We’ve started demo-ing the family room/playroom. This is a better view of the room (the picture’s a little dark, we took it at night): And we found… TERMITE DAMAGE! Argh! (Yes, it’s in an area prone to wood-boring insects, and … Continue reading
We’ve started ripping out the kitchen! So much fun! Check it out: Everything’s been moved into the playroom (sorry, no good “before” pictures of the playroom, but here it is so you can get an idea!): The popcorn is coming … Continue reading
One of the biggest selling points that convinced us to buy this house is the gorgeous living/dining room. It has beautiful cathedral ceilings (currently covered in that awful popcorn, whose idea was THAT?), big windows that let in tons of … Continue reading
Our current apartment is too small to set up the baby’s crib anywhere, so she’s still sleeping in the Pack ‘n Play. But I ordered the bedding set for her crib so that we can pick out carpet and paint … Continue reading
Because the kitchen is our biggest (read: $$$) project, we’re starting to tear it out immediately. Check out these pics before the demo starts! Entering the current breakfast room through the doorway opposite the front door: Entering the current kitchen … Continue reading
Forgive my nonexistent architectural and artistic skills, I’m doing my best here! The basic layout of our house (not to scale) looks like this: Downstairs:We’re making the following changes: Existing living room will become the formal living and dining room. … Continue reading
Hello all, and thank you for visiting my new blog! The day has finally come… we’ve closed on our dream home! Well, right now it’s not exactly dreamy…. it needs a lot of work. But it WILL be our dream … Continue reading
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