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Tuesday, July 27, 2010

What a difference!

It has been busy, busy, busy here. My BFF came down and spent a week to help me with some of the moving and lots of decisions. We have had a wonderful time together.

I wanted to share with you one very big change. Here is a picture of the carpeted stairs as it was when we bought the house.

Down to the bare bones.

The beginning of a new look.

The completed make over!

Aren't they gorgeous?? My brother in law is a contractor and did the work. We are so happy with the new look.

Hope you are having a great week. More to come .....
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36 comments:

  1. Tangos TreasuresJuly 27, 2010 at 9:09 AM

    Wow what a difference! Love it!

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  2. DarleneJuly 27, 2010 at 9:12 AM

    Beautiful.

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  3. Ivory SpringJuly 27, 2010 at 9:22 AM

    Your new stairs are to die for, Jocelyn!

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  4. Kim D.July 27, 2010 at 9:23 AM

    Wow, it is gorgeous!! Your house is so beautiful!!

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  5. NancyJuly 27, 2010 at 9:29 AM

    Those stairs are wonderful! I love hardwood..it makes anything instantly warmer.

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  6. SusanJuly 27, 2010 at 9:44 AM

    Beautiful!

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  7. SandyQuiltsJuly 27, 2010 at 10:02 AM

    Oh my ... is he for loan....

    Is it real hardwood? Beautiful

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  8. Amy, a redeemed sheepJuly 27, 2010 at 10:30 AM

    They are beautiful!! It's been fun watching your new house take shape and look like YOUR home. :-)

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  9. TerryJuly 27, 2010 at 11:02 AM

    Love the new stairs!! Your BIL does great work! :0)

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  10. Lis HarwoodJuly 27, 2010 at 11:16 AM

    Wow, well done for seeing the potential in your stairs, they are wonderful now.

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  11. CarolJuly 27, 2010 at 11:45 AM

    Absolutely beautiful! What a huge difference!

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  12. KaarenJuly 27, 2010 at 1:35 PM

    Simply awesome! The transformation is amazing!

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  13. luv2quilt2July 27, 2010 at 1:41 PM

    Gorgeous!

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  14. JoAnn ( Scene Through My Eyes)July 27, 2010 at 2:16 PM

    Beautiful!!!

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  15. CarolJuly 27, 2010 at 4:16 PM

    What an amazing transformation. I love the look of nice wood. I like it much better than the carpet.

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  16. PatJuly 27, 2010 at 4:26 PM

    Beautiful, my dear. Thank you for sharing.
    Happy Quilting!

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  17. Sandie @ crazy'boutquiltsJuly 27, 2010 at 5:30 PM

    Gorgeous! I wish I had a BIL contractor!~ oh wait~ I don't have any sisters. LOL ;-) I do love your stairs!!

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  18. AllieJuly 27, 2010 at 6:09 PM

    Wow - that is a difference - it looks beautiful!

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  19. Jackie's StitchesJuly 27, 2010 at 7:07 PM

    I love the new work! There is just something about wood that I love. And carpet always shows the wear and tear.

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  20. Mary on Lake PulaskiJuly 27, 2010 at 7:29 PM

    Such a wonderful difference - excellent decision and great work.

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  21. PatJuly 27, 2010 at 7:42 PM

    WONDERFUL look to your stairs! Things are coming along so nicely.

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  22. JoanneJuly 27, 2010 at 7:50 PM

    Way better! My husband did the same at our house.

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  23. CyndiJuly 27, 2010 at 8:03 PM

    Oh wow, those stairs look gorgeous! I love hardwood...all the floors in my house are hardwood - and need to be refinished. Does your BIL travel? LOL!!! Seriously, it looks so much better and warmer!

    XOXO,

    Cyndi

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  24. ~Laurie~July 27, 2010 at 8:49 PM

    They look SO nice!! Mmmmm, do you think your BIL would travel to TX? LOL!

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  25. BarbJuly 27, 2010 at 10:48 PM

    What a statement those new stairs make....so awesome.

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  26. CrispyJuly 28, 2010 at 9:51 AM

    OMGosh Jocelyn!!! The stairs are GORGEOUS, I would be afraid of walking on them for fear of scratching them!

    Crispy

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  27. ValJuly 28, 2010 at 10:27 AM

    I for sure have a lot of catching up on this new house! The stairs are gorgeous! We are getting in the mood to sell our home. I doubt it will be anytime soon but we are wanting to downsize in yard and house so we can have some fun! I will catch up on your house tomorrow while I am in the hotel!

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  28. Sinta ReneeJuly 28, 2010 at 2:56 PM

    I love your stairs... all that beauty- will make you feel elegant just walking up them!

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  29. ShirleyJuly 28, 2010 at 4:05 PM

    Gorgeous! I want hardwood too. Bet I'm been whining for it longer than you have *LOL*

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  30. AnonymousJuly 28, 2010 at 4:46 PM

    So pretty! Isn't it amazing how they came to life? Just like quilting makes the quilt.

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  31. MiriJuly 29, 2010 at 4:17 AM

    Gorgeous!

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  32. Carrie P.July 29, 2010 at 6:07 AM

    Oh, yes so much prettier. He did a great job.

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  33. Cindy AdkinsJuly 29, 2010 at 9:05 AM

    Oh my gosh--your steps look fantastic!!! You must be so excited!!!!!
    Hugs,
    Cindy
    xoxox

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  34. ShellyJuly 30, 2010 at 8:08 AM

    How beautiful! Great decision there . . .

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  35. PauletteJuly 30, 2010 at 8:40 PM

    Wow, that's an amazing transformation!!

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  36. quiltingnanaAugust 12, 2010 at 2:01 PM

    I just found your blog and enjoyed your pics of the ongoing decorating of your new house. If all goes well, I may have the same task in a couple of months!
    I became a follower!

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