Two weeks left and still so much to do.
Installing the tile in a herringbone pattern was definitely a task and between my 9-5, 4 kids, hubby and basement rebuild… I have been exhausted. I completed the last tile today.
I had plans to paint the shoe cabinet and inside the closet today in hopes of sharing that for this week’s progress, but I just could not muster up the energy.
This herringbone pattern was definitely a challenge. I did not nail it completely, it is off in some areas and the Capricorn in me is struggling to accept that. However, I am working on being gentle with myself as I am with others. So, I am telling myself what I would tell anyone… it’s a damn good job for someone new. I am finding comfort in knowing that I managed to install this tile and this pattern my first time. Although the pattern is off in some areas, there is no lippage. After the ORC Challenge is over, I will give a full breakdown of all my tiling woes. I will still chalk this up as a win and I do love my floors.
The plans for next week is grout, update baseboard heater, paint shoe storage, paint closed, install the trim.
Still To do…
Remove Baseboards & TrimDemolish TileFind Storage Solution for ShoesFinalize WallpaperInstall Tile- Grout
- Paint Shoe Storage
- Paint
- Update Closet Doors & Hardware
- Install Trim
- Re-organize closet
- Install Board and Batten
- Update Heater
- Install Wallpaper
What’s the One Room Challenge?
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