For me, winter is a great time to work on some home projects. Once the holiday season is over, and we’re dug in for those cold, grey days, it’s a good time for some home improvements. I don’t have too many things on my immediate list – long term, I’d like to replace some shades, paint all the trim in my house, paint the closet and bedroom doors upstairs, and a few other things. But on my immediate radar screen, I’d like to paint an accent wall in my living room.
I plan to paint this wall a darker blue in the same color family
And I just hate the light fixture in my downstairs bathroom. Hate it.
Blech
My parents are getting rid of a decent fixture from their bathroom, so I plan to use that, and replace one of the glass covers that’s cracked. I’m all about recycling, because light fixture can be expensive. The one I really like, I saw at Lowes:
Right in the middle
I may also get around to replacing the ceiling fan in my bedroom as well, which has seen better days, and often makes a grinding noise when I’m running it. It’s awesome.
The thing I’m most excited about though isn’t a project, but a furniture addition – I think I’ll finally be able to get the dining room sideboard I’ve been eyeing at Pier 1 for the better part of a year:
The Alston Chest!
It says they have limited availability though, so I’m hoping to get it just after the holidays – we’ll see!
What projects are you planning for the new year?
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Love this chest and the matching cabinet! I’m saving so I can get it in the next few months and use it as a dresser in my bedroom. Taking inspiration from your site and doing home projects with a girlfriend to save money for my “Alston” piggy bank and have fun doing it.
Good for you! I’m in fact heading out to get mine right now, thanks to my tax refund (and my dad arriving with his truck). Good luck!
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