I knew it would be a lot of work to remodel, but I don't think I really processed that I would be doing a lot of that work. But, we are about two weeks in and I am here to tell you that remodeling a gigantic, 60 year old kitchen is A. LOT. OF. WORK. Our cabinets arrive on October 4th, so we are trying to get as much done as possible before then.
2 - On the way home from Lowe's, Alanis Morissette's Ironic came on the radio. I started singing along and I asked Matt if he knew who sings it. "Of course I do," he said, "it's your girl Reba. It's the one about all her friends that died in a plane crash."
Well, I am positively thrilled that he referred to Reba as "my girl." However, that was your one chance Fancy and you let me down with the song content.
5 - My Friday ended lousy at work. But, I scheduled vacation for the days between Christmas and New Year's and I will have TEN DAYS OFF IN A ROW. I cannot even wait. 95 days to go.
But who's counting.
Me.
I plan to spend those ten days sitting in my new kitchen. In my bargain priced neutrals.
We did some work Friday night, went to Lowe's, and when I woke up on Saturday morning, Matt had the following items ready and waiting in the kitchen:
-abreakfast sandwich
-a gigantic pot of coffee
-12 sheets of drywall
We hung drywall on the back walls and it already looks like a different room. It might not seem like a big deal, but when you live for 18 months with brown and gold wallpaper featuring actual jugs of cider, bare drywall is amazing.
My eyes have never been so relaxed.
Anyway, I don't have the brain power to come up with a whole post of words, so I thought I'd take the easy way out and talk about five things that made me happy this weekend.
1 - This sunset at Lowe's on Friday night.
“There's a sunrise and a sunset every single day, and they're absolutely free. Don't miss so many of them.”
2 - On the way home from Lowe's, Alanis Morissette's Ironic came on the radio. I started singing along and I asked Matt if he knew who sings it. "Of course I do," he said, "it's your girl Reba. It's the one about all her friends that died in a plane crash."
Well, I am positively thrilled that he referred to Reba as "my girl." However, that was your one chance Fancy and you let me down with the song content.
3 - We took a kitchen break on Saturday afternoon and Matt cut the lawn and I went to the mall. I got all of the following for $89.
4 - Penn State won their game (and is currently ranked #4!) and my siblings are tweeting again.
5 - My Friday ended lousy at work. But, I scheduled vacation for the days between Christmas and New Year's and I will have TEN DAYS OFF IN A ROW. I cannot even wait. 95 days to go.
But who's counting.
Me.
I plan to spend those ten days sitting in my new kitchen. In my bargain priced neutrals.
29 comments:
Oh I love your shopping haul, especially those sandals! I am always on the lookout for a good pair I can dress up. And that's so awesome that you were able to get the drywall up! Nick and I are years away from owning a house but we already know we want to learn how to tackle things like that ourselves.
Seriously all of that for $89?! That's awesome!
Wow you hit the jackpot at the mall for only $89! Can't wait to see the kitchen when you finish.
I hate that we don't get all the PSU games here on tv. Have we talked about this? I feel like I didn't know you were a fan!
Such a great deal! Can't believe you got all of that for $89!
I'm really excited to see how your kitchen turns out! And 10 days in a row is a freaking dream!
"However, that was your one chance Fancy and you let me down with the song content." HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA. Laura, you're hilarious.
That was a STEAL at the mall, girl! Also... best of luck with the kitchen ;)
Wow, you got a lot for $89!
BRING IT ON PENN STATE, YOU'RE GOING DOWN
Wow! You did great getting all of that for $89. And I can't even imagine remodeling my kitchen. I hope it flies by and you are standing in your brand new kitchen very soon!
I've listened to Fancy at 1 am WAY too many times with Bryan and his roommates :)
OMG HAHAHA at your husband's comment about Alanis/Reba - too funny! And I'm doing the same thing at Xmas and New Year - I can't wait!! xx
That is a pile - a PILE - of clothes & 4 pairs of shoes. How did you get that for $89... that's bargain shopping to the hilt right there!
Love your shopping finds. What a steal to get all that for $89. Can't wait to see your kitchen. We are currently in landscaping hell as far as home projects go around here.
I completely understand the exhaustion when it comes to renovations. Somehow my husband and I get addicted to them and after we're done we find something else to work on. Viscous cycle. You found some great deals on your clothes! Beautifully Candid
Oh Matt. Tell him I'm very disappointed in him and his lack of musical knowledge. Haha.
I can't believe that you got all that stuff for only $89! That is some SERIOUS bargain shopping! My kinda girl!
Wow, clearly I need to go shopping with you! And yay for starting your kitchen project! Can't wait to see before and afters!
Ahhh I've watching many sunsets from the Lowe's parking lot. Haha! Our kitchen is quite outdated too, so there is a re model in our future. And apple cider jug wall paper?! Wow, 18 months is a long time to stare at that!
I can't wait to see how the kitchen looks! We are slowly updating ours from the 60's. We started with Pepto pink walls. Blech!
Let's be honest, everyone does know Saquon is the best. Truer words really were never spoken ��
Good luck with your kitchen remodel- very impressed that you are doing this yourselves! Can't wait to follow along :)
HAHAHAHAHAHAHA to #2! Sounds just like my husband. Your mall haul looks awesome!
I'm very curious about that wallpaper and have many questions for the previous owners. Haha! That is a seriously good haul for that price! Where did you go?
Very nice sunset. I don't see enough of those myself. I should work on that. Your girl Reba? Reba was my first concert. We can totally be friends.
as if we weren't already.
Amazing mall finds!!
Your weekend sounds pretty crazy, but in a mostly good way. Can't wait to see the kitchen progress. Reba's my girl too! But so is Alanis. Isn't it ironic?
Love what you got at the store--great finds! Hooray for shopping and coffee too!!
Wow, I cannot believe you got all that for $89!! That is awesome. So jealous of your 10 days off at Christmas. That is AMAZING!! I wish!
All of that for $89? I'm impressed.
I do feel like I need to see a picture of the cider jugs to get the full effect, though.
i feel you on the kitchen. it is legit exhausting. i am still exhausted and we are done with the major work, and have been for a couple of weeks. but i am still tired. go you guys for doing the drywall, that is no joke!
I have those sandals! I love Primark.. need to make another trip to pick up some fall goodies.
Yay on drywall.
congrats on your home! can't wait to see progress although that cider wallpaper does sound amazing ;)
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