Compare and contrast. The top photo is the old flooring in the upstairs hallway. It seems to be a linoleum or vinyl flooring done in a parquet pattern. The bottom picture is the new wood flooring we just had put in. It makes a huge difference and looks really nice. It's also a little quieter which is always good when you have a sleeping toddler in the house.

Apologies to the readership for our lack of posts. As you may be able to imagine, trying to unpack 279 boxes, care for a toddler, and continue with various renovations and updates is challenging at best. Here's hoping everybody had a great holiday!