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Kitchen slaves

Said we were done, did we? Said 16 weeks without a stove was enough, eh? Said washing down my furniture twice due to dust was enough? We were WRONG. Scott has purchased a sliding compound miter saw (a big ole table saw). We’ve chosen to put up crown molding in the dining room. It isn’tContinueContinue reading “Kitchen slaves”

The Cupboard Saga Concludes

Did you think we might have forgotten? With all this talk of kitchen work surely we would make room for… THE SAGA OF THE PANTRY DOORS What started out as the Winter Project of 2008 and went on to be the Continuing Saga and then the Day I Stripped…Paint to which I finally added aContinueContinue reading “The Cupboard Saga Concludes”

Of Hastas and Hydrangeas

Hubby cut 5 foot hydrangeas down to the nubs last fall and I did the same with the hastas. Neither of us has a clue what we’re doing in the yard. Not a clue. He said he kept cutting despite my very clear and repeated attempts to “Stop. Stop now. This isn’t what you’re supposedContinueContinue reading “Of Hastas and Hydrangeas”

The Kitchen Is Done!!!!

After massive scope creep, we are done – for now! Counter tops and a back splash to follow in a few years. But I’m happy we’ve done it this way. It means we get high-quality materials each step of the way. I’m not always very patient, but with this kitchen I am. The stove wasContinueContinue reading “The Kitchen Is Done!!!!”

Christmas Cookie Secret Break Down

Remember the neighbor who delivers Christmas cookies? OK, what I didn’t say is that he takes the opportunity of his yearly Christmas cookie deliveries to play Mr. FBI and grill us about how we take care of the house. It sounds funny but I swear this guy must have been a cop because it isContinueContinue reading “Christmas Cookie Secret Break Down”

Ommm, oops

So, I come home today and my accent wall is painted. My first thought was “it’s too orange.” Then I thought I liked it. Then I didn’t. Then I turned off all the lights and realized I liked it just fine in the dark. OK, I can take a hint, I need darker paint. TryContinueContinue reading “Ommm, oops”

Paint It Black

Guess what color you prime a wall before you paint it red? Carpenter and carpet layer are outta here, good thing. They did a great job but it was time for the floor to be done. Painter rocks. Went to mom’s this weekend. Made meatloaf, mashed potatoes, tuna pasta salad and brownies to bring home.ContinueContinue reading “Paint It Black”