Doing All The Things

[teddy_radiator]

Well, DIY week went really well. We dug out the guest room from under a mountain of junk (you actually couldn't open the door and walk into the room), we painted the green Adirondack rocker a lovely beach-y blue, and the yucky old chest of drawers a crisp, glossy white. We hung a mirror that's been languishing in that room for six years, because neither of us really liked it. UNTIL we realised that we'd been looking at it as a square, when in reality it was supposed to be hung on it's point, diamond-shaped. You don't really realise what a difference 90 degrees will make, until it's hanging up and looks really neat. TheHubs™ hadn't wanted to give it house-room before that.

New linens, curtains, etc have made the place look really inviting. The girls will be here next month, but it's nice to have it ready for them. I've even made them a corkboard (I know, I can't help if I love those things) and new bathrobes and other goodies. We want it to feel like they are being pampered as best we can.

TheHubs™ has also hung our guitars on the wall:



The pink one is called the 'Teddycaster' and was customised for me by my dear friend Todd. The middle Precision is Ruby, a purchase from jenidralph and is his current 'fav' to play. The one of the end is a Lakland Jazz bass, and a real gem. It doesn't have a name, and he's holding a contest. I'm not sure that the prize is going to be anything beyond his profound gratitude, but he knows how clever you all are with coming up with names (witness 'Seymour Rhodes', the little abandoned teddy we found last year), so please feel free to name away.

We've finally got around to hanging up prints that have been sitting around for ages, and tidying up in general. We have a few more bits and pieces to do, and when we're done, I'll include photos so you can see our progress. It's just so cool to be able to walk into that room and not trip over all the crap in there.

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[teddyradiator.livejournal.com]

It's a bit beyond mine as well. We've stared at this particular mirror since we moved in in March 2008, and just couldn't make ourselves like it. It was only financial necessity that made us decide to use it, and when TheHubs™ went to check for the hanging point, we realised it was on the point and not the side.

[eoforyth.livejournal.com]

"so cool to be able to walk into that room and not trip over all the crap in there"

Oh, gods, how I wish I knew that feeling for any room in this house :(

[teddyradiator.livejournal.com]

Well, it's an on-going battle, and we have to stay on top of it. We are both fundamentally lazy, so we'll let things go way farther than most people. I often joke that my 'things-have-got-so-messy-I'm-going-to-maim-somebody-if-I-don't-tidy-up-soon' point is where most people's 'just-burn-it-down-and-rebuild-with-the-insurance-money' point is.

[beffeysue.livejournal.com]

...my 'things-have-got-so-messy-I'm-going-to-maim-somebody-if-I-don't-tidy-up-soon' point is where most people's 'just-burn-it-down-and-rebuild-with-the-insurance-money' point is.

I had a good laugh when I read this. You described me to a "T."

It's so exciting that the girls are coming to visit. I'm very happy for you and TheHubs™. Gonna be great fun!

TheHubs™ can name his guitar Perciformes. Google is a wonderful thing... I'm just saying. 8^)

[minaharker87.livejournal.com]

Oh, this is clearly something that needs to be done in my apartment when the exams are over.
Very motivating to read about your success.

[teddyradiator.livejournal.com]

Thank you! My big problem is that I have a hernia, and lifting heavy stuff is just not happening. TheHubs™ is great about stuff, but he needs proper motivation, and the thought of his daughter and her friend coming was that motivation. He's a real demon when he starts, though, and we got a lot of things done. Still a few on the list to go, but the really big things are done. Just tidying up stuff is left, really.

[ex-logospil.livejournal.com]

*applause* :-)

[kmhmd.livejournal.com]

I think he should the guitar the best name in existence and name it after yours truly.

I love the feeling of a clean space with renewed purpose.

[kittylefish.livejournal.com]

hooray for major clearing and decorating! i love decorating. clearing, i'm learning to love. :) and yeah, it's i really funny how just shifting the perspective can make something more exciting. think about how when the put floor tiles at an angle, it's got a completely different feeling to it. also, an example that is undoubtedly familiar to you, i had a story that was blah in past tense, but when i changed it to present tense, it suddenly was exciting, lol.

sadly i have no names to suggest for the guitar, but i'm sure someone will step in.

[delphipsmith]

Whoa, look at those -- sweet!!