Improvements

I'm so glad we made a connection with Robb Damman. He's done a great job at fixing things that others did not do so well. So far he has:

-fixed our front door so it closes and seals properly

-repaired the old lock hardware

-installed a new deadbolt

-fixed our pocket door that detached (that was a beast because one side was installed backwards and nearly impossible to release from the track)

-added molding to the bottom of our "floating" mantle (the mantle was not re-installed well so it's a jacked up mess but at least it looks like it touches the floor now)

I'm also having him work on french door options for the arched doorway.

robb installing a single sided deadbolt--that way it wont affect the outside door design

(before molding at the bottom)

after molding *we will address the finish whenever we decide what to do with the whole mantle

Teaser

Something very exciting is happening this week... stay tuned!

Family Room Gets Paint, Before & After

Before: Hall, Bedroom, Nasty Bathroom

After:  No Hall, 1 New Window, New 3 Panel Sliding Door Unit, Old Bath Converted to Screened Porch, Open to Kitchen

(Paint Color is Sherwin Williams Ivoire)

A Little Reluctant

We've been in the house for a year and I feel I should have some grand blog post about where we were and where we are now. But I have been a little reluctant. It hasn't been as sunny as the yellow on our house. ;) We love our home and we love our neighborhood. We learned a lot from this project. More than I thought we would. And perhaps that is what I wrestle with the most, dare I say, a bit of disappointment, but ultimately learning and that is a good thing. In my mind we would fix up the house and while it wouldn't have all of its finishing touches, it would be glorious. But we're still doing a lot of fixing. And a little finishing.

So there it is. A year later, a lot still unresolved but we're learning. And we'll get there. :)

Wallpaper

Yes, I've decided to put up wallpaper. In my kitchen. Stop judging me.

:)

Wallpaper is not as difficult to change/remove as it used to be, especially when you choose an EasyChange product. So here is my selection:

I want the walls to be slightly textured (visually), with a neutral pattern/print. This. is. perfect. Now to tally up costs and figure out when this will happen...

Parlor gets paint!

 When we bought the house:

To now, after lots and lots of renovation:

The parlor is still in need of a chandelier, drapes, and a refinishing of the mantle/surround. But we are pretty happy with it now!

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!