I think it is about time that I make some lists of things I need to get done around the house. There is so much that I would like to do, but I never really know where to start. So...I am going to start here! 

Front Porch

• Get new door

• Change windows.

• Remove window into bedroom

• Finish hanging drywall

• Pick out a color for the wall. I am thinking about a turquoise color (not sure if Dane will go for it)

• Paint the interior

• Paint the front door

• Design the room (I still have to figure out what I am doing...you can read more about that here.)

Living Room 

• Paint

• Find a new TV stand

• Get new carpet

• Organize DVD storage (You can read about that here.)

• Add art to the walls

• Print wedding picture on canvas

• Get new window treatments

• Get new furniture (This doesn't need to happen any time soon.)

• Install new ceiling fan

• Paint entry table

• Make some pillows for the couch

Master Bedroom

• Paint

• Get new carpet

• Style our nightstand (Blog for this is coming soon!)

• Organize our closet

• Fix closet doors 

• Add art to the room

• Make mirror for the room

• Get new lighting fixture

• Get window treatments

• Label mattress for easy rotation

Guest bedroom / Office

• Paint

• Get new carpet

• Organize...yes, I am still working on this! 

• Find desk

• Find bed or futon

• Find curtains for the windows and the office space

• Install sliding door

Kitchen

• Paint walls

• Paint cabinets

• Makeover the refrigerator (Read more about that here.)

• Add some kitchen decor (I have done a couple things here and here...but I still have more to do.)

• Get a new kitchen table

• Add hardware to cabinets (It has been purchased...that's a step in the right direction.)

• Get new light fixture

Bathroom / Laundry

• Paint

• Tile the floors

• Tile the shower

• Change the shower curtain (I am not in a hurry...Dane can keep enjoying his camouflage) 

• Decorate (You can read about that here, here, and here.)

• Get new lighting fixtures

• Install cabinets above the washer/dryer

• Update the mirror

• Build a platform for the washer/dryer

Patio / Yard

• Update the house numbers (Read about that here.)

• Get rid of a soda machine (That one is going to take a lot of convincing.)

• Finish the grill (I will blog about that when it is done.)

• Paint the stairs

• Extend the patio

• Find an outdoor rug

• Find outdoor furniture

• Work on a flowerbed for the front of the house (This may have to wait until next spring.)

That is it! I am sure that things will be added to this list frequently...that is how lists work, right? I will be sure to fill you in on all of my little projects! 

I wouldn't normally put a lot of effort into decorating the laundry room, but our laundry room is also our only bathroom. That means all of our guests see it...it has to look nice! I attempted a DIY project earlier this week, but I wasn't a huge fan of it. I wanted something rustic, but this laundry sign didn't really bring the feel that I wanted (basically... every time I looked at it I wanted to take it down). 

Then I came across this post on Life as a Thrifter. I loved the idea of decorating the laundry room with hangers...I don't know why I didn't think of it earlier! I found these hangers at Wal-Mart for around $3 for the pair. I still was going for a rustic look. So...I broke out the white paint! I just did one thin coat to accomplish the look that I wanted. 

Once the paint dried I selected some pictures to place in the hanger. Eventually, I will probably print some 8x10 images for the hangers, but I think these look good for now! 

I attached them to the wall with 3M Command velcro strips. I love them and use them all the time! 

I put the hangers up with the DIY laundry sign to see if I would like it, but I still didn't care for the sign. 

So... down it came! I still have a few things that I want to do to the laundry room, but I love the new decor! 

What do you think? 

We are still working on updating our front porch. We haven't made much any progress since my last post, but I have put some thought into how I would like the space to look once it is all done. 

Currently the porch looks like this: 

I hope you guys see as much potential as I do! I would like this space to be an entryway/mudroom. I want it to be inviting and comfortable. (It is the first space that people see when the come over). Here are some pictures that I found for inspiration. 

Source: House Beautiful

Source: BHG

Source: Young House Love

I will keep you posted throughout this project! 

We are currently in the process of redoing our front porch. It is our goal to turn it into more of an interior space. When Dane bought the house it was clear that the porch was going to take the most work (and probably be the most fun) to update. With the help of Dane's dad (really this wouldn't have been done without him) we have already made some progress! There were four storm windows, and a window looking into the master bedroom. The guys replaced the storm windows with two new windows and they closed off the window into the master bedroom. 

They also had to level the floors. (The porch was once an exterior space...the floors were sloped for water runoff.)

We are now in the process of hanging drywall. However, I am really excited about the next steps...decorating! I don't know exactly what I am doing, but I am still excited about it! I can't wait to pick out paint colors and flooring.

As you can see it is currently storage for items that don't fit in the spare room. The sign in the top left image was made by my Uncle Mark for our wedding. It will probably be put outside when we get flowers planted.

I did try to add some decoration to the space with a cute rosette wreath.

It doesn't look like much now, but I am envisioning great things for this space.

Part of my March must do list was adding homey touches to the house. Well, it didn't exactly happen in March and it is not even close to done, but I did make some progress.

I was on the hunt for some old ladders, and my father-in-law found not one, but two! They had to be cut down to fit in the living room, but it was a success. Bonus: I learned that a hack saw is not for cutting ladders! Who knew? I propped one of the ladders up agains the wall in the living room. (The other one is still waiting to be put to use.) Now the ladder holds some of our blankets...I have to be able to reach one at all times. (not a fan of cold toes!)

I also decided to hang up one of our wedding gifts. I have been trying to find the perfect spot for it...and then I realized that it would look great next to the ladder! I love when things work out! 

The house is starting to feel more and more like home!

I am a little 6 days late on this post! Better late than never, right?

February flew by! I cannot believe we are already to the third month of the year, fifth month of my marriage (that is my new form of time measurement!) I will embrace it and hope that it is a productive month. I have a lot of stuff planned for March!

•Finish the office/guest room: This has been on the to-do list since October...now it is on the MUST get done list!

•Add homey touches: I have not hung anything on the walls yet...partially because I don't know where I want to put them...decisions, decisions. I am also searching for a ladder that I want to use for decoration.

•$1 Bowl Makeover: I need some bowls for the top of my cabinets. They are just going to be used for decoration...SO I have an idea to DIY some! (Don't worry...I will share!)

There is a lot to do. I tend to fill my to do list with things that don't ever get done. I decided to limit it so I can actually accomplish the whole list! Cross your fingers!

Well, I promised last month that I would design a calendar every month...

...and I have a special treat for all of my iPhone users! I have included an iPhone version in addition to the printable version.

Enjoy!