Wednesday, January 9, 2013

What's That Again?

Believe Keepsake Box
by GrapeVine Ceramics & Gifts

I believe we are making  progress - In Phase One Update, I told how we wanted to reclaim the basement from the craft and "where is this supposed to go again" creep.

I'm proud to say - we found the pool table and made the two boys that are still at home very happy. As a matter of fact one of the boys already had his friends that were home from college over hang out and play a few rounds. It was great to see them all together again. My purpose years ago when Santa delivered it was so I could provide a space where they wanted to spend time and stay out of trouble.


 We also found the table and china hutch.


Which means with a few more tweaks and finding the bar hubby can host his traveling card night at our house.



It's not the prettiest right now and truthfully has been a work in progress since we bought the house; but once the clutter is gone, maybe I can start working a wall over at a time as funds permit. That and I'm dreaming of built in book shelves - I have the wall all picked out.





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  1. UnknownJanuary 9, 2013 at 8:47 AM

    very nice so much work

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    1. MichelleJanuary 9, 2013 at 2:32 PM

      Thank you - It's my own fault really, I let the crafts overtake the area. And then the kids added to it by having things they wanted to "save" but not have in their rooms.

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  2. CrystalJanuary 9, 2013 at 9:02 AM

    The joys of moving! My place is now where near organized yet either! Enjoy every bit of it! I'm sure you'll be happy when you're all done!

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  3. nangatesdesignsJanuary 9, 2013 at 9:54 AM

    You're making great progress! It's a great feeling to get rid of the clutter and gain usable space. I'm trying to do the same thing in my work space.

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    1. MichelleJanuary 9, 2013 at 2:33 PM

      After working at my mother in laws we are really trying to purge anything that doesn't have a purpose or doesn't serve us anymore. The pool table was actually on the cutting board for a while.

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  4. UnknownJanuary 9, 2013 at 10:42 AM

    Wow you have been busy!

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    1. MichelleJanuary 9, 2013 at 2:34 PM

      Yes hoping to have it all clean by the end of the month so I can get back into my work area on a regular basis.

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  5. UnknownJanuary 9, 2013 at 11:58 AM

    Glad to see that you are making progress!

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    1. MichelleJanuary 9, 2013 at 2:35 PM

      I didn't realize how much until I started writing the post. Progress is slow but so worth while.

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  6. Dell Cove SpiceJanuary 9, 2013 at 12:23 PM

    It's going to be fantastic when it's done - and it's great that the kids have a place to hang out now!

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    1. MichelleJanuary 9, 2013 at 2:36 PM

      I have had plans in my head for years. Hoping to make some of them reality this year. One step at a time.

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  7. MichelleJanuary 9, 2013 at 2:31 PM

    Thank you all - this has been a long process - Once we get it all cleaned up we are hoping to make it the place we spend the most time - Warm in the winter due to the wood burning stove and cool in the summer. Plus a room not show is the space I work in.

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  8. UnknownJanuary 9, 2013 at 2:32 PM

    Unique Cozy Treasures - Looks great! Keep up the good work.

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    1. MichelleJanuary 9, 2013 at 2:37 PM

      Thank you! Your post today brought back a flood of memories!

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  9. MichelleJanuary 9, 2013 at 2:36 PM

    Now if I can just keep it up :)

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  10. KatersAcresJanuary 9, 2013 at 3:35 PM

    That's some great progress you are making. You've regained a lot of usable space now. Reclaiming space is so HARD! Maybe I should clean my office area ...

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    1. MichelleJanuary 9, 2013 at 8:33 PM

      That's on next weeks list :) I love your new studio space.

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  11. Sewinggranny - MonaJanuary 9, 2013 at 3:42 PM

    You are making great progress... clutter is very hard to clean up but certainly does not seem to take long to happen... we are starting on our place next week.

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    1. MichelleJanuary 9, 2013 at 8:34 PM

      Good luck - It feels really good to see some of it getting done.

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  12. Linda BJanuary 9, 2013 at 4:44 PM

    what wonderful finds. I love pool. I'm working on decluttering too; it seems to be that time of year.

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    1. MichelleJanuary 9, 2013 at 8:35 PM

      The kids let me play once in a while. It is that time of the year I'm just hoping I can keep it clean this time.

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  13. IsabellesAtticJanuary 9, 2013 at 8:07 PM

    I love re-finding treasures that were lost or forgotten

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    1. MichelleJanuary 9, 2013 at 8:35 PM

      You should see some of what we found. Keep watching maybe you will :)

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  14. vintagebyrachelJanuary 9, 2013 at 8:13 PM

    Wooow !!! amazing Michelle, Slowly slowly you will get there the most important is to have the imagination or the idea of how do you want it to look like. once you have it everything just flow :) Good Luck!

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    1. MichelleJanuary 9, 2013 at 8:36 PM

      Thank you - Hubby and I were talking how my plan is changing a bit from the original. We'll have to wait and see how it works out.

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  15. magdamagda fashionJanuary 10, 2013 at 1:40 AM

    Congrats on the progress, lovely changes!

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    1. MichelleJanuary 10, 2013 at 11:31 AM

      Thank you! I love the material you were working with in your post!

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  16. UnknownJanuary 11, 2013 at 5:48 PM

    Keep up the good work!

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