Have hammer will travel!!

We have moved in some stuff on Wednesday and will continue tomorrow, Friday.  Mr. Teddybear and I have both agreed that we like and dislike some of the color that was painted in the new place.  Here is what we like and don't like about the color by room.

Livingroom - There is one accent wall that is painted what looks like a burgandy color which we actually like.  However, the rest of the walls are painted a dark beige which is a neutral color (Mr. Teddybear doesn't like neutral) but it also makes the room darker.  We are looking for a color that is lighter but also compliments the accent wall that we are trying to keep. 

Kitchen - The previous tenant was going for a bistro look by painting the walls a light yellow and painting the trim black.  Yes, black.  Mr. Teddybear and I both don't like the black trim, but we kind of like the yellow.  We kinda like it but it seems a bit too light.  We are just not sure if it is too light because the black overpowers it and mutes the color or not.  So we are looking for a blue or green that would compliment the current yellow.  If the current yellow is still too light, then we would go with a different yellow.

Our Bedroom -  I have known that blues and greens are a serene color and have always wanted my room one of those colors.  Although this room has the same burgandy as the livingroom, we will be painting over it.  We are still picking which blue or green we want.

2nd Bedroom - This room was painted a dark beige as the livingroom.  My daughter has already voiced her opinions and wants to paint her room pink.  She is such a girly-girl!  We are trying to keep her realistic in her color choices and toning it down a bit while still trying to give her control and creative freedom. 

Bathroom - This is the one room that there is not much change going on.  It is currently white with purple accents.  We love the soft purple specks on the tile.  We have decided that one of the walls need some color so we will be painting it a light lavender to go with the very pretty purple speckeled tile.  We are also considering painting the current cabinet a white or very light lavender but we haven't fully decided that.

Den -  Well this is one room that we currently will not be changing.  It is a bit dark and not only has a fireplace, but also has wood paneling.  Now this is not your '70's dated wood paneling, this is the real wood, tonge-in-grove paneling that adds value to a house.  We decided to not paint over the wood paneling because it is just so beautiful but we decided to paint the fireplace at a later date, if the owner allows us to.  I believe that will brighten the room and give the room a focal point.  I think this will be the last room we tackle as it might be the most difficult.

So that is the future DIY projects that we have on our plate.  I brought up laying wood flooring down and re-tiling the kitchen counters but that is still in negotiations with Mr. Teddybear.   ;-)  I'll let you know how that turns out!

I'm half and half...

Well, the packing is about 90% done.  We almost finished packing the kitchen, the bedroom and the office area.  It helps that some of our stuff was already packed as I was getting ready to re-organize my house and possibly send stuff to storage.  So this weekend is the big move weekend.  It should be fairly easy as we are planning to move stuff on Wednesday and Friday before the weekend.  Saturday I am hoping to only move a few things then clean the old place and still take my daughter out trick-or-treating.  I will keep you guys updated.

With all of this change going on, I am a little saddened.  It looks like my daughter's Girl Scout troop will be disbanding.  The last few meetings we haven't had any one attend.  When I called to make sure the girls were alright, the parents tell me that their daughters aren't attending because they are being overwhelmed with homework.  Although I am moving, I was planning on staying on till the end of the year so that the girls could finish their bronze award, however with no one showing up, It is not financially feasible for me to continue with the troop as their leader.  Our Co-leader also does not want to take over as leader either.  So it seems that disbanding is our only option.  Although we can't technically disband for a few months due to fall product sales, I am encouraging the parents to have their daughters switch to Juliette Girl Scouts.  This will allow the girls to still be Girl Scouts, particpate in events and work on their badges and awards but they do it on their own time.  If later on they decide to join another troop, they will be able to.  I'm going to really miss those girls.  Some of them I have known for 3 years.  Yes, I am a little saddened by this.

Its hard.  I feel happy with the move but saddend by the troop disbanding.  But as life goes, with some happiness there is sometimes saddness as well.

Hope you all enjoy your Tuesday and have a great week!!!