Ugh. With the exception of exactly one set of Shabby Chic sheets which live on my guest bed and get little use, I've had nothing but bad experiences with Target's bed linens. My last trial with the...

Rainn is dreamy. The lights:

Wow, JoJenks, thanks for the link! John & Sherry's house is almost identical to ours-- haha, the before shots, anyway. Thanks, its great for inspiration.

Oh yes-- that hole under the window actually used to contain a washing machine (which was moved to a closet opposite the breakfast nook). Curly-cue woodwork will be demolished-- though...

Wow! Thanks so much for all the helpful suggestions. So far, the only kitchen-related renovation task that has been completed thus far is that I am painting the fridge with Rust-o-leum...