In another lifetime
For those of you who may not know it, there was a time when the word “baby” was never mentioned on this blog. Back in the day, this blog used…
Read moreFor those of you who may not know it, there was a time when the word “baby” was never mentioned on this blog. Back in the day, this blog used…
Read moreThey’re done! Our old, neglected, damaged wood floors are fixed and looking good. Let’s compare some Before and After shots to really drive home the transformation that’s occurred. But, if…
Read moreNed, floor guy extraordinaire, has been hard at work in our house. Previously, our floors not only showed their 95 years of age, they also featured a lovely coating of…
Read moreAt this very moment, I am sitting on my front porch waiting for a special man to arrive…the floor refinisher. His name is Ned, which is the abbreviated version of…
Read moreRecently, our foyer went from this… …to this.Although I was thankful that the paisley wallpaper and retro paneling had been banished from our home, the flat, cream-colored paint that was…
Read moreSo here’s a funny thing about plaster walls. First, they crack and crumble, compelling you to rip them down and hang new drywall. For a fleeting moment, life in your…
Read moreThe weather was gorgeous this weekend in Wisconsin. I read on the porch, went to the farmer’s market, made fried green tomatoes, pulled weeds from my “garden” and, although I…
Read moreYes, my steps do indeed lead to a place of bright light and loveliness where peace and harmony abounds. And that magical place is my hallway. Light pours forth from…
Read moreAlright folks, let’s get down to some nitty-gritty home remodeling posts. This week I’ll be sharing the transformation of our front entry and hallway, and holy crap is it ever…
Read moreI’m living in a home encased with plastic. This either means that I have A) A deficient immune system like John Travolta in the 1976 movie The Boy in the…
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