained throught the spring - something my soul will need....

YUP - been a rough rough 16 months - but life marches on - either join the parade or sit and watch it go by.
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MissBri, I LOVE your house and what you've done with it! <3 It looks absolutely fantastic! Cheery and homey! And your Josie girl looks great too! :)
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Ahhh, Stephjm, good point! I FORGOT to add that the cherry on top of your sundae, Miss Bri, is your wonderful canine roommate! Josie looks like a total sweetheart! :wub:
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Your place looks so cute. And from your description of what it was before, it's quite a change. I love the kitchen cabinets...so cheery. Nice job.

(Cute puppy too. :))
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Oh I love it!! :clap: The yellow in the kitchen is so bright and cheery and the newly-white living room cabinets are a true treasure!! And look how happy Josie is!! :clap: I see how she sneaked into the bathroom pic to show you how much she loves the new environment!! :clap:
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Everything looks great, warm and cozy! Great work. :clap: :clap: :clap:
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it looks loverly MissBri! So warm and inviting. :) it's nice to feel good about your abode.
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WOW!!! I love that yellow on the cupboards! NIICE work lady!!!
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Your house is adorable, as is your dog. Good for you for taking the steps to put you life in order. I bet it feels really good to come home to your beautiful house.
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Very nice! I'm sure it's great therapy, and it looks like a wonderful place to come home to! :clap: :hug:
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love the kitchen...very bright and cheery


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