Guest House Living Room "After"

A few months back I shared some "before" pictures of our guest house.  Well, our friend (who is gracing us with his presence in that guest house) has since done a lot of work on the place and I thought it was high time I share his accomplishments.  He's worked on more than the living room, but since I hate to share any "after" photos of rooms that aren't totally finished, I'm only showing those living room photos.  Here's a "before" for comparison:

 And here are a couple of photos of the new living space:

He painted the walls and concrete floor, added lighting and window treatments and furniture, and was very frugal and creative will all these tasks.  Those vintage yellow shelves up there are actually plastic garage shelving that he used plastic-friendly spray paint on. Amazing, no?  I must also mention that he is very good with dishes and loves to cook...and is single.  All my single friends take note.

Cold Day in Texas

 Autumn and Daddy shoot water from the hose as Jeb chases its stream.

 Autumn and I blow bubbles in the back yard.  As the wind only seems to blow from east to west, I'm sure the neighbors on our left think there's a bubble fiend living here.

 My new raised vegetable bed.  I've started all kinds of vegetable plants, but I'm afraid the days are so short and the nights suddenly now so cold that they won't acclimate to the weather and will simply freeze to death.  Big let-down.

 Jeb attacks the water hose.  That dog is hilarious.

It's a good way to spend the baby's nap time on the husband's day off.

Our New Table is Finished

My husband did such a lovely job, and it was great to have enough seating at Thanksgiving.