a little to do list

while it feels like we are living in a construction zone [hard hats required], we have actually made some progress on this diamond in the rough. therefore, in order to keep us grounded, we made a big to do list. may i share?
here's where we were, where we are and where we hope to go. 

EXTERIOR | 50% complete

 before

scrape and power wash

prime and paint

replace doors

replace gutters

clean up the yard

paint shed

touch up trim

stamp cement patio

construct a two tier patio with fire pit

install white vinyl fence

take out bushes and replace with colorful/less bulky landscaping

purchase/make patio furniture

LIVING ROOM | 30% complete

before

 paint everything white

refinish floors

paint fireplace

install tv above the fireplace

touch up trim and paint door

hide tv wires

purchase and install light fixture

purchase sleek, midcentury couch and chairs

finish installing register and light covers

purchase area rug

window treatments

install new bay windows

build/repurpose coffee table

place art/decor

 KITCHEN | 50% complete

 before

 paint everything white

remove a foot of wall on the west side

paint cabinets white

replace cabinet handles

install new light fixtures

install new appliances [coming thursday!]

new countertops

new hardwood floors to match the rest of the house

install new backsplash

install open shelving and cabinet unit on south wall

decorate and personalize

 GUEST BEDROOM | 30% complete

 before

 paint everything white

refinish wood floors

install light fixture

install register and light covers

touch-up trim

purchase art/decor

purchase area rug

refinish dresser

purchase and install window coverings

OFFICE | 20% complete

 before

 paint everything white

refinish wood floors

touch up trim

organize closet

build/purchase bigger desk

purchase area rug

install light fixture

paint doors

purchase art, decor, throw pillows

window treatments

install register and light covers

ENTRY AND DINING ROOM | 10% complete

 before

paint everything white

refinish wood floors

open and finish staircase

open eighteen inches on hallway wall

install light fixture

paint fireplace

tile fireplace

install register and light covers

gallery wall

purchase credenza, chairs, decor and art

window treatments

replace windows - eventually

sweep and clean floors every day of my life until the drywall dust is gone!*

GUEST BATHROOM | 0% complete

paint white? gray? black?

replace floor tile

replace shower tile

replace vanity

replace toilet

window treatments

purchase art, rugs, accessories

so it turns out the list is kind of depressing. we feel like we have made some movement in the right direction, but the finish line is so far away. in fact, i feel like i am taking the first step out of the starting blocks on the 300 hurdles - we have a long way to go. 

you might notice that you don't have a peek of the upstairs or basement. that would be because there are about two million boxes in each location waiting to be unpacked. oh and there's a wedding to plan. and a business to start. and a new job. phew. i digress. these to do lists are the only thing keeping my head on straight. but with the pages and pages of legal pad paper [C's paper of choice for to do lists] constantly nagging us, we remain so happy and hopeful. the next couple of weeks should bring closure to a lot of projects and more importantly, an opportunity to cross off to do list items [is there any greater pleasure in life?!]. care to come along for the ride?

*this is literally what our house looks like today - contractor tools, drywall dust covering floors, stacks of mail, the works. i'm keepin it real over here guys. please excuse the mess - for now!