5 of 5: December with the Hoges

Renewing our house. These walls had not been painted in about 10 years. Talking with the people in the ward remember this room when the family before lived in it. I think it was time for a change. I know I think it looks a lot better. : ) What about you? Deep blue ceiling with stars painted on it (which Arlee still wants on there) Two pink walls and two light blue walls. Oh yeah and one really outdated light fixture.

walls now painted int the one above. Outdated light fixture below.

 Hans working really hard. I did the roller mostly. I don't really care for the cutting in- Hans doesn't either, but I guess he is better than me. I wasn't giving in. Well that was until I got so frustrated with the rolling shield scrapping on the ceiling over and over. It makes a horrible noise too.

Arlee loved to help paint. 

The new and very much improved light fixture. That with my dad's encouragement we were able to trade it out without hurting ourselves. He said, 'You can do it. You guys are smart and I know you will figure it out. Just make sure that you flip the breaker, don't touch the wires together, put the wire bolts back on, and follow the directions. Oh yeah and if you do happen to get a zap it really doesn't hurt that bad and it won't kill ya.' Hahaha Thanks Dad. 

We got some new bedding for our bed. I have been looking for some that will cover our really thick mattress and not be really pricey. Hey hey I found some. 

Now..... What to do with this room? And how should I re-do the fireplace? I have been thinking of a few ideas, but want some input.  

The Flooring I think I am going to do all wood floors, maybe tile in the kitchen, paint it some really nice cool, warm color. Take off the standing out bricks, change the bench on the fireplace to one that will go down to the floor and maybe some drawers in them for storage, Add a mantle, paint the bricks a different color or cover them up completely. What do you think? What would you do?