Back in this post we had just pulled up carpet and Mr. D was ready to get busy installing the new flooring. Before he jumped in laying flooring, he had a little prep work to do. This oscillating tool is awesome for undercutting the trim. Nothing like having the right tool for the job! Mr. D … Read More
Cottage Reno Progress
February 20th. That’s the last time I posted about the renovations happening at The Cottage … and the ideas that were swimming around in my brain. Today I am happy to report that… 1. Some decisions have been made! 2. Actions have been taken! 3. Rooms are being changed! Tonight Mr. D and I signed … Read More
#SnowDay
8+ inches of snow means working from home for me (the commute is brutal on country roads covered in snow) Mr. D worked from home too he also worked out-of-the-home Last year — same day March 11, 2012 the weather on this very same day 63 degrees! it was glorious the.best.March Ever. March 2012: March … Read More
Better than Pottery Barn?
Last weekend Jo Lynn and I took a field trip. We both had some lookin’ to do at IKEA and… I really wanted to see this new store at the Galleria in Edina. Arhaus is a home furnishing store that is a joy to browse. it’s full of gorgeous spaces Creativity abounds — and astounds … Read More
Little Cottage
We have a new addition to The Cottage grounds! Back up to a Friday evening in early February. Mr. D and I are wandering through the 2013 Builders Home Show stopping at all the booths with kitchen cabinets, countertops, flooring & sinks scoping out potential kitchen products. We hit up the “Once Upon A Playhouse” … Read More
Snow Blooms
Best thing to come out of last Friday’s Snow dump… Little tufts of snow on the tips of our Red Twig Dogwood.
A weekend’s worth of celebrating
Another year around the sun complete, and another year begun. Celebrating began on Thursday morning. Kicking off the day with fresh-out-of-the-oven-homemade muffins made by a co-worker to enjoy during our weekly staff meeting at work, made the day just that much sweeter. Friday morning (the actual day) I woke to 6.5 inches of snow and was … Read More
Slowly moving forward
Mr. D and I are no strangers or newbies to home remodel/renovations. We have given more than a few rooms new looks in 30+ years of marriage including a two-story addition on our first home that had a family room, two bathrooms and a master bedroom. However, in all those makeovers, we’ve never done a … Read More
Meanwhile back at TheCottage…
The day after we returned home from Cincy, Mr. D and I have been doin’ work at TheCottage. While we were gone the awful popcorn ceiling was removed and a new knockdown ceiling put it its place. Such an improvement! We opted to save some change and paint the new ceiling ourselves. It seemed like … Read More
Wrap Up
Thought I’d give y’all a peek into some of the spaces in the house we didn’t paint. The upstairs apartment (2nd floor) is where the kitchen, living room/alcove, dining room, full bathroom, and master bedroom are. At the opposite end of the hall from the kitchen is a door to a back stairway. One stairwell … Read More