Sunday, January 28, 2007

A True labor of LOVE!!

Before- Guest room
After- Guest room

Before-Master Bedroom
After-Master Bedroom

Before- Playroom
After- Playroom


Before-Kitchen
After-Kitchen

Before- Livingroom
After- Livingroom

A few months ago my sister-in-law Melissa and I were talking about what we could give Guela (our mother-in-law) for Christmas and we thought we should do a little make over on her home...that is where the adventure began. We approached her about it and she was sooo excited. We decided that while she was in Hawaii we would ban together as a family and get the project done. Never could we have imagined how a project could take on a life of it's own. It started with lets paint...to lets get new floor...to lets get new furniture...to lets do the whole house. We had so much fun, we bonded, we shopped, we laughed, we ate, we were worn out, we hung pictures, we cleaned, we hammered, we packed, we unpacked, we were a family doing something for someone that meant so much to each of us in our own different ways. Each person gave of them self in the area where they were gifted. This truly was a group effort and a true labor of love!! And I guess all I can say now (stealing Ty Pennington's line)...Welcome Home Guela, Welcome Home!!

6 comments:

Laurie said...

Oh my ... I thought you guys did one room but it looks like you did the whole house. It looks awesome. Aren't you the talented decorator? What a great gift.

Becky said...

WOW!!!! That looks awesome. What a very, very cool thing for you to do as a family for her.

Tanya said...

I have been anxiously waiting for this post! How AWESOME!! You all did a great job....very impressive, you truly have a talent and a servants heart!

Anonymous said...

Great job everybody, Barbs' house looks so cozy and inviting now. What a blessing to have such a wonderful family and home to return to.
Shannon

Anonymous said...

the house looks great. that is such a cool idea what you guys did. good job design team and now i can call you Ty Pennington

Anonymous said...

I'm so proud of you!!! You did such a great job coordinating all the pieces! I know it was a huge family effort which makes it that much more special! VanDalen family-you all rock!!!