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...Holes in the paneling?!!! ACK!
Hanging something on our new wood paneled hallway involves pounding a nail through it. It’s kind of a permanent thing. That’s why all the walls that have new paneling up don’t have anything on them yet. Well, tonight we took the plunge and hammer in...A Picture Says it All…
I am at a loss on what to write here, but I’m seeing a hint of DEVO hats in our future.That’s one cool thing about home ownership… you get decorate how ever you want to! Unfortunately the Energy Domes are a bit too small for our atrium “Leaky...Tropical Inspiration
Tiki Oasis 8 in San Diego was the perfect field trip to get inspired about our backyard tropical paradise. Tiki lovers from around the world packed into the Crowne Plaza… historically known as the Hanalei Hotel. We had a quiet room on the atrium side of the...Seattle Shopping Spree!
Steve and I took a weekend to get away from all the house chores and escaped to Seattle for our 17th anniversary. I have lived in Portland my whole life (except for the college years) and had never been to Seattle… to see Seattle. We’ve been up there for...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.