Chirp, chirp, chirp

Spring has sprung on Long Island ! Want to know how I know? Well take a guess from the title ! The birds were chirping so loud they woke me this morning. Yes, maybe if I was Cinderella or Snow White I'd enjoy it, but no thanks !!! I know, no fun. I get it.

But with Spring here, it has me on the move for home projects. Over the weekend we added wainscoting to our stairway header. (pics to come) I like it but not love it. Mr. B is going to kick my bum because I was dead set on it. Oh well, live and learn.

So of course, projects in my head spark research on the web. (hey that sort of rhymed !) Here are some of the things I am thinking of and loving lately.

Brick flooring love !

Plantation shutters for our dining room. So awesome !!

What about you? Are you doing home projects now that Spring has sprung?

Comments

redellen14 said…

I am not sure if it is because of you or that Spring is finally here but we have started doing some projects around the house. I love when they are finished...it makes me feel so complete!

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