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Painting Preparation

New homeowners hate two things: moving and painting. Both are time consuming, energy reducing and always overwhelming on the outset. So I fully expect the quizzical expression on the readers face when I say: painting can be fun! Read the rest of this entry »

Things To Do

Just wanted to list out the things that still needed doing so I could remember them. I’m sure not a single person wants to read my to-do list but this way I can save the thing and remember what I’ve yet to accomplish and thus be exceedingly overwhelmed. Yay. (Updated May 15, 2006!!!) Read the rest of this entry »

Project Progress

Need to remove the pool at some point. It’s a liability.

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Painted Master Bedroom

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Painted Sy’s Room with fan

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More pictures to come.

House Party

Here are some pictures of the new place in the mid-demolition stage. The project is multifaceted. Firstly we needed to tear up the old flooring and put in some hardwood and carpets. Secondly, we need to install some outlets in the basement. Thirdly, we need to paint the place so it looks a bit more modern. Lastly we need to make the new curtains to tie the whole piece up.

The Front of the House: Gorgeous, right?

The House

The Dreaded Blue Room: Blue, white, and white moldings painted flat black. Ugh.

The Blue Room

Discarded piles of Carpet

The Carpet

Covering nice steps with bad carpet might be a sin.

The Stairs

Living Room shot post ripped carpet

The Living Room

Pic of the Living Room and Hallway

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Measure in Love

I’m not a movie expert because I like Netflix. All of the people of my friend’s list can attest to the fact that I have some, um, interesting taste. It’s just that the last couple of years I’ve been seeing this funny tune pop up in movies touting the proper way to measure a worthwhile life. Read the rest of this entry »