Day Seventeen - Out With The Old....

Day 15 and I couldn't figure out whether to title this post "Out With The Old and In With The New" or "Things I'm Really Gonna Miss". I guess remodeling is bittersweet. As I watch them hammer away at the little things that I have always loved I feel a bit choked up - sometimes even a little angry. I practice deep breathing and home improvement mantras and remember that you have to break some eggs to make an omelet -- no wait, that's not the right saying. Whatever - you have to make a mess - you have to say goodbye - you have to keep looking ahead, or you can really begin to get, well - stuck. I've seen it happen firsthand. When you get too precious with your (air quotes) stuff, and when you have trouble parting with "things" , then change becomes nearly impossible! 


That said, these are things that I really am gonna miss:

The modern tree mural that my husband and I created in my little girl's room. I can still recall the combined looks of wonder, fear and happiness on July 2, 2008, when she came home from Russia and walked into that room for the very first time...

...along with the little birds that unexpectedly popped up around the room.....

...my sweet vintage stainless range hood - in all it's scalloped, cottage-y glory. We breathed new life into this hood when we remodeled our kitchen after the Northridge earthquake. By tiling the once drywall-only box above it and giving it a good spit shine, it became a show piece in our kitchen...

...and even my little handmade mosaic counter top with inlaid souvenir plates. I try to remember these early DIY days and the satisfaction that comes with creating something fun and fantastical just because you can't afford to do it any other way.

Still....change isn't possible unless you do bid adieu to some of the things that you hold dear.