The Short List

Here's what I hope to get done before my parents come to visit/work again in 2 weeks:

Paint trim for the boys' room
Paint stripes in the boys' room
Paint chalkboard wainscot in the boys' room
Clean and turn on the heater
Buy area rug for living room
Strip and paint trim in master closet
Strip doors
Hang succulent baskets on front porch
Build compost bin
Paint dining room walls
Begin door repairs
Strip door frames

And yes, I am laughing at myself as I type this. There is just no way. But one can hope!

Somebody pinch me!

(image from Big Chill, a Boulder-based company. Gotta show the love to the homies!)
Dreams really do come true! There are people out there making new appliances in retro styles! I'm one step closer to my dream kitchen!