Hey there! I thought it might be interesting for you to see what my house looks like RIGHT NOW, in the middle of two big projects.
We’ve been living like this for a while now. I built my countertop and even cut out the sink hole and then left the whole laundry room project to collect dust…
…while I get some kind of office built. I got my walls nice and smooth.
I got as far as purchasing a new fan and can lights this weekend but they’re still sitting in the boxes.
Because LIFE happens. Things come up with work, people think they need to have some fun on the weekends, Dr appointments happen, I have to pick people up from school — twice, because they forget they have band practice…
Life is why DIY projects always takes three times longer than expected. And that’s a good thing. Because LIFE is the important stuff.
Jacque says
Welp at least your hallways are mega wide? hehe
Sandra says
This is true. 🙂
MarieRoxanne says
Mine is like yours but it’s not because “life happens” it’s because I am afraid to finish the projects, painting, etc… I am so afraid of doing a good job or a bad job that i don’t just go and DO IT!
So if you’ll excuse me, I have to get some work done around here before “life happens” and I won’t be able to do it!
thanks for the motivation!
Sandra says
Go get it DONE girl! 🙂
JulieW says
Mine looks a lot like that too. I LOVE to DIY. In fact I just finished building a behemoth broom closet/cabinet because the old one was sloppily built (just like everything else he did) by the previous owner, coming apart, and my vacuum wouldn’t fit but it’s done except for painting because “I’m letting the caulk dry.” But now I understand why my SIL’s house is so clean. Sometimes I think how nice it would be when my house is finished and it would stay clean.
Sandra says
I only dream of having a house that is actually done…and then we stay in it! LOL
Laura @ The Turquoise Home says
Sooo true! Life is the important thing, which is why my laundry room makeover has been stalled for a couple of weeks now. I have hung cabinets, and painted one coat and then stopped. I need to put up board and batten, which half is already up. But I just haven’t had the time or the want to to do the next thing. It’ll all happen in time. They definitely all take so much longer than I ever expect. But that’s OK! 🙂 Thanks for sharing.
Sandra says
It’s important to keep our priorities straight. Family first — then DIY. LOL
pam says
Thanks!!! i am so glad to see someone else’s Work-In-Progress….. cuz my house looks like this often.
My family has just become used to it, I think.
I find too that I lose interest in one project before it is completely done, then charge onto another one.
Maybe I need to focus?
Nah……..
Sandra says
Oh yeah, I think we’re all used to it and I only SEE it when someone is coming over. Then I look around and think Holy crap, how did it get this bad? Then do nothing about it. haha
Nancy W says
Heck, my house looks that way even when there aren’t any projects and life isn’t getting in the way!
Nancy
Sandra says
LOL Well, we all have our threshold. I think mine is ever changing…
Brittany aka Pretty Handy Girl says
I REALLY needed this post today. Thanks for sharing your “keepin’ it real” post today ;-). P.s. Miss you!
Sandra says
Miss you too! 🙂
Terri says
I am so glad that I am not the only one lives like that while I am improving our lives. 🙂 Tho, I like Nancy! I have those days too! It is called ‘Life with 3 teenage boys and a husband.’ Sometimes I feel like a salmon in a stream of clutter with them!
Sandra says
That is such a good analogy of what it feels like every time I cook or clean up. If we just didn’t need food in our lives things would be so much easier. LOL
Linda S says
Funny comments today. My first thought after looking at the photo were similar to Jacque’s…at least you have nice wide hallways, and good lighting in those hallways. I’m sure the most important stuff in your home is getting attended to, just fine.
Sandra says
I’m trying to make sure the important stuff isn’t overlooked. I really can’t stand the mess though- trying my hardest to do both! 🙂
kristin says
I have noticed over the years (dah!) that to get things beautiful/fix them up you have to make and live with a mess for awhile. However, I could not live like that all the time! But this is your love, your job…and yes LIFE happens. I saw your comment on food. I hate cooking–if I didn’t have to there would be more time for sewing! But I have kids and a husband (who is very tolerant of my repetitive, pathetic meals) so I must.
Phyllis says
It drives my husband crazy when the work doesn’t get finished because life happens! It took us almost 5 months to renovate our kids’ bathroom. But, short of a mirror door, it’s finally done! And, while he helped for some of it, i did most of it–while juggling 4 kids! Yes, he took them on the weekends out and by the end, we ate out a lot more than i’m comfortable with BUT it’s bright and cheery! Now, onto our next bathroom before we move in a month! I learned a lot and now think i can do it quicker!
Diana W. says
My projects and my life are kinda like that, alot of chaos with strokes of brilliance! I have to admit a deep envy for your hallway, ‘mess’ not withstanding! For Pete’s sake it is so wide! Love, love, love it! I think that kind of hallway is just the cats meow! Keep up the strong work! I love your posts and all the projects you have shared with us! Thanks for the inspiration.
Feral Turtle says
Cheers Sandra!
Tonya@mycozylittlefarmhouse says
That is darn close to my everyday for the last 6 years….oh the joys of a 132 yr. old farmhouse