Monday, February 09, 2009

Monday, Monday.


Still working on the wallpaper border, but I'm at the point now where Todd has to take over: the area over the shower where I can't put up the stepladder. I'm too short to reach the border when I stand on the tub. This whole project would have been much easier if I was about five inches taller.

In fact, life in general would be easier if I was five inches taller. I could find pants that fit, and I wouldn't have to ask complete strangers to grab stuff for me off the top shelves at the grocery store. And my upper kitchen cabinets would be completely useful, instead of just 2/3 useful.


Now we just have to get down the tiny bits of paper backing and the glue smudges, and again, I think I'm going to have to turn it over to Todd. I tried a hot water/vinegar solution and a sanding block and it's just not doing the trick. I think it's time to pull out the power tools.

The bathroom is ankle-deep in paper bits. It's so satisfying!


Todd has a little more work to do on the vanity doors and then they'll be ready to prime, paint, and hang. I can hardly wait! Can't wait for that butt-ugly floor to get tossed out on the curb, too!

Here's a prettier shot than the wallpaper bits: this is the cheap blue quilt I bought at Kohl's. I have it folded on the chest at the foot of our bed, and it's quite pleasant to look at. Some of the fabrics almost have a vintage look.


The weather has warmed up dramatically, so I'm trying to get more walking in, and getting some Valentine's packages ready to mail to the nieces and nephews. This week will hopefully be all about painting, once we get the walls totally clean. That's it from here!

3 comments:

Donna said...

I don't envy the remodeling trauma. Ugh! I could help you, though, with the height thing. I'm always helping people at the store get things off the top shelves. But, I would be happy if they would make pants just one inch longer!
The quilt is pretty. It DOES look vintage. Good find!

Latharia said...

You're making amazing progress ... and have much more patience than I! I remember the pain in my arms from painting my bedroom with a faux finish ... uh, yeah, about 8 years ago, and it's enough to convince me not to do it again! :D

Leslie said...

I like the quilt pattern. Score!