Behind The Hanging Quilt Jumble: Mystery Revealed
House Style | Posted by Jannie on 10 June 2010 @ 5:09 PM 33 Comments
Friends, I had to put all the stuff from Kelly’s bedroom redecoration somewhere to sort it.
So why not the front room?
But I’m proud to announce the jumble of yore now looks like this…
Well, the kids aren’t still standing there. (Not that I know of. I think they’re up in the tree house. Or running around with paper bags on their heads. Or spraying the cat with the hose. Poor Kitty.)
On those shelves are 36 sets of kids’ books (anywhere from 3 to 24 books per set) I’m putting on eBay! That’s how I’ll pay for My Amazing New Camera!! Whoo-hoo!!
What view of our house is that exactly? Great question!
Those two white posts off yonder are in the in-progress breezeway addition, at the bottom of the stairs leading up to the “final living room.”
Long before the addition, there was a window where that archway is…
After the addition was “dryed-in” we took the window out.
And of course, here’s how our entry looks now.
But back to the interior…
Where those not-so-pretty (yet functional) shelves are, our old fireplace once stood. There’s a skylight where the flue was.
The door in the distance that leads into the new garage will one day will be trimmed out, as will the archway.
Spindles and railings will grace the two posts.
And we’ll have REAL flooring in the entry instead of that plywood!!!
Oh yeah, and we’ll also finish and enjoy the room at the top of the stairs.
That quilt I hung 5 years ago to help keep the wallboard dust from the main part of the house? Gone – as of a couple months ago!
It’s actually a very nice quilt my godmother made for me. I have it draped over my toes as I recline here on the sofa with my laptop.
And I’m sipping hibiscus tea.
In my kitty ears, of course.
Below… I’ve PaintShopped in the type of cabinet I envision for that space.
To repeat — I have PaintShopped that cabinet in. It is not really there!! 
Perhaps I’ll have one like it some day. Good-used off Craigslist maybe.
But if I never do, what do I really care? A lovely armoire is just a thing, and things come and go.
But blogging buddies last forever.
Now… how ’bout a slightly different angle of how things currently look inside our front door…
Don’t forget to look here again, to see those 2 windows and the door from the outside!
The untrimmed window is where the old front door was.
Jim did ALL the work, including the floor tiles, himself.
Got it all? I bet you do! You are very smart.
Whoo-hoo!!
Posted with love, from Jannie Banannie.
xoxo
On 10 June 2010 at 5:43 pm Alice Audrey said,
The cabinet looks great there. If only we could PainShop our lives like that. For one thing I’d lose a few pounds and a wrinkle or two real fast.
On 10 June 2010 at 5:44 pm sheila said,
AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!! I love looking at this stuff! The beautiful things you’ve done here!
On 10 June 2010 at 6:07 pm brian miller said,
your cabinet looks great…hope you get it…
.-= brian miller´s last blog ..magpie tales: silent scream =-.
On 10 June 2010 at 6:22 pm Liara Covert said,
Moving back to Oz involves making new discoveries. Before leaving, we gave away what we were not using including our tv. The photos you include here trigger nostalgia of going through what was in storage. Now moved into a smaller place with lots of light. Know what you mean about ‘do-it-yourself’ home renovations. Somehow you appreciate things on another level as you are part of the process. Baby due end of August. Every moment is full of reasons to savor life.
.-= Liara Covert´s last blog ..Close the gap =-.
On 10 June 2010 at 6:23 pm Lynn said,
That tile is beautiful. Good job, Jimmy. And good job, Jannie Muffin, on paintshopping in that armoire. You might try the antique shops for those, too – my brother-in-law converted an old one into an entertainment center.
xo
On 10 June 2010 at 7:14 pm debbie said,
Good luck with the book selling. I have sold some but I have not amassed the fortune I deserve – yet:)
On 10 June 2010 at 7:23 pm Emmanuel Ibok said,
I always enjoy when you Blog about your life and family. It is interesting to read. I get the live images as I read and it makes the movies really fun to see. Hope you’re having fun as usual…Say me well to the lovely kids…Cheers!!!
On 10 June 2010 at 8:02 pm Ching Ya said,
My apology for MIA for so long! I know!
But I’m not going to talk about me here, as I’m dropping by to visit my dear pal Jannie. I must say the cabinet is well paint-shopped to fit in. I used to do that but mostly on clearing up the pimples and blackheads on my close-up portrait. 
Great job on decluttering. It looks SO much better! Feel accomplished isn’t it?
It’s so great to be here again!
xoxo
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On 10 June 2010 at 8:51 pm Jannie said,
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Hey Alice Audrey! I like your comment about Painting all our flaws away as easily. Pounds we can lose, but wrinkles, nips and tucks — that takes money, but can be done, I see celebrity women my age — mid 40s, and they look 30. But I doubt they’re having near as much fun as me.
Hey Sheila-Ba-Deila! I am soooooooooo glad you are enjoying these kinds of posts! Won’t it be grand when I post finished shots (taken with An Amazing Camera, I hope.) I will be sure to tell Jim he’s got a big fan of his work in you!!
Hey Brian! I was just thinking Craigslist might be a great place to pick one up, and put in an edit to that. The cabinet is not real high on my priority list at this moment, more of a future dream really. But dreaming can’t hurt.
Dearest Liara, congratulations on your baby coming soon. I sensed through stardust vibrations and fairies a few months ago that you are with child. Yep! I KNEW it!! What wonderful, wonderful news. And moving into a smaller light-filled home sounds like a dream. Are you making Oz your primary residence?
Hey sweet Lynn! Jim does not mind jumping into any building project, tiles or what not. He hates — I know that’s a strong word, but he hates hanging doors. Craigslist popped into my mind for the cabinet, and I edited that point in above. And really — do I want a cabinet that I’ll only have to to either sell before we head to Canada, or cart all the way up there with us??
Hey Debbie — I figure I’ll get maybe $500 for Scholastic books I paid abut $1500 for over the course of 4 years. How to make a small fortune? Start with a bigger one.
I LOVE eBay, have sold quite a lot of stuff over the years. And Debbie — it’s so great to see you again!!
Ahhhh, Emmanuel — hi! So awesome to see you here again. I did put up a poem yesterday!
I do love my life, my family and sharing the things we get up to around here. And YES!!!! Lots of fun. And when things don’t feel so fun, I laugh and that always makes it better.
CHING YA!! It is so fun to see you here again. I was thinking about you just today and hoping all is well in your life, my dear sweet friend. Yes, once I clean up house areas, I post the “after” shot. I’m almost a teeny bit ashamed of the mess it was, but since it is no more — my heart is clear and I can admit.
xxxoxoxxoxoxooxooxoxo
On 10 June 2010 at 9:15 pm Talon said,
Jannie Banannie it’s all looking so fabulous! Jim does awesome work! At least you have plywood – I’m still sweeping cardboard over here – lol!
.-= Talon´s last blog ..Black and White =-.
On 10 June 2010 at 10:04 pm Daisy said,
Wow, it’s amazing how much you are able to change things. Your hubby is very handy to have around, I think!
.-= Daisy´s last blog ..Food From A to Z — T is for Toast =-.
On 11 June 2010 at 12:06 am Mrs4444 said,
Thanks for stopping by my place. Do you mind if I ask how you found me? Glad you laughed as hard as I did–such a great feeling to be laugh at a fool like that without getting in trouble! haha
Loved the Photoshopping idea!
I thought the plywood was just carpet with odd circles on it.
Your “voice” shines through this post; I enjoyed it. Thanks
On 11 June 2010 at 3:19 am SnaggleTooth said,
Never would’ve guessed you were hiding such a pile behind the magic curtain…
Wonder if there’s a wall or floor left Jim hasn’t torn down n altered…?
BB, don’t get any rose thorns up your nostrils!
.-= SnaggleTooth´s last blog ..Clouds =-.
On 11 June 2010 at 7:05 am Hilary said,
Hi Jannie .. so the wonderful quilt was covering moth and dust up .. poor old prezzie .. but also hiding the magic of a new entrance and new upstairs living area .. that’s pretty special ..
I like the idea of the downlight from the old flue – that’s bright!
Excellent hope you make the cash budget for the new camera .. & see loadsa more pics anon ..
Lots of work you’ve done on this house – practically a new one ..
Have a great weekend .. see you soon .. hugs xxoo Hilary
.-= Hilary´s last blog ..Food, Food, Glorious Food … What could possibly go wrong …? =-.
On 11 June 2010 at 7:48 am Glenn Buttkus said,
One thing you could say about living with the Jimster is that you never get bored or complacent about how things are or look; turmoil and change seem to be the permanent marching orders there in Funsterville. I wonder about Ebay sometimes. I used to buy stuff on it, but never have tried to sell anything on it, or Craig’s List. More fun stuff to do soon perhaps. Agree with others that your sharing through the cavalcade of images is fun, fun, fun, for all we
fabulous Funsters. Personally, I am so habitual about things I resist change, on any and all levels. Jim keeps you on your toes for sure.
.-= Glenn Buttkus´s last blog ..When I Get My Amazing Camera =-.
On 11 June 2010 at 8:16 am Tony Single said,
Wow, Jannie! Your hubby is so cool! He must be some kind of super everything makey robot man or something! Does he actually sleep? Seriously. Does he? How does he do all that AND hold down a job AND… well, basically live and breathe and eat and scratch himself and stuff? How does he do it? I mean, how? Just… how? How?! Have I said how enough? No? Okay. HOW?!
On 11 June 2010 at 10:17 am Jannie said,
Hey Sweet Talonnie-Balonnie. Hey, that doesn’t look or seem right! No baloney with you!!
Yep, it’s coming along. He DOES do awesome work, doesn’t he?? He’s got the soul of a woodworker from bygne days and the feet of a disco dancer. Ah, cardborad on floor — we went through that stage too! 
Sweet Daisy, if my relatives and friends who have not been here in some years see this house today they’d swear they are NOT in the same home, at all. Unless they were here after the kitchen and dining rooms were done — those have remained the same after remodeling them.
Hey Sweet Mrs 4444 (you seem pretty sweet, anyway, and I’m sure as I get to know you more, that will prove true.) How did I find you? Great question! Through Jingle’s Poetry Rally? Or Ma Vie Folle Sheila’s give-away? Beyond that I’m totally stumped. Just glad you’re here! And 4444 that’s cool! What does it stand for? I was born April 4th, so that’s 0404!!
Hey Sweet Snaggle — great question — is there a wall or a door that Jim has NOT torn down, altered or switched-out. Ummn, let me think. Oh — there is ONE window in what was the old master bedroom. That is original!! Oh, and the window in the dining room. But it may be replaced yet, as it is all cloudy from a broken seal. Oh yes, I’ll tell BB to be careful with those thorns. I think I got them all off for him, tho.
Hey Sweet HIlary! Yes, the downlight does brighten and lighten up the room. I jus thave to be careful to not display anythgi nthere that would fade, like a photos or a picture. As it is, I have each stack of the books to sell withe teh top book turned upsidedown — probalby won’t fade much in the next couple weeks, but one can’t be too careful or conscientious!!
Yes, indeed — oracticall a NEW house, as I itemized to Snaggletooth in the above comment. Actually — I had to laugh. The phone book people left two the other day — one by our door and the other by our garage — I guess they think it’s two separate residences here!! 
And yes, I think I’ll do well on the books. I have with most everything I’ve sold to date on eBay!!
Hey Sensational Glenn!! TURMOIL!! You hit it on the head with that term, yes indeedie-doo! Imagine my thrill to find blogging — what a great way to escape all the sawdust and ruckus of my life!
I am more of a person to like status quo too, but jim has opened my eyes to amazing adventures!! I LOVE selling on eBay! When I thought I wanted to start a little Montessori morning preschool here for up to 6 kids, and had bought a lot of the materials, I MADE money selling them on eBay!!
Hey Sensational Tony! Yove know A-types, right? Jim is AAAA type! He’s jsut got those genes that do not like to sit still. Both his brothers are like that too. The olde German-Scotch gotta-be-busy-buys-busy gene.
But he does it all in good health and with regular blood pressure. And I do my best to remind him to relax. 
xoxoxooxox
On 11 June 2010 at 2:27 pm Chris Edgar said,
Heh, that cabinet’s clever Photoshopping makes it look like a divine or magical cabinet — perhaps it is the wardrobe of The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe fame. It looks like, if you opened it, you would be met with a blast of blinding white light.
On 11 June 2010 at 7:56 pm Tess The Bold Life said,
Jannie,
Glad I checked into or I would’ve missed the ebay sale for the camera. When you pull this off you’ll be an expert and we’ll all be begging you to tell us your ebay secret!!
You’re correct blogging buddies last forever. xo
On 11 June 2010 at 8:59 pm kimmi said,
Jannie a hugs and hi and good thoughts for a great summer! x0
On 11 June 2010 at 9:30 pm tammy said,
I know you told me not to come to your blog, but I did anyway. And wow. I love what you’re doing. Can’t wait to see it finished.
.-= tammy´s last blog ..randomness =-.
On 11 June 2010 at 11:22 pm suzen said,
Wow Jannie! You have one talented hubs to do all that work! Take it from one who just paid to have stuff done in the lake house. I hope this is my last ever re-do – I’ll be painting walls, doors and woodwork all summer! Good thing I like doing it, but after a month already it is getting old! My construction guy is done and out of here so that’s one less mess to clean up after! ha!
hugs
suZen
.-= suzen´s last blog ..No Differences, Some Differences, Totally Different – A World of Possibilities =-.
On 12 June 2010 at 1:54 am Doreen McGettigan said,
Hi I am visiting from Mrs. 4444 Friday Fragments and I can tell you she is sweet and amazing.
Isn’t house remodeling the best. Okay maybe not the best but when you can envision the finished product..well worth it! I just wish it went faster and wasn’t so dusty..
Good Luck and have a great weekend! Stop by and say hello when you have a chance.
On 12 June 2010 at 6:15 am Hilary said,
Hi BB – I hope ‘dem notty kids R beeeing kinds to you .. no wetting doses today?
R U going to hide from Jannie in ze cupboard .. ? quite a smart looking hidey hole – I wonders wot she herzelf is goings to put in there .. maybe ze whole of ebay? She’s too clevers for uz .. fundraising for cameras ..
Have fun today .. Hilary
.-= Hilary´s last blog ..Flora and fauna of Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens – a simple sample .. =-.
On 12 June 2010 at 10:18 am Jannie said,
Hey Chris — I think it’s the mystical cabinet of the Chinese Knights Templar filled with gold and all the best ancient noodle dish recipes — kind of like Elaine with her Soup Nazi armoire in Seinfeld.
Hey Tess — glad too you popped in. No real secret to eBay, but I do have tips. Sell excellent condition stuff in sets, presented with awesome pictures and honest description if there are any flaws, no matter how tiny. Keep your S&H low. And be prepared for lots and lots of wrapping. (and rapping if you like that kind of music.)I love brown grocery bags to wrap books.
Ahhh, Kimmi, how sweet of you to pop in with well wishes. Things are going pretty good here. And hopefully with you too!
Tammy!! I told you NOT to come here.
Glad you did, tho. Im kind of blog addicted too, and learning to deal with it. Not sure when I’ll have “After” pictures for you, but I’ll sure post them when I do. Maybe in a year? 
Hey Suzen, I always find house painting to be so satisfying, and not bad exercise. What’s your clor scheme? All zen shades and tints? Your place on the lake sounds fabulously intriguing!! Is it right ON the lake — with a dock, and everything?
Hi Dorreen!! How fabulous of you to pop in from Mrs 4444. I’m not sure where I found her but yes, she is indeed a sweetie. That bloghop looks very awesome, I’d never seen one of those before. I’m going to switch its code over to an actual post. Thanks so much again for popping in. I will look forward to checking out your sphere! Oh and the huse remodeling — been ging n here for over 17 years!!
deere hilleree, it is me — blue bunny. and gues wot? my jannie giving me new glasses to wear soon. and some new hats t. no, i okae now, my furs dries off fast in teh texis sun. i thinks if my jannie was having a nise cabinet she putting in she kollekshun of bottel kaps and kollekshun of kellys brokin arm castings. wit love from me bb
xxxxoooo
On 13 June 2010 at 1:39 am Hilary said,
Ha aaa.. BB – yus I kan zee Kelly’s arm casings displayed in all der glories .. are there going to be more den – ??? Kan she or U zee in to ze future?
Happy Sundays .. Hilary
PS she’s gone squarey now? Blue gingham – must be summer!
.-= Hilary´s last blog ..Flora and fauna of Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens – a simple sample .. =-.
On 13 June 2010 at 8:59 am Katherine said,
It must feel awesome to get rid of all that clutter. I totally understand the work in progress that lasts forever. My husband used to always have projects on the go; floors ripped up, stairs being refinished, new rooms being built. It all equals dust ALL the time. I hate to dust. and clean. and especially mop. With that mess, is there a point?
.-= Katherine´s last blog ..Art Show in the Village Today! =-.
On 13 June 2010 at 10:35 am Jannie said,
Well, my my how lovely to have two friends pop in again here.
Hilary!! Well, shw now has 4 casts in her collection. Speaking of 4 — this bright pink one comes off in four day!!! Yeah, the blue gingham is fun.I have a cute little dark hotpink gingham shirt and I always fel like a country girl when I wear it. Oooo, waht do I see?? Flora and Fauna?? Sounds great! Gotta check that out.
Well, Hi Katherine! dust, dust, dust. I am allergic. And even more so allergic to cleaning it.
It does give me a new lease on life to clear the clutter — I admit a bunch of it has been put back in bins to either keep, give away or toss, but the bulk is gone now. Your hubby sounds like mine!! I think he and Jim would get along great!!! Where do you live again?? 
xoxooxoxxoxo
On 13 June 2010 at 11:53 am SuziCate said,
Wouldn’t it be fabulous if we could just paintshop what ever we wanted into a picture of our home and it would make it so in real life? you know magic! Ah, but i can still dream.
On 15 June 2010 at 12:32 am J.D. Meier said,
Maybe instead of the cabinet, how about a walk-in closet for your wardrobe. You just never know what kind of adventures that might lead to.
On 17 June 2010 at 9:07 am sheila said,
That big giant cabinet thing reminds me of that movie about the wardrobe…that when the kids went into it it put them into a secret world. What the heck was the name of that? lol.
Hey, and thanks for putting my button back up!
)
On 18 June 2010 at 10:17 am Ana Goncalves said,
Jannie,
Feels like an amazing space, and am sure you’ll manage to fit it with what’s right for you at the time. I love your house, I think it’s perfect and I would love to live in a similar house. I love all the wood throughout the house, gives it it’s strength in character.
.-= Ana Goncalves´s last blog ..Within stillness =-.
On 22 June 2010 at 12:20 pm Jannie said,
Thank you for your inspiration, SuziCate. Maybe if we try relaly hard we can wiggle our nses like Bewitched and make all as we wish.
J.D. I’d love to walk into a snowstorm today! That would be fabulous, then walk back into the heat.
Sheila! Yes, the Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe! I remember being in high school and reading the series to my little sister, who was 5.
Ahh, such lovely words, Ana. I do find my husband’s wonderful character in all here. At the risk of sounding very very redunadnt, he’s amazing!!
xxoxo