Cleaning the Pond (and Waterfall)
Something stinks in the backyard! Oh, that? It’s just our salamander swamp. How often are you supposed to clean a pond? We have lived here for 2 years and never have cleaned out the pond by the pump house. After emptying the water we discovered that is was...How to Camouflage Lattice!
Don’t know what it is about lattice… but I think I actually hate it. This house had so much lattice the first time we saw it that my initial instinct was to RUN AWAY! I’m so happy to report that we have successfully removed ALL the lattice from the...Pool Update
The new tile looks great and when the sun is bright the water actually looks blue! We didn’t resurface the pool this year, but we may paint it blue next year. It will do for now. Next steps: 1. Install handrail and ladders 2. Paint grout around top of lagoon (or...Ghetto Fence and Canned Ham
Our little 1956 Aloha trailer has been sitting in my parent’s driveway for 2 years. With subtle and not so subtle hints from my folks, we determined it was time to move the canned ham home. But where to put it? Our place does not have RV parking and our driveway...Solair Chairs… Very Cool Patio Chairs!
Designer: Fabiano and PanziniManufacturer: IPL, St.-Damien, QCThis indoor/outdoor chair had a long production run, from the 1960’s to the 1980’s. With it’s classic styling and increased demand Industries Émile Lanchance Ltée in Canada has reissued these...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.