living room before and after...

well, we finally have at least one room that is close to finished. we could almost have people over. if it wasn't for the 3 wild and crazy dogs that live in this house!!!

anyway, i have a series that depicts the transformation of the living room... which probably no one else in the world cares about besides me (and maybe my Mom)...! thank you for caring Mom!!

before we moved in...

when we had the loaner stuff...and.....when we first got our stuff

before we got the buffet

(that Brad modified into a tv/media/storage cabinet)

and finally....ta da.....................

now before you wonder what all of that clutter is in the far left corner, i will tell you that is my area and i was busily working when i decided i should take a picture before i forget again. so my violin is out on the chair along with my journals and notebooks, my laptop and purse and Bible are on my ottoman, the box for my new sewing machine is on the floor (yay - another dream come true thank you God - i've been wanting this for the longest time) and my music stand and my water bottle and coffee cup.

besides my mess though, the room has come a long way and we are really happy with the results. just need to put some family photos on the wall around the tv and we will be finished.

the guest room/Brad's exercise room is almost ready. the office in in progress. one step at a time. we are very grateful for what we have been blessed with and i refuse to complain just because we're a few cabinets shy of a kitchen! :-)

oh, here are a couple of pics outside...