Going Green

I have not written in FOR.ever. Partly because my sleeps all day does not know how to walk baby has magically transformed into a one afternoon nap climbs on everything pens and scissors are fun toddler. So my down time has taken a huge nose dive. Not that staying home with her is not worth it. But between Pinterest and taking care of the house/husband/kids, who has time to blog? Part of my Pinterest addiction is legit. Fine, so it is the smallest part. But I AM really working on some things around the house. My husband and I believe that although a home should be a warm and happy place where the family can party on and not feel like there is virtual plastic covers on all the furniture, we also ascribe to the rule that the kids and their stuff should not dominate the house. Hence the basement. When we bought our house I envisioned it as a glorious playroom for our five years from now family. Instead it turned out to be my husband's home office and mancave. I do not even attempt to take away the mancave. I firmly believe that a happy marriage has a space where a man can be a man and I do not have to know what goes on. Burping. Flatulence. And all sorts of scatological goodies or sporting events that he can enjoy. Alone. While I watch Jamie Oliver or Nate Berkus. Upstairs. We have plenty of time together and I love him more today than when we met. (except for that time he asked me to faux finish my daughter's room). Faux is a four letter word. But I digress. So his office is down there. And the other half is our adult space. Where watch Hawaii Five O and Parks and Recreation. And Whitney. Oh my! It is a kid free zone and we want it to be a sophisticated place we can relax. No primary colors. No musical toys. No team decor either. What is the problem, woman? Green carpet. Gasp. The room came with green carpet. And I do not mean green like good for the environment. I mean green like holy seventies time warp Batman. And I am at a loss. I have three kids and I want to have at least one more. Maybe two. Maybe. But I NEED this adult getaway. Right now it is the place where all our hand me down furniture goes to die. We have recently added a few newer pieces, but now I need to finish it out. Yikes. Calling on any ideas for what in tarnation to do with a room with green carpet. I should point out that we have a partial basement. Long narrow. Drop ceilings. Awkward soffett. The one below is similar. But I HAVE GREEN CARPET.