25 Things on My Mind This Monday: Renovation, Learning, and Little Joys
Happy Monday! I’m welcoming a fresh week filled with possibilities, and my mind is wandering through a mix of projects, classes, and small pleasures. Below are 25 things currently floating around in my head, from bathroom renovation progress to online classes and everyday discoveries.
- I’ve caught the online learning bug and signed up for an approachable graphic design course that’s been a lot of fun. Diving into fundamentals has already changed how I look at visuals and composition.
- I also enrolled in a Photoshop room-makeover class to learn practical editing techniques that help me plan and visualize design choices before committing to them in real life.
- These courses build on a photography class I took previously; that experience made me confident the new classes would be worth my time. The instructors focus on hands-on projects, which I prefer over theory alone.
- We’re slowly making progress on our bathroom renovation. Tackling a room in stages feels manageable, but there are always surprises.
- I really tried to avoid painting the ceiling, but in the end it couldn’t be skipped.
- Even with that extra step, a freshly painted white ceiling complements the new wall color and brightens the whole space.
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- My husband and I received a gift certificate to a chic restaurant in January and finally used it last week. It was a lovely night out—beautiful ambiance, delicious food, and good conversation.
- After dinner we came home and finished reassembling the bathroom. Date night and DIY all in one—romantic in our own way.
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- Little shared moments like these are what make home projects memorable, not just the end result.
- I’m having trouble finding the perfect mirror for the new space. The current black mirror is a temporary stand-in.
- I thought I’d found “the one” but after seeing it in place I realize it doesn’t quite work with the bathroom’s proportions.
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- I need to see items in the space before deciding. It slows the process, but it leads to better choices in the long run.
- We visited Home Depot for tile-installation advice. A kind, patient associate walked us through the basics and reassured us it would turn out great—his enthusiasm was contagious.
- I’m looking forward to the tile stage; it feels like a milestone that will make the bathroom feel truly finished.
- At this point I’m so grateful for a handy partner who handles the technical details—things like attaching a heavy window securely to the wall.
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- He’s left-handed—an amusing family detail; my sister’s husband is a lefty too. We joke that it must mean something about cleverness, but really it just makes certain tools and techniques feel unique in our house.
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- I’ve been thinking about window treatments for odd-sized, older windows. Balancing privacy with natural light is a design challenge I enjoy solving.
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- For now, flour-sack towels let in soft light while preserving privacy; they’re a useful temporary solution, although the thumbtacks need to be replaced with something more finished.
- I’ve always been curious about bathtub trays. They look charming and stage beautifully in photos.
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- I’m not sure how practical I’ll be with one—will I actually use it, or will it mostly hold decorative items? Either way, it adds a finished, cozy touch to the tub area.
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That’s the list—25 small updates, thoughts, and moments that make this week feel full. Whether you’re renovating a room, learning something new, or simply enjoying a quiet meal, I hope your week holds little moments of joy too.
Note: the original article included an affiliate link related to the online course mention; the sentiment here reflects personal experience rather than a promotion.
