Happy Halloween

I wanted to share with you some projects I have been working on .

These custom built-ins with window bench are sure to keep this room organized and add major charm , not to mention how happy those cheerful pink stripes are.

 Another project I helped out with was a complete redo of the trim in this bedroom. I added beadboard and shelving to the desk area to create a real nook .

 Always a classic touch are generous baseboards and traditional headers.

 We enjoyed some down time at a local Halloween party. Todd and I went in these super fun matching generic super hero costumes. Crazy aren't we?

I have been sick for a ridiculously extended time, I can't shake it . At the very last minute yesterday Sophie dragged me off the couch and out to a local spot to finally pick up some pumpkins to be carved .

Sophie also convinced me I needed to make cupcakes for their class party today, and somehow I did it. Can I mention I have no voice now.

 I love this charming country landscape spot where we found our pumpkins , I even picked up a green pumpkin and a red one too . I love just living steps from the country life to be able to support little places like this.

 On the house front things are really coming together , in fact the house is a buzz today , I saw electrical work going on , finally. I am loving the way things are looking especially those round vents , gorgeous.

I stopped by to talk with the guys doing the siding on Saturday , nice guys . I wanted to let them know how much I like how its looking , they are doing a great job. Look at those pillars , very exciting . Is it wrong I long to go just hang out there and plan and day dream? The headers are going on the windows today and the porch should be completely flashed also.

I almost forgot that today the episode of the Steven and Chris show , the Halloween episode my friend and I went to recently , well it airs today at 2:00pm.

Have a Happy Halloween everyone .

I am happy to share a quick update on the house. The siding is moving along , although a little slowly. The rain is slowing progress. I am looking forward to seeing the shutters go up.

 They are working in a terrible mess of mud.

 Selena Gomez came to our city two days ago . I desperately tried to get tickets as soon as they went on sale but they sold out in 5 minutes. I tried again the day of by visiting the box office. I was so thrilled when they did have tickets and great tickets at that . I could barely wait to tell Sophie.

 I wanted to bring Mason and Sophie but Mason would not go without a friend , I only purchased three tickets. I really tried to convince Mason to come with her sister and I but she would not give in. Sophie invited a friend instead, it was their first concert ever and it was a great one.

 We even had a great view of backstage . Selena put on a great show .

I was so happy I was able to bring Sophie to see Selena Gomez , its not every day a big star comes to your city .

Thanks for checking in and have a great.

fun and finalizing

 Last week I got an invitation to the Halloween taping of The Steven and Chris show , well how could I say no ? I had a costume , a Kimono which was purchased for the upcoming annual neighborhood Halloween party , so after securing my date here below  Lisa,  we set off to have a good time at the taping yesterday , boy did we get a lot of funny looks . I loved this years theme , I won't spoil it , you'll have to watch on the 31st like I will .

 This was the gift the audience was given a cup and saucer, I'm using it right now in fact , how cute , a saucer you can write messages on , love it .

 I have finalized our kitchen design, I will have to finish the bulkhead with crown moulding in this area as well I will build the end open shelf for books ,it will be balanced in real life , I promise , I will also build the range hood , or go with a professional style stainless hood , not settled on that decision quite yet.

 This is how the window wall will look, no cabinets at all on this wall to leave it open and airy , tile all the way to the ceiling and open shelving for pretty things. I did make a little mistake on this drawing  the bank of drawers is actually one drawer with a door underneath , this kitchen will have 8 drawers including the pot drawers , I think that was money well spent , I will be so organized , I am doubling the amount I currently have .

We worked on a lovely plan for the fridge wall , this will have the look of a hutch and buffet , I have extended the bead board down to the counter , I may do a wood counter here with a routered edge just to go along with that furniture look , and it will be painted a different shade than the rest of the kitchen.

So exciting , can you tell I am dying to get this show on the road???

We have been so busy putting the house on the market privately , now this is in no way easy or free , it is all on us , but we do believe it is doable , when you have a good product it is worth a try to sell it for ourselves , don't be intimidated by an owner selling , they know their house best and can represent it better than anyone , I love to show my house , I love this place and I think it shows. But we'll see , I think things would move more quickly using an agent of course but we have time. It is getting noticed , lots of hits from our area as well as the greater Toronto area, so that is good news , that is what we are looking for , someone to love this place as much as we have and to make it their own , after all we will kind of still be neighbors right!

Looking so forward to watching Sarah Richardson's new show airing tonight where they take a builder home and customize it , kinds like I'm doing , should be fun .....tuning in tonight on HGTV Canada at 8:30 and setting my PVR of course.