Last week my mom, my sister and her three boys headed down to visit and take care of my brother's family in Charlotte while my sister in law was out of town for a "roommate reunion" in Utah. I decided to surprise my sister with a bathroom renovation while she was gone.
I did the whole bathroom for less than $60 (since most of my supplies are in storage - I could have done it for maybe $40 with my own supplies). I saved by refinishing existing furniture/fixtures and having Wal-Mart match the paint color Jodi liked. I love doing home renovations and I'm quite crafty. (Luckily for Adam, my big ideas never include him! :) There has never been a "honey do" list in our house. I do it all and love it!) I'm pretty sure I will have an HGTV or DIY network deal in the works soon.
The most impressive aspect of the remodel was not manueving in a small space with a growing belly, the vast change, the budget - OH NO - it was the sheer fact my mom was able to keep it a secret the whole trip!
Sadly, I have no before pictures :( and the ones I did take are from my cell phone.






Anyway, it was a lot of fun and Jodi really deserved it. Most of all it made me realize that aside from the baby's room there will be no renovations in my house until after Autumn arrives. As much as I love refinishing and making over a room, it's a bazillion times harder pregnant! I just can't contort myself into corners the way I used to!
Kelli, the bathroom looks fabulous! You are VERY crafty. Can't wait to see what Autumn's room looks like! :)
ReplyDeleteIt was a great surprise. I love it! Anthony keeps opening the door and saying "See!" and pointing to the inside. They love it just as much. And I'm also totally shocked that Mom kept it a secret too. I know she was dying!
ReplyDeleteYou did a great job, Kelli! I would love to have seen Jodi's face. Just like on TV, right? =)
ReplyDeleteGreat job Kel--I also love the magic of spray paint. I'll be out of town in a few weeks, feel free to stop by. I'll leave my paint swatch in the bathroom. :)
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