While He Was Out

So, let me just start with, my husband HATES when I start a project. He hates my tools everywhere, he hates that I have, usually more than 2 projects going at a time, and he hates the time between me starting and finishing a project. BUT, he is almost always really happy with the way things turn out, so, I've learned to start my projects "while he's out." Anyone else have a crafty hater around that won't help, but loves the outcome?! 

 Well, since I have a crafty "hater," I've had to become very creative and plan like crazy before I start ANY project! The project must start and end in 1-2 days! So, I've hung shiplap, painted rooms, painted designs, hung cabinets, replaced light fixtures, replaced a dryer circuit board, sewn dresses, made curtains, repurposed furniture, made furniture, and anything and everything in between in 1-2 days. 

 I LOVE creating a home most of all. To me, a home is a unique space that all who live there love and enjoy. I don't want bland walls and someone else's artwork up...So, I get creative, search Pinterest, figure out a plan of attack, and wait for the right moment to execute-I mean, wait till "he's out!" Then I just do it all on my own. So, let's start with some really easy, fun project-paint! Paint can add so much to a space! And once I have a color I like, I try to incorporate it into rooms throughout the house so that it all flows and becomes one. 

We bought a spec home from a builder and everything was so bland! All the walls were the same tint of grey and white. My husband thought buying a new construction meant I wouldn’t have any projects, but was he ever wrong! LOL! I love my new house and the blank canvas, but it is a lot of work to make it my home!