Feeling Clean

The office in my parent's house has always been a dark and frightening abyss of papers, ancient files, failed projects, dust, grime and despair. For the longest time, when my mom and I would clean the house, we'd just close the door to the office as if it wasn't even a part of the house. But, with my brother and I both back at home for now (please, God, not much longer!), we have no place for guests to sleep (mostly Uncle Jimmy and Daniel). Back in January, with the inspiration of a new year fueling our fire, my mom and I began the plans for our complete office renovation.

The clearing out of the room has been the most daunting and our living and dining rooms are feeling the brunt of it.  So many times we were discouraged by "what IS this?" or "what am I supposed to do with this?" Two computers, three desks, a trombone, 2 microphones, some exercise bands, an accordion, and about 300 pounds of paper later, we managed to get everything out. This week, we began the "fun" stuff - stripping and painting our recycled desks, washing, spackling and painting walls, ripping up linoleum, upholstering a found chair... you name it...

I'm not too diligent about taking pictures, but I did manage to take this one before and after of my mom's new desk chair which was a steal from the Insect Lore Warehouse Sale (it came as a set with a dining room table and 3 other chairs for $25!!! I guess it used to be in my boss' house)

what a gem!

so fresh and so clean!! (we're doing muted blue, chocolate and white in the room)

Hopefully in the next week, I'll have a complete before and after!! Trust me, it'll be astonishing! (I hope :)