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January 31, 2007
"While you were out"
Have you ever seen the show on TLC, "While you were out?" Well, the concept is one spouse tricks another into going on a trip by themselves and the other spouse stays home and redecorates one of the rooms in the house while they are gone. The five of us Sokoll kids (and Jason and Belle) decided to do a complete makeover of my parents first floor of their house while they were vacationing in Haiwii for two weeks for their 25th wedding anniversary. We did this all on our own (meaning without TLC's help, but we couldn't have done it without many people at Mars Hill- thanks guys!) (oh yes... my dad did agree to fund it before he left) but we have been planning and conspiring for months to get it all done in two weeks! We have a ton of picutres of the process, but I thought I would post the before and after pictures of their bedroom.
Happy 25th Anniversary Mom and Dad!
BEFORE:
AFTER:
Posted by Leah at January 31, 2007 01:23 PM
Comments
Wow! That looks great! I can't wait to see more pics! I am so impressed how well you worked with their purple carpet! Great job!
Posted by: Dana Marie at January 31, 2007 02:02 PM
I agree..that's amazing. Too bad I can't hire all of you to come decorate our new place. :)
Posted by: Kirsten at January 31, 2007 02:16 PM
wow. though it is fun to point out that from the picture it looks like the point of that desk/chair in the corner is to sit and watch the plant :)
Posted by: erik at January 31, 2007 10:18 PM
Erik- yes it does appear that way, however, I don't think dad actually uses that desk... it more to hold stuff. However, we cleaned it all off so who knows if they will even keep it in their room.
Posted by: leah at February 1, 2007 07:40 AM
after seeing Dana's blog, I hope you post pics of the bathroom, too!
Posted by: Jackie at February 1, 2007 05:25 PM
Very nice! Want to stop by and finish my bedroom? I have the stuff to finish it sitting right there in my room!!! ; )
Posted by: wendy sue at February 2, 2007 10:46 AM