Home Goals 2012 - How Did I Do?

One of the fun things about blogging is that it is a chronicle of my life.  It's a place where I can keep track of where I have been and where I want to go.  Last year I put together a list of home goals for 2012.  Let's take a look back to see how I did.

My first home goal was to transform our home gym.  We finished it last January and have been using it several times a week since.  It was one of the best things we have ever done for ourselves. You can check out all of the details here.  

I also wanted to create a gallery wall in our upstairs hallway.  I'm so glad I did.  

I love looking at it each time I walk by.  

 There were five projects on the original list.  We did plenty of other projects this year, but from my original list, those are the only two that actually got achieved.  Third on the list was lightening up the living room/dining room.  I am still in debate over changing the wall color in our living room and dining room. I would love to lighten things up.  I love this color this time of year, but in general, I think it's time to lighten things up.  This will probably go on my list this year again. 

How about you?  Have you achieved all of your home goals for 2012?

-Judy

Photo Wall Gallery Revealed

Last week I mentioned that I have wanted to do a wall gallery for some time now. 

 Over the weekend I put one together in my upstairs hallway.

Taking a good photo of the wall gallery proved to be a tad difficult.

The lighting caused a glare which only added to my photo issues.

The frames and the vinyl words came from Home Goods (my favorite store).

I centered the entire design around our wedding photo.  

The wood letter "K" I bought in JoAnn's and painted with bronze paint.

The star is from JoAnn's as well.

Doesn't this phrase just say it all?

I love having this photo wall gallery.
It's sort of like a walk down memory lane each time I pass it.

I can't wait to hear what you think of it.

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-Judy

Inspiration for Wall Gallery

Next on my "to do" list for 2012 is a wall gallery in my upstairs hallway.  I have been wanting to do one for some time now.  I have spent the last few days searching for inspiration.  

Here are some of my favorites that I have pinned:

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I love this gallery wall because it most resembles my hallway and 

gives me the best glimpse of what I can do with that type of space.

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I like the use of vinyl words in this wall gallery.

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Love this one as well.

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This one is just so cool...I love that the wall gallery goes from floor to ceiling.

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This one belongs to Heather over at At The Picket Fence.  I just love how she mixed photos with other elements.  The pops of red are perfect.

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With all of this inspiration, I can't wait to get started on my own wall gallery. 

 Hopefully this weekend.

If you want to check out more inspiration, follow me on Pinterest.

Have a great day!

-Judy

Home Goals 2012

It was so much fun setting home goals last year, and actually accomplishing them, that I thought I would do the same thing this year.  It's nice to have somewhat of a game plan.  My game plan is always evolving, but I do have some things I would like to accomplish in my home this year.

First up will be updating our home gym.  Right now it's an uninspiring space.  It is filled with outdated, and in some cases, non-working equipment.  Not to mention that huge tube television in the corner.  

My husband and I both work out as do both of our kids.  We need a gym that is both functional and stylish.  The gym has good bones, but just needs the DIYbyDesign touch. 

I can't wait to tackle this project.

Next up is a project that is a bit controversial in our home.  I have been thinking for a while that I am over this burgundy color in the living room and dining room.  I'm ready to lighten things up.  I'm not sure which direction I'm going yet...

Maybe Wythe Blue...Benjamin Moore's color of the year. 

I would like to create a gallery of family photos in my upstairs hallway.  

I have been wanting to do this for a while now...2012 is the year.  

Right now it seems to be the home for all artwork that has come from other rooms.

I would like to replace the carpet on the stairs and upstairs hallway.  However, replacing the carpet will create a domino effect.  If I replace the carpet, I would want to stain the railing and stairs a darker color to match the hardwood on the first floor.  If I do that, I will probably have to have the foyer and upstairs hallway repainted.  This project will require a bit more thought.  

It will eventually be addressed, but potentially not in 2012.  

Last, I would like to install a chandelier in my master bathroom.  We have vaulted ceilings in the bathroom and the addition of a chandelier would be great.  The awesome update of the new frame for my mirror from MirrorMate Frames has inspired me.  

For you chance to win a MirrorMate Frame click here.

How about you...what are your goals for 2012.

-Judy

I'll be sharing this post over at The Nester's 2012 Home Goals link party.

2011 Home Goals

The Nester is having a home goals link party.  It got me to thinking...what are my home goals for 2011?  As my mother often says, we never let our house rest.  We are always doing another project.  So true.  Here are my goals for 2011 (some of this may come as news to my husband...fasten your seatbelt lovey):

Goal #1 - The Mudroom

The wall paper has got to go.  First and foremost,  I am so over the border on the top.  Second, the busy pattern is really doing nothing for this long and narrow space.  I'm not sure why the builders thought that putting the laundry right by the side door and only having the width of the door for the room was a good idea.  I am even more baffled as to how when we built this house (yes, we built it) my husband and I didn't notice on the plans just how narrow this would be.  In our defense, we were coming from a townhouse...this seemed huge...at the time.  But what's done is done.  We have never been able to figure out another place for the washer and dryer...if we could that would be the best solution.  So I will make lemons into lemonade.  The mudroom seems to be the hub of my morning and afternoon schedule with my kids.  I need this room to function better than it does.  I have cork boards and white boards hanging, but it still isn't functioning to it's full potential.  In 2011, I will try to remedy that, and hopefully make it look so much more visually appealing in the process.

Goal #2 - The downstairs bathroom

This bathroom has so much potential.  When we finished the basement we put this bathroom in.  I love all of the expensive stuff...the tile, the shower, the sink.  What I don't love is those flesh colored walls (any maybe that mirror has to go too).  What I want to do is hang a grasscloth wallpaper.  It would add so much texture and make that bathroom feel absolutely luxurious.

Goal #3 - The window above the front door

We have this interesting space above the front door.  There is a ledge and a window.  I need to hang window treatments.  This space has been neglected for so long mainly because it is not easy to get up there.  I think simple window panels will frame the window beautifully.  The second reason this space has been neglected is because I am thinking of changing the wall color in the foyer.  This wall color continues all the way up the stairs and throughout the hallways.  The wall color was chosen to go with the runner that goes up the stairs.  If I change the runner I would have to change the wall color...and this is how projects get out of control.  I also need to do something much more interesting other than those two plants I currently have above the door.

Goal #4 - The new outdoor patio

I plan on treating this space like another room in our home.  I want to do a seating area to the right of the stairs and a table and chairs nearer to the pool.  The new Frontgate catalog came out and I found the perfect seating (perfect except for the price).

Image from Frontgate

How perfect would these curved sofas be to continue the curves found in the patio and outdoor kitchen.  Now I just have to find something similar for less.

Those are my goals for 2011.  I'm sure along the way I will tackle other projects I just haven't come up with yet.  How about you?  What do you have planned for 2011?

-Judy