One of my favorite buys at Gold Rush this year was an oak and iron coat/hat rack for the wall. As soon as Marian pointed it out to me, I knew it was coming home with me. It was a bit dirty and the wood was dry, so I wiped it down and put some … Read More
New lighting!
We started Phase I of the kitchen/great room remodel at The Cottage this week! It’s amazing how little changes/improvements can make such a huge difference in a room. On Wednesday we had an electrician add some can lighting. Two lights over the fireplace. Five lights in the kitchen … and two over the entry … Read More
Little Cottage Reno
About four years ago I took you on a (blog) tour of the beautiful home our friends Dave & Jo Lynn. They designed, built and decorated that beautiful home. Then they sold it. and moved here… to the little cottage that they own. This adorable little cottage has a one bedroom apartment upstairs, and a … Read More
Bedroom Winner
Congratulations to Karyn! You have been randomly chosen by Random Integer Generator Here are your random numbers: 1 Timestamp: 2010-11-05 16:23:48 UTC NOTE: Numbers 1-11 were used to select this number to reflect the 5 comments left on the blog, and 6 others that sent emails to me. Numbers were assigned by order of comment/email … Read More
Drafting
I’m a few days into Unit Two of my Interior Design Course, which means the drafting tools have come out of the box and into my hot little hands. I’m learning all about drafting — the lingo, symbols, tools, and even lettering. I love the lettering. I’ve always been intrigued by handwriting, script, calligraphy, and … Read More
Wanted: A Bedroom
I need a bedroom. Your bedroom. My next design course assignment requires me to use a real life bedroom. Can’t be my bedroom. Or any bedroom in my home. That’s where you come in my friends. Would you be willing to let me in your private sanctuary, place of rest, boudoir, master bedroom? traditional bedroom … Read More
Unit One
Unit One = Done! Tomorrow I mail my course work for the first Unit of the interior design course I’m taking. I’m nervous …. and excited. There is a certain way it has to be arranged, and sent in. It MUST be in the Omni folder. This assignment will be graded. My advisor will be reviewing … Read More
Don’t get your hopes up
Wow, did I ever create a stir with yesterday’s post! I intended no harm — and certainly didn’t want anyone losing sleep — or losing control of their imagination! If you are hoping or expecting to hear news of an upcoming wedding, a new baby, that we are moving, taking a tropical vacation, getting goats….or … Read More