Indianapolis

>>> this post is a mess, but I want to save it and then finish editting tomorrow....<<<


It has been a while since I updated, which could be because I was so busy, or getting lazy towards posting more pictures, or a third possibility - I have been away from my computer.

It was number 3, I was back in Indiana, and updating this blog using my Mom's 56k modem would have required much more patience than I possess. I went home to see the family, and possibly catch the US Grand Prix Formula 1 race. I did end up seeing my family, but skipped the race.

Prior to heading home, Kay and I worked on building the basic frame for the built in cabinet that you will be able to see while you walk up my stairwell. This picture shows the hole in my wall that has been there waiting for the past year as I worked on other projects. Luckily the house cannot talk, otherwise it would be nagging me to finish all these projects.

The doorway on the left side of the hole leads into the master bedroom. The wall on the right hand side is the new shower stall I put in.

Even more painting (ugh)

The past week has been spent doing even more painting. The house is looking very different with all the new colors. I like having the feeling that I am getting to actually finishing a few rooms.

This picture shows the old color of the downstairs bathroom. It was a pale green sort of color. I liked it, but it was getting a little tired and I had to fix some drywall mistakes I had made, so it was a good opportunity to try a new color.























This next picture shows the "orange room" (which has become the new name for the room. It used to be the "toy room" because I store all my bikes (well, maybe not all of them, just 2 of the 5) and hiking gear in it). Kay says it feels like you are inside a tangerine when you are standing in the room. The downstairs bathroom is in the far corner. You also can see the new mini-blinds I put up. They are the honeycomb shades that let in light, but give you privacy.

















This next photo is taken while standing in the bathroom looking out to the orange room. I think I found this new color in a Pottery Barn catalogue. Their prices are too high, but I do like their style. I take the catalogue to Home Depot and match the color.























This next photo is the same view as the photo with the original color. The yellow turns out to be just what I was hoping for.






















and as an added bonus, here is a picture of one of the old doors I had the paint stripped off of. I am taking a risk showing it, because by showing it, I will reveal just how long it takes me to finish a home project. It will probably stay in this state, in this exact spot in my laundry room for the next five years. Oh well, it looks pretty there.