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The real answer is infinitely. It's infinitely interesting to some people, and as much as I love a good wham bam before and after, I have to admit that I love the long, painful drawn-out before and afters so much more. There's a real life going on there. There's a story.
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The story here is the power of 15 minutes. Or sometimes 5 minutes.
About a week ago, I stopped trying and hoping to find big chunks of time to be a real serious DIYer and started just grabbing a brush and a yogurt container full of paint for just a few minutes every day, or every second day. It's part of my whole finding balance thing and not letting one thing totally take over my time. Even doing something for 5 minutes a week is a billion times better than doing nothing at all.
And once I started just doing a teeny tiny bit each day, that's when the progress really seemed to start picking up.
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The progress and the fact that the hall just keeps looking prettier and prettier every day is like a perfect little gift I get to open every day. A free gift. Did I tell you I found the paint in my basement?
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It's going to be stunning about 10 15-minute installments from now.
I feel like I should tell you that I can't wait to show you the big reveal, but the truth is I can wait. I'm loving this!
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24 comments:
It is looking bright and fresh already. That is a great tip, to find 5 or 10 minutes to just do something. That is all the energy I have this week, in minute increments, but it really feels good to get some little things accomplished.
It is coming along so nicely! I love the color too, it looks like my entry and halls..which I LOVE! Can wait to see the "big reveal"! ;)
Found you on that "first time blog entry" hop! New follower!
You TEASE!!! hehe It looks great so far!!
You are planning on sharing this at The DIY Dreamer.. From Dream To Reality.. right? Please :)
I love that! I too have a tendency to get sucked into projects while the house is falling apart around me. I've started working on things around here in 15 min. increments. So far, everything is getting touched, even the laundry. lol. Visiting from The DIY Dreamer. Would love it if you would share this at my Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. http://thededicatedhouse.blogspot.com/2012/07/make-it-pretty-monday-week-5.html Wishing you a grand week. Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse
It's going to be fantastic! Love how you figured out a way to get it done, even if it's just 5 minutes a day!
Thanks so much for sharing this at The DIY Dreamer.. From Dream To Reality! :)
This is an awesome reminder not to take any time for granted!
Thanks!
I love that you posted this! I can't tell you how many projects I avoid because I feel like I don't have the time to do them! If I just did a little each day I would probably finish so much more.... Thanks for the inspiration!
Take care,
Trish
Courtenay, Sometimes you just have to chip away at your projects. I know your hall will be beautiful when finished. Thanks for joining the Open House Party this week.
I have the upstairs hallway that has needed painted and have not done so because of time issues. I think you 15 minute idea is just what i need to get this done!! Thank you for the suggestion!
My house is an absolute work in progress! Your post is a great reminder how slow and steady wins the race! Please link up at Pin Inspiration Thursday :) http://www.addhousewife.com/2012/07/pininspiration-thursday-712.html
Can't wait to see the end result!
I agree! It's hard to find the time to work on big projects like that! Good job with taking a little time out each day to work on something that will make a big change!
It is so true that we have to grab the time where we find it. 15 minutes or 5, at least you are making progress and so far it is beautiful. XO, Pinky
15 minutes a day adds up when you total time worked for the week. Before you know it your hall will be finished and looking gorgeous.
Love it so far. How fun. Isn't it fantastic to see the little difference every day. Hugs, Marty
This is how a lot of us live! I really enjoy how real your blog is :)
Cant wait to see it finished!
Thank you for sharing this at my Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. Hope to see your prettiness again on Monday. Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse
I really is amazing what you can accomplish with a little bit of consistent effort. We always seem to want it all right now but it rarely works out that way. Thanks for sharing your journey, things are really coming together.
Oh my gosh! You have changed my life. I thought it was just ME who looked at a big project, and turned the other way, because it was so intimidating.
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!
I am going to set the timer and start taping the dining room today. :D
Pam, non-blogger
Looking good!! And there's joy in the journey, right?
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