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07-21-2010, 01:23 PM #1Registered User
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Our Bedroom Redo!
We had a new roof put on in 2008 and we knew of one leak, but it looks like there had been another in our bedroom. Our chest of drawers was at an angle in the corner with the tv on top. This room always had a musty smell that we attributed to the carpet.
Well, I declared to hubby that we had to rip the carpet out. When we were doing it, we discovered that the bottom of the chest was rotten and the carpet had been wet at some point (this area lines up directly with a valley in our roof). Also, we were sleeping (somewhat) on a sleep number bed given to us by in-laws. The bladder on my side didn't hold air so I woke up every morning sleeping on the foundation.
DH started a new job and got his vacay pay from old work so we used some of it to get this set. Totally paid for...my favorite kind of furniture!!! We plan to save and replace the carpet in October before it gets cold. Until then, it's concrete floors for us.
Here is our bed: I used the same bedding and made the pillow from 2 placemats and a thrift store pillow.
Before pics of pillow:
I used a table runner on top of the dresser to prevent scratches and also add some color. The perfume bottles are on a bread tray we got as a wedding gift and never used. The pic frame and fleur de lis were taken from an overloaded spot in the dining room.
More to come as the project continues!!!Last edited by TigerGirl1226; 07-21-2010 at 01:45 PM. Reason: adding more pics!
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Looks great!! Pillow turned out nicely too.
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Very nice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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very creative of you and beautiful too.
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Very nice. I love your red walls!
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When we moved in, they were very daunting, but now I've figured out just keep everything else neutral and let the red be the highlight.
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Working on Our Debt a Day at a Time:
Chase #1: Paid $1307.12 of $1925.04
Bank of America: Paid $1054 of $1600
Dillard's: Paid $953 of $1750
Medical (too much to list so I am going one at a time):
Amex #1: Paid $3975.50 of $3975.50 Paid in Full 3/09
Chase #2: Paid $4489.75 of $4489.75 Paid in Full 12/09
Macy's: Paid $337.24 of $337.24 Paid in Full 9/10
Lane Bryant: $300 of $300 Paid in Full 7/10
MRI Paid $1080 of $1080 Paid in Full 2/11
Amex #2: Paid $8286.17 of $8286.17 Paid in Full 7/11
Foot Surgery: Paid $1759 of $1759 Paid in Full 8/11
Furniture: Paid $2000 of $2000 Paid in Full 3/12
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07-21-2010, 11:16 PM #7Registered User
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It's very pretty and I do love the color.
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07-22-2010, 06:54 AM #8
LOVE the red paint. nice job!
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Very nice. I love the idea of using placemats for new pillows!!!!!
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Great ideas, and looks amazing. I love the dark wood with the red walls, very luxurious looking.
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Financing Home Renovations can be stressful. You seem to be handling it well though.
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looks great, keep up the great decorating ideas!
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Love what you did and am so thankful that you posted pictures too!! Great job!!
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Now that is a room I could fall asleep in comfortably. It looks so warm and peaceful and I love the colors. You've done a great job.
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