Kitchen Rug?

Good price, perfect size...

I might be taking a rest from finding the perfect rug.  

The two below live in Turkey. They are not too expensive (under $100), but Turkey?  To far.  I need instant gratification.  Although, the colors are nice compared to plain black and cream.  And I love black and cream any other time...

Obviously, I like the one with the most black the best ;)

To Do List: Is this the finish line?

Kitchen-
Hang prints.
Patch ceiling/walls
Touch-up paint.
Add can light above stove
Install back splash(es).
Replace light switches.
Install shelf above stove.
Do something with knives.
Create better function for lower cabinet next to sink.
Find a runner for in front of sink..
Transition for tile to hardwood.

Office nook-
Finish filing.
Purge paper.
Finish Installing trim.
Install light fixture.
Patch walls.
Replace light switch.
Move wireless router.
Buy counter pieces.
Buy leg/support?/ new kennel for Zeb?
Get rid of old kennel.
Put pet stuff away.
Find blinds for windows.
Make wall cubby more functional by replacing shelves.

Back Entryway:
Tear out all old electrical boxes, wiring.
Buy a new light.
Install new light.
Replace light switches.
Replace ceiling with bead board (natural)
Patch walls.
Paint walls.
Paint back door.
Paint trim and window.
Build in railing area.
Tear out carpet.
Add storage for shoes, pet stuff, gear.
Add lots of hooks.
Hang 14er's poster and CO Map, old snowboards.
Hang Blind over bathroom window opening.

Living Room-
Hang framed paintings.
Couch switch?
What rug?
Add can lights?
Directional lights?
Do something about fan/light.
Print family photos.
Hang photos.
Re-paint living room heating vent.
Find blinds for windows.
Over dye curtains.
Hang curtains.
Add a mantle to fireplace?
Fix hearth- fill and paint.
Replace oldest gas insert in the history of time.
Add hooks/shelving to entry.
Build fauxdenza for entry.
NEW FRONT DOOR!!

Dining Room-
Get stuff from ArtHardware!
Hang everything!
Wiring replaced.
Light switches!
Install new lights.
Find pendant for over table.
Install rug.  Staple down?
Find blinds for windows.
Hang over-dyed curtains?

Bedroom-
Hang photos.
Rearrange furniture.
Order ForLikeEver
Design and install built in closet.
Do something about fan/light.
Finish wiring updates.
Transition from tile to carpet.

Bathroom-
Need storage for hand towels.
Need storage for magazines.
Change hardware on vanity.
Tile to the ceiling.
Order glass for shower.
Change cans to LED.
Caulk mess.

Laundry Room- 
Hang Santa Fe painting.
Solution for plants.(wire veggie baskets?)
Solution for jewelry. (Hooks in wall)
Purge clothes and shoes.
Put extra stuff in basement.
Counter top over washer/dryer.
Add hooks for drying.

Basement Finished Room-
Unpack last boxes.
Clean out/organize closet.
Rearrange furniture.
Unlimited!

Basement Unfinished Room-
Unlimited!


















Basement Gear Room-
Jon's job.

Stuff I Like(d)- February

Stuff I'm Listening To:



Stuff I'm Hoping to Read:




Stuff To Do This Weekend:


If we get some more snow and colder weather.
Come on Winter, I haven't even used my new snowshoes yet!!



Stuff I Need:


Backsplash behind stove

Sink Wall



Stuff I Want (disclaimer- p.s. not begging for stuff, just fantasy shopping):




Gave it to everyone for Christmas but myself :)
(OOOH, Thanks Ellen, Joe & Grace for my early b-day present!!!)


(I know Geodes are totally played out and overexposed, but I've been bugging J for a few years and he said we had to wait until the house wasn't under construction... well?  We have lots of rocks we've collected on different adventures and i really want a few big geodes to put on the hearth.)


(Noise cancelling headphones- I think I can count these as a "medical expense" ;))

Living Room- Finally Ripped Out the Carpet!!

Catching up on stuff we started working on over Thanksgiving...too busy to post photos since then!

Big mess before!

Stuff in the Dining Room, but at least it looks like a room...

 Last view of the carpet!

View from bedroom:

Beginning

Middle

Dirty floor after

 Details:

Pulling out a million staples and tack strips!

Repainted all the trim.

 Nice crisp line.

Fireplace:

Before

Middle

Dirty floor after

Entry View:

Big Mess Before

Cleaned up

Nice space

Much better!

Whew!!

House Goals for 2013

Just because most people post their goals in January, doesn't mean they are any less effective in February!

(we've just been a little busy) :)

Goals- Reality

Hang stuff on the walls (see...we've already been busy accomplishing some goals!)
         -Print and frame photos

Finish projects
        -Big TO DO list coming soon!

Cover windows
        -Living room blinds/curtains
        -Dining room blind/curtain
        -Nook blinds

Throw a PARTY!!
        -Finally let people see what we've been doing for the past three years :)

Build a fence

Landscaping

Goals- Fantasy

Roof
Gutters
Paint Outside Trim
Win the LOTTERY ;)

Stuff I Like- January

Stuff I'm listening to:

The Grey Album Remastered- Nice article about the Colorado Springs-based, recording engineer in Forbes. The Beatles' The White Album music and Jay-Z's The Black Album lyrics.  Can't stop listening to this!

Stuff I'm Reading:

Stuff I need:

Lid and spoon rest

Zester                                                  Better tongs

Stuff I want:


Rug for the kitchen.

Discontinued Kobenstyle

For the entry


For the entry

Stuff to do this weekend:

    
Print/Hang photos

     


Make food-   Candy Bar Bites    Avocado Chicken Salad    Buffalo Cauliflower