Gutted!

Here's a look at the project that's causing my house to look like this:

I know it's only temporary and it will be so worth it, but life always feels a bit more scattered when your house is in shambles, doesn't it?

My boyfriend worked super hard last week.  Everything came down-the paneling, carpet, and ugly linoleum that was hiding under the carpet.

Isn't the exposed brick pretty neat?! We're bummed that it's not all the way across this wall.  Couldn't you see some kind of built-in shelving across the top with some painted brick looking sa-weet?!