(Some of) You Asked For It ... You Got It!

Funny how you're more interested in seeing my messy house than my quilt, but, being the kind-hearted, generous person that I am, I decided to oblige you :) Lucky you. This is my contribution to you feeling less guilt.

This is my living room this morning.

This is my kitchen this morning (after my husband very kindly rinsed the dishes and stacked them next to the sink last night).

This is my craft table.

Do you ladies feel better now?!

Well, I'm sorry, I just couldn't leave it at that. So after Ashley and I picked up everything, I took some "after" photos just to redeem myself ... because I have been working very hard the past few months at not having a messy house (and I'm so excited because I'm actually at the point now where I can't tolerate it messy for more than 24 hours. Yeah me!).

So these are the "After" photos:

of my living room:

my kitchen:

and not the craft area 'cause I haven't actually cleaned that up yet. And I may not get around to it till we come back. And that's okay!

I hope to post about two more things before we leave tomorrow morning. So check back!

And just one more thing: I can't wait to see your messy bedroom now, Teena ;) lol!

Comments

DonnaG said…

Wow...that is soooo not messy. When I get the courage, I will post some of my sins too. I bet I can find some good ones of the bathroom floor with all of the little brown curly hairs on it.

July 14, 2007 at 9:04 PM

tjep said…

Donna, you are so funny!LOL!

Ok Carmela, I will post some pics. Yikes!

July 15, 2007 at 3:12 PM

Run-alyn said…

LOVE THE BEFORE AND AFTER.. Hmm.. you just gave me an idea to do the same!!! Great stuff girl!!

July 16, 2007 at 11:38 PM

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