How We Did in 2015 + Goals for 2016

Each year we set out a list of the things we want to accomplish on the house. Here’s how we did with our 2015 goals…

1. Finish master bathroom and closet and move in to our new master. Done (mostly). We moved into the new master bedroom early in 2015 and I shared the master bathroom reveal here. We also had custom closet shelves built out and now the only thing left to do is paint them. Hope to share soon!
2. Build out a playroom, including adding a wall and covering up a fireplace. Done! I just shared the playroom reveal this week. It is my favorite.
3. Build mudroom cabinets on the opposite side of the new playroom wall. We started the cabinets, but it’s nowhere near complete. At least the mudroom is semi-functional right now. Put this one on the top of the list for 2016.
4. Renovate the final bathroom upstairs. Done! You can see the full reveal here.
5. Add window boxes to the front of the house. No progress made here. This may have to wait.
6. Landscape back yard. Some progress was made here, but it is nowhere near done. I will share some photos come spring.
7. Finish pergola on the back deck. Done! I still need to share photos of this. We love it. Again, I will share some photos in spring.
8. Build a fire pit. Nope. We have some adirondack chairs around a fire ring, but we really want to build one in with stone. Add it to 2016!

Overall not too shabby, considering we also spent 3 months renovating an entire income property.

For 2016 our goals are to:

1. Finish the mudroom.
2. Paint master bedroom closet.
3. Finish the pool fence and re-stain the deck.
4. Install pavers around the pool.
5. Update the living room built-ins.
6. Finish the shed.
7. Build a fire pit.
8. Create a big girl room for Kate.

By the end of 2016, we will be nearly finished with major updates to the house. So exciting!

P.S. I just launched an Instagram account for the blog. Find us at 12oaksblog for progress and reveal photos! 

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