~Welcome to Home Haven~
This is our humble abode in our 126 year old native Cottonwood Limestone House nestled in the Kansas Flint Hills.
This is our attempt to glamor~ize an oldie but goodie 2 story house
in need of tender loving care.
Please come inside and take a look around
as we're DECORATING On The PRAIRIE.
THE MESS CONTINUES....
~Remodeling the Family Room~
As Decorating On The Prairie continues...here are some pics off the internet that my husband drew and shared with me concerning our hopes towards what will go up along one wall in the Family room by the Dining room door and the stairs leading upwards. I liked it so much that I got really excited seeing this room completed on paper and in my head!!!
What does the Bible say about taking an idea, writing it down and running with it? We're running with this idea.
King James Bible says in HABAKKUK 2:2 And the LORD answered me, and said, write the vision, and make it plain upon the tables, that he may run that readeth it.
Beaded Board is going up. Hubby will build a Book Shelf to store our books, videos and stereo in the Family room. I'm foaming at the mouth waiting for this to come forth.
Some Board has already gone up. In our old stone house with the plastered walls over the stone, it isn't as easy to hang photos and pictures without damaging the walls. I'm very excited that on this beaded board I will hang many Family Pictures to enjoy. They'll warm the room and look like somebody actually lives in this house.
As for the color of the walls...I have bounced around all over the place changing my mind.
Ridiculous how I cannot decide.
I have a coffee mug about the same color as my daughter's outfit and when she came home from work...I thought...you know....I like this color you're wearing....i like this color. I like this color.....I mean I really like this color. Looks like we're leaning toward a lighter shade of this blue for the walls. The throw pillows I have on the sofa have this color in the print.
Happy and thankful that work is getting done on the Family room.
So Decorating On The Prairie continues.....and as life would have it...it will continue for quite some time.
The room is morphing right along.
Pictures to follow.
It's a work in progress...kind of like us as people.
To the left of the Dining Room door and behind the File Cabinet is ancient wallpaper on the walls that will be covered by a built in book shelf.
We're inching along. When it's completed...I will be soooooo happy I will CRY.
FROM THIS..............
TO THIS..........................can we do it?
Let's HOPE so.
Thank you for stopping by Home Haven.
God richly bless you,
~Deanna~
Joining Met Monday over at
http://www.betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com
19 comments:
With your idea firmly in your mind and the ambition you all have, it will be finished soon! Keep those thumbs away from the drill!♥♫
Good luck with the remodel.
WOW!!!! What a huge difference since I was there a few years ago. Love you new smooth walls and pretty bead board. Are you going to paint it the same color as the other walls? Looking great!
Hi Stephanie. Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
We plan on painting the beaded board the same color as the paintable wall covering when it goes up. The lower part of the walls will be white.
It's been a slow job....gotta stay on it and get 'er done.
God bless!
d
HI D!!!
I just re-did our Son's old bedroom, I hired someone to HANG that bead board....I call it wainscoating as that is what someone told me they call it!!!I love that your hubby is SOOO HANDY!!!!Mine used to be, now he is far to busy. The room is nearly done, I will have a few pics of my re-do up tomorrow or Tuesday hopefully!!!
I love that color, I also chose that color...a little lighter too!!
Great minds think alike!!!LOL
hugs,
jamie
Thanks for the sweet comment on my blog :) Btw, you've got so much creativity in your blog and I'm admiring all your creative posts. Can you please share them with us at the Creative Bloggers' Party & Hop? Hope to see you there at the party :)
just spent a few min. reading your side bar.. How LOVELY indeed..
I love your how you share your faith. ( SIster in Christ :))
Keep up the 'good' work :-)
Lisa
DO all work for the Glory of God.
Wow what a job and what a handy man to have. I love your idea. You are moving right along on that beautiful haven. Your daughter is so pretty and fun loving looking. Blessings
QMM
Oh I just can't wait to see the progress.
A plate of cookies for Mr. Home Haven. :)
Lookin' good!
Enjoyed seeing the progress! Thanks sweetheart.
Despite each pilot hole for each masonry screw has to be drilled 3" in to solid limestone , the beaded board has gone up rather quick. Now to get that bookshelf media center built. :)
Artist
Oh this is going to be so pretty! I love bead board.
I love taking care of our old house; it's not quite as old as yours but still lovely.
It's going to look fabulous, Deanna. Can't wait to see it. Love the color and your daughter looks so cute and happy!...Christine
All things are possible with Christ! I love the fact that your husband is so handy...what a help! I think your remodeling is coming along nicely. I love that color blue too! It's got my vote.
Thank you for stopping by Sweetladyelaine's and leaving your words of encouragement! I need them....
Blessings My Friend,
YES YOU CAN DO IT! I'm sooooo excited to see everything come together! FAB! I'm jumping up and down for you....EEEEK!
LOVE IT!
xoRebecca
This is going to be fantastic. I absolutely love what you are doing. And the stairs. What beautiful craftsmanship. The hard wood floors...those are real!!! I will certainly watch for updates :)
Thank you, Deanna, for your visit and comment. I miss you all. Please be praying; I have a huge job interview at a Christian university Friday am, 9/2/2011! Also, good Lord willing, I graduate in December! I have already started applying to PhD programs...getting there, slow but sure. Hubby is still unemployed.
I love your pictures and best of all the verse...I am borrowing that right now for my practicum which consists of 180 hours of teaching and planning besides work! Perfect words, thank you for the reminder!
D
Thanks for visiting my kitchen redo! I love bead board your room is going to be gorgeous!
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