The Paint is Dry and the Workers are Gone

Finally! After living with workers in my house for 3 weeks, they are gone . . . well . . . at least for a few days anyway. The paint is on the walls. But most importantly, the giant comfortable sofa has arrived, and it's starting to feel like a home. I even met some new neighbors yesterday.

I'm sharing some before pictures of the house. These were taken when the previous owners were still living here (explanation for the kinda ugg furniture). If you saw my previous house, you know that this is not totally my style. Let the exciting challenge of transforming this place begin!

Photos in order: Family room; Dining room (removing the chandelier happened within the first five minutes of ownership); the playroom (they used it as a billiards room); wide hall in kids wing; random room that will be my little office (think pink and girlie); master bath; pool (fence was installed ASAP for child safety), the back of the lot . . . what the heck are we going to do with an acre?!