Of course, now that Chris has done his (big) part to help me out, and it's my turn to get to work, it's suddenly not such a pressing issue! I'm terrible, I admit it!
But I am grateful.
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The moldings are up! Yippee skippee!
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Having them up just means so much to me. It means, in my head at least, that I live in that house.
You know, that house that exists in your head as The House. The one you're supposed to live in. So my hall is that first step.
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Some people would probably just throw the moldings up, paint the room, shine the floors, and get on with it. I sometimes think I'm one of those people. Or I think I should be. But I'm just not right now. This project is taking months when it doesn't have to. But I'm just loving this little thing called balance right now. And working within my means - with my money and with my time.
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So even if it takes me all year to get this done, it will still be meaningful and significant for me. And other things will get done too. And life will go on.
This week in life, Chris brought home two little furball puppies for me to babysit for someone at work who's away on training. So that's pretty much what I'm doing. It's a wonder I'm writing this right now. I think one of them might be in the kitchen eating the cat's food actually.
So I may have another week where balance in life means not working on this hall again, but finished or not, isn't it lovely?
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22 comments:
You are not alone. I have a painting project I'm working on and I'm just hoping to have it done by the end of the Summer. I don't know why I like to procrastinate but I do. I think we're still OK if we don't do it all really fast.
I have similar issues with my projects. My problem is that I get so.very.close to finishing and then I get excited about a new project and don't feel like finishing the old one.
Good luck.. it looks great so far!
Love the moulding! I think it adds so much character. The painting will happen when it happens. I still have unfinished board and batten, among many many other things.
Love the mouldings - they add so much to a narrow space. I must admit I had four squares of paint on my guest room wall for two years until a plumbing disaster took the decision away from me. The wall had to be torn out! Now it is a serene blue.
distressed Donna Down Home
Off to a lovely start!
Love the moldings and your whole house!
It is lovely, and there is such satisfaction to know you did it yourself. Life does get in the way of the best plans, but isn't that the way it is? Playing with puppies beats painting anyday!!! xx
Oh it does look lovely!!! I wish I have a big front hall too!!
Thanks for sharing at The DIY Dreamer.. From Dream To Reality!
It's lovely. And take your time. What's the hurry, right? You have two furballs to play with! And if you painted now you would end up with furry mouldings. And somehow I don't think furry mouldings is pictured in that house you picture in your head ...
:)
Linda
I am the same way! I am in a big hurry to get a project started and then a lot of times, I get bored halfway through it and it stalls. Life is more interesting that way, right? :) It is gonna look great when it's all painted!
This post is a simple little gem. A great perspective. Sometimes projects can take the backseat, and that's okay! Lately I've been a little calmer about housework; I have two loads on laundry to fold on my bed as we speak! But I'm just going with it and trying to enjoy my boys more. Life is a lot of give and take, isn't it?
It IS lovely! Those wood floors are beautiful! Someday I will have wood floors - I will probably hate cleaning them, but they are so pretty!
I love the moldings that you added....so much character! Take your time and enjoy life. The painting will still be there :)
blessings,
karianne
I love the molding. I want to add some to our house, too! I totally understand the balance equation, though. Somethings just have to wait because eating may be a priority that day and that's all I can seem to accomplish. Life has a funny way of doing that sometimes. Balance is good for your sanity. I like your post!
hehehe...we both are side by side at the "At the Picket Fence" party and we both got up the same type of molding this past week. The only reason mine is painted is because my husband did not want to look at it unfinished for the rest of the year (which is probably how long it would take me to get around to it)and he paid someone else to do it.
Yes, it IS lovely! And if it does take a year to finish--so much better to enjoy the journey rather than just have the perfect end product with no joy on the way. :)
Well, you need to be having a graduation open house. It's always the deadlines that get me motivated! Love the trim work. ALWAYS adds class to any room.
The moldings great! I want to add some to our dining room but just haven't gotten around to it.
SUPER CUTE! Crossing my fingers you'll share at my party! Saturdays at Seven!
XO, Aimee
There is nothing better than making progress on a project! Great job!
Thanks for sharing -
Stacey of Embracing Change
It is lovely and it's get done when you're good and ready :) Thanks so much for sharing at Mom On Timeout!
Looking good! Thank you for joining me at Home Sweet Home!
Sherry
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