I loved both of these shows but I really liked "While You Were Out" because I love surprising people. I also like being surprised (although it rarely happens.)
The husband left to go watch his beloved Huskies take on LSU-- leaving me home alone for the weekend. I decided it was the perfect time to tackle an enormous project (because I'm crazy like that.)
You see, I have a vendetta against carpet. And I understand why some people like carpet, but to me, it never feels clean.** Our little house has all original hardwood floors (it was built in 1942) except for one room where its hidden by carpet: the husband and my attic bedroom. I hate that carpet. Nasty nasty nasty stained ancient stuff that NEEDED to go! The perfect time to rip it up? While the husband was out and my mom was free...
Oh, I also rearranged the room-- cuz why not?
As I write this, the husband is not home yet... I'll be leaving to get him from the airport in about an hour. I'm not sure what he'll think of all this... but I'll let you know the reaction tomorrow! :)
xo, erika
**my neighbor told me that carpet weighs on average THREE TIMES more when it's removed than when it's installed. yuck.
Wow, that looks like a really tough job! Hopefully your husband loves it! :)
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What gorgeous floors - I don't blame you for ripping it out! And I lived those shows too, lol.
ReplyDeleteIt looks amazing friend!!! I bet he'll love it. we love our wood floors.
ReplyDeletewow girl!! go you for deciding to tackle that project yourself! we did that for our old house and it was NOT easy or fun! props to you! let us know what the husband says!!
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you go, girl! I love it and your ambition to tackle something like that! I also love that you went to Walgreens on Friday night. You're right about those tack, ouch! got me through my shoes once, ouch!
ReplyDeleteThat beautiful floor was under there this whole time?? I am with you, wood floors are the best. What a beautiful bedroom!
ReplyDeleteoh my goodness!! It looks FANTASTIC Erika!! Sadly the people who lived here before us didn't treat the house/floors well and we have to have carpet because the hardwood isn't pretty. :(
ReplyDeleteyeah, that's a gross fact....but this looks amazing!
ReplyDeleteI'm a huge fan of hardwood floors! Easier to clean & they are so gorgeous. Unfortunately the place we rent has nasty, harsh carpet that we can't do anything about. Of course I seriously doubt it has floors that beautiful underneath.
ReplyDeleteYour attic room is so gorgeous with the hardwood floor! I think it gives it a more cozy feel. Love it!
Ugh, I hate carpet too, which is unfortunate because my house is full of it. Granted it's nice, new carpet but still. Anyone who has a pet should know why I dislike carpet.
ReplyDeleteI think you did an awesome job!
my house is all hardwood, except kitchen/bath are linoleum. i also hate carpets... too dusty! at least with hardwood, you can see and clean ALL the yucky stuff. looks amazing!
ReplyDeleteThis is the funniest and cutest thing you could do for the husband! I used to love While You Were Out, and watched it any chance I got! I hope he loved it so much! I'll have to remember to check in tomorrow. :)
ReplyDeleteWow good for you! I dislike removing carpet but I bet tgrowing it out if the window would be fun- and I agree with you, carpet is yucky! I just looked at your room pictures- so cute!
ReplyDeleteYour face in that picture is SO cute...it made me laugh! Featured you over on the blog today!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this!! The hardwood floors are INCREDIBLE! you're the best!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this!! The hardwood floors are INCREDIBLE! you're the best!
ReplyDeletethis is AWESOME!!! we have original hardwoods in our home too and i freaking love them! way to go girl, you took on a HUGE task!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteyeah, I don't like carpet either...our next place will (hopefully) have NO carpet, not even in the bedrooms! (that's popular around here, nice wood/laminate floors everywhere except bedrooms and stairs) your floors look great, good for you! :)
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