BEFORE
Tell me I am not the only one who procrastinated on making a decision on WHICH project to do for our Procrastinator Party? I had so much trouble deciding.
If I decide to paint something, I want to make sure I am picking the right color. Just because painting something black (let’s say) might be all the rage, it doesn’t mean I will choose black (even though I love it)! I’m a rebel.
I have to consider all the options first. I walk from room to room imagining what I want to see when I come to that piece. And because I am just moving in, there are a lot of new things to consider and projects still to do. Oh, THE OPTIONS!!!
I was on sensory overload trying to design my entire house in time for this party. No wonder I was procrastinating!
Finally, I have decided to makeover my dining room chairs.
I’d love to start on the walls or the cupboards, but until I officially sign my papers in two weeks to buy this house, I am not changing anything other than furniture — yet.
Being that I am still trying to get organized in my new place, I may not even finish the chairs in two weeks, but I’m taking baby steps. First step, I am removing those woven seats. What color did I choose? You’ll have to wait and see!
Stay tuned…in two weeks I’ll reveal how far I get.
My first baby step. Oh, I am so proud.
Now, it is your turn.
What are YOU going to work on?
Share your project (big or small, it doesn’t matter!) in the comments or via a Mr. Linky link to your BEFORE photo, LET’S GET BUSY, PEOPLE! Don’t leave me hanging out here alone.
Let’s use the comments on this post for some chit-chat along the way, shall we?
Pop in now and then to tell us how you are doing! Come back to this post to chat about the projects or ask questions (or to cry), so we can all know where to find each other! If you aren’t working on something, for goodness sake at least bring over some cookies to keep us energized.
This is procrastinator party central for two weeks so get your grubbies on and let’s get to it!
The after photos can be shared via Mr. Linky on Thursday May 14th.
Nice work, Melissa!
I’ll have to join the next round of procrastinators parties (how’s that for procrastination?) when I get settled in Paraguay! 
Blessings!
I can’t wait to see what you do with the chairs! I despise sanding and that’s why I’m procrastinating….well, that and moving my toddler out of her crib! I *hope* to see you in a couple of weeks with a completed project!
I could have put 20 projects out here! I am having trouble getting motivated (as you can see in most of my posts lately). Hopefully this will help! Blessings, Jennifer
The Magic Brushs inspiring blog post..Cheap Thrills Decor!!!!
I can’t wait to see your chairs! I’m with you on choosing a paint color other than black. I’m thinking of a bright color for mine…
I think I bit off more than I can chew!
living with lindsays inspiring blog post..Sealing Grout Makes Cleaning Tile Floors Easier
Thanks for the push to get a project done! Can’t wait to see your chairs, and everyone else’s projects!
Shannon
Shannon @ Silver Trappingss inspiring blog post..
After a year of going back and forth on whether or not to paint my wall of french doors- i’ve finally decided to do it! There are 9 panels altogether- 3 sets of working french doors and 3 fixed panels. That’s 90 squares to tape off!!!!! I got a little head start and taped off 3 of the panels yesterday. I’ll probably do a couple more tomorrow. By the time the paint deadline is up I might be ready to paint! ha!
Wow, how did I miss this?
I always forget the before photos though, but I might have a shot with my stools. I have hated my dining aged brass chandelier for 22 years, so I finally painted it. LOVE! And finally did a bold mural on the dining room wall. Redid dining chairs and made the table. Love love! Now the bar stools. I have one left that I haven’t started on so I might get a before photo tomorrow. How fun!
Hi Melissa…
Okay, I did it. I commited. I am going to finish this project. I am going to finish this project. I am going to finish this project.
With the help of this Procrastinators Party, I am going to finish this project!!!
Good luck to the rest of the procrastinators out there!!!
Susie
Susies inspiring blog post..Procrastinators Party Project!
Oh I have SO many projects, I don’t even know what I would post…
Oh, yes, I do. Priming the wall in the guest room. Yuck!!!
Sarah @ thriftydecorchicks inspiring blog post..God made iPhones for bloggers
Hey, just wanted to let you know I added you to my blogroll tonight!
Sarah @ thriftydecorchicks inspiring blog post..God made iPhones for bloggers
My proctrastination project is this: my husbands gear room. Since we are renting and moving in two months my project is just to go through everything and organize and de-crud. My good will pile is growing. huge.
Noelle Tomcos inspiring blog post..Lady Dating
Oh, this is so exciting! I guess all I’ve ever needed is some accountability… Who knew? I am planning to transform my drop leaf table into a painted checker board table. Hope it works out! (fingers crossed) Looking forward to seeing all the other completed projects!
Red Writings inspiring blog post..My Kind of Party!
My procrastination project is finishing my sink skirt for our bathroom. I blogged about how I mucked it up and needed to fix it….and then never did it. My sewing machine has been staring at me since, taunting me to do something with the skirt. It needs to be hemmed and fixed on the side. I’m not sure why I don’t want to do this one little project but now I’m committed to it!
Michelles inspiring blog post..Full Swing
I have been gone from home for two weeks, just got back last night. I had a friend/decorator do some painting for me and make a couple of window treatments during my absence. It all looks great! The procrastinate part is/has been getting started with ANY of it. Now that the painting is done and the “stuff” is piled everywhere, I have little choice but to dig in. Sort out, eliminate, clean and put it back where it belongs in with freshly painted walls. Thank you so much for the gentle nudge, hopefully in two weeks it will look very different around here. Another help is that I am having company in Sept. for two weeks and THE closet from that place HAS to be done before they come, can’t get in it.
Good luck to all of us who always can find an excuse.
I’m not worthy! Drapes and painting and artwork?
I’m sticking with the eyesore that is my kitchen “pantry”. And maybe as a reward I’ll paint the office when I finish.
Amy @ Feasibly Fit Moms inspiring blog post..Party Girl: Project Procrastinator’s Party, that is
YOU GO GIRLS! We can do this. So excited to see all your projects!!
I am so, so looking forward to seeing all the projects. Nothing excites me like looking at before and after photos. (I know, I’m a dork.)
Karas inspiring blog post..Most Boring Laundry Room Ever. . .But not for long!
Hey there! I didn’t realize that you had linked me until after I had already jumped in! You just knew I had a ton of projects to finish. Well, I’m in. I think I’ve taken on too much given my schedule, but I NEED to get rolling on these. Your chairs are in much better shape than mine. But, just think of the finished projects! Thanks for throwing the party. It’s a great idea!
Karen Bs inspiring blog post..Paint Project
I both love and hate you right now. Ha!
the BLAH BLAH BLAHgers inspiring blog post..More maternity pics of Clare…this time with Matt!
I love and hate MYSELF right about now. LOL.
I can’t wait to see what you do!
Now I have to take pics tomorrow (no I am not procrastinating…it is late and I should already be in bed) and link up then.
how exciting!
J.J.s inspiring blog post..Extreme Makeover {Me edition}
Just found you from THAT family. What a fun idea! I had actually written a post earlier today about a project I want to start to FINALLY finish my master bedroom remodel, so I guess I was ahead of the game (if only a little). Now I have a due date!
Jenns inspiring blog post..The Bedroom
Yup yup yup! I needed this! I’m playing too!
Donna
Donna at Funky Junk Interiorss inspiring blog post..Birdhouse and old wood projects have begun! Why? Because I’m being forced by…
I found out about you on Tam’s blog, The Gypsy’s Corner. I decided this is the perfect thing for me to join to get my unfinished project done. It is long overdue and time to do something about it.
Linneas inspiring blog post..Project-Procrastinator’s Unite.
Can you imagine my situation now? I just undergo a surgery precisely 2 weeks ago, but then my fingers can’t stop touching my on-going projects.
Mel, you’ve been inspiring me since I met your blog a year ago. This is one reason that my home rehab is faster than light? Naaahhh… it’s beyond expectations.
Thanks you & HAVE AN ENJOYABLE DAY & WEE END AHEAD!
Regards from Stockholm…
Chies inspiring blog post..SICKIE? + PROJECTS? MARIE & ME?
Always love before and after pictures.
Looking forward to your magic Melissa!
What a great party to be joining! I have started on my chairs for my kitchen table and have ran out of primer so I need to get that and more paint for my table. I should definitely have it done by the 14th.
Junes inspiring blog post..A Long Project
Yes, I had to really think about which project I would do for this! I’ll be very glad to have this project done or even just started! Thanks for the virtual kick in the rear LOL!
Manuela
The Pleasures of Homemakings inspiring blog post..Project Procrastinators Party!
Good luck with your chairs Melissa!!
Thanks for doing this! This is just the push I needed to get my office painted and hopefully my desk as well!!
I hope I have a finished project to show you in 2 weeks!
~TidyMom
Leave it to me to do everything wrong. I thought we were supposed to be doing our projects and showing them off today. Blah. Oh well, I’ll do that and then get to work on a couple others ones I’ve been dreaming up and share those later. I am a silly blogger.
Emily@remodelingthislifes inspiring blog post..Strawberry Spritzer
I have a china hutche that I bought last summer for our front porch. My intention was to paint it . . . but that hasn’t happened just yet! It is out on the porch – just in its original state.
I’ll join this party and paint the porch hutch – however, I won’t be able to do it for at least a couple of weeks. We are just finishing up some remodeling and I have out of town guests coming in for my hubby’s 50th birthday party that I’m planning. SO, it will be a while but I will get it done.
My husband is so gonna kill me! But I needed this push to get going. Mine is not a very big project, but one I’ve needed to do for so long! The hardest part is over…I’ve already sanded it! Now all I have to do is the fun stuff! Thanks for the inspiration, Melissa!
Heathahlees inspiring blog post..Procrastination Party!
I’m joining in my first blog party.
It was a difficult decision on exactly WHICH project to work on!
Thanks for making me be held accountable.
Jodis inspiring blog post..Project Procrastination:
Thank you, Melissa! Can’t wait to see the chairs!!
Wow what a great idea…………I’m looking forward to seeing all the wonderful projects!!
Janis @ An Inspired Rooms inspiring blog post..You’re invited
I have decided to join in after seeing Tam’s post. I thought I left a comment here last night. Don’t see it so I am trying again. I look forward to seeing everyone’s finished project.
Linneas inspiring blog post..Project-Procrastinator’s Unite.
I found your blog through Tam when she posted about her procrastinator project. Thought I would join in too since I have a project I have put off for too long. More than one actually, but I will do one for this event. I look forward to seeing everyone’s progress.
Linneas inspiring blog post..Project-Procrastinator’s Unite.
Ok – I was scared to hit Enter and link up there, but I did it! I already started sanding my armoire and I’m going to try to finish that before this weekend so I can start priming.
Has anyone done a crackle finish before? I’m a little scared! And I’m putting wallpaper inside panels on the doors. I was going to use Hard Coat Modge Podge. Anyone have any other suggestions?
Sue @ My Party of 6s inspiring blog post..A cautionary tale
SO… I am giving one of my best friends a bridal shower on June 7th. Let’s just say that I’ve picked a wallpaper for my kitchen, it’s stunning, love it love it love it… however I just can’t stomach the $80 + they want for a single roll and wouldn’t you know that it only comes in double rolls. So, I’m back to the drawing board trying to find something I like that’s cheaper. And, I currently have 2 swabs of paint in the corners of my bedroom, because I can’t seem to make the decision of paint colors. My procrastination further goes that I guess I need to take some pictures of my projects and get them on my blog. But, that would be a contradiction in terms.
Thanks for the challenge. Please don’t be too cruel if I fail. lol.
Jenifers inspiring blog post..The Smallest Blessings… Memories
Hi Jenifer,
I too found a wallpaper I couldn’t live without. Didn’t know how terribly EXPENSIVE it is to wallpaper! I was going to need at least 6 or so rolls for the whole room, but I decided to do this instead:
http://redswriting.blogspot.com/2009/03/one-roll-of-wallpaper.html
Just an idea?
Thanks for the motivation. I’m turning off the blogging and GETTING TO WORK!
Virginias inspiring blog post..
how crazy is this? I am looking on my craigslist just now for a wicker patio set for out front of my house and come across the exact chairs you are going to makeover!! i can’t wait to see what you do to them!
Emily@remodelingthislifes inspiring blog post..Completed Projects
Melissa, I hope that my project is okay. It’s a little different – on a home blog of course, but not exactly home stuff. I’ve been putting this off since I met my husband.
What a great motivation project for everyone. Good idea!
Katie
Katie at makingthishome.coms inspiring blog post..Learning to Fly
Ok {hangs head in shame} I’ve changed my mind a few times about the color of my chairs. During the night. When I was supposed to be sleeping.
Oh I needed this- but really your project seems so nice- mine is truly shameful-
Thanks for giving me a swift kick-
Happy Day
Teresa
teresas inspiring blog post..Oh the Shame….
Thank you for starting this! This is the ‘kick in the butt’ motivation I needed to get this job started!!
Can’t wait to see all the transformations!
Adrianas inspiring blog post..Bridal Shower Commentary is momentarily put on hold for a few days..
Hi Melissa and everyone else!
I’m so excited to get started and to see everyone else’s projects! Anyone have any advice on distressing paint???
Rita
Momof2hapass inspiring blog post..It’s a "Project Procrastinator’s Party!"
I’m adding my kitchen table to the list. I forgot today was THE DAY, so no pic on my blog yet, but I promise to add one by editing my post tonight, when I get home from work. (And I also promise to not procrastinate on taking a picture and posting it to my blog.)
Trishs inspiring blog post..Project Procrastinator’s Party
I thought you had bought the house already as you are living in it! How does it work over there? When we buy a house here, we sign papers weeks before we move in..:-)
annes inspiring blog post..Fleurs de Paris
those chairs have such great lines… I can’t wait to see what you have in store for them! I have about a million projects I’ve been procrastinating on… how to choose?
Jills inspiring blog post..new heading…
I’m starting my project right now – can’t wait. It’s a quick one so it may be done before my daughter wakes up from her nap.
Talk about perfect timing! I have a project that I started on Feb. 13!!!! I might actually finish it now! Thanks.