Almost done!
What an exhausting couple of weeks! Ladders, drop sheets, rollers, then clean-up, furniture moving, mind-changing, regrouping…gaaaaah! I think it’s been worth it. I think it’s moved toward the simple, mission-y style I’ve been aiming for.
Still to go:
- Obviously, drapes. (What a tussle I’ve had with that one). I managed to finally find a great, sheer-ish linen blend to make very simple curtains. That’s tomorrow’s job.
- Pictures. I have it all planned, just have to hang them, with the exception of one wall area where I want to make a photo grouping. I haven’t quite figured that out yet, though.
- Upholstery. If you’ll notice, I finished the slip covers! Olive drab no more! I have yet to cover the seats of the dining room chairs, a very simple stapler job for which I have already purchased fabric. There is also a parson’s chair which is indigenous to this church. Some previous owner did a dreadful upholstery job in nasty velvet in what appears to be circa 1972. I have a lovely Waverly Archival fabric for it. These are Wednesday’s tasks.
- Odds and ends. I still have two big black-and-white striped sofa cushions to sew. They’re already cut out. And I have a few little bits and bobs I want to add, you know how that goes 🙂
For Carl’s benefit, I must mention how much I love our new sealed fireplace insert. It is super-efficient and very effective. Done right, I never have to actually light a fire; it has been perpetually lit for about 48 hours so far and burns very, very little wood. Plus, no ash and NO SMELL. Thank you, honey! It was worth every bit of dust and drama 🙂
workdateknit
Ooooh I love the transformation!!
Pearl
Thanks so much! How are the wedding plans coming?
workdateknit
They’re coming along! Still have a few major decisions to make but I’m hopeful we’ll make them by the end of this month!
garretw
You did a fantastic job! It looks to clean and simple. (It’s amazing how hard simple can be.)
Pearl
Simple is tricky! Especially with Carl’s many collections of ‘things’ 🙂
Tracy
I tell you I had my doubts, but I knew if anyone could do it surely it would be you. It looks wonderful, congrats. You have until like the 23rd, so get at it lol. That fireplace does look inviting for sure. Can’t wait to win the lottery tonight and come and see it in person 🙂
Pearl
Wish you guys could be with us!!
Nicky
You’re amazing! You said you were going to do it and here it is … you’re almost done! Great job so far and that fireplace looks soooooo cozy and inviting.
Pearl
Thanks, Nicky! Now for some feet-up knitting 😀
Nicky
You deserve that!!! 😀
harmonicoscillatorknits
Wow, such a transformation! You’ve done so much work in so little time. I am in awe of all that you have accomplished.
Pearl
Thanks! I’m just hoping I can get everything done before the family arrives for Christmas 🙂
jamiornellas@gmail.com
It looks amazing!
Pearl
Thanks, Jami! And thanks so much for stopping by the blog 🙂