Further and Further Along

It's now day three of the overhaul project and I'm moving along nicely (if I do say so myself).  A couple of annonymous helpers have stopped by (real ones, not four-legged furry ones as before) to give me a hand here and there a a few pointers.

I was going to post pics to show everything as I go, but have since decided that It would be more fun to post a few teasers and give you all a big reveal like Mr. Confessions gets.  So, with that said, here are a few update photos with some progress here and there.

I got everything cleaned out and put aside.  The bed has plastic, the carpet has plastic, and the dresser is being dis-assembled in order to deal with it properly.

The room has been taped and the cutting started.  It's a crazy job (cutting) and I had a friend come and  help because I have an issue with standing at the top of a ladder and leaning to paint the wall.  Not heights, just the top of the ladder...  I get wiggley knees, tingley toes, sweaty palms, and a general not so great feeling.  Generally all bad things to experience at the top of a ladder!

And what is this fine pile of crafty articles for?  I had to dig a bit in Little Miss's activities bin to find them.

I was in need of a small paintbrush to dab on a crackle substance (part of an antiquing finish).  I couldn't find one for the life of me, so I had to make do!  A pom-pom, a popcicle stick, and some tape!  It was super for the most part, but then I really did need an actual paintbrush.  I finally found one in my quilting supplies (of all places).  I use it for the starch and template method of needle-turn applique.  Handy thing to have!

I have one coat of paint left and am looking forward to being able to sleep in my bed again.  Last night I slept on my daughter's floor and tonight it's the living room couch.  At least it's not because I'm in the doghouse - not yet anyway, we'll see come Sunday when Mr. Confessions arrives home!

Come back soon!