Building the Beds
The atrium needs plants! When the previous owners poured the new concrete floor, they filled in the flower beds. The only solution is to create raised beds… but with what? The typical materials just don’t look right. We want something very simple and...Atrium Floor… 3rd Time’s the Charm
The atrium floor has really been bugging me. After 2 attempts to get the look we wanted, I get the crazy idea to try again.Found a concrete grinder with diamond bit inserts at Sunbelt rentals. Picked it up on a Friday and returned it on Monday… total cost...Is polished concrete slippery?
Yes. That’s one fast ride!I thought I was going to have to wax the cement…. nope. It’s plenty fast! I promise I’ll work on my tan (and my blubbery waist-line!)-SteveAnd maybe a little scary…That thing’s steeper than a 45-degree...The Wisteria must DIE…
The huge wisteria on the back fence belongs to our neighbor. BUT it grows on our side of the fence… right above the pool. We waited for it to bloom before we made any trimming decisions. It has been neglected for years. Some of the branches are 2-3 inches thick!...The Burning Bush
Our backyard neighbor just sold their house… yes, it’s a Rummer too (1 of 4 in our neighborhood.) They put it on the market Friday and it went pending Sunday (with multiple offers.) We did get a chance to go to the open house. Amazing. And the yard was so...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.