New Year, New Look

One family tradition is to watch all the old Christmas videos on Christmas. One thing I noticed is that the Christmas tree area has looked exactly the same for the 12 years we have lived in this house. Time for a change. New year, new look. Today was the day to start.

Yesterday, Colin, Cara and I took down all the decorations. Then off to Home Depot for paint.

Before - messy but basically how this corner looks

After

The paint that the previous owners painted the fireplace has been peeling for the last few years. So we started peeling it on purpose. Back to Home Depot for stripper... Not a stripper, paint stripper. Today's results are mixed. We definitely have to put in more elbow grease tomorrow.

Stay tuned for phase 3.
Here's phase 2. Don't worry. That Eagles sign has been replaced.

It is what it is...
Namaste