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I hope all is well in your world. This is my second attempt at writing this post. The first attempt was deleted, and I have no idea how it happened.
On a lighter note, we had a wonderful time with our houseguests, Miss Lucy and her Mama.
She is such a happy little girl!
Relaxing with Grandpa in the shade.
Lucy loves Mexican food! We took her to Gloria's where she munched on frambuesas, a Mexican delicacy!
We have been in our house for four years. I thought that we were pretty much done with the renovations for now. That is, until the Mister decided that we should fill the awkward space outside my office on the second floor. It never bothered me, but for the Mister, it was like a pebble in his shoe.
He would send me photos of furniture, and nothing seemed to be the right fit for me. It was either too large or too small, or I didn't like the finish.
After about six months, the Mister came into my office and asked me if I needed more storage for anything.
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It was then that I remembered my closet in my office filled to the brim with wrapping paper, ribbon, and enough gift bags to fill a Hallmark store. The Mister was delighted and told me that he would call our favorite carpenter and come up with a plan.
They came up with this plan, and I gave it my seal of approval.
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The Mister and our favorite Carpenter jumped for joy!
All was well in Empty Nesterville once again!!
A few weeks later, the landing became a construction zone.
Miss Millie was the only one who was unhappy. She didn't like the idea of having her office barricaded!
Lucky for us, we have great neighbors. No one complained about the noisy workstation set up in the garage.
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I was over the moon at first glance.
My only job was to choose the paint, and I'm happy to say everyone, including Millie, was pleased! I admit that I do not have a great record when it comes to picking paint colors. The Mister loves to remind me of the year I chose a buttery yellow for our bedroom. He said he felt like he was sleeping in a school bus.
The finished product!
A tension rod is tucked away for easy cutting.
The table pulls out, which gives me plenty of room to wrap.
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The irony lies in the fact that I am the world's worst gift wrapper in the family. My Number 1 could win awards for her choice of wrapping paper, ribbon, and technique.
But what do you expect when you grow up with a mother who wrapped our Christmas gifts in tin foil... to match our tree.
Please do me a favor and leave a nice comment for the Mister. The guy needs positive reinforcement every minute of the day.
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Wow, that is not only beautiful but so functional. How deep are the cabinets?
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!! Would you be willing to share your carpenter’s info? I have a mudroom area I’m desperate to add off kitchen.
ReplyDeleteIt’s perfect! So envious, my wrapping paper closet is a disaster!
ReplyDeleteYour mister did a wonderful job!!
ReplyDeleteIt’s beautiful and functional.
Glad to have you back!!
Me in NorCal enjoying blissful married life and a grandbaby.
Looks beautiful. What a great spot! Love love the color choice!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely brilliant! I am so jealous! I have gift wrap in bags, under beds in closets all over the house. Looks fabulous!
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Love the space and your mister is so talented
ReplyDeleteLove the new gift wrapping station. The paper cutting table is perfect! My dearly departed MIL would give us our Christmas and birthday gifts in a Walmart bag taped with masking tape. No kidding! We still laugh about it. My husband inherited his mother’s wrapping skills. I’m more like your #1. 🤣 RHill, TX
ReplyDeleteKatie, every single person is green with envy over your new addition. Please be sure and tell the Mister I said so. Your paint choice is perfect. I think I would find myself, with Millie, of course admiring my “work station.” I can tell how much y’all are enjoying being grandparents. It is GRAND.
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Oh I love it!! He did an amazing job!
ReplyDeleteI’d love your favorite carpenter to become my fav also, do share his info, Please! He and the Mister made function beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThis is just beautiful! Well done!
ReplyDeleteI love it! Great idea as well.
ReplyDeleteIt is gorgeous! And so beautifully functional, not only as a wrapping storage area and gift wrapping station, but as a book case. Beautiful art, by the way! Nice job, Mister, carpenter, and Mrs. Preppy on the selection of plans and paint color and styling!
ReplyDeleteI have my wrap in 2 Rubbermaid bins 😂
ReplyDeleteIt turned out beautiful!
ReplyDeleteNo question! It is absolutely perfect as well as functional! Your husband is quite talented at construction as well as cooking! Lucky you!!!!
ReplyDeleteAdorable Miss Lucy! I love built-in cabinets - yours looks perfect for your needs. I made note of Urban Gardens for future art work. I like Minted for framed art too - many artists of all styles - their original art, canvas or prints (all sizes, optional framing, matting, artist's signature and floating framing).
ReplyDeletelove it! want it. we have a landing on upper level that needs a makeover. Sharing with my first husband! 😉 okay i love lucy!
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Oh my goodness, love it all…the design, the color, the function. So well done. Great job❣️❣️Cheryl
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful! Good one
ReplyDeleteWOW ~ MISTER YOU DID EXCELLENT!!! Especially love the dramatic element of the big beautiful print taking center stage. Form and function are both winners in this gorgeous piece. And I love seeing you and Miss Lucy taking it easy on your patio. Life is good! 🩷 KTG
ReplyDeleteI love how this is both beautiful and functional! I think the Mister was just looking for a project to tackle. Lucky for you it was a project you could benefit from!
ReplyDeleteGreat job! That is such a thoughtful thing to do! Exquisite design and so much attention to detail. Love it!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous!! & functional.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea!
Looks fabulous!
ReplyDeleteThat's GORGEOUS! Love the paint ND accents.
ReplyDeleteFabulous shelves/wrap station. Beautiful and functional. Very jealous. Now you’ll have to take the Mister’s ideas to heart if they all turn out this well.
ReplyDeleteAlso want to say how big (in terms of growing up) Lucy is getting. What a cute little girl.
That is stunning! What a brilliant idea: the pull out table, the drawers big enough to hold wrapping paper, it's beautiful and functional... the man's a genius!
ReplyDeleteYour wrapping station is simply divine, Katie!
ReplyDeleteKatie! Mister did a great job! I can't imagine a mister that would dream that up for me. I LOOOVE to wrap gifts. But I end up doing it on the kitchen island or the dining room table. Lucky you girlfriend! ❤️ - Gray
ReplyDeleteReally beautiful! Warm greetings from Montreal, Canada.
ReplyDeleteThat is amazing! He did such a good job designing that. Now, the fun part - you can go buy all the new wrapping paper, tissue, and bows! I really like the Target Dollar Spot short rolls. I haven't seen them out recently but I like that size when I see them.
ReplyDeleteKudos to the Mister and his carpenter! It's a beautiful wrapping station. Great job.
ReplyDeleteKaren B.
Your taste is impeccable!
ReplyDeleteWOW! The Mister was right! It’s gorgeous and functional! Well done!
ReplyDeleteLove it!!!!!
ReplyDeleteWonderful ! Love the sconces!
ReplyDeleteWOW! Just perfect. The Minister did good that's for sure.
ReplyDeleteYour blog is always more fun than a barrel of monkeys! I am admiring of your new furniture. How great is that organization! Your Mister deserves a night out and he gets to choose the restaurant and movie. Ha ha. I'm putting Gloria's on my list. It sounds good. Millie is precious.
ReplyDeleteAwesome job! Kudos to hubs!! What a beautiful piece!! But that lil Lucy!!! 🥰🥰
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ReplyDeleteTime to go back to Beijing or Tehran for some new material.
DeleteMiss Lucy and her rosy cheeks!! What a doll
ReplyDeletePlease tell your Mister - WELL DONE!
ReplyDeleteTime with Littles is so special and it looks like you and the Mister relished every minute! Love, love, LOVE your new space! What a great way to utilize that "awkward" spot! Your hubby knows what he's doing! Elegant and functional!
ReplyDeleteI guess we have now all broken that Commandment that says Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's [fill in the blank]....
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