I am completely overwhelmed by the amazing comments and response you all had to my book news. I read each and every comment as it came in and want to thank you all for your enthusiasm. After working quietly behind the scenes and keeping the project under wraps for so long, it was wonderful to be able to blab about it. I am super excited to share even more about the book over the coming months.
We started ripping out the carpet on our third floor at the end of last week. This space is one larger room which doubles as a guest room and play room with a large walk-in closet, which has been my little sewing studio. At first glance, the pine subfloor looked like it was in great condition. I was very hopeful that we'd be able to sand it and paint it.
Of course, it didn't work out as planned. As more carpet and particle board was removed, we found all sorts of old holes patched with random boards and plywood. On to Plan B.
New pine floors were laid and have been sanded. For about a minute I thought about putting hardwood in, but I really don't want to worry about that floor. I want to be able to baste quilts on it and work on paintings without worrying. I also want the girls to feel like they can get messy and be creative without me freaking out about the floor. So the new floor will be painted by me. The walls and the woodwork are getting a fresh coat, too. I know this is going to eat up a lot of my energy and time over the next weeks, but I am determined to get it done as quickly as possible so I can start using that space.
So to wrap it up, I'm floored – by your sweet comments about my book (thank you, thank you, thank you) and this crazy project I've gotten myself into.
And today I turned 42. I have a very good feeling about this year. Very good, indeed.
happy birthday, lady!! i turn 42 in september, although i had a momentary lapse today, not remembering if i was 41 or 42!! gah! i think it’s a great choice to allow your floors to take abuse. i am constantly on top of my kids and our hardwood floors that are constantly getting scratched up!
hapPy HapPy BirtHdAy sweet erin!!!
wish we could share a beverage and celebrate!
LOVE that you are painting your floors… painted pine is my FAVORITE!
xx
a very happy birthday to you!
wonderful to see your floor and deciding on pine to be used and worked on (with…) and of course thank you for letting us in on the book, i’m very much curious and surely it shall appear on my shelf
It looks amazing! I hope today is full of wonderful things for you!
Happy birthday! Best wishes for the great year you hope.
Happy Cake and Candle Day. I hope you have a fantastic day and an amazing year.
Happy Birthday!!! Sending hugs! xo
Happy Birthday and very excited about your book news too. Floor will be fab!
Wow! You are floored and I am pining for a room like yours. (I couldn’t resist.)
Happy birthday and many, many more!
Happy Birthday! I am glad I have gotten to know you a bit. Many blessings for your next year.
Love the space Erin. Happy Birthday to you:)
Congrats on the birthday, too! Another book once said that 42 is the secret to life, the universe, and everything. That being said, so is cheesecake. 🙂
Happy Birthday and that floor looks wonderful!
Happy birthday!
Happy birthday, I turned 42 last August. Your workspace looks great. Congratulations on the new book.
I have been smiling, silently, happily, ever since you posted the book news. And then realized I’d never said congratulations! And in advance, thank you! And HOOT! for me! (Because we all know who the real winner is here 😉
Power through on that work space. It looks to be a dream.
And a huge happy birthday to you, Erin. We’re driving through Lexington for a family wedding, this weekend. Will be thinking of you and your floors as we pass through! (And one of these days, time to stop…)
Molly
Floors can be very mysterious. We recently made the call to put a new wood floor down over the old one too. Sometimes a good old thing is just not as serviceable as you need it to be.
Happy belated 🙂
Happy happy birthday a few weeks late 🙂 Hope it was wonderful and your floor looks fantastic!
Happy Belated Birthday! I’ll be 42 next Wednesday …so glad I’m in good company :o)