Color Renderings of the Kitchen Design
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...Gonna rip it up!
Hammers, crowbars, Reciprocating saws, OH MY!Y’know, when you watch one of those home shows and see a goofed up remodeler or high-heeled flipper swinging a sledgehammer on a “never-been-updated” kitchen, it always looks like they are having the time...Kitchen Appliances!
One of the more interesting (and difficult) things we’ve tackled in our kitchen design is selecting new appliances that integrate with the vintage Thermador ovens and cooktop we found on Craigslist.The cooktop is huge and has a built in griddle (for all those...Cabinets and Microwaves
Kitchen Update: Cabinet guy came out Wednesday morning (early) and took initial measurements. We discussed the cabinet style, hardware and wood finish. I think he’s got a grasp of what we want. Can’t help but worry when we get a lot of “this is a...The plan… as of today.
The kitchen project seems a little daunting to our DIY skills, so we hired the expert builders at Home Makers of Oregon to help us. Our contractor, Mary Tongue, is amazing and understands exactly what we are looking for… which is HUGE because our ideas are not...THE PROJECT
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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.