The Sunday Post is hosted by Kimberly @ Caffeinated reviewer book blog, and is a post to recap my bookish and non-bookish things from the last week.
This week went by quick. I was out sick two days (no not Covid), and didn't really feel 100% until today. Still, I was busy. Lots going on with my house. We had quartz countertops installed in the kitchen today, the new cabinet doors came and are ready to be painted and then installed. We are waiting for our new windows to come before we can install our tile backsplash and that should happen next week. I'll have to post before and after pics once it's all done, but I'm loving everything so far.
Last weekend I worked on our sprucing up our spare bedrooms and I sanded and refinished a nightstand. Here are the before and after photos:
Before:
Not the greatest shot but I only snapped this quick pic to show my daughter what I was working on.
After:
I'm pleased with how it turned out. We still need to repaint. I like the color, but it's beat up. It'll have to wait as the kitchen is more of a priority right now.
Read:
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Loved Dream Spinner! Liked Repeat a lot more than Paused, but it was entertaining enough. Mortal Heart was another review book on Edelweiss I've now marked off. It was just okay as well. I think it would've benefited by being edited down by about 100-150 pages. That definitely would've helped the pacing.
Received/Purchased/Library Lend:
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I love Kelley Armstrong's writing but didn't know about her new release, but saw it around the blogs this last week and requested it. I rarely read non-fiction, but I love Colin Jost on Saturday Night Live so I thought I'd give this one a try. It's an audio and he narrates.
Instagram:
Still fumbling my way through, but here's my favorite post from last week:
Watched:
Took me a little bit to get into this, but now I'm addicted! It's hilarious! My husband and I binge watched the first season last week.
How was your week?
You've been busy! Sorry tohear you weren't feeling well though. Hope you're better soon! The LaFevers book caught my eye since I really liked her first Assassin book, but haven't read the others.
ReplyDeleteWow great job on the nightstand! Looks great!!
The new countertops sound lovely. Can't wait to see the final result! The nightstand turned out so well! Kudos on giving it new life. Love the cover of Pause but I'll probably give it a pass. I liked Repeat but something about this one just sounded too similar to me... like Kylie was rehashing almost the same story.
ReplyDeleteYou did an incredible job on that nightstand. Talk about up-cycling success.
ReplyDeleteI love the nightstand. I hope you’re feeling better. Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteAj @ Read All The Things!
I LOVE what you did with the nightstand! The colour is great :)
ReplyDeleteHome renovation projects are fun, especially when they're completed! We're wanting to revamp our kitchen as well, though we need a new driveway poured first, lol. Enjoy your week!
ReplyDeleteI love home projects. The night stand looks MUCH better with the color more compatible in the room. I hope to do something in the kitchen but not sure if I will get to it this year or not. I hope you feel great this week!
ReplyDeleteAnne - Books of My Heart This is my Sunday Post
I like the shabby chic look of the nightstand.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the heads up about the new Kelley Armstrong book, I’ve added to my TBR list
Wishing you a great reading week
Schitt's Creek is on my To Watch list and I'm looking forward to it. I hope you're feeling better. Being sick is never fun. The night stand looks amazing and everything looks so pretty. I love the look of quartz countertops. I hope you have a great week!
ReplyDeleteOoo I hope your kitchen refurb continues to go well and that bedside table looks fab - well done! I haven't been half as productive as you. Just work, reading and cooking for me this week. Take care and happy reading in the coming week. 🙂
ReplyDeleteYour nightstand really turned out well. Good luck with the rest of your kitchen reno. I need to redo my countertops at some point. Have a good weekend! :D
ReplyDeleteThe nightstand looks great. I am glad your kitchen is coming along well. I have been meaning to watch Schitt's Creek for a while now.
ReplyDeleteGlad your on the mend after feeling poorly. The work on the kitchen is really coming along. Oooo, looking good with the sanding and staining on the night stand. Thanks for sharing since I did want to see your work. Looks good in the guest room.
ReplyDeleteI love your artistic Instagram picture. I snagged Cursed Luck, too. Yay for one more off the Edelweiss pile.
Have a good week, Rachel!
I like the nightstand. The bedroom looks cute.
ReplyDeleteThe Colin Jost book is great on Audio, Also, Schitt's Creekk is my favorite. I am watching it for the second time!
ReplyDeleteIt looks lovely :)
ReplyDeleteThat nightstand looks GREAT!
ReplyDeleteGlad to know you are feeling better. Love your nightstand.
ReplyDeleteThe nightstand looks great. I hope you are feeling better, and I'm glad it wasn't Covid. I love Schitt's Creek!!!
ReplyDeleteLauren
www.shootingstarsmag.net
OMG. You are so talented, Rachel! Love the stain you used for your night stand. <3
ReplyDeleteHome improvement! Want to come and help us out? We've been focusing on the yard now that it's spring/summer and all of the trees have been removed, but we still need to finish a few rooms inside as well. It's been A PROCESS.
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to reading Armstrong's new book! I hope you enjoy it. :)
Lindsi @ Do You Dog-ear? 💬
Oh my gosh, I love what you did with that little night stand! I can't wait to see the updates in your kitchen. I remember enjoying Mortal Heart but it has been years since I read it.
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