Snowflakes

I was inspired by my Halloween decorations to make some new ones for Christmas - so now I've got six snowflakes in my living room window.

The real deal!

Here's the final painted wall (no more Photoshop foolery).

Stripes/Magnolias

Maybe I'm just having too much fun playing around now - stripes & magnolias?

Stripes/Bamboo

More stripes, and stripe/bamboo hybrid patterns.

Bamboo

Bamboo patterns - inspired by the stripes.

Magnolia Pattern

Perhaps giant magnolias?

Stripes

Maybe stripes?

Gingko Pattern

Maybe a gingko pattern on the wall?

Crazy Pattern

I've been inspired by my Halloween skeleton cut-out to do something special for the 'focal wall' in the dining area. I've come up with a crazy pattern.

Before I actually paint it on, I'm trying it out in Photoshop...

Happy Halloween!

I had 120 kids for Halloween!

I cut out a paper skeleton and bats for the living room window, which cast lovely shadows behind the new Japanese paper blinds. I like them so much I don't want to take them down. Guess I'll have to start making snowflakes for winter window decorations...

I need help with my yard...

I've been kind of overwhelmed with all the work inside the house, so have only done the minimal amount (or maybe even less than that) to the outside. I've vowed to do better next year.

New photos

At last, the tenants are gone, and I can see the main floor as it really is - lots of open space, hardwood floors, and big windows. I can't wait to get in and repaint it all (in Dry Fern from Behr). Closing date is May 31, so not long now.

Photos from Mar 18 - outside of house

Front of house (semi-detached bungalow, facing south); view across the street; the backyard.

Photos from Mar 18 - basement apartment

The 2-bedroom basement apartment is newly renovated, with all wood laminate floors, lots of windows and recessed pot lights with dimmer switches, giving it the feeling of a new condo unit. It has a brand-new bathroom, a very large kitchen, and an open concept dining room, office and living room. It has private laundry, parking in driveway, is only a six-minute walk to the Warden subway station (which is just 20 minutes from downtown Yonge & Bloor), and has access to the fully fenced backyard.

MLS listing

Photos from Mar 18 - main floor level

The main floor level (where I will be living) needs updating, but has lots of potential: 3 bedrooms, large living/dining room with huge south-facing windows, hardwood floors. Top of the list to renovate will be the older kitchen and bathroom.