UPDATE: Kids Bathroom & Laundry Room
Well, it’s almost finished. And it’s only been 18 months!!!As regular readers may remember, way back in November of 2007 I made the stomach-turning, ever-so deflating discovery that the toilet in the kids bathroom had been installed incorrectly.If...2008: A Year in Review
Here’s a quick executive summary on the projects we tackled this past year. It’s exciting to see all the progress we’ve made, yet a teeny bit overwhelming with what’s still to be done.Spruced up the atrium.Gutted the kids’ bathroomCleared...Paint: Before and After
We all like the before and after shots… so hope you’re not disappointed!Front:Back:The rains have hit, so we put the old white downspouts back up. New gutters and downspouts will be installed next month.Exterior Paint Colors
Choosing the body color and trim was easy… taupe and brown. The accent color took a little more thought. Our other Rummer neighbors have chosen china red (reddish-orange) and I love it, but didn’t want to have the same color… that’s a bit...Painting: Day 1
The shed and pool house:We invited our friends, Marci and Austin, over to swim and they showed up with paint clothes, brushes, rollers and a “git’r done” attitude. Austin fired up the kids to get the painting done so we could swim. It was HOT and we...THE PROJECT
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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.