Sideboard

Work continues and there's really not much to report this week. The back breaking work in the basement is nearly finished. I've been told that there's only a corner left. I actually haven't been to the house all week. BUT I have been working behind the scenes. Well, it's hardly work since it's so much fun! I've been to several places poring over wallpaper. It was love at first sight when I saw this wallpaper a while ago.

I have to have it for Rebecca's room. It's almost as cute as she is! Her room is on the 2nd floor of the new addition. And now the other two girls really want some wallpaper in their rooms too. I had planned on just keeping the original wood paneling that's in all the bedrooms. But we ended up taking out some walls to put in new wiring etc. Which means each of the rooms need a new wall so I told the girls they could pick out a wallpaper for that wall. They were soooo excited! So I've been poring over wallpaper samples. Not a hard job since I love wallpaper!

Madelen currently has her heart set on this one from Borge:

And it's got birds on it!! I love birds. So sweet. And it's pink so perfect for my little girl.

We haven't quite got one narrowed down for Emilie yet. She's very fond of blue. But I think I need to take her with me on a few trips so she can pick one. It's months yet until we're ready for wallpaper but it's good to be prepared. *wink*

And I'm still unsure about the kitchen. Here are the two that are currently in the running.

The first one is a little bold. And the second is maybe not "kitcheny" enough?? I've kind of had my heart set on some blue in the kitchen since the rest of the house will be quite neutral. But maybe I should just continue with the neutrals?? Maybe just painted wood paneling like the living room? Well, good thing I don't have to make up my mind tomorrow.

I also bought an antique sideboard this week. So poor Sindre had to devote Friday afternoon to driving us out to pick it up. I adore sideboards but have never had room for one. I've got the perfect spot for it and I can't wait to see it in it's place. 

I think it's gorgeous. The woman I bought it from stained it this dark colour but it's a little too dark for me. I was thinking I'd paint it white but.....maybe something a little more original??

Like this colour?

What do you think??