Sunday Fun Day: Christmas Spirit & Bathroom Reno
I’m still undecided about setting up the Christmas tree and decorations this year.
But, I realized that we have one set of Christmas lights outside that is permanently in a shrub because the shrub has grown around them so we just leave them tucked into the shrub all year round. So, I dug out the automatic timer and have set it to go on every evening at dusk for a few hours.
Usually we put up a more Christmas lights around the yard, but not this year. This year, turning on this one set of Christmas light was so easy that it didn’t cause any additional stress in our lives. And no additional stress right now makes me happy!
So, lights in one outside shrub will be enough.
And, at least this way, every time I walk into our house in the evening I will be reminded of Christmas. And I’m willing to bet, the bright and colourful lights it will make me smile.
.
My second happy moment of the week is our bathroom reno. The pictures aren’t beautiful, the moments have not all been wonderful, but the fact that I have a floor and walls makes me deliriously happy!! Soon enough I hope we will be done with the wall repairs so that we have paint, tile and running water!
If you like this post, please feel free to share and please click the follow button on the side or return to myperfectbreakdown.com to follow my journey.
My Perfect Breakdown 
Aww so glad the bathroom is coming along! I think not really decorating for Christmas is a great idea especially since it reduces stress. I really wish I had already decorated and figure now I won’t really get to. But there are way important things in life than decorating.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks Caroline!! You are right, there are more important things in life then decorating. If I lived near you I’d come over and put up all your decorations for you. ☺
LikeLiked by 1 person
Aww you are sweet! Maybe I can convince my mom to do it for me!
LikeLiked by 1 person
I hope she does it for you! ☺
LikeLiked by 1 person
I remember when we did our bathroom reno…oh man! What a pain. Saved us a ton, but took us quite awhile. Im sure it will be beautiful when done though and all the worth it 😊
LikeLiked by 1 person
Ya we are also doing it ourselves to save money. It’s a ton e of work but I’m optimistic we can have it done by christmas….
LikeLiked by 1 person
We got someone to do our master bath a few years ago. My husband and i cannot drill a nail without a to ER 🙂
I am so envious right now, it
Cost us a lot of money and oh my the mess!! I think you both are rockstars to do this alone.
LikeLike
I so wanted to hire someone, I’m envious of your approach!! Although, I do have to say we have a friend who is helping and he’s been a life saver so far! ☺
LikeLike
I guess the grass is always greener on the other side. My husband once drilled a nail almost into his finger and that was just for hanging the curtains. nO way am I letting him near any of the heavy duty tools 🙂 hiring someone costs us so much 😦 we literally ruminate the cost over the whole year 🙂
LikeLike
My husband always worries when I’m near heavy duty tools, by I’m yet to hurt myself too badly. ☺
We figure by doing the reno ourselves we are saving about 40% of the total cost. Which is essentially a must since we need the cash for over things. ☺
LikeLike
Love the story about the lights!! I think it will make you smile too 🙂
LikeLiked by 2 people
I’m pretty optimistic that they will make me smile! ☺
LikeLike
Hooray for progress on that bathroom! And at least you have some lights to cheer you up when you come home every day. A little bit of happiness in your day is better than a load of stress! Do you already have plans for what you want to do with the bathroom once it’s ready for paint and tile?
LikeLiked by 1 person
We have the floor tiles and the vanity base purchased. Toilet is staying the same as before (it will actually be the only thing going back into the bathroom from pre-reno). Still need to pick and buy shower tiles and a counter top. Walls are going to stay grey to match the rest of of our house. Hopefully some of the next pictures will include some actual details. ☺
LikeLiked by 1 person
Everything is looking great! I think the lights are great! We have very little out this year as well and no tree as of yet. Well the Charlie Brown Tree is up! Hahaha
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks Jo! I love that you have a Charlie Brown Tree. 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Yay! The bathroom is getting there!
LikeLike
One day at a time! I really hope to get painting done in the evenings this week so we can tile next weekend. 🙂
LikeLike
Yay! We’ll be painting trim this weekend too. I can’t wait for our reno to be over too.
LikeLiked by 1 person