A lack of time has prevented me from blogging like I want to. That said, I found a name for the place. Elsewhere. When I look out at the land and at the woods, I can't help but feel that that is the right name for such a place. The interior is looking great, and most of the painting is done...but not all. There are still a few rooms to be completed, and tonight will find me Elsewhere, rolling up my sleeves and getting back to the painting...

This is me, first starting the project. Yes, that is the tiny paintbrush I use to cut in the spaces above the trim. It makes my hands hurt less and gives me more stamina, even if it does take a little longer. Don't judge me! ;-)

Now that the main walls are done, I will show you this photo of the living room. It's a photo taken before I started the painting, so it's not the right colors. But it will give you a good idea of where I am going with the rest of the decor. The house just seems to want to be part of the land, while at the same time being warm and inviting....

Like I said, it's just the start. When it's done, it will be much different, but the furniture will still be basically placed the same. I will take more pictures when the floor is done. For now, this is my color palette...

After all the "hurry up and wait" of buying a house, I find myself back in a version of "hurry up and wait." We want to move into the new place, but logistical problems mean that the painting and carpet-replacement has us at the apartment for a little longer. Not too much longer, but longer. I have been daunted by the 15 foot high ceilings that cause some of the walls to require a ladder to be painted. I did acquire a ladder, but getting up on it has proven to be daunting. I'm not good with heights, so I decided to get an estimate from a local painter. The first one to contact me was a guy from Kassab Painting. He said the amount was usually $150.00 per room or $500.00 for the project I needed. I asked my dad how much a painter should charge for that, since he would know. Then, he says that he will be in Florida on Wednesday and will help me with the high walls. How awesome! 

So now, the timeline I'm shooting for has us moving out by the 14th. I hope I can keep to that schedule while also working and planning for my new batch of classes beginning on the 16th! 

Anyway, speaking of paint: here is an image of the greatroom, prior to any work I have put in it...

My vision for the place includes replacing the brown carpet with this: