it's coming together....
but wow is it a mess to get there.
phew.
so yeah....
everything is in piles in every room.
but i keep thinking how great i will feel when craft weekend is HERE and all the piles have found their home.
the bathroom has painted walls....they are gray.
tile starts monday.
we have a contractor....lots of you have asked if we were doing the work ourselves....no.
not this project.
craig is the designated painter and demo guy and finish-upper guy.
i am le décorateur (sleepless in seattle).
our house smells like spray paint......those are all empty.
kimberlee helped me set up all day today.
we took a happy hour break....instantly refreshed.
craig has been a painting machine for me.
and talby and sean made dinner for the whole family tonight!
they made Lynette's Noodles with Ham....and it was REALLY good.
it was so helpful to me.
it is going to be an awesome week.
A W E S O M E.
yay for craft weekend! cute chair cushions and just look at those swag bags! what a blessing for those ladies.
Posted by: Mindy Harris | January 23, 2012 at 12:06 AM
One of these times I WILL treat myself to a craft weekend with you! And yay for gray bathrooms. Ours is finally {just about...ahem} finished now.
Next up? Painting the kitchen. The cleaners did a great job of washing all the walls down for me after the fire so now all we have to do is repair the burnt part of the wall and paint away!
Is Craig painting beds? I got to thinking: you should beg him to finish the 3rd floor off and make it a bunk room for Craft Weekends. Think of how awesome it would look with all the beds lined up with old quilts. Im sure he'd love that idea:)
Posted by: Sarah @ Handbags*N*Pigtails | January 23, 2012 at 12:10 AM
Oh and those seat cushions? LOVE the vibrant colors!
Posted by: Sarah @ Handbags*N*Pigtails | January 23, 2012 at 12:11 AM
Wow that is a lot of work... But you are going to have such a wonderful time at craft weekend! And all this time you have spent preparing will be SUCH a blessing to the ladies who are coming :). Good work.
Posted by: Jenn | January 23, 2012 at 12:35 AM
Just a little jealous.
I KNOW it's going to be awesome.
And Kimberlee confirmed that she's making
the peanut butter chocolate cake.
Please take a picture for me so I can
relive it in my memory. Ha!
Have fun, friend!!
xo.
Posted by: keri - forever folding laundry | January 23, 2012 at 12:59 AM
Busy, busy, busy ... oh what fun you gals are gonna have ... I'm working on not being jealous! ;) Enjoy!
Posted by: Kimberly Dial | January 23, 2012 at 05:42 AM
Don't you love it when the kids start cooking?!? I hope you have a great week and an awesome Craft Weekend!
Posted by: Amy Lynne | January 23, 2012 at 06:08 AM
I want to stop by with lattes and cupcakes for you...and a big hug...and tell you "YOU ARE AWESOME HAVE A WONDERFUL CRAFTING TIME!"
of course, if I did do that...it would be silly for me not to STAY for craft weekend...
I mean, CT is not that close to Kansas...kind of a big trip to just deliver coffee
you are inspiring...in your sleepless state...keep on inspiring!!!
LOVE all you accomplish...LOVE
LOVE
LOVE
I am in love! I am in love! And I don't care who knows it!!!!!! (I KNOW you know where that comes from)
prayers for you this week....
xo
Posted by: Laura Phelps | January 23, 2012 at 06:45 AM
Yours remains one of my favorites...wish I could be there. Love how supportive your family is!
Posted by: Angela | January 23, 2012 at 06:50 AM
so jealous!!
Posted by: elisa | January 23, 2012 at 07:12 AM
Yes, I am jealous too - I hope I can come to Craft Week sometime - have a great time!
Posted by: Kari | January 23, 2012 at 08:14 AM
So jealous!!! Coming to one of your craft weekends is on my bucket list!!! I love reading your blog!!! Can't wait to see the finished bathroom and pictures from craft weekend.
Posted by: Mindi | January 23, 2012 at 08:25 AM
Wow! So nice to have help. It always gets messier beford it gets better. I hope you have an awesome week getting ready for craft weekend. One day I'd love to come. So here's hoping there's many more!
Posted by: Kim | January 23, 2012 at 08:29 AM
SO looking forward to getting my Craft Weekend invite sometime. I'm on the waiting list - just waiting...
Posted by: Robin | January 23, 2012 at 08:38 AM
All those pictures makes me want to get crafty!
Posted by: Seriously Sassy Mama | January 23, 2012 at 08:45 AM
It really is a lot of work, huh? You make it look easy (and fun).
Posted by: Tiffany | January 23, 2012 at 08:46 AM
I want to get my bathroom retiled, but i think I want to keep the same tub. I wonder if I can do that. This looks like a lot of work. :)
Posted by: happygirl | January 23, 2012 at 09:34 AM
Everything is coming together! I can't wait to see/hear all about Craft Weekend - wish i could be there in person! Have fun :)
Posted by: Cheryl | January 23, 2012 at 09:54 AM
So blessed to have a supportive family. Blessed!
Hope you get a little rest this week as you finish up the final
touches.
Cannot wait to see the finished bathroom! :)
Posted by: Lori Austin | January 23, 2012 at 10:23 AM
You know how people have wishes??? Well, mine is to someday be at Craft Week. Looking at your photos it makes me happy. I wis you the best of time. And one day... I am there! Bucket list item for sure.
Tracy
Posted by: Tracy Fisher | January 23, 2012 at 11:19 AM
you go girl. be blessed at craft weekend. wish i was there!
Posted by: tiffany gardner | January 23, 2012 at 12:23 PM
I know it will all be worth it and you guys will have an awesome time. I hope you have a great week!
Posted by: Sharla | January 23, 2012 at 12:33 PM
jealous much *sniff* I could try and swim over? enjoy every beautiful minute! xx
Posted by: Kerry | January 23, 2012 at 01:07 PM
Looking good, Meg! I love that you have helpers!! Maybe one year I'll be able to come to craft weekend. Keep having fun. :)
Posted by: Heather | January 23, 2012 at 01:12 PM
Hi Meg,
Everything looks so wonderful.I wish I was attending. Your efforts won't go unappreciated I am sure!
Would you mind giving the source for your lights. I have been searching for those for quite some time.
Thanks
Posted by: valerie@fancyschmancy.ca | January 23, 2012 at 01:13 PM
Add me to the list of jealous people. Craft weekend is gonna be out of this world!
Posted by: kate | January 23, 2012 at 01:18 PM
Yay! those swag bags look like Christmas! just think too after craft weekend your house will be looking great! :) have fun... can't wait to see all the photos!
Posted by: Trish | January 23, 2012 at 02:43 PM
wellll just when I think I can't love your blog more, you throw out quotes from my favorite movies!! get out of my brain, meg! :) "hello diane, want to come and take a look at these swatches?!"
Posted by: Kara D | January 23, 2012 at 03:09 PM
Lynette's noodles with ham are on the table, ready for dinner. Thanks for sharing the recipe. This rainy January day called for a comfort dinner. Yum!
Posted by: Jennifer | January 23, 2012 at 05:41 PM
It looks like we're moving to a new house and a giant blank slate. First step is to hire painters. I'm a bit overwhelmed because there are so many different looks you could go for. What do I want my home to look like when friends come to visit? Welcoming, bright, full of life. Then I realized, I want it to look like yours. So eclectic. I know you do a lot of thrift/antique shopping, but do you have a list of your home paint colors and where you've bought the major items in your home? I need some rockin' rugs too. Thanks!
Posted by: Lisa B | January 23, 2012 at 05:48 PM
oooh, we're just starting our bathroom remodel. Knocked down walls this weekend. And guess what visited us last night? A BAT! Yikes! And nasty. Hoping no more creatures find their way in while this project is underway. Yay for craft weekend, I dream of coming one day!
Posted by: Amy @ www.littleforalittlewhile.blogspot.com | January 23, 2012 at 06:49 PM
You have inspired me to redo one of my rooms. This is why I love your blog.
Posted by: Colleen | January 23, 2012 at 06:50 PM
Awesome! You guys are working so hard. Can't wait to see pics of the craft weekend.
You know, on your craft weekend website, I can't seem to find a calendar or schedule of Craft Weekends. Is there something like that there?
Posted by: Aneta Kudasik | January 23, 2012 at 07:41 PM
Megan,
You always inspire me with your photos. How you think to take them from different angles and perspectives. It is one of many things of course I enjoy when I visit. Enjoy your weekend. It will be a wonderful success, as we can all see the care and attention that is going into it.
Dana
Posted by: Dana @ Bungalow'56 | January 23, 2012 at 10:11 PM
Your husband must be so awesome. So nice of him to let Craft Weekend overtake your house...AND help make it happen! You should give him a big kiss tonight. ;-)
Posted by: Kristy | January 23, 2012 at 10:19 PM
Looks like you are in for a busy week, have a great craft weekend/bathroom opening!
Posted by: Barbara Nelson | January 23, 2012 at 11:39 PM
WOW! I'm so excited for you just from reading your post and looking at these pictures. Have a wonderful time! Looking forward to hearing about all about the weekend!
Posted by: Lisa | January 24, 2012 at 05:07 PM
looks super duper exciting! i love that the kiddos made dinner! i can't wait for my boys to do that! i hope they will want to!!! :)
Posted by: Shannon | January 25, 2012 at 09:35 AM
sitting on a stinky delayed plane. 1000 times more excited after reading this post. thank you for all your hard work and prep for us. see you SOON!!!!
Posted by: Jessica Johnson | January 27, 2012 at 10:42 AM