Thursday, December 13, 2012

My New Floors! - Show and Tell Friday

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Welcome to Show and Tell Friday! 

If you've been reading my blog for awhile you know that my landlord has been promising me that she would put wood laminate floors in my apartment for the last few years! Well, it finally happened and I'm so excited! I've lived here almost 10 years and my carpet was so worn out and stained that I really lost interest in doing anything around my house! I didn't even like cleaning it because it never looked clean because the carpet was so bad!  Last week the floors got installed and I feel inspired again! It's amazing the difference it made!  


The floors inspired me so much that I went on Craigslist and bought that white slip-covered chair that matches my Ikea slip-covered sofa. The best part...it was only $50 and came with two sets of slip covers. I'll share more photos of it soon!

Here is panoramic photo that Lauren took on her iphone...

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I'm just finishing up my Christmas decorating so I plan on taking some more photos on the weekend when I have some natural light.  When I go to work the sun is just coming up and it's already dark by the time I get home so I have to wait until the weekend!



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54 comments:

Anonymous said...

Cindy your floors looks so pretty! I bet you are super glad to have them in time for Christmas! Your home looks beautiful as usual!

bee blessed
mary

Donna said...

Cindy, your floors look gorgeous!!! We ripped up our carpeting and put down hardwood floors about 5 years ago and it made the biggest difference!!! Merry Christmas to you!

Donna @ An Enchanted Cottage

HoosierHomemade said...

Thanks for hosting, Cindy! Your home is gorgeous, as always!
~Liz@HoosierHomemade

Karen The Graphics Fairy said...

Your floors look fabulous!!! And all of your decor is so lovely! Thanks for hosting this fun party.

Barb @ The Everyday Home said...

Your floors look incredible and I know you will love the easy care, too. Glad it gave you some decorating mojo back. Thanks for hosting. :)

Michele M./ Finch Rest said...

I am SO HAPPY for you!!!!

Oh my word, yay whoo hoo - you waited so long for this, bless your heart- couldn't have happened to a sweeter gal.

Have fun decorating again!

Smiles!!

The Vintage Chateau said...

Gorgeous floors! I much prefer wood to carpet, I'm sure you'll love the easy care.
Karee

Carousel222 said...

The new floors are gorgeous and really make your decor shine even more than ever. Look forward to seeing more photos of your Christmas decorating. Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas and a healthy and prosperous New Year.

Glenda/MidSouth said...

Wow - So Pretty!!!! The whole room is very pretty! I am envious - wish my budget allowed them being installed here. Looking forward to seeing more pics.
Thanks for hosting again this week - You are appreciated.
Hope you are enjoying the Holiday Season.

Cottage and Broome said...

Your new floor look amazing! I can see why you are inspired again! I love my wooden floors so much nicer than carpet, enjoy! Laura

Jen Beaudet said...

Wow Cindy, your floors are beautiful! Congratulations! Your home looks amazing! Thanks so much for hosting this party!:)

Karen said...

Wow Cindy, your floors look gorgeous.I know you're super excited to have them for Christmas. New flooring is my first after Christmas project.

Shannon Fox said...

Congrats on the gorgeous new floors. They make a world of difference. Everything looks so pretty. I bet it feels great :)

Merry Christmas.

Nancy's Daily Dish said...

I agree, they make such a difference and are so much easier to keep clean. Your new floors look amazing with all of your beautiful things and decor! What a perfect time to get them! Merry Christmas!

Athena at Minervas Garden said...

Your new floors are so beautiful, Cindy! Thank you for hosting the party tonight for us!

Sarah said...

Cindy, they look fabulous. I know you are going to enjoy your new floors. Wonderful to have these for Christmas.

Unknown said...

Cindy your floors look gorgeous! And your furniture looks really good with that color wood. Thank you as always for a wonderful party, xoxo Tanya

MONSIEUR LE CHAT ET MOI said...

so nice ! Love your new floor, as I told it on facebook you gave me the desire to wax my old wood floor ! Would my cats and my puppy like it ?
Thank you for hosting
xoxo from PARIS
Joëlle

Jeane M. said...

Woot..love the flooring dear. Amazing how it could change everything, makes it more cozy. :) Got my eye on your next posts.

SwedishCorner ~ DownUnder...Pernilla said...

Hi Cindy, the floors look amazing and so does your home! Thanks for hosting :) Seasons greetings from Australia♥ ~Pernilla

sashkonela said...

Your home is really romantic and unique!

pembrokeshire lass said...

It all looks incredible and so matches your furniture. I'm not surprised that you felt inspired to buy a chair. Looks good! Joan

Heirloom treasures said...

Your home is stunning,and the floors just perfect. I know how much easier timber floors are. We just give ours a quick mop and they are done. No more stained and worn carpets. you won't know yourself. Merry Christmas. xx

Katherines Corner said...

you have a BEAUTIFUL home, thank you for hosting I'm happy to join the fun xo

Unknown said...

Thanks for hosting Cindy! You're home looks stunning with the new floors!!

Love Always,
Liz

Carolyn said...

Hi Cindy,
I can see why you are thrilled-they look beautiful!!! I look forward to more pics.

Thank you for hosting,

Carolyn

Unknown said...

Thx for that :)

Anne said...

Cindy your floors look beautiful!
Thank you so much for hosting! Have a great weekend!
xx
Anne

Maria Elena said...

Love, love your new floors! Just gorgeous! Thank you for hosting!

Melissa said...

Your apartment is so light and bright! The floors really look good too!

The Busy Bee's said...

Thanks for hosting another great party.
Hope you have a great weekend.
The Busy Bee's,
Myrna and Joye.

Down Blueberry Lane said...

The floors look amazing and adds a homey, warmth to your chic decor. It is wonderful when something happens to re-inspire us. So much more fun to create beauty around us.

Jeannie and Linda said...

Wow Cindy, your floors are gorgeous! So happy for you!
Thank you for hosting the party! We appreciate what you do for us. Can’t wait to explore all the beautiful posts.
Have a Beautiful Blessed Day!

Linda and Jeannie @ The French Hens Nest

Mindi@MyLove2Create said...

Your floors are simply amazing! And your home as well! Thanks for hosting!

Susan said...

Your floors look beautiful, Cindy. Congratulations. Susan

Home Chic Club said...

Your home is the best!! Thanks for hosting!
Happy December!!
Vesna

This N That said...

Your floors are beautiful as is your home..So much easier to clean..I just walk around in the morning with a broom..(Just to get the kitty litter)..So easy

Katarina said...

Congrats on the new floor, Cindy! It looks wonderful! Thanks for hosting! :-)

Victoria said...

Wow Cindy...your floors look amazing!!! As an apartment dweller myself, I hear you on the carpet thing!

Anonymous said...

Beautiful new floors, just in time for the Holidays...lucky you! Thanks for hosting!

Unknown said...

Beautiful floors! Thanks so much for hosting!

Anonymous said...

Cindy,

Thanks for hostessing. The floors are lovely. I so love wood flooring. Yours are beautiful.

Yael from Home Garden Diggers

Mary Ann Pickett said...

Your floors really gleam at night. So pretty.

Kim said...

I remember reading your post about how you were looking forward to new floors. That seems like such a long time ago. I am so happy for you. It is such a nice time of year to have them all new. Have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Enjoy your new floors.

Kim
Letters from the Shore

Butterfly 8)(8 Bungalow said...

Stunning!

Jennifer said...

Your home looks like it belongs in a Romantic Homes magazine. I have never seen an apartment so beautifully decorated.

Wendy@Once upon a rose haven said...

Hi Cindy,

Your floors are beautiful and so is your home. Thank you for hosting!

Merry Christmas!
XO
~Wendy

Kathryn Ferguson Griffin said...

Your floors look lovely! Thank you for hosting! Wishing you a pretty weekend. Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse

Something Nice and Pretty said...

Thanks for hosting and your floors are fabulous! Now you need a "Shark" cleaning tool, one is on my Christmas list for my floors!

Tretswelt said...

Oh wunderschön es geworden ist...deinen Stuhle passen wunderbar hinein...und der Fußboden ist ein Traum geworden.
Schönes W.E.Schöne Adventzeit.Bussi.Lu.

Linda said...

Season's Greetings, Cindy!
Your floors glow! And, just when I thought your home could not be more beautiful! All is so lovely. Thank you for sharing your photos, they are so inspirational.
Merry Christmas to you and yours,
Linda at Beautiful Idead

Persian_princess said...

Your place looks fantastic, Cindy! So happy for you :-) We just got a little place in the Gold country and are doing the exact same thing, ripping out the awful carpet and installing wood laminate floors. I've also been inspired by you and have decided to do the house in a shabby chic cottage style and have already painted everything white! Will be looking back at more of your pics for future inspiration. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

gayegirl said...

I too neglected my garden last year, but plan to plant lots of flowers this year. Every thing grows with love, I reckon my garden was hated in 2012!!!!

gayegirl said...

well if that's neglect girl, bring it on.......