Do you read the Nester? Today she’s talking about home goals for the new year and I thought I would play along. Here are a few of the things we hope to accomplish in 2012:
1. Finish up the living room.
Our living room is one of the first rooms you see when you walk in our home. My goal is for this room to yell, “Welcome! We’re so glad you’re here. Come sit and visit for awhile.” Does that make sense? I think I can accomplish that really inexpensively with a few fun accessories: pillows, a few frames with pictures of the boys, fresh flowers…that sort of thing. I also have an empty wall that needs a little something…I’ve had my eye on this sign.
Guess it’s time to check back in on my to-do list from last summer…gotta love blogging for keeping all of your ideas catalogued and ready to retreive!
2. Update a few things in the kitchen.
We have slowly been working on our kitchen. SLOWLY. So far, we’ve changed out the appliances and countertops and added a butcher block island. This year, I hope to paint the walls, replace the lighting (goodbye brass!), and decide whether or not I want to paint our cabinets white. An inspiration picture:
3. Plant a little container garden on the back deck.
Last year, we tried this and came up with black thumbs! Within weeks, our poor plants had fried in the hot sun! This year, we are determined to redeem ourselves.
An inspiration picture:
4. Declutter and organize.
I’ve got my action plan in place and have already filled two bags for Goodwill. Read this post if you’re feeling overwhelmed by all of the kids’ toys. I literally read her post, closed the laptop and spent the next hour working through the toys in our living room. A lot of work, but so worth it.
More importantly than the physical improvements, my biggest goal for 2012 is to create a fun and yet peaceful home for my husband and children. I want my home to feel warm and inviting for the guests that come through that front door. And if that’s all I accomplish, I’ll consider this year a success!
Check out the Nester’s link-up for more inspiring home goals!
I love your goals! I have a few finishing touches myself that I have in mind for the living room, but I definitely appreciate and understand the "feeling" you want to invoke on your guest. Oh…I also HEART those kitchens. I am such a sucker for a white kitchen.
Cheers~
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I love your sign and might steal it for my own!!! Also, is that your real kitchen because I'd be n heaven! Have you seen mine?!?!? Your flooring is my favorite part.
Great goals – my motivation was to set a deadline. Would love for you to link up your living room in my and 5 other bloggers "Imagine the Impossibilities" challenge. My challenge is purging and organizing 16 years worth of "stuff"!!
Here's the link for more info.
http://www.eclecticallyvintage.com/4/post/2012/01/imagine-the-impossibilities-challenge.html
Kelly
Hi found you at the nester's-good luck with your goals too!I'm your newest follower- Stop on by to visit!!
Hey! I have been loving that sign too! And I am in love with the floors in that first kitchen! Good luck with your home goals! Glad to have found your blog:)