The laundry room’s finished!
And we could kiss Lesley for her idea of carving out a new dedicated laundry room. It’s like it was always there! (Plus a new glass door at the end of a formerly dark hallway with light streaming in = angels singing sound effect to us).
When we last checked in, things were looking a little unfinished, but it’s amazing what that last 10% can do for a room. Our first steps were to add the missing filler, baseboard, toe kick, and crown that we had accounted for when we installed the cabinets (to bridge those gaps on the side, top, and bottom). Then it was on to adding the missing door casing, baseboards, and the new doorknob that ties into the rest of ours. Lastly, we had a party and the under-cabinet lights were invited (and installed).
Can I just say that the under-cabinet lights are my new favorite thing? I want to cover my house with them. I want to put on some R&B and bathe in a tub full of under cabinet lights.
They currently plug in behind the washer – you might be able to see the small white cord snaking down the left corner of the room above the washer – but we have a call in to our electrician to add a switch for them on the wall by the door. That way we can flick them on when we walk in instead of using the toggle switch on the cord.
They were sort of an impulse update back when we were buying our cabinets and they were TOTALLY WORTH THE IMPULSE. I know I’m type shouting at you but I mean it. If I were talking to you in person my voice would be raised and my hands would be flapping around. It was all thanks to a reader who mentioned it was easier to see stains and spot treat them before tossing them into the wash after she added some. In summary: Twinkies are not always worth the impulse, but under cabinet lights? DO IT.
When they’re off the room is still nice and bright from the overhead light, although we’d love to add a skylight or a some solar-tube someday.
After our finishing trims, fillers, and lights were in, it was momma’s favorite part. THE THINGS! Like the drying rack, the ironing board, some art, a laundry sorter, and everything that I got to basket up and stack and pile into the cabinets and drawers.
The laundry room wants to hug it out. Look at those outstretched arms.
We thought things on the shelf should largely have simple functions to make life easier, so there’s a basket for lost socks (currently housing a few of Clara’s) and a dish for change and other random stuff we find in pockets before things go into the wash (if you’re a certain aforementioned member of our family that might mean Legos, mom’s earrings, and and a few crayons for good measure). We also like the idea of keeping our everyday detergent out on the shelf so it’s easy to grab (you can see that in the wider shot a few photos back).
There’s also a mint green caddy to store things like lint rollers and dryer balls along with a mint green trash can which we ended up putting right on the counter for small things like balls of lint and tags from clothing or old washed-papers-from-pockets. The little fake-o succulent is just there’s to add some life to the laundry room – even if it’s faux real.
If you spin around to the wall opposite the washer, we have a drying rack. And it’s kind of a game changer. We used to just lay things outside on the daybed to air dry (or in the extra deep windowsill in the living room of our last house) so to have a devoted pull-out drying rack for hanging or draping things (or clipping them up) is pretty great.
I was leaning towards ordering one from The Container Store but then I saw someone saying it was meh and I saw this one on amazon with a ton of good reviews that swayed us. It boasts over 12 square-feet of drying space for hanging or laying items thanks to the pull out design that extends two feet out from the wall. It’s so nice to have this much hanging and draping real estate. I’m officially on the drying rack train now guys. High fives! I feel like we need a secret handshake or something.
Oh and it closes up like this when it’s not in use. Stealth mode.
Underneath it we have a three-bin laundry sorter from Crate & Barrel. John’s sister grabbed one a few weeks ago and raved about it so we took the plunge. It has only been a few days but we’re drinking the same laundry sorter Cool-aid. Picture us sipping it while cruising along on The Drying Rack Express with spare under-cabinet lights in my purse.
For the ironing board we debated everything from a mini-pull-out or fold-down wall or drawer mounted one but I prefer a full sized board and I like it to be out of the way, but portable. Sometimes I just like to iron in front of the TV. We’ve used this system of two large wall hooks secured with anchors to hold it up off the floor in our last laundry area, which worked well (remember our ironing board wars? They are so ON).
We decided to hang it behind the door on the wall (not the door itself since we worried that might rattle). The hooks stick out a little and would otherwise get slammed by the door so we got one of those small white doorstop things for the back of the door. Ignore that light switch near the door though (it’s the old hall light that we debated keeping just in case but it’s ridiculous back there so we’re going to terminate it when our electrician comes to add a switch for the under-cabinet lights).
For now the art on the left side of the room is just framed pages from a book called Time & Tide by Christian Chaize (it’s full of gorgeous photography). I still have my eye on something like this by Emily Jeffords though, so there might be some musical frames going on.
Speaking of the frames, they’re from Target. We loved that the wood tone tied into our baskets and the laundry shelf and counter, so home they came.
The other side of the room has a little more art – like a wood canvas from Help Ink that I love (it says Bee Kind with bees having a blast all over it). I also hung one of my favorite pieces of fabric (it’s an old handkerchief that a friend of mine found with the name Clara embroidered on it). Something about the old linen fabric and the embroidery whispered laundry room to me.
There’s also another print from my Tide & Time book that I clipped up with a wooden pants hanger. Seemed laundry-room appropriate. I’d love to clip up a Clara painting eventually, so we might have a little crafternoon bonanza ahead of us.
In my mood board I also had a printing press drawer (Clara and I collect heart rocks and I thought it would be so cute to display them in an old wooden drawer with all those tiny compartments for them) but we haven’t come across any that would work yet. They’re totally one of those I-see-them-in-every-antique-store-when-I’m-not-looking-for-them-but-they’re-sneaky-like-a-snake-when-I-am-on-the-hunt.
For the cabinet hardware we went with these simple octagon pulls from Lowe’s. We actually grabbed a bunch of options from Anthropologie (Fashion Show! Fashion Show! Fashion Show At Lunch!) but after holding them all up the simplicity and the nice heavy feeling of the Lowe’s ones won us over. We have two metals going on in here (I like a mix as long as each of them are present enough times to look intentional), so these guys are sporting the polished chrome look along with things like the rolling cart and the knobs on the washer & dryer.
On the ceiling we went with a flush mount light from our Shades of Light collection.
We had a whiter/cooler light bulb dangling from the fixture box before we installed this light, but switched it out for a warmer LED one that makes the room feel less cold (it brings out the honey tones in the shelf, frames, and baskets – and zaps some of the starkness out of the white cabinets).
The oil-rubbed bronze doorknob and similar coloring on the washer and dryer tied it in – especially since the washer and dryer also have chrome on them – so they’re sort of a bridge between those two metals that we mixed throughout the room.
Look at John modeling the new laundry room. You’d almost believe he likes laundry…
Budget breakdown:
- Framing (labor & materials): $360
- Electric (labor & materials): $400
- Plumbing (labor & materials): $375
- New dryer vent: $87
- New HVAC vent: $59
- Drywall & insulation: $298
- Drywall mudding: $84
- Sub-floor materials: $30
- Tiled floor: $451
- Ikea cabinets, filler pieces, toe kick, and under-cabinet lighting:
$862$802 (we went with single puck LEDs instead of the long strip ones we originally got) - Appliance re-install: $15
- Tiled marble accent wall: $281
- Shelf & counter (including stain testers & stain): $97
- A new glass door for the hallway + framing and hanging two doors: $297 (new tools included)
- Trim, crown, baseboard and door casings for both doors + two new doorknobs: $268
- Function/organization stuff (including baskets, our laundry sorter, the drying rack, hooks to hang ironing board, etc): $112
- Finishing touches (like the overhead light, cabinet hardware, wood frames, etc): $176
- TOTAL: $4,192
We think it would be really fun to have a realtor come and estimate what she might list our house for so we can see how much value this reno may have added (along with the other stuff we’ve done over the past year).
And since we’re listing stuff, I think our favorite functional updates are the laundry sorting cart, the drying rack, all the storage in the cabinets and drawers, and the added countertop/shelf surface we’ve gained. When it comes to things that make it feel the most upgraded, the tile backsplash, under cabinet lights, crown molding, and soft-close doors and drawers definitely elevated the room for us (so if you have a laundry zone that could use a little love, those might be nice add-ons).
Couldn’t leave without a little before & after action. Remember when this was our laundry area back when we moved in?
So. Much. Better.
Thanks for coming along on this winding and long-winded laundry room renovation, guys! It’s one of our favorite house changes so far since it’s literally a room that didn’t exist before. We’re more gleeful than… I don’t know… a pigeon with a hotdog? A dog with a blog? A kid in a candy store without adult supervision and unlimited funds? It’s up there.
Psst- Wanna know where we got something in our house or what paint color we used? Just click on this button:
Chris says
Looks awesome! I’m completely jealous. Question though, did you guys paint the ceiling a different color than the walls? It’s looks darker.
YoungHouseLove says
Same color, it’s just the light :)
xo
s
Ashlee says
Courtney, if the radio station you used to love…the one that you listen to for free…stopped playing the songs that you like, would you continue to listen? The content may be free to us, but J&S are paid by advertisers that are trying to appeal to their large readership (just like the free radio station in your car). Sounds like some people still like the songs, but a bunch of others are tuning out. Ultimately that translates into dollars for their family. I am sure you mean well in your defense, but I don’t think you get that.
Ana Silva says
If John and Sherry were out to make money they would accept all kinds of freebies, wouldn’t donate their money from the show house, and would do sponsored posts. Of course they have advertising to survive since this is their job. And who doesn’t dream of having a lucrative career? Especially one you create for yourself? I hope they keep getting more and more successful as time goes by!
Lauren (in PA) says
As my washer and dryer are tucked under the stairs in my powder room…there aren’t enough words to describe my love and envy of your new space!!!
Chelsea says
It looks amazing! I’m obsessed.
Shay says
I have been in love with all the wood frames at Target recently! Definitely stepped up their frame game.
The mint green is a nice little color touch. I know there’s been lots of comments about no rug (which could bring in some fun color) but I know I leave a rug out of our laundry room since I tend to spill cleaners and it’s just easier to wipe it off tile. Like the one time half a bottle of liquid detergent leaked out overnight.
If you decide to bring back Reader Redesigns I think I’ll have to submit my incredibly tiny and odd shaped laundry room for some tips!
And since I didn’t participate in Thursdays “debate”: Blogger burn out is a very real thing. Many full timers seem to reassess how they work or changer direction a bit every few years. Running your own business is a none stop job because there is ALWAYS something more that could use your attention.
The question you posed about what posts are preferred should have opened a discussion on post content alone.
I think you were more then fair in your previous post explaining what your feelings were and why you would be scaling back. You addressed the potential loss in income, and that your priority was to enjoy your family. That is obviously your choice, and I don’t understand where comments saying to “just hire a nanny” are coming from. We already know why there are less posts. Readers are not your boss and have no place telling you how to run your blog/business. We are not entitled to more of your life then you -want- to share.
Katie J. says
Amaze-balls! I think you have sold me on a drying rack. I am still one of those people who does laundry in their kitchen, but I will find a way!
Thanks for the great makeover as always!
Melissa says
It looks lovely! Such a light, bright and functional improvement from the sad dark little closet that it was before. A big undertaking and I am duly impressed! You guys rock!
krista says
I really really like your laundry room! My laundry room is a tiny room between the garage and the rest of the house, with a tiny window. And we have a black washer and dryer, so it’s always kind of dark and shadowy and slightly grungy in there. I have been telling the husband for several years now that one day, I want to re-do the laundry room and make it as light, bright and shiny as possible. Your re-do is a major inspiration!
danielle says
ugh, your laundry room has more class than any room of our house. i love it. well done.
Patricia says
I enjoy your blog, no matter how often you post. It’s fantastic and it’s free! One suggestion, since another blogger I follow who does not post every day does this: put the links to other fun websites in a more visible and accessible place. That way, the reader can still get their blog fix on and find some cute, easy DIY projects, pretty rooms, things to buy, etc.if you haven’t posted that day. In fact, I often click that particular blog just to link to other sites (it links to yours too….)
P.S. Yer new laundry room is sooo purty!
Heather says
Like everything you guys do, I love it! :) does anyone happen to know where that cute little green trash can is from?
Thanks :)
Anne says
Looks great you guys!! Wow. And thanks for posting that expandable rack, I had no idea it existed and have been thinking about what to do inthe laundry room in my new husbands home! But now one more thing solved :)
Jill says
Can we please see a shot from all the way down the hall! My selfishness is itching to see a before and after of that sunlight coming in! ; )
Connie S. says
It looks fabulous!
Kerry says
Hope I’m not unoriginal when I write this, but the first thing I thought when I saw the full AFTER shot was, “So fresh and so clean clean!”
SherryB says
To be read in the voice of the Darth Vader, “Impressive….”
Kelly says
This looks beautiful! Do you think this might be the fastest major renovation project you’ve ever done? It seems like it was only a few weeks from the planning stage to being 100% finished and such a polished, lovely new room that wasn’t there before. Great job. I wish I could do my laundry in there…
YoungHouseLove says
I think so! It took us over a month, but it felt pretty fast for us!
xo
s
Stephanie DR says
I looks fabulous, and makes me envious that my laundry room is UGLY!
I looked back at a few of the comments from Thursday, and I’m sorry your’ve had to deal with such hatefullness! I know you asked for readers opinions, but some folks were completely out of line. As I said last week, please do what YOUR FAMILY needs you to do, not what your readers expect you to do.
Heather says
Love how the laundry room turned out! I was really looking forward to a post about installing the cabinet filler and trim. Any way you can circle back and show that process?
Brandy says
I LOVE it! And, I feel like the band got back together. THIS is the YHL I love. The tone was quirkly but humble, funny and real. I hope you love your laundry room, and I hope you never stop blogging. I’m sure it can be a real hassle, but hey…. That’s life. That’s a job. I teach school, come try that!! Lol. All of it is work, with its ups AND downs. Stick with this… You’re good at it. :)
BJ Janowicz says
Very cool. I love your thoughtfulness on how you approach each project. You guys really think things out. I like that. A post about you and Clara crafting would be fun. Keep up the good work. I have been a follower for a long time. I like how your blog as evolved over the years.
SusanM says
What a beautiful and functional transformation! YAY! Good job!
In the Friday comments, a few people suggested that you stop responding to comments and questions, in order to buy yourself some time. I notice that you haven’t commented in any of today’s comments (like you typically answer questions.). I know it must take you forever, but I wanted to let you know that I enjoy and value your responses. It gives the blog more of your fun personalities and creates more of a “conversational” feel. Not to mention that you provide good information in those responses. Lots of other bloggers receive comments but don’t answer the questions, which makes those fall flat. Maybe you could just address the questions asked and omit the rest of your responses to save time? Sherry’s voice is missing in these comments today, and am I the only one that misses her? I hope she’s not staying quiet due to hurt feelings. Except for a few of the super-blunt/harsh people who spoke up on Friday, I think that lots of the “negative” comments were constructive criticism. People are opinionated because they care about the blog and about your continued success!
Stacy says
I miss it! And I can’t blame her. I have read some of the hurtful and hateful things that people have written here and it just blows my mind. People need to step off and remember that Sherry and John are REAL people. People keep claiming that Sherry and John are like the BFF’s they want to have… and yet I can’t EVER imagine speaking to my BFF that way. If I did she would NOT be my BFF any longer.
Mel says
We think it would be really fun to have a realtor come and estimate what she might list our house for so we can see how much value this reno may have added (along with the other stuff we’ve done over the past year).
THIS. It’s my favorite part of any home reno show, and sometimes it’s a little thing that can end up having a huuuuge impact.
Joanna says
Beautiful! I love everything you all did…what a clean, bright room you’ve created. Now I’m motivated to update ours :) Can’t wait to see what you guys tackle next. I love your blog, your personalities and your commitment to your family. I am a mother of two little ones, as well, and I greatly admire how you guys get all this stuff done AND have your children at home with you (people forget that is MORE than a full-time job itself!). I stay at home with my kids and also work part-time from home, so I know how challenging that can be. I’ll keep reading no matter how often or what it’s about. I love it! And I’m very excited to get your next book. Keep on keepin’ on!
Ana Silva says
Great job!!! It looks like some professional contractors did the work. Seriously John, the crown molding is phenomenal. I sometimes fell like gifted homeowners can do a better job than a contractor because homeowners want their stuff done right and are probably more picky too. Are you guys going to break down the crown molding and the rest of the finishing touches up?
Matt says
Have you considered a transom window into the unfinished space or a sky tube to bring natural light to the laundry room? Might help with making the room feel warmer.
sheila says
The room is very nice looking!
just to comment on all the feedback, the direction of the blog seems to have lost what may have been your initial target audience. You moved into a traditional style home and it is being furnished or slicked up with low end finishes and cupboards like IKEA but then you are going out and purchasing some expensive furniture from Restoration Hardware, West Elm and other places. It seems like it would make more sense to put some of that money back into the house and continue to get some of your great Craigslist finds, etc.
Also to spend 4K on a laundry room seems a little crazy when key things like the Kitchen/Master Bath need to be overhauled. I know you like to live in spaces before you do major renovations, but it doesn’t seem like the ROI is there on a laundry room vs putting that money into a key space in another part of the house. I think this is where people start to not identify with the blog as most people don’t have 4K to drop on a laundry room but are much more inclined to renovate a bathroom/kitchen or major living space.
It is great that you want to spend more time with your family and I commend you for that decision, but the blog is a business and your readers are your customers and the overall direction of the blog seems to have lost its focus. I don’t think people want a lot of fluff posts either. All of a sudden major $ are being spent on things that don’t seem like they have a great return on investment but the things that help a space are not being renovated with the same type of investment.
The room looks nice and I am sure it will be a nice space to do laundry in!
Linda says
I disagree about the value of renovating the laundry room. These days, ‘nice’ laundry rooms are becoming more and more expected in ‘move-up’ homes, like Sherry and John’s. It’s not like they’re not going to re-do the kitchen, etc., down the road but they had this opportunity to do a room that (a) they spend a lot of time in, new baby and all! and (b) will enhance the value of their home down the road.
And, even those of us with teeny laundry rooms (mine shares space with the furnace and hot water heater in a two bedroom condo) can take some hints from their approach re organization. And those without laundry rooms at all can think about whether a room like this is something to put on their ‘some day’ list.
And, sadly, four grand isn’t that much these days – I’m on my condo board and it’s fascinating/sobering to review work bids. That’s another part of this blog I enjoy – even though there are a lot of projects I will never ever do myself (hello, deck!), reading about their efforts gives me insights into what has to be done and what vendors are referring in their bids.
Shannon C. says
I enjoy everything you guys post, but I’ve especially enjoyed the series of posts about the laundry room. It seems to have had a bit of everything, the nitty gritty construction stuff (vents! drywall!) which is cool, and the intermediate construction type stuff (cabinets! trim!) and the fun finishing touches (paint! tile! really awesome drying rack!). I’m pretty much in love with your new laundry room and enjoyed following along as you talked about each step you were doing.
gemma@thesweetestdigs says
You guys. It looks AH-MAZING. Man, laundry might actually be fun in a room like that.
I am bookmarking that wall mounted dry rack… think that might have to make its way into our place!
Great work! :)
Patricia says
that pants hanger picture idea (see light bulb going off over my head cartoon style) got pinned and is going in my newly renovated laundry/ craft room!
Love it all.
Amanda H. says
I’m smitten. I love every aspect of it… to the point I’m fairly certain I would have a chair in there basking in the happiness of my laundry room. “Yes honey, I do need this recliner for the laundry room…”
I’m sure it has been asked (and answered!) but where are the little trash can and caddy from? They bring me joy, which is an impressive feat for a trash can. Thank you for your continued inspiration!
YoungHouseLove says
World Market :)
xo
s
Nancy says
Check out ETSY for the printer drawer you were talking about for the heart rocks you collect. There are some nice ones for only $45 bucks or so!
https://www.etsy.com/listing/178943202/vintage-keystone-type-foundry-printing?ref=related-1
Julia says
I LOVE IT! Your colour scheme is beautiful!
Crystal says
Beautiful laundry room, guys! I’m curious as to how your laundry ritual goes.. Does one person do everyone’s laundry? Each adult do their own? And what do you use the laundry sorter for? You don’t run from your bedroom to the laundry room when you take off dirty clothes for the day, right? Sorry if it’s weirdly personal, but I’m always curious to hear how other families do their everyday stuff, so I can get some ideas about how to do my own stuff better. (Might be an interesting post for when you don’t have something more photo- or process-heavy ready?)
Courtney says
Looks great!! I wasn’t sure about that wood color. But it really came together with the accessories!
Laura B. says
Wow. That is great. I could just sit in there with a book and a soft chair all day. Dryer humming and everything. I light tube would be fantastic as well. Good job. You are so inspiring.
kara says
Shoot, I know you guys don’t have time to answer every question when there’s more than 400 comments already. . .but I’d love to know where you got the faux succulents and the cement bowl! They’re perfect!
Kelle says
i have to tell you, i love what you guys do. after reading the comments on the last post, i am so sad that other readers don’t like what you’re doing. pardon my language, but screw ’em. if they don’t like the posts, then they don’t have to read them. as other commenters have said, your content is FAR and ABOVE pretty much every other blog I read.
but most importantly, you guys just had a baby, for pete’s sake! my son was born about a month before Teddy, and I wish all the time that I had a job that would allow me to work at home and spend more time with him. i have tons of respect for both of you and how you make what you love to do fit with your family, and not the other way around.
tldr; keep on doin’ your thang. much love!!!
Nikki says
Hi! Sorry if if missed it in a previous post, but what paint colors did you use for the walls & ceiling. I really like the subtle contrast. Thanks!
Erin C says
So beautiful! I have laundry room envy! I love the pops of mint, and the clean, fresh feeling.
Cf Betcher says
Love love love it!! I am inspired to do cabinets from ikea for our laundry and mudroom now– with under cabinet lights, obvi!!
I would love a tutorial about attaching the filler boards next to the cabinets and how you attach the toe kick to the base of ikea cabinets.
All the best in the next project! I’d love to see you attack the dining room!
Sherri says
Wow- what a difference. So fresh and bright. My laundry room is so small, so I really can appreciate the spaciousness of it. I like the wood contrasts and the pops of mint green. Now this is going to sound SO petty, but wouldn’t a natural wicker laundry basket look awesome in there? I know the white one is light-weight and white is good, but that thing has been around for a long time!! I promise I’m not a mean girl!
YoungHouseLove says
So pretty! I’m down!
xo
s
bfish says
Beautiful job, Sherry and John — it really came together nicely. Hopefully you will have the opportunity sometime to add a skylight or light tube without inordinate expense; that would be a great addition.
Theresa says
Fresh space. Unlike my laundry room in the basement, this one is so bright and refreshing. I surely wouldn’t miss a stain to “YELL” out!!
Beautiful tile, seems kind of pricey considering John had done the install.
Anonymous says
LOVE this room! So jealous! Especially of the room you have to move around in there without bumping into anything!
And I so have to chime in on the recent (ahem) debate. I just think you guys rock and whoever has a problem with you needs to look at themselves. You are human beings and a family and it is silly to think that your blog would always remain the same. I actually am enjoying very much the fact that your content is different from last year or even two years ago. That’s why I come back. Any magazine at the grocery store can give me the same rehashed and canned decorating tips as I’ve always seen, but you guys have so much more *meat* to your posts, if I can use that word. You’re giving your thought processes, costs, why you chose items, you tell us how they hold up, you’re doing the remodeling so many of us can’t do, I could go on and on. I think you all should just continue to go with the flow because you’ve done great so far. Those who complained about your new style didn’t sound like grown-ups to me. Like you guys are just here for our entertainment and that’s it. :-(
Keep up the great work!
Lynne says
I think I could possibly actually enjoy doing laundry in a room that beautiful. I’m totally jealous since mine is a dungeon of 1970’s mission brown but that will change. Great job as always S&J.
My 2c on what has been happening in the last few days (for what it is worth). I’ve been reading your blog for years and though some of it isn’t relevant to me (I live in Australia) it is still one of the best blogs out there for the home renovator/decorator.
Some of the comments I’ve read have been very harsh and much too personal to be appropriate but unfortunately people will say things on screen that they would never dare say face to face because they know that they are over stepping. Take it all with a grain of salt and know that 98% of your readers are loving what you are doing, understand that you are working under different circumstances now that Teddy has arrived and still just love to see what you are up to.
Keep doing what you are doing and maybe just add a mini post each week. Believe me, the true lovers of YHL will be happy.
Sylvia says
I love how you guys put this room together. This might be the inspiration I need to finish our laundry room. Oh and our youngest daughter used to put earthworms and rocks in her pockets.
Christine says
I just showed my fiance your post, saying, “Look! John and Sherry finished the laundry room!” I then showed him the fabulous drying rack you installed on the wall, to which he replied (very matter-of-factly), “That is maybe the best thing I’ve seen on here because it’s practical and fantastic.” A very high compliment from him! The room looks gorgeous – well done!!
Alyce says
Oh my word, that under-cabinet lighting is like a big, ole tasteful splash of bling! It really just lifts the laundry’s game that little bit more to make it stand out from the crowd. Because, you know, there’s a huge crowd of laundries tryin’ to get all the ladies’ attention… Wow that got weird fast.
And as for the post updates stuff, your blog = your domain/business, really! But this little reader here misses more pretty pictures. Not fluffy filler “here’s a photo and random caption”, but yes, things like Reader Dilemmas or window shopping DIY ideas from thrift stores. Stuff that is more about your personalities and individual tastes and not just DIY instructions. And house crashing, even if it’s “virtually” by readers submitting photos! Oh I miss those! And as some others have pointed out, even if it IS just a small organisation tip or super quick cheap DIY labels or something. Eye candy + your humorous writing + something interesting/to learn.
Jess @ Crunchy Hot Mama says
WOW! It looks amazing! Leave it up to you guys to totally redo and decorate it to a T :)
I’ve decided that I’m going to steal you away, Sherry, if your next book tour comes to Texas, and have you help me at my house ;)
It was a long haul but the laundry room is fabulous!