Projects, Projects Everywhere!

From this shot in the entry way you can see clear into the dining room and the second set of gorgeous columns.  I am torn between the woodwork around the windows done in white downstairs and the whole upstairs, except the bathroom still in the natural wood.  I like both, but I think I lean more toward the natural color.  

I really hate the mustard color of the living room and, although the colors may be of the same hue, i think they don't look well together from room to room.  And the chandelier in both are hideous though I dislike the one in the dining room slightly less.  At least it looks like it belongs compared to that monstrosity on the living room ceiling.

Nonetheless, with a careful chosen color of a loving coat of paint on walls and ceiling and a sanding and resealing of the floor, it will look beautiful once again.  Those might be projects for next summer though, because the budgeted renovations will be starting soon.  We need to protect the outside first, so it can protect what is done later on the inside.  

There is one flaw in the living room floor and part of the dining room also.  The house, having been built 84 years ago has settled and there is a sizable heave the length of the living room floor close the the pillars near the entry way.  you can see the difference in the shininess on the heave from the rest of the surrounding floor.  But I am assured by the inspector and the contractor that it is not a structural integrity problem.  So, it's merely a bit of character thrown in with the bargain.  

Here's a straight on shot of the dining area from the living room.

My daughter's, checking out the backyard.  See that drop leaf table on the left, that was left and is mine to keep.  In the far corner beyond is a 3 drawer dresser, also left behind.  Both need some love, but I think I might be able to accommodate that at some point.  The table even came with 2 removable leaves.  Projects, projects everywhere.