I know, I know, Where's the SPLASH of color?  It's coming, *holding up 2 fingers* I swear!  But I couldn't wait any longer to share the pictures. 

Here are     BEFORE           and              AFTER photos.

I thought I'd share some other photos as well.  I was so into all the sanding, priming, and painting that I forgot to take some "before" photos.  I know I have some of my "hope" chest and when I come across them I'll post the "before" and "after" photos then.

I am very pleased with the progress I made over the weekend.   I hope to have all the painting and sealant applied so I can put everything where I want it and start the actual fun stuff.

COMPLETED:

    Entry wall (brown)
    Short wall by door (white)
    Wall by closet (brown)
    Purple-blue wall (brown and green)
    Window wall (green)
    Long wall (white)

    5 - two space QB (primed and painted)
    2 - 3 space QB (primed and painted)
    2 - 4 space QB (primed and painted)

    Hope Chest (primed and painted)
        I even took the time to refinish the bronze hardware.  Now all I have to do is replace the lock.
        Thankfully I found a woodworking specialty shop close to home.  *crossing my fingers*
   
    Ceiling Fan Installed (and the hubby didn't electrocute himself!  Yay!)
   
    Desk (sanded and primed)
    Bookshelf (sanded and primed)

LEFT TO DO:

To be painted and sealed

    Desk
    File cabinets (I'm second guessing on these...I'll have to wait and see what they look like first)
    Bookshelf

To make or upcycle
    Curtains - upcycle
    Fabric bins - make
    Cushion - make
    Other - as I think of or need them (too many ideas currently floating around in my head). 
   
Other decorative touches
    Decoupage - CD holders, photo holders
    Picture rails - make
    Wall art - make

Purchases yet to make
    Wall lamps