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I feel like we're now on a fast track with most of the renovation things.  Since I wrote last, the subfloor was put into most rooms, the flooring installed in the 3 bedrooms, the plumber and electrician were here a couple times each, and things were begun in the bathroom.  Last Friday was a hectic day!  There was a mix-up with the delivery we were expecting but it worked out to our benefit after all.  The delivery was actually mistakenly booked for Saturday rather than Friday... but we needed some of that stuff Friday so my husband went to take care of that and ended up borrowing a van from Home Depot to bring the stuff home in.  The store staff loaded it for him and we had a couple guys here working on the bathroom that unloaded it for him so it actually worked out ok.  We were also refunded the delivery cost.  :) 

On Saturday we covered the flooring in the master bedroom with plastic and went to work filling holes, and sanding.  I'm grateful for quick drying joint compound!  We got a LOT done in a short time.  Sunday we gave it a coat of primer and a base coat of "Only Natural" by Behr.  Then on Monday I was able to put a faux finish on it with a colour called "Antique Ruby" which was probably not the right shade to use for a faux finish though it looked perfect as a solid colour to match our vertical blinds.  I had hoped for a nice deep, rich burgundy... but it looks pretty pinkish in bright light.  At night it's incredibly beautiful though.  Anyway, the faux finish I used was a positive application with a "tight bag roller".  With the beige colour underneath it left a lot of contrast which was exactly what I wanted.  My husband and I were both not really sure about the pinkish tones but when all is said and done, and the furniture back in place, it's quite a nice look.  Whew!  By Tuesday evening we were able to move our bed back and are now quite comfortably enjoying a new bedroom.  :) 

The bathroom has been worked on most days and is coming along nicely though it will be a week or so before it will be completed. 

Tomorrow and Friday (if needed) the kitchen cabinets will be installed.  I guess I better head to bed and get some sleep as morning will come early, I'm sure. 

Dee..