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Sunday Snapshot: no time for pictures

The week went by too fast.

No time for pictures.

My mom came in on Tuesday and, well… if you know my mom you’d know why I haven’t surfaced since. She is a power house extraordinaire in a teeny tiny body. And there is nothing she loves more than a home project or two.

morning

We finished up the faux paneling in the guest bathroom.

We repurposed some chairs for the dining room and a hutch for the girls’ room.

We hung curtains and rearranged the big girls’ room and (finally) hung some pretties on the wall.

We bought and potted some flowers for the front porch.

We shopped (and shopped and shopped) the local resale, consignment and thrift shops for a buffet for the dining room and some bar stools for the kitchen.

We scored on the buffet – an early 1900’s mahogany piece that was woefully ignored – for $100. But no bar stools.

And, in all that shopping, I found some great things. A (real) stop sign for the boys’ room for $25. And some depression glass (love!) for $2 each. A new-to-us upholstered chair for $49. And a sewing table for $29.

Mom left yesterday. I have a mirror to paint, 6 chairs to sand/prime/paint, a sewing table to paint and a buffet to repair and refinish. Once I’m done with that, the dining room will be complete. And I *think* I’ll be done.

Until I tackle the basement.

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05.26.13 · Sunday Snapshot 10

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  1. Nancy says

    May 26, 2013 at 9:13 AM

    Thrifting is always so fun when you actually need something — and with your mom along, that’s doubly special. 🙂

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  2. Patrice says

    May 26, 2013 at 9:16 AM

    What a blessing to have mom in to help!

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  3. Tiaras & Tantrums says

    May 26, 2013 at 9:22 AM

    oh my – I would say the two of you together are power houses! you are going to be very busy this summer!

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  4. Sophbelle says

    May 26, 2013 at 9:49 AM

    Aww, house projects are fun. Beautiful photo too!! <3

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  5. Misty Dawn says

    May 26, 2013 at 9:57 AM

    I think I need to borrow your mom for a while to get me in gear! I’ve got my first (and only) child on the way, and I don’t even know where to start!

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  6. Amy says

    May 26, 2013 at 10:14 AM

    That sounds like a dream week to me!

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  7. Sharon says

    May 26, 2013 at 10:14 AM

    My head is spinning just from reading about all that you did!

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  8. nancy says

    May 26, 2013 at 10:24 AM

    Time with your mom? GOLDEN! No excuse necessary.

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  9. Mandy F says

    May 26, 2013 at 4:31 PM

    Check out chalk paint! It’s awesome, and no need to sand, strip, or prime. I use a recipe for DIY chalk paint that is really cheap too. I’d be happy to share it if you decide to try 🙂

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  10. Lisa says

    May 26, 2013 at 10:54 PM

    Can your mom come stay with me for a day or two? And bring Poppy with her to fold my laundry?

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I'm Stefanie. Wife to one, mom to 13. Occasional blogger and t-shirt maker. Wannabe photographer and exerciser. Constant grace-needer and orphan advocator. more
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