Monday, July 25, 2011

New Before and After Pics and a WINNER!

Oh, you would think it would be done.  You would think we'd be having our first dinner party in there by now.  But no.  No.  It's just....not done.  BUT, a good portion is and I think it's high-time for a little before and after action!  Presenting the south side of our den/playroom, a progression from day 1 to today....








I know!  So exciting.  Wait 'til you see the other side.  It's unreal.

Speaking of exciting: the winner of that special jar of black raspberry jam has been chosen!

A big congratulations to Steph from Baca Ohana.  You guys, her chubby baby is so stinkin' precious you will melt inside when you see pictures of her.  And Steph is hilarious.  All good things.  So yippppeeeee!

Yay for happy Mondays!

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  1. AlisonJuly 25, 2011 at 7:01 PM

    What a transformation! The room is gorgeous, bright and airy. Love it!

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  2. AllisonJuly 25, 2011 at 7:07 PM

    Is that your husband Tommy, exhausted on the floor?!

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  3. Mary KateJuly 25, 2011 at 7:09 PM

    Gor-gee-o-so!!!!

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  4. UnknownJuly 25, 2011 at 7:16 PM

    looks great! so much brighter:)

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  5. Amber_DJuly 25, 2011 at 7:30 PM

    Wow! Red carpet and wood paneling in the before?! You had your work cut out for you. It looks great. So much brighter. Can't wait to see the finished room!

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  6. UnknownJuly 25, 2011 at 7:38 PM

    So much better!!! You might've talked about this and I missed it, but did you fill in the paneling grooves or anything?

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  7. StashaJuly 25, 2011 at 7:39 PM

    Wow, it is so bright now. I love the dog in the picture helping your husband stay grounded :)

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  8. Dwija {House Unseen}July 25, 2011 at 7:47 PM

    @Alison: Thank you, sweetie! I swear I'll stop talking about this eventually ;)

    @Allison: Pffffffffffft! That is my husband, but he is NOT exhausted. He has not even touched a brush or roller this whole project. I told him he needed to work, and he was happy to comply ;)

    @MK: I am lovin' it too!

    @Brendy: Thanks!

    @Amber: That red carpet...oh my. That was the WORST. We changed that the first week here. The stench was just too much to bare!

    @Kassi: We had to paint the grooves first individually, then go back over and roll the flat surfaces :)

    @Stasha: She is such a funny little pup. Love her!

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  9. TexaGermaFinlaNadianJuly 25, 2011 at 7:52 PM

    Wow, it looks great, and so much bigger! Nicely done :) Even if the dog has taken over your husband!

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  10. StephJuly 25, 2011 at 7:54 PM

    The before and afters are incredible and I WON I WON I WON I WON!!! Now chubbers and I can eat jam for breakfast lunch and dinner!!!! Thank you sooooo much!

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  11. Jennifer KayJuly 25, 2011 at 7:59 PM

    It's amazing what a can of paint can do for a room, I think it looks absolutely wonderful!!!

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  12. Ellen aka EllieJuly 25, 2011 at 8:03 PM

    Love it!

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  13. ClaireJuly 25, 2011 at 8:09 PM

    Fantastic!

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  14. Ali - My Suitcase Full of TricksJuly 25, 2011 at 8:11 PM

    Whoa! That's awesome. I love seeing things like that. It's amazing what a coat of paint can do. And of course, non-red carpet.

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  15. anonJuly 25, 2011 at 8:11 PM

    I love it! Huge improvement! Come into the light. . . . .

    hugs, Dweej!
    FSMMBFT

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  16. ElizabethJuly 25, 2011 at 8:13 PM

    looks great!!! :)

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  17. AmyJuly 25, 2011 at 8:36 PM

    oooh it looks gorgeous! good job!!!

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  18. my3littlebirdsJuly 25, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    It looks so much bigger! Great job B fam!

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  19. Bethe77July 25, 2011 at 9:26 PM

    Stunning transformation taking place!
    Lots of hard work is paying off. Can hardly wait to see more.
    Blessings

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  20. Heather RJuly 25, 2011 at 9:33 PM

    Looks great! Why did anyone ever think dark paneling was a good idea? I would also make fun of the red carpet, but I had wall to wall red carpeting in my dorm room my freshman year....my roommates dad was a contractor and had scrap carpeting lying around....it was the COOLEST carpet. But, a dorm room and a livingroom/den in a home is another:) BTW-I have the same vaccuum!

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  21. TeresaDJuly 25, 2011 at 10:15 PM

    wow, what an amazing transformation, dwija! painting was definitely a good choice.

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  22. Lucy The ValiantJuly 25, 2011 at 10:22 PM

    WOW! That looks wonderful! I LOVE the way paneling looks when it's painted white.

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  23. BettyShmettyJuly 25, 2011 at 10:23 PM

    Great job Dweej! All the hard work is paying off in a big way, the room is completely transformed!

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  24. JenJuly 25, 2011 at 10:34 PM

    Impressive!!! You guys did great!!

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  25. Daenel T.July 25, 2011 at 11:01 PM

    You can't see me but I'm applauding. Great job!

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  26. Melanie BettinelliJuly 25, 2011 at 11:37 PM

    Woohoo! That's awesome. Amazing how a coat of paint can transform a room and make your whole life feel so much brighter.

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  27. Jane EllenJuly 26, 2011 at 7:45 AM

    Looks wonderful!
    P.S. I'm in MI too :)
    www.jane-dandelionwishes.blogspot.com

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  28. AnonymousJuly 26, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    It looks wonderful!

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  29. RobinJuly 26, 2011 at 1:07 PM

    I love the difference! You guys are gooood. :-)

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  30. Becky @ Rub Some Dirt On ItJuly 26, 2011 at 2:20 PM

    What a transformation!! Your hard work is paying off :)

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  31. Minnesota Prairie RootsJuly 26, 2011 at 4:43 PM

    What a little paint and a lot of work won't do. Looks fab. Your before photos reminded me of our house, when we moved here in 1984. Nearly every room sported dark, paneling. We replaced all of it with sheetrock, ripped out carpet, etc., and now we're to the point where we're starting all over. See what you have to look forward to.

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  32. Katie @ Chicken Noodle GravyJuly 26, 2011 at 8:32 PM

    Amazing, Dweej! I mean, seriously, it looks AWESOME. My parent's house has dark paneling, and they painted it as well, and it really does make an incredible difference. Good for y'all!

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  33. AnonymousJuly 27, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    It is gorgeous!!! You had a vision and it made it to real life! Love it!!!

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  34. NonDomesticMamaJuly 28, 2011 at 5:48 PM

    It doesn't even look like the same room! Isn't it amazing what paint can do?! :) Beautiful!!

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  35. OKinUKJuly 28, 2011 at 5:49 PM

    Need moar before and after!

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  36. NatalieJuly 28, 2011 at 6:08 PM

    Awesome transformation! Love it!

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