Rapid fire posting...

Well folks, it's been too long. Instead of boring you with all of the details, I'm just going to bombard you with images so be prepared.

So many exciting projects happening recently - deck removal... interior painting... EXTERIOR painting... fixture replacement... get ready!

Spring spruce-up!

Well folks, lots to report on... spring has dramatically increased my enthusiasm and ambition, and the wheels are in motion once again.
With the help of Boston's own gardening guru, we have a beautiful new Kousa dogwood and fresh sod in place of the old spruce.



Aditionally, we have started planting our annuals (better late than never!)



And the nightstands have found their new home! Stay tuned for the bedroom wall painting... picture hanging... headboard making... bookshelf making... ;-)

Deadbeat homeowner

Next week marks the one year anniversary of this blog - can you believe it?! Time has gone by so / too quickly.

Granted, we haven't LIVED in the house for a full year, but I'm starting to feel like neglectful ranch parents. Life and work have taken over, and we have not accomplished as much as we had anticipated.

But as everyone said, "take your time, do things once, and do them correctly." When I reflect on this blog, I realize all of the things that actually HAVE been accomplished in the past year. That said, it's still hard to look at empty walls and minimally furnished rooms...

To that end, I give you the latest endeavors! I'm currently in the process of building two nightstands, a bookshelf, and also framing some of our artwork. Thanks to Kate for staying on me for all of these tasks, and for providing the wonderful framing workshop! The Framers' Workshop in Brookline is an awesome place, not to be missed! Ross, Kate and I had a very successful journey.

Nightstands still need to be sanded... edges need to be trimmed flush... and the front surfaces need walnut veneer. But they're getting close!

A peak inside...

For those of you who haven't had a chance to visit the ranch yet, here are two rooms still stuck in "before" mode. Stay tuned for the updates!

The kitchen as it stands today:


The 49-year old wall oven: (still working perfectly!)


The dining room:


Landscaping starts next week - wish me luck!

Signs of spring!

Does anyone know what I have sprouting behind my house?! Looks like all of that hard work clearing out the backyard has payed off, even if just for a few sprouting perennials.

Please assure me these are not weeds... I don't think I can handle the disappointment!

Random texture of the week

Enjoy this sneak peak into my daily life... this is the tile that wakes me up each morning :-)

Just for Candace!

Wait no more :-)