Thanks for everyone's input on moving the Cutlet into a new room in the house. We left it up to him, asking him at different times in different ways, and he's all about the new room. He wants to decorate it with car stuff, and we've got some ideas on that front. One of our goals is to have decor in our house, including in our boys' rooms, that are unique and full of personality. Considering that most of our home is decorated in "Landlocked Prairie Boathouse Modern/Antique," it's likely nobody has a house quite like ours.
One of the cool benefits I have at work is getting an extra day off during my birthday month, and I'm hoping to take this Friday off. With my normal Thursday off that will make a four-day weekend. But I won't be boozin', cruisin' and snoozin'. No, I've got tons of work to do (nothing new at Casa del T-bone). Here's my list of to-do's for the long weekend:
• Finish redoing our stairs.
I had the brilliant idea, in light of getting new carpet in the living room, that the nasty carpet on our stairs had to go. A year after ripping it all up, I've gotten all new oak stair treads stained/polyurethaned and screwed down. New beadboard risers (the go-up part) are primed, painted and in place. Just have to finish staining the moulding and get it in.
• Unclog the bathroom sink.
Liquid Plumr® ain't cutting it. I'm going to have to take the pipe apart underneath the sink and scrub it. This will be loads of fun.
• Mow the back yard.
This will be a project because recent rain has made it grow. And allergies will make it a real challenge.
• Paint the Cutlet's new room.
We've sort of picked colors (with some input from the little guy) and we have a plan to incorporate the car decor he wants. After I paint (a three-color paint scheme with white trim), it will be time to replace the nasty carpet with wood floor (but that won't be until next weekend).
• Get ready for a yard sale.
We are donating clothes to charity, but the flotsam that's left over will likely sell in a yard sale. I really hate yard sales, but it will be nice to have a less-cluttered house with some extra cabbage to, of course, buy more crap to put in the house. Anybody want a bread maker?
That's quite a to-do list, I must say. If I were closer, I'd come mow the yard for you (I love the smell and sense of accomplishment, but have no lawn of my own). I'd even help with the yard sale (which is really boring unless you have a good friend to help and keep you company!) Have fun with all the projects, it will make such a difference when you are done!
I love your name for your decor style. I think our would be called, "Broke College Student w/ Designer Aspirations" AKA IKEA style. :)
Your list is long! I'm tired and more anxious after reading it. You sound quite handy, though. I'm impressed!
Casa del Mayo - home of quirky western artist, Kman, and his Trash-to-Treasure Queen, Cowtown Pattie; where every wall has a mural, and every shelf has a memento from the past.
You have quite a list there, bub.