A Work in Progress

I mentioned a few posts ago that we are working on (finally) finishing the bookcases downstairs, but at that point I could go into any details about why. We are converting that space into a home office for Brad! He will be leaving his current job tomorrow, after nine years, to start a whole new adventure. We are all really excited about the possibilities and the work he will be doing. He will still be traveling, but when he is not traveling, he will be working from home!

 

He's taking next week off to give himself some space to transition and to finish the bookcases, but last weekend we made some major headway! Ironically, it started in Evan's room because the window seat turned into storage for his room. I didn't take any before pictures because he room was just too scary, but here is the after:

Look at those organized shelves:

A week later they still look that way, too! And his dressers got a tidy:

And his desk resurfaced! It's a miracle:

He is thrilled to have more space and a system that works for him again. He was also thrilled to help Daddy build:

And here is the current state:

The horrible blinds and curtain are gone, and the shelves are in. Brad just has to finish the trim and then paint them white. We also found Roman shades to install in the windows, and the desk should arrive next week. We're on our way!