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Color Renderings of the Kitchen Design

by Haley | Oct 19, 2009 | kitchen, kitchen appliances, mid-century modern home, mosaic tile, restoration

I seriously don’t have the time to be playing around in Photoshop, but I can’t help obsessing over the kitchen design. A new cabinet guy is coming out today to take measurements and we are very excited that he understands the style we are wanting. I...

Cloudy Grout Scum

by Haley | Jun 3, 2009 | mosaic tile, pool restoration, Rummer

Looks like we will finish up grouting the pool tile tonight. Just have the lagoon and one skimmer left to complete. Health issues and appointments have slowed us down this week, but we’re still on schedule to fill the pool this weekend. Yippee!I love the grout...

Progress on the pool

by Haley | Jun 2, 2009 | mosaic tile, pool and patio furniture, pool restoration, restoration, Rummer

Max is an animal at removing the old tile. Some came off with just a tap tap… others worked best with a screwdriver as a pry-tool… but it was most fun to just whack at it with a hammer and watch the pieces fly. IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE: Ceramic shards cut...

Tile Removal Begins

by Haley | May 11, 2009 | mid-century Portland, mosaic tile, pool and patio furniture, restoration, Rummer

We began removing the tile around the lagoon today. The tiles actually POP off easily… not a good sign, so it’s good that we are re-tiling.The mortar is very crumbly under the tiles. We’ve found bugs, pine needles and mold under some of the tile, and...

Pool Tile is Here

by Haley | May 7, 2009 | mid-century Portland, mosaic tile, restoration, Rummer

I ordered tile on Tuesday and it was delivered this morning… it’s gorgeous. I love Hakatai!I’ll post pics soon. 🙂

The Pool

by Haley | May 5, 2009 | mid-century Portland, mosaic tile, pool and patio furniture, restoration, Rummer

Seems like I’ve been focusing on tile quite a bit, so sorry if this topic is getting a little boring.New Project: The PoolWe planned to have the pool ready by Mother’s Day, but our pool is a mess. Very, very green. And the weather has not been cooperating....

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THE PROJECT

The Project: Eastside Rummer

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THE FLOORPLAN

The Floorplan

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(the only thing we’ve changed is the basic layout of the kitchen)

WHO ARE THESE PEOPLE?!

Steve – Writes commercials, plays drums and tennis (often with vintage rackets), and digs MCM style.

Haley – Is an amazing graphic designer and lady-boss, is developing an obsession with travel, puts up with noisy band practices, and also digs MCM style.

Steve was born in SoCal, raised in NorCal and has lived in the Great Pacific Northwest for many many years. Haley was born and raised nearby in NE Portland.

Together they’re attempting the seemingly impossible; to bring this great house back to its MCM Grandeur and raise two nutty kids (who are now adults!) …and not drive each other crazy in the process!

Life is kooky, but always a fun adventure!

PLAN B… THE TRAILER

Just in case the whole home restoration thing doesn’t work out! We have a ’56 Airstream Safari that we’re restoring in our spare time. 🙂

Check out our trailer adventures HERE.