Horror Monster Vanquished

Niece Leia came to stay on two different weeks in March to help me vanquish Horror Monster, my beloved craft stash.

Leia is one mean organizer!

But I was ready and surprisingly, the junk pile became smaller and smaller.

We have an "L" shaped galley kitchen starting with this ten-foot pantry hall.

Horror Monster had strayed way, way beyond his boundaries. 

There are pantry cabinets across from this area filled with paint and tools.

The main kitchen leads down to an attached breakfast room.

Horror Monster had totally overtaken this space except for the spots for Scout's and Willie's dog beds.

This was the back corner.

Shelf supports held shelves for a collection of tins.

That was the kitchen table under the left junk.

The primitive Hoosier was packed with craft supplies.





The other side of the breakfast room held a pie safe filled with dishes.

The oak dresser is used as a microwave stand for my 1980 microwave.

Fans of my fudge forbid me to get rid of the behemoth.  It makes wonderful candy.

And it held quite a variety of craft paints.

During the day, Leia and I would pack box loads of stuff for donation and for the booth.

All of the boxes were dragged to the den where we worked late into the night tagging and packing.

On the last day Leia was quite pleased with the progress.

In all, we hauled out FOUR truckloads of stuff.

And customers are loving it.

Gone are a box of rubber stamps, most of my tins, all the Brown Bag cookie molds, bags of craft supplies, and piles of vintage kitchenware.

The breakfast room now - devoid of Horror Monster.

Some projects waiting to be completed.

Basically this room is ready for a new floor.  

I am keeping the knotty pine paneling.



Chucks and I actually are the only two people on the planet who love the pine.

And Horror Monster?

Well, most of him resides in the primitive Hoosier cabinet.

A mere shadow of himself.

All the kitchen and dining room furniture is in the living room.

I still have to finish clearing all the cabinets and setting up places for the refrigerator and microwave in the dining room.

Of course I will remove all the cabinet doors and drawers to sell.

Reusing the handles - they are vintage.

I promise to keep you up to date with the changes.

Chucks, Azalee, Miss Peepers, Willie, Scout and I plan to stay in this house during the renovation.

Unless we turn on each other.

Or go insane.


See y'all!

And this is NOT an April Fool's joke.  I really did get rid of Horror Monster!

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Horror Monster VS Slash Room Part Three

The Final Reveal

 Slash Room: noun def. 
1. a computer/craft/guest room 
2. a room capable of distressing Donna  
3.  a room 14 months in the making

I have finally finished and ready to show you around.  

This room is only 12 X 14 and is used daily by me and occasionally by guests.

I have worked hard.  I am planning to share every little bit of it.

 

Be Prepared: extreme photograph overload!

 

The Nook

This appeared out of the rubble of the former Horror Monster to become my favorite part of the slash room.

My French drying rack lamp rewired by Chucks to become a swag lamp with little zinc pots.

Notice the mood lighting from the mirrors.

My favorite seascape.

The room did not need repainting.

The Arlette bookcase forms the other side of the nook.

It is a bit jumbled, but I promise to rearrange things.

The heads and the book boxes came out of the dining room to grace The Nook.

 

The small mission oak table holds a huge button jar and a bucket of dried lavender.

 Under the oak bookkeeper's desk are EMPTY storage boxes and a bin of French seam binding.

The Nook has become my favorite place to sit on a stool and journal.

The Craft Area

 Behind the door the bookcase and the numbered cabinet are  filled with craft supplies neatly organized and visible to the eye.

If you see it, you will use it!

 

 The Lowery blue desk awaits a project or perhaps my sewing machine can be freed from the attic.

 A three-drawer chest holds ribbons and other fabric.

The small bookcase is for magazines and paper storage.

A locker basket of canvases.

A chalkboard for inspirational ideas.

The Computer Corner

 The corner under the window is perfect for the computer.  The birds and squirrels run along the tree branches outside.

No fancy paint jobs here - this is my serious work place.

I have hidden those cords after seeing this photo.

The Guest Room

The Arlette bookcase at the headboard of the twin bed.

We only have small guests.

Layers of comforters and quilts and pillows.

A wicker side table with birdcage and lamp.

You can see The Nook back there.

 

Who would put an aluminum screen door guard over a bed?

Why, I would!

 A tray for the goodies I put out for guests.

If you come, I will leave some for you.

Pretty tote bags get stuffed with extra pillow forms.

OOPS!  A touch of yellow peeking out from the former color scheme.

I forgot to buy white shams.

Shame!

Additional Craft Supply Storage

 Yes, the closet door will now shut - if Chucks planes it down.

The door holds my vintage hangers, some frames, and wreath forms.

The cabinet holds craft paint.

 

 There is a story behind this green dresser.  

When I get around to painting it, I will tell its story.

It holds an assortment of stuff including my Time Capsule, or what is left of it.

The blue Mason jars add extra storage for small pieces and buttons.

So there you have it.

A finished slash room.

i even added an extra space - The Nook!

Have I kept it clean the past two weeks?

Why, yes, I have.

There are more Items in there now out of necessity.

But I will leave the light on for you when you have time to come for a visit.
 

I even put a rug out to keep your tootsies warm.

If you have made it all the way down to here, thank you.

It was hard work, but now I am on a mission for all the rooms in the house to look like this.

See y'all

Part One of Horror Monster VS The Slash Room?  Read about it here!

 

Part Two of Horror Monster VS The Slash Room?   Read about it here! 

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Let The Bleaching Begin

Dying the Trees

Bottle Brush Trees on Corks

Bottle Brush Tree Joy

Bottle Brush Trees on Molds 

Bottle Brush Trees On Blocks 

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