Hard Work=Progress

I swear I am completely shocked every time I log in to post something (thinking I am on top of things) only to find out it has been a month-or more since my last posting! Ugh. I hope you'll forgive me. Yes, Josie is still growing like a weed and getting cuter by the day. Yes, we still live like hermits in the middle of 58 wooded acres. Yes, I have made leaps and bounds on the house since my last post. Yes, I. AM. EXHAUSTED.
This isn't the dramatic before and afters, but it shows great progress. We are nearing the end in many large projects. Goal is to be done with most of them by year's end. Fingers Crossed.
One of our biggest undertakings was replacing the buckled (and mildewed) wood flooring in the back half of the lower level of the house. This consisted of 3 rooms; Master Bedroom, Laundry/Hallway, and Bathroom. I may be repeating myself a but, but just want to get everyone up to speed with our projects.

The flooring in the bathroom and hallway came up first. It was replaced with tile. The laundry room was finished (minus a little trim work to be done) and I am utilizing my shelving in there as a pantry, since the kitchen is lacking one. This has taken some adjusting since at the Farmwood (previous) house, I had a walk-in pantry. Sigh.

Bathroom Before moving in

Tiling

Bathroom in Progress...

Second up, was the flooring in the Master Bedroom. Someone lit a fire in my butt one morning and I tore the entire thing up in an afternoon. I primed the next day and carpet followed one day after. I finished up the walls the day of carpet installation and we moved all our furniture in the next day. Boom.Boom.Boom.

Master before moving in...

After Pulling floors and Priming Floor.

New Carpet, Paint, and Window Treatments

Master in Progress....need to get some art on the walls!

I gave up on getting my cabinets done by my goal of Thanksgiving. The time and effort it took to complete the top cabinets took a lot out of me--including my motivation. However, I did complete my $12 backsplash last weekend. I planned to do it a little differently, but seeings how we are renting, I didn't want to put too much into something I can't love forever. This has been the toughest challenge, yet.....trying NOT to fall in love with this charming little cabin. If and when you visit, you will understand. The bottom cabinets are still on the list of goals for the end of year completion.

Before Moving in....

Top Cabinets get primed

Top Cabinets Painted and filled.

New Copper Back splash

Close Up of Backsplash.

Another Shot.

So, like I said. PROGRESS! I finally feel like we are getting somewhere. I will include some more pictures of upstairs bath, Josie's room, and laundry next time.