Monday, July 23, 2012

What I've been up too......stripping

 Wallpaper stripping that is.....
 and let me tell you I wished it looked as pretty as these examples.....
 None the less, I have been so excited for the job, yes definitely 
grueling at times....some rooms had 3 layers.......
 but the extra money will be wonderful for our trip in exactly
21 days from now......so while I'm breathing in years of yuck
I dream of Anthropologie air......
Now they have asked me to paint the rooms.....I have always worked 
with my hubby doing these jobs.....now I have my first solo gig!

So my big reveal and re-do will have to wait until
I finish this job...... its amazing what paint can do
these rooms look so different!

I should be done soon....
and I can't wait to catch up with all of you!
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26 comments:

  1. SkjerstadJuly 23, 2012 at 8:49 AM

    So many nice wallpaper!
    The first picture is just great :)
    good luck with the job;)

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  2. TexWisGirlJuly 23, 2012 at 9:46 AM

    i wish you could strip 2 rooms here for me! :)

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  3. Oline ArtJuly 23, 2012 at 9:59 AM

    Lovely and inspirering pictures - I want more wallpaper in my house too!

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  4. Sherri B.July 23, 2012 at 10:09 AM

    Can't wait to see it all done! xo

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  5. Vintage Sheet AddictJuly 23, 2012 at 10:27 AM

    I thought you had been stripping the wallpaper off in the first picture! I said no so loudly nearly gave the cat a heart attack! Ada :)

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  6. kJuly 23, 2012 at 11:32 AM

    exciting!!!
    and thanks for the baby congrats :)
    and did you see that you won the dawn and deepa childrens ring???

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  7. koraleeJuly 23, 2012 at 11:32 AM

    Now that is a job...not my favourite either but I do love to paint and your are right...what a difference it makes. Just whistle while you work...it makes it much more enjoyable. xoxoxo

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  8. Chrissie en HeidiJuly 23, 2012 at 12:16 PM

    Wow, great job! Can't wait to see :-) Good luck with it!!!

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  9. UnknownJuly 23, 2012 at 1:03 PM

    Can't wait to see the finishe project!!

    chris

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  10. UnknownJuly 23, 2012 at 1:03 PM

    Sounds like you are very busy. look forward to seeing the new revamp ;-) dee x

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  11. Between Me and YouJuly 23, 2012 at 1:53 PM

    Thought at first you were going to talk about '50 Shades....'!Hope you weren't stripping with those leopard print 4-inch heels on!!!Lots of lovely colour - a treat for the eyes on this very 50 shades of grey day!!

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  12. A Treasured PastJuly 23, 2012 at 2:28 PM

    What an incredibly hard and long job, but so worth it in the end. Can't wait to see the reveal, take care, Tam x

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  13. BungalowgirlJuly 23, 2012 at 2:52 PM

    Sounds very busy but so so worthwhile when you step back and look at how gorgeous those rooms will become. Cannot wait for the reveal. melx

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  14. DianeJuly 23, 2012 at 5:14 PM

    Stripping!!!! It's kind of chilly up there for that isn't it?

    Looking forward to your reveals. Diane

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  15. magieJuly 23, 2012 at 8:57 PM

    Sounds like a lot of work, but I am sure very worth it. I look forward to seeing the grand reveal! :)
    Magie x

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  16. Riitta SinikkaJuly 23, 2012 at 9:43 PM

    Oo, love those wallpaper and pictures! Happy day for you!

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  17. Vintage Sheet AddictJuly 24, 2012 at 12:13 AM

    Hi, I have nominated you for A Lovely Blog Award! Just look on my blog to see what to do! You're blog is great! Ada :)

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  18. UnknownJuly 24, 2012 at 2:17 AM

    good for you 'h'
    nothing worse than decorating
    {for others}
    except perhaps cleaning
    {for others}
    which i am doing at the moment}
    still the cash incentive helps
    go girls
    x ...

    ***

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  19. Thedarkerside73July 24, 2012 at 3:25 AM

    Gosh its sounds like you are so busy! I am sure it will look gorgeous in the end.

    Hope you have a fab trip.


    P x

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  20. KittyJuly 24, 2012 at 4:47 AM

    a groan-worthy job at the time, bu I'm sure the results will be worth it and that you'll do a fantastic job.xx.

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  21. UnknownJuly 24, 2012 at 9:13 AM

    hiya h
    you did do something creative last week
    hound teaparty disaster {so cute}
    and so i have included your link
    on my new 'seventh day creation'
    here:

    http://thepolkadotpetticoat.blogspot.com.es/2012/07/dogs-tea-disasterhappy-weekend.html

    please share if you so care 'h'
    cheers and cheerio
    linda
    x ... ***

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  22. Julie Whitmore PotteryJuly 24, 2012 at 9:56 AM

    There's nothing like wallpaper to enhance a room;
    and O by the way i love those different colored upholstered chairs, elegant and they look comfortable!
    xx
    julie

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  23. Ruth KellyJuly 24, 2012 at 10:58 AM

    I've not seen wall paper on doors before - you seem to have loads of wall paper every where.

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  24. UnknownJuly 24, 2012 at 12:41 PM

    Good luck with the paintjob. To strip wallpaper is hard work, I know. I love the pictures you have today. D

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  25. nadine paduartJuly 24, 2012 at 9:30 PM

    wall paper queen of my heart, here i am, before the internet blinks off again.
    so you're putting a whiff of anthropo on your walls there?
    is that what your trip is about? to the shop? you lucky broad!
    i'm plastering here (nothing new), abrading, and then some. and then painting. whoo-hoo. may finish all of this in time to go back to work. may not. [sigh].
    hugs, my paper scraping friend,
    n♥

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  26. MariaJuly 26, 2012 at 2:56 AM

    My dear Polka Dot Petticoat!
    Thank you for missing me!
    Unfortunately I´m getting divorced and of course the level of creativity is veeeery low at the moment. But I hope to be with you again soon! I can´t wait!!
    Hugs Maria

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