Here is a shot of the wallpaper and what it looked like at the beginning.  Hideous or what (the wallpaper, NOT my gorgeous friend!!!!)??? 

Here is what it looks like now (the job-in-progress):

I will add more as we go along.  The parrots are sure wondering what's going on.  When the painting starts, they'll be moved to the living room.  We also must use Low VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) paint, which has little or no fumes - for the parrots.  Here are another two pics:

The kitchen area....

It's a long, slow process.  Hopefully it will look good when it's finished.

More updates soon.  Have a great day!!