Lessons in Sobriety from DIY Home Projects

I’ve been embarking on some lofty home projects.

I wallpapered a statement wall in my primary bedroom.

I chose a bright and bold floral pattern. It was a risk. It turned out awesome.

I am cleaning out and getting rid of old furniture.

I put a pile out on the curb and notified Facebook. It was all gone in a matter of moments.

I decorated for fall. My favorite season.

I added a piece of furniture that was passed down from my Aunt Joan. It adds depth, history, and character. It warms my heart to see her stuff amongst my things. They go together as beautifully as we did.

And finally…drum roll please…

I am replacing all the blinds/window treatments in my house with new ones.

This is a big undertaking in DIY.

I have been staring at these old, outdated blinds for years and years. I have hated them since I moved in over a decade ago. I thought about getting rid of them often. I spent time researching how. I had to decide what to replace them with. Who would do it? What was my budget? What was my ability?

Finally, one day, I measured the windows. I bought new blinds. I took a pair of the old blinds down. I tried to put up the…