Going to "Wash" that Ugly right out of that room!

It has been 4+ months since we embarked on our 'adventure' to make over our laundry room and my husband's study.  As you will my nephew did a lions share of projects while he was here this fall, which led me to the idea to 'finish' the laundry room.

So, if you are one of the few who are not familiar with the tale of our home, let me condense it for you.  Low cost bidder, former Indian owners, build it quick, build it as inexpensively as possible and turn it for as much money as possible (3) years later, when he is transferred back to Michigan.

Needless to say, we have spent the better part of our two years here neutralizing the wall colors ( it was all a lovely shade of pink and purples).  Correcting the electrical overloads, to include chasing down wires which were live but seemingly went to nothing etc.

I decided on the laundry room because how much time and money could it take to make this area look good.  I mean, I spend the majority of my time in it, but really it is a  rather small area.

Well here is the 'laundry' list thus far ( no pun intended ;-)

Jack hammer hole in floor to add vent for dryer, as it was used as a prayer room vs. laundry room.
Paint the walls wheat color
Have prayer niches stripped out of the wall, supports added and new dry wall hung
Have molding made to match custom molding NOBODY carries in town and the mill work company is no longer in business
Cap off plumbing for industrial utility sink ( it was way ugly)
Trace live wire protruding from the floor and pull into wall plug and up for under cabinet lights
Have green marble tile jack hammered up ( it was put down with concrete...I promise)
Lay new tile floor, wood grain
Have custom cabinets (upper and lower) built and installed

Here are some of the before pictures

After Pictures - new flooring and cabinets installed:

I absolutely LOVE the new cabinets and they way the colors blend so well with the flooring.  They are solid wood with a cream color and espresso stain and bronze with copper highlights hardware! 

Still remaining to be done.........................

Granite counter top.  We hope to find a remnant this weekend
Install under cabinet counter lights
Change over head fixture out from gold to bronze

As my husband reminds me it is a marathon and not a sprint.  Stay tuned for more pictures as the progress continues.  In the meantime, this will be the first room I take anyone to as I am so proud.  In fact, I think I will eat my dinner in there tonight!

Corner Bakery

Ava, Iesha and I are at the corner bakery while Alex is in his college interview.  Thinking of Miss O as Ava colors a sheet with the name Olivia across it.

Bob Jones Pre Game Show

Bob Jones Pregame show theme James Bond.  It is raining like mad so picture opportunity and quality is poor.  This is the third time I have tried to upload this post without success. 

You would think 4g would work better closer to the actual 'clouds' but apparently not!

Outback Bowl

Photos from inside the stadium.

Outback Bowl Day

Happy New Year from rainy soggy Raymond James Stadium.  We are standing in line waiting for the gates to open.  I managed two snap a few photos as the LSU band made their entrance into the stadium.  We will do what we can with regards to photos given the rain.

Pregame show starts at 1230 eastern, with kickoff at 1pm! 

Ybor City Outback Bowl Parade

We have arrived in Ybor City!  We are poised and waiting for the parade to start, which will be in about 35 minutes.  I have never been in this part of Tanpa, it has a real historic feel.  It is akin to New Orleans.

I will try and snap some pictures as they march their way through.  If not we will post when we gain access to a PC.

Happy New Years Eve!  2013 is on its way to a close, hope all have a safe and exciting holiday!

Mass Band Rehearsals

Sixteen high school bands gathered on a football field to rehearse the half time show for the upcoming Outback Bowl, that is what a mass band rehearsal looks like.

It is 60 degrees over cast and windy actually kind of cool I am sporting a jacket (yep for real).  They had a 3 hour practice this morning and will be heading back to the hotel to get changed and ready for the parade, which will take place at 530 tonight in Ybor City.

I snapped some photos of them coming out of the practice field, we will post more of the actual practice later.

Happy New Years Eve to all! 

Marching Percussion Competition

The marching percussion is performing two songs from their James Bond competition show.

Jazz Band Competition

The band is taking their seats to listen to the Bob Jones Jazz Band as they enter into competition.  This is the first year Bob Jones has had an active Jazz band, so we are all excited to view their performance.

O°s boyfriend Ben is in the jazz ensemble, he is first t chair trumpet.

Competition in progress

Here are some pictures of the competition in progress.  We will post. Ore of the actual show later, with better quality.  There is only so much you can do with a droid.  I want a digital camera (high scale) WITH BUILT IN BLUE TOOTH FOR EMAILING AND POSTING!

Field Competitions

We are on to the field competitions.  There were 12 bands invited to the Outback Bowl, but none of them were in our class.  The sun has finally decided to show up for the event burning off the cloud cover.  It is 66 degrees but feeling a lot warmer considering it was in the high 20s when we left Alabama day before yesterday.

Olivia and Shannon are warming up the guard team and the band is entering the stadium.  They will begin warm ups in about 5 minutes.