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tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5346857078699059819Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:21:31 +0000jillelleflowers for fridaycolorfashionphotographydiyweddingsartpinkrecipesfallgoldspringpatternkitchenssummerchristmasjewelrysparkleflowersyellowchildrenwhiteshoespainted thingsbluekids designhouse tourfabricwallpaperdishesnatural curiositiespartywinterbathroomblackblack and white stripesgreenneonneutralpale pinkpolka dotsrugsbirthdaydessertoutdoor dininghairholidaylinensupholsterycoraleasterfurlampmagentamintsequinsstripessweatersturquoisebedroomchampagnechocolatedetailsetsy findsgraylovely photospaperplaidpurplebare wallsbefore and afterbrasschairscrystalseclectichalloweennycredresolutionswinewoodbackyardfiregardenglitterisland vacationkansas citykate spadelavendermexiconail polishnew yearsorangerandom assortment of inspirationthanksgivingvintageanthropologieaquablogscitrus colorscocktailscookiesdominoentrancefestivegiftshotelsj.crewlipstickmini heartsnurserypregopumpkinssilvertealtilesvalentines daywinter bluesamerican indianbaby giftsbar shelveschandelierschinadollsfavorite songforest greenfront doorspoolpotterytablescapevelvet4th of julybeach houseblack tiebookcakecandlescleandecantersfridayice creaminvitationsjoannamarblemondayparisred and coralred and whiteroyal weddingwindowsanniversaryargentinabagsbeverly hills hotel martinique wallpaperbutterfliescalligraphychemical-freechevronclosetdining roomeddie rossflooringgold and black and whiteikatinstagramjoyful momentkate middletonleopardlonnymartha stewartmorrocannavyoscarspantonepicnicsimplesunsetteawhite and goldabout the blue houseantlersaustin txbanquettesbikebohemianbowbuenos airescampingchinoiseriecitrus treesclawfoot tubcollage wallconfetticookbookcozydancedisco balldoorsducksemeraldsfeathersgeodesgiveawayguest posthamptonshandmadehanging chairhealthhorse farmindia hicksindoor plantsitalykanthaslacelake houseleatherlittle yellow leafmeg braffmonogramnate berkusnyjl house tourombreoxfordspayton turnerpeacock bluesea shellsskirtsstationerysubway tilessucculentsswimsuitsymmetrytony duquettetopiariestwin bedunion jackvoguewall stencilamerican idolapril foolsbadgley mischkablock printedbootsbox-like 4 poster bedboxwoodsbraidchicken coopchristian sirianocinco de mayocoffeecommodoreconcrete ballscropped pantsdecalsdyeemersonmadeentryfenton and fentonfiddle leaf figflannelfoo dogsfrenchiefresh airfringegiant clam shellglass etchinggravel patiogreek panzanella saladhotel thoumieuxhutton wilkinsonjackie kennedyjason wujeanette farrierkent connecticutla minervettaletterpresslucitelulie wallacemaleamarlinmendozamiaminatasha lawotomi fabricpastelspeachpinterestpoolhouseraleigh hotelrecordsremodelrobert couturier homerock soapsruesamantha pynnshabby applesmegst. patrick's daystairsstickersthe bachelorthe glowtina freyto dotory burchtrina turktutuvailwhale watchingwickerwisteriathe blue housethe blue house, a place for all the lovely things in life, design, fashion, interiors, jill, elle, 1700 louisiananoreply@blogger.com (the blue house)Blogger972125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5346857078699059819.post-6716667310224151995Fri, 08 Nov 2013 14:27:00 +00002013-11-08T08:27:58.418-06:00flowers for fridayjillflowers for friday #163<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" closure_lm_830957="null" src="; zsa="true" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> happy friday!</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> my mind is already reeling with the holidays.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> this year i am chomping at the bit for them to get here.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> i might put my tree up this weekend. for real.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> and i'm on this kick where i want to make our little (soon to be) family of 3 a set of stockings. anthropologie/free people-esque. hand-made that we'll love for a good long time.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> i'm still pulling inspiration but if i wasn't so swamped with photography during christmas card season, then i would probably be making those this weekend, too :)</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> cheers.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> JILL</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> {image via ruffled blog}</div> 2013/11/flowers-for-friday-163.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (the blue house)20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5346857078699059819.post-738594943212213256Thu, 07 Nov 2013 15:55:00 +00002013-11-07T09:58:38.574-06:00bluejillkids designpregoa BOY!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> you guys, during my absence from this blog, i found out that the little nugget</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> is most definitely</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> a BOY!</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> we were told it was <em>most likely</em> a boy at our 12 weeks sonogram but</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> i can't go making decisions and hopes and dreams come true, off of 'most likely'.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> so we held out for our big sonogram at week 20, </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> to be officially told,</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> so we could officially tell,</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> that he is in fact, an active (KICKING) little boy :)</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> and so.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> to announce it to our family that night,</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> i made one of those giant 3' balloons that i love.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> they knew it was either going to be pink, or it was going to be blue.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> and BLUE!</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> (and here's my disclaimer: i am way way better behind the camera than i am in front of one. oh good lord. my hands get all weird and i don't know what to do with my legs and i end up looking bizarre. which, i just scheduled my maternity session for the beginning of january, and i'm nervous! ha... <em>DEAR LORD, please let there be snow so at least the background will be beautiful and interesting to look at and can take some of the pressure off. thank you. amen.</em>)</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> here are some of the photos i had husband snap as we were getting in the car with our ginormous balloon. with an iphone. with the sun at full force. and the wind.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> it was difficult. i should have used my big camera, they could have been arty and glorious, but i can't take them and be in them at the same time. </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" closure_lm_215720="null" src="; zsa="true" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" closure_lm_215720="null" src="; zsa="true" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="; width="493" zsa="true" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" closure_lm_215720="null" src="; zsa="true" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" closure_lm_215720="null" src="; zsa="true" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> i used crepe paper streamers, cut in half for the fringe. in cobalt blue, light blue, mint green, grey, cream, and white with blue polka dots. i also threw some gold ribbon in there because i'm still me.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> the B-O-Y was made with a gold poster board found at hobby lobby.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> then i tied them all the balloon and voila.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> not anywhere near geronimo balloon status, but it did it's job and it's still going strong hanging out in our living room :)</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> note-- they last for a really really long time!!</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> JILL</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> (ps - i am so stinking excited to be having a boy. i know i'd be just as excited if it were a girl, but a boy! things are getting very real. i hit the 5 month mark in 11 days.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> i have lots to do in the next 4 months, my friends.)</div> 2013/11/a-boy.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (the blue house)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5346857078699059819.post-837871956380398197Tue, 15 Oct 2013 14:55:00 +00002013-10-15T09:55:23.416-05:00dominofallforest greenholidayjillnail polishsparklewinefall nails.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> those over at <a href=" style="color: magenta;">beautylish</span></a> have decided these are what's hot for nails this fall.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> and i can get behind almost every single one of them.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" closure_lm_437454="null" src="; xsa="true" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> i have an oxblood from last past 2 years when i was (still am) obsessed with wine and magenta, and lucky for me, it's still cool.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> and just the other day, when i was buying my new DOMINO!!!!!!, i also bought a dark hunter green polish on a whim. which i thought would be pretty for christmas.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> lucky for me, they say that's also cool.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> (cheap brand you can buy at walgreens... sorry i don't remember the name or the maker.)</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> and remember that <a href=" style="color: magenta;">holographic chanel polish</span></a> from last week... still cool.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> and glitter.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> also pretty for the upcoming holidays, no?</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> what colors are you picking this season?</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> JILL</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> 2013/10/fall-nails.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (the blue house)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5346857078699059819.post-8847943964041792284Fri, 11 Oct 2013 14:34:00 +00002013-10-11T09:34:51.974-05:00flowers for fridayjillflowers for friday #162....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> i'm just going to pick up where i left off with these.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> at #162.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="; width="468" xsa="true" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> fall is officially here.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> the leaves are changing and stuff!!</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> my brother is getting married this weekend.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> and i have to wait 3 more weeks until i know the gender of this baby i'm carrying. </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> the first two things- awesome.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> the last- not so much.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> but here's to beautiful weather, a pretty wedding, and three more weeks of mystery ;)</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> JILL</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> {via oncewed}</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> 2013/10/flowers-for-friday-162.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (the blue house)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5346857078699059819.post-69674814691958100Tue, 08 Oct 2013 14:53:00 +00002013-10-08T09:53:52.879-05:00artbar shelvescolordominojillnail polishsome random good things.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> today is an unloading of some of the things i think are</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> pretty ok.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> i know hologram stuff has been around since spring.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> and to be honest, i kinda wanted a small little party clutch since.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> and then a few weeks ago, blair eadie</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> (from atlantic-pacific)</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> wore this skirt from milly and there it was...</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> i was intrigued all over again.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> and then i found this clutch, also by milly.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" closure_lm_19355="null" dsa="true" src="; /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> and for a cheaper, quicker, less commitment-type of fix, you</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> can paint your nails in hologram, thank you chanel.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> while we're on the topic of atlantic-pacific,</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> the other day she posted this asos sweatshirt....</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> and i think it would make the raddest ku game day outfit.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> not actually kansas affiliated but everything works.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> and it's so awesome and old-school.</div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" closure_lm_19355="null" dsa="true" src="; /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> and then there are the magazines.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> lately, they've been pumping them out.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> i'm not always a huge fan of matchbook in the past, but lately, i like it!</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> and then domino.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> don't even get me started.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> i've told everyone around me who doesn't give a-you-know-what</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> all about how my favorite magazine is coming back after a 4 year hiatus.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> i have every issue (minus the quick fix things which i thought were silly)</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> and i was pumped to add another to the stack.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> (hoarder).</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> but domino and matchbook: </div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" closure_lm_19355="null" dsa="true" src="; /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> i love the art above your barcarts.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> also,</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> the other day on hbo i saw this movie was about to start:</div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" closure_lm_19355="null" dsa="true" src="; /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> so i quit photo editing.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> then laughed and cried until my face was red.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> i can't believe i waited so long to see this movie.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> it was truly great.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> truly funny. a little gritty.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> and a whole lot touching, which surprised me a bit.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> i loved it.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> rent it or dvr it or redbox or netflix.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> whatever you gotta do.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> OHHHHHHHH.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> and in less than an hour,</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> i get to find out which type of baby we're having.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> pretty excited about that, too :)</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> happy tuesday.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> JILL</div> 2013/10/some-random-good-things.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (the blue house)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5346857078699059819.post-6050232101561606547Fri, 04 Oct 2013 14:34:00 +00002013-10-04T09:34:51.957-05:00backyardfirejilloutdoor dininga great bowl of fire.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> it's fire season.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> and that is exactly the kind of "pit" i want in my backyard.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> a big old bowl of fire.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> i've had these 2 images saved on pinterest for forever:</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="; width="480" xsa="true" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> from ablogaboutlove</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> and this one</div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" closure_lm_798836="null" src="; xsa="true" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> from hannah maple.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> the question is....</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> concrete or iron/steel/metal?</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> i prefer the metal but as you can see, it turns this </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> gorgeous shade of "i'm old and rusty"</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> and with a kid on the way, should i be bringing such traps into the back of my yard?</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> but are any firepits kid friendly anyway?</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> and so,</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> we peruse.</div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" closure_lm_798836="null" src="; xsa="true" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> from houzz.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> certainly pulls at the concrete heart strings.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> but the other question is...</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> with kansas city deep freeze winters, will it survive out there?</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> or will i have to lug and then store these things inside?</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> you see, this is a very deep topic.</div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" closure_lm_798836="null" src="; xsa="true" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> and then this one, from indulgy, says... concrete who? rust is amazing. you want me.</div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" closure_lm_798836="null" src="; xsa="true" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> i wonder if this one is made of some sort of weather impervious material.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> couldn't find any info on it, from stonemarket in the uk.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">   </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" closure_lm_798836="null" src="; xsa="true" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> from planete-deco in france</div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" closure_lm_798836="null" src="; xsa="true" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> tumblr.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" closure_lm_798836="null" src="; xsa="true" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> from sunset magazine.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> (and while youre looking.... that patio!!!)</div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" closure_lm_798836="null" src="; xsa="true" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> also from sunset.</div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="

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tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8535522075019273413Fri, 09 Jan 2026 15:26:52 +0000bathroomBungalow Heavenkitchen remodelMission Millworkslightingrenovation1916 Bungalow HeavenDaltileHome DepotKohlerRejuvenationRestoration HardwareRheembungalowbungalow bathroomcolorcraftsmandemopaint strippingshinglesstucco removalsubway tiletile2 x 4 tileA/CBainUltraBehrBend Classic Swing lightCalifornia facuetsCartwrightDalton flushmountEdward DaniellGE CafeJascoLA PlacesLowesPasadenaRestoration HardareRohlSchoolhouse ElectricWest Elmabsolute black granite counterbacksplashbackyardbathroom lightingbathroom renovationbeforebefore and afterbreak upbungalow exterior colorsbungalow renovationconcrete recyclingconcrete removalcontractorscoppercountertopdecordesign boardsdining room renovationdivorceeggshell bell shadeemotionsfixturesgranitegranite counterskitchen renovationliving room renovationpaintplanerrelationships and renovationshakesoapstonestuccotankless water heaterterminixtips for renovating1916 Bungalow Hell...Soon to be Heaven!One couple's adventure in home ownership, home renovations, and all that comes with it.noreply@blogger.com (BlondeBlogshell)Blogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8535522075019273413.post-2907783322548896077Thu, 12 Apr 2012 20:38:00 +00002019-09-25T20:50:52.530-07:001916 Bungalow Heavenbathroom renovationbefore and afterBungalow Heavenbungalow renovationdining room renovationkitchen renovationliving room renovationrenovationFinal Update - Before and After BungalowThe house is still being completed, the yard, the garage and some of the details both inside and out.  However, it is livable, painted, and amazing compared to where it was two years ago.  P definitely had the optimistic vision more than I did.  <br /> <br /> And now, for the current before and after (well almost after).  The afters are actually not all current, some have been improved upon since, I just don't have photos of the latest.  We hadn't really gotten around to decorating the walls and "styling" yet either so walls are fairly bare as some windows.  I know he has decorated quite a bit more just in the past couple of months.  There are some great curtains and wall hangings up now really tying the place together.  So, I apologize for some of the after shots not really being what is REALLY looks like now.<br /> <br /> <a href="2012/03/exterior-update.html">Exterior before and now pictures </a><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;">  <b>BEFORE </b></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="; width="320" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <b>AFTER </b></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <b> </b> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="717" data-original-width="960" height="239" src="; width="320" /></a></div> <br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;">  <b>BEFORE - living room</b></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="; width="320" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="; width="320" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="; width="320" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <br /> <b>AFTER - Living Room</b></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="; width="320" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="; width="320" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <b> </b> </div> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <b>BEFORE - Bedroom #1</b> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="; width="320" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <b>AFTER</b></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="; width="240" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="; width="320" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br />  <b>AFTER - Bedroom #2</b></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> I couldn't find any before pictures but picture poop brown walls and brown poop popcorn ceiling.  </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> </div> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="; width="400" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is a messy pic of office/game room.  Now it is a guest room only. </td></tr> </tbody></table> <div style="text-align: center;"> </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <b> </b> </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <b>BEFORE - Bathroom (so gross)</b> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="; width="240" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <b>AFTER</b></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="; width="240" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="; width="240" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="; width="240" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="; width="240" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="; width="320" /></a></div> <b> </b> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <b>BEFORE - Kitchen (also, very gross)</b> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="; width="320" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="; width="240" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="; width="240" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="; width="240" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div style="text-align: center;">  <b> </b></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <b>AFTER </b></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <b><br /></b> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="; width="320" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="; width="240" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="; width="240" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="; width="320" /></a></div> <b><br /></b></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <b><br /></b></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <b></b></div> <br /> <br />  What do you think?<br /> <br /> <br /> <br />2012/04/final-update-before-and-after-bungalow.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (BlondeBlogshell)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8535522075019273413.post-8341716354349579874Thu, 12 Apr 2012 20:38:00 +00002012-04-12T13:40:52.351-07:00break updivorceemotionsrelationships and renovationrenovationtips for renovatingThe EndWhen I started this blog, I wanted to be open not only about the physical changes but also the emotional ones and how a renovation can affect your relationship.  It is hard to draw the line between telling the world all your problems but also being honest about challenges that were faced.  After two years of owning the home, we as a couple, didn't make it.  There are two sides to every story but in my mind, the house did create a huge divide.  We weren't married or engaged, the house was solely in his name, I was paying off debt and couldn't afford to pitch in much except for rent/utilities/groceries, and disagreements over who did more and how hard it was to do. The house wasn't the only reason of course, but it was tough.  Instead of airing all of our dirty laundry, instead I just came up with some tips for others considering a home renovation. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> My advice (I'm sure he has his own too):<br /> <ul> <li><b>Set Expectations Ahead of Time:</b>  Be VERY clear of expectations up front on both costs and division of labor.  For instance, if your SO is paying off loans and can't afford to help put in new floors and you knew that before you bought the place, don't make them feel guilty about it.  Or, if you knew your SO was training for a big race, don't make them feel guilty that they went to run it on the day you scheduled for demo day. Make sure you are upfront about your expectations and how you can help.  If you both move forward with this, you can't give the other person a hard time about something they were very open with ahead of time like finances.</li> <li><b>Give Yourself a Break:  </b>Take breaks, go on vacation and long weekends, you deserve breaks as this can take over your life.  Have a cocktail, lay by a pool, and breathe.  Oh, and TRY not to talk about the house.  Also, if there are holidays, take a break from stripping the door and spend the afternoon with family.  The door will be there next weekend, promise.</li> <li><b>Not Married or Engaged? </b>Come up with an agreement so both people feel they are part of something.  There is a reason people don't spend time and money renovating a rental so don't make your SO feel like a renter.  You both want to feel it's your home, not his or her home only.  Treat each other like equal partners, not roommates. Maybe rent becomes a % of the ownership of house or something like that.  You decide but both should feel comfortable and respected or a lot of resentment can build.  </li> <li><b>Give a Little or A Lot:</b>  Don't need it your way every single time. Your SO probably has okay taste and you know what, you can always update in a year or two.  If you are on really different ends, compromise.  There are so many choice out there, you will find something you both like.</li> <li><b>Words of Affirmation:</b>  When a project took your SO a long time to complete and he shows you, simply say, "It looks great!!!" even if its a little crooked or you would have done it different.  Don't offer advice unless they ask and don't offer too much.  Let them enjoy their hard work! What you may think is "constructive criticism" can sometimes just be heard as, "It isn't good enough."</li> <li><b>Accept Mistakes: </b>It doesn't need to be perfect the first time.  Okay, yes the bones do need to be solid but if the light you ordered is not perfect but pretty good, go with it, you can always replace it later.</li> <li><b>Appreciate Differences and  Unique Skill sets:</b> Appreciate what your partner brings to the table.  You might be better at knocking down walls and she might be better at tiling or dealing with contractors but don't compare what you did with what she did.  As long as you are both bringing something to the table, appreciate it.  Does everyone on the football team play QB?  No.  Would the team be any good if they were all only good at being QB?  No.  Everyone is good at something and together you can make it great!  If you feel you are doing all the work or your projects are always way harder, instead of nagging or always telling them how much harder you work, re-negotiate and tell them why you need more help and GIVE EXAMPLES of what that is but still remember, she might not be very good at demo no matter how much you tell her.  Give each other projects you know they can feel good about, don't set them up for failure or tell them how they are doing it wrong every 5 minutes.  You are a team. </li> <li> <b>Have other Interests:  </b>I don't know how many dinners, drives, holidays and other things we shared where the only thing we talked about was the house.  What we had done, what was next to do, how much it would cost... The same things were said over and over and over.  It is understandable the house is your focus but make sure you take a break at least for one meal!  </li> <li><b>Don't let your life be put on hold:  </b>Yes, it takes a ton of money and time to renovate a whole house or just a room.  But don't forget life isn't waiting for you.  If you want to get married or have a child, work together on a reasonable timeline and maybe the guest room can wait to be finished until next year instead.  You are a team so make sure both people feel like their needs and goals are being met or at least respected and heard.  </li> <li><b>Hire Help:  </b>If and when you can afford it, hire a contractor or a painter or anyone that can help lighten your load.  When you are both working full-time, the house can be daunting and doing it all yourself is stressful.   </li> <li><b>Keep Disagreements Focused:  </b>Don't let a disagreement about whether a light is too big turn into who did more last week or last year.  You are BOTH allowed to have opinions, neither person is a bad person for stating theirs.  See the above bullets though, know when to let the other have this one.  Don't let the disagreement turn into a huge battle where you both feel bad afterwards.  </li> <li><b>Pardon Our Appearance:  </b>No matter how much you dust and vacuum, most of the time your house will be dusty, un-organized and dirty.  Hire a cleaner and do what you can but do not obsess, it will just cause friction.  Everyone is doing what they can, it's part of construction. It's stressful for everyone so don't create even more stress by nagging all the time.  </li> </ul> <br /> Good Luck!! <br /> <br /> <br /> <ul> </ul>2012/04/end.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (BlondeBlogshell)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8535522075019273413.post-7412166909929421885Mon, 19 Mar 2012 17:59:00 +00002012-04-12T11:50:51.199-07:00Behrbungalow exterior colorsBungalow Heavencraftsmanpaintshinglesstucco removalBungalow Exterior Update<div style="text-align: center;"> <b> BEFORE</b></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="; width="400" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <b>AFTER</b></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="297" src="; width="400" /></a></div> <br /> The exterior is painted and the shingles are all fixed.  It looks really good.  Remember, the shingles were under that horrible stucco!  The chimney and front pillars might get a new color since they don't stand out enough.  The top of the pillars are concrete, my vote was to paint the top the trim color but they will be staying concrete as the floor of the front porch.  The thrid color trim which you can't see very well is actually a forest like green.  Kind of funny that is the color chosen since we both hated the brown and green on the house before.  <br /> <br /> Landscaping and fence to come soon.<br /> <br /> What do you think?  Would you paint the chimney and pillars:<br /> <ul> <li>a darker color?</li> <li>keep them the same color as house but paint accents in trim color (or a 4th color)?</li> <li>keep it as it is? </li> <li>paint the wood pillars connecting to the concrete the trim color instead and keep bottom as is?</li> <li>other ideas?</li> </ul> <br /> <b><a href="2011/10/before-and-before-that.html">Before pictures</a></b><br /> <b><br /></b><br /> <b><a href=" inspirations</a></b><br /> <br />2012/03/exterior-update.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (BlondeBlogshell)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8535522075019273413.post-1621630648593473770Mon, 07 Nov 2011 19:45:00 +00002011-11-07T11:45:22.918-08:001916 Bungalow Heavenbathroom lightingBend Classic Swing lightDalton flushmounteggshell bell shadelightingRejuvenationRestoration Hardware"Let There Be Light" - Take 2So, I received an email today with the announcement that Williams-Sonoma is buying <a href="; While I love both companies, I am hoping that rejuvenation doesn't change a thing about it's customer service and products with this acquisition.  Congratulations to both, I hope it's a good change.<br /> <br /> That said, lighting for the bathroom was finalized today and this time, I'm hoping they both work.  We already have the <a href=" Hardwar</a>e Dalton flush mount in hand and while it is a tiny bit too big, it should work. <a href="2011/04/and-on-10th-month-god-said-let-there-be.html">See our old plan and our current lighting</a> (yes, just the bulb, staying classy)<br /> <br /> <br /> Rejuvenation is having a great sale (25% off period lighting), that ends today, and we made out with this new light for over the medicine cabinet.  Fingers crossed the shades match AND sizing works. <br /> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="; style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="232" src="; width="400" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href=" light with Bell eggshell shade (ordered 6" & 7")</a></td></tr> </tbody></table> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="; style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="321" src="; width="400" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href=" Dalton Flushmount</a></td></tr> </tbody></table> <br /> I will post pictures when they are installed, but the walls must be re-painted first so it might be a couple weeks. <br /> <br /> <br />2011/11/let-there-be-light-take-2.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (BlondeBlogshell)0Pasadena, CA, USA34.1477849 -118.144515534.042657399999996 -118.302444 34.2529124 -117.986587tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8535522075019273413.post-6443328445743602716Thu, 13 Oct 2011 01:00:00 +00002011-10-12T18:00:00.750-07:00bungalowconcrete recyclingshakeshinglesstucco removalMay I be blunt?Good riddance stucco.  You were an awful part of my life for over two years.  I pulled up everyday in the driveway and thought to myself, what an ugly house, although pricey.  The inside was really coming together but you, stucco, were dreary and brow.  You covered the moldings and any other character the original builder intended to show.  You were cracked & damaged and haphazardly covered with concrete which may or may not had been painted.  I hated you and now, you are where you deserve to be, in black garbage bags, Dexter style.  If only I had a boat (but that would be mean to the fishes so I will take you to a recycling center). <br /> <br /> I hammered on you for an hour or so and when I went to spinning 3 days later, my lungs hurt and my nose was running gunk the whole time.  My hands still hurt from holding the hammer so long, my palms and whatever you call that part between your thumb and index finger, so sore!   P had 10 times more done in 10 minutes than I had done in an hour and stepped on a sharp piece of chicken wire AND had a heavy piece of stucco fall on his head in which a big lump formed.  He wins this one.<br /> <br /> <a href="2011/10/before-and-before-that.html">Remember the before</a>? <br /> <br /> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="; width="240" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Front of house - Phase 1 - remove stucco by pounding on it with a hammer</b></td></tr> </tbody></table> <br /> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="; width="240" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Phase 2 - remove chicken wire and black paper</b> <b>by removing some nails and then just ripping (carefully so you don't pull off any moldings or damage shingles even more)!</b></td></tr> </tbody></table> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="; width="240" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>In progress</b></td></tr> </tbody></table> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="; width="240" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Patio almost done</b></td></tr> </tbody></table> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><br /> <br /> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="240" src="; width="320" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Backyard - concrete ripped up</b>.  <b>All was donated to local church to use for a new fence</b></td></tr> </tbody></table> <div style="text-align: left;"> <br /> <span style="font-size: small;">Results so far: The shingles/shake are still there underneath. although many are cracked or have nail holes which will need to be patched or replaced.  The moldings are recessed which is a little odd. I thought they were supposed to go over the siding?  </span></div> <div style="text-align: left;"> <span style="font-size: small;"><br /> </span></div> <div style="text-align: left;"> <span style="font-size: small;">Three more sides to remove wire and paper on.  Then we PAINT!!!  Any suggestions on colo</span>r?  </div> <br /> <span style="font-size: small;">What do you think??</span>2011/10/may-i-be-blunt.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (BlondeBlogshell)0Bungalow Heaven, Pasadena, CA, USA34.1477849 -118.1445155000000134.0803509 -118.2108455 34.215218899999996 -118.07818550000002tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8535522075019273413.post-4555691892377371069Fri, 07 Oct 2011 00:04:00 +00002011-10-06T17:06:04.024-07:00beforebungalowstuccoBefore and before thatI don't know on the blog the pictures went of the outside of our house so I wanted to post them from when we first bought.  When you are feeling very unmotivated to work on the house, which for me is always, looking back on where you started helps.<br /> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="266" src="; width="400" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><b>House a long time ago, I think late 1980's.</b></span></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /> </td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /> </td></tr> </tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="; width="400" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><b>Officially ours, I may have been crying on the porch??</b>  <b>Now them some weeds!</b></span></td></tr> </tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: aut

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