Wow, you've got grit to tackle that job! The only thing that would have me looking forward to putting it all back is the opportunity to hang the art in new configurations for a fresh perspective. I bet it will look wonderful when you are done :)
Make sure you have enough pain reliever to get you through it!

I wish that I could, Alex, but most of the walls are exposed adobe brick and are a nightmare to hang things on! You can only use certain types of nails and they can only be nailed into the middle of a brick . . . and at a certain angle. Otherwise, you end up with a big, brown, empty hole in the wall where the dried mud has fallen out. So, all the artwork goes back up in the same place . . . although I have painted all the existing nails this time;^D
Lynn

Oh my goodness Lynne, you are a "go getter" type of girl indeed. Are you changing the color? Either way, it will be so nice and fresh for the holidays. I just finished my entryway, except for the new door that I'm still waiting on, so I can relate. You are going to feel so proud when everything is done in place. I'll be watching for the after pix.
Frou

Oh boy, lynn! Everything is going to be bright & beautiful for the holidays! Kudos to you & DH...wow, a big job! I'm happy to see your "BEFORE" pics & lookin' forward to your holiday decor...because I love your home & what you do within it. Hope you could have some fresh air coming in while you tackled this!

I packed away Fall decor today (used to have 1 large tub)...now thanks to the Enablers R Us here, I now have 2 large tubs! Started unpacking a few Christmas & Winter ones, too...it takes me a week usually...but today will probably be it...as I'm going to be playing with GKids the rest of the week! (a GOOD thing!) TFS your pics & good luck getting things back in order...aches & pains...just remember ...this too shall pass. Jeanne S.

That's is a really big project.I really like your hutch.I bet you have a lot of fun decorating it for the holidays.

Oh my gosh, Lynne, Wish I was close enough to help. Work like that is easier when you have someone to help and it isn't such a chore when you are helping someone else.
NanaKaren

Oh Lynne!
What a brave woman you are to tackle all that ,especially on a holiday weekend of all times.
No need to shame thyself, we all have been there (probably many times) and I'm certain in time we will be back to seeing your fresh and new lovely home we're so accustomed to you sharing :).
Forge ahead towards the pain reliever and rest a moment, it's well earned.

Here's the deal. IT'S DONE. You're going to love the clean, clean look of the place when it all gets put back.

Sorry to hear you're hurting though.

Did I hear someone say, "Advil"?

Hey! Wait a minute. Don't you know a doctor?

And to think I was concerned the times I showed all my stash of decorations waiting to be put up--and that was only a patio full! LOL You have allot of wonderful art work that you had to be careful to protect from spatters and/or breakage. And you have allot of books and other decorative items to move as well. What a job! Seeing your pics reminds me of why I keep putting off putting some fresh paint up here at my house! LOL Rest up a bit, then tackle it one corner at a time. After all, you still have a few weeks until Christmas! ;o)

Luvs

Thanks for the nudges to get things finished. I honestly did need them. I'm still in the process of putting stuff back, and am cleaning and polishing everything as I go. Yep . . . just in time to turn around and pack half of it away on Saturday as we put out the Christmas things. NOT, not, not the greatest timing on our part (LOL)!
Lynn

Lynn...I feel for you Big Time.. I know of all the 'prep' that goes into doing a huge painting job and it's no picnic.
But like the others have said, think of how relieved you will now feel that it's all behind you.
It does play havoc on your body too...seems there are muscles used that we never knew we had till they ache!
The reason I can relate..when we lived in our 'This Old House'...
DH always had some 'project' or reno planned that would start in the Spring, But ALWAYS went right up to the final hrs before the Holidays. This always brought on
major stress since we were the ones who would host all the
family for Christmas.
I do have to say, once it was over..it was over and it felt sooo good to enjoy what was done...
This too will pass Lynn...once it's all put together again, I know I will be 'seeing' your big smile as you're enjoying the results!

jane

Lynn, hope by now you are well on your way with this project. You are smart to be cleaning everything as you go. I always tell DH I have to decorate and have company to keep our home as clean as I like!

I use to like to repaint every two years but as I age that is not happening. Like everyone has said, you will love the end results and be sparklin' clean this Holiday Season.

Punk