This weekend we are in for quite a load of work but we are excited to mount some cupboards!
Thursday, January 08, 2009
Day 15-16
The range is in and I cooked spaghetti!! I love the stainless steel but it is already covered with fingerprints. It was shiny for 5 minutes. But I still love it!
This weekend we are in for quite a load of work but we are excited to mount some cupboards!
This weekend we are in for quite a load of work but we are excited to mount some cupboards!
Wednesday, January 07, 2009
Warm and Cozy
This winter has been so cold so all I wanted for Christmas was a nice warm jacket. I started my hunt for a jacket in November. I saw a girl at a conference I attended with this gorgeous damask jacket. I asked her where she got it and she told me about Cherella and that it was from last year. So my OCD kicked in and I was on the hunt! It turns out Cherella is owned by 2 women from SLC so I was even more excited to support them and get this fabulous coat. I tried 3 stores, including one in Park City and I could not find it! Finally I emailed the owners and they said they had some in Boise. However, since it was from last year the photos were off of their website and they couldnt send me pictures. I just went with it and they ended up sending me 2 with a 30% discount. I got my box and couldnt wait until Christmas so I opened it immediately. I was SO DISAPPOINTED!! The jackets were not was I was looking for at all. The worst part too was the button holes on the jackets were completely shredded. It was terrible. So I returned them immediately and actuall just ended up dropping the box off myself because I didnt want to pay shipping since they are in SLC any ways. But now I am STILL waiting for my refund! It's been almost a month. I really did want to support this local company but I am so disappointed. I am going to give it another week and then I am just going to dispute the charges with Visa. I just dont get it....
But I still wanted a jacket! So during all of this Jer was on the hunt too and he found me the perfect jacket. Gotta love Patagucci! (a.k.a Patagonia)
It is the softest warmest down parka ever! It is like wearing a cuddly blanket around. So now I am warm in the chilly weather and I will be better prepared to face the winter weather in MN.
LOW photo from my mom on 1.06.09 Just a little chilly!
But I still wanted a jacket! So during all of this Jer was on the hunt too and he found me the perfect jacket. Gotta love Patagucci! (a.k.a Patagonia)
It is the softest warmest down parka ever! It is like wearing a cuddly blanket around. So now I am warm in the chilly weather and I will be better prepared to face the winter weather in MN.
LOW photo from my mom on 1.06.09 Just a little chilly!
Help save homemade goods...
...and of course my thrift store addiction!
http://momocrats.typepad.com/momocrats/2008/12/help-save-homem.html
http://momocrats.typepad.com/momocrats/2008/12/help-save-homem.html
Tuesday, January 06, 2009
WTH!!
OK, I want to keep my kids safe from lead too but this is INSANE!!
On Feb 10, 2009 Federal law "mandates that all products sold for those 12 and younger — including clothing — be tested for lead and phthalates, which are chemicals used to make plastics more pliable. Untested items will be considered hazardous, whether or not they contain lead."
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/business/6195695.html
http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-thrift2-2009jan02,0,2083247.story
http://www.etsy.com/storque/craftivism/handmade-childrens-items-unintended-consequences-consumer-pr-3056/
HELLO!! Say goodbye to thrift store shopping (I will DIE first), EBAY, Etsy, Kid to Kid .... NO WAY!
Come on people. I think you need a reality check.
On Feb 10, 2009 Federal law "mandates that all products sold for those 12 and younger — including clothing — be tested for lead and phthalates, which are chemicals used to make plastics more pliable. Untested items will be considered hazardous, whether or not they contain lead."
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/business/6195695.html
http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-thrift2-2009jan02,0,2083247.story
http://www.etsy.com/storque/craftivism/handmade-childrens-items-unintended-consequences-consumer-pr-3056/
HELLO!! Say goodbye to thrift store shopping (I will DIE first), EBAY, Etsy, Kid to Kid .... NO WAY!
Come on people. I think you need a reality check.
Monday, January 05, 2009
Days 10-12
We are EXHAUSTED but got a lot accomplished this weekend. We primed the walls and laid the tile! The entire floor is DONE! We were up until 4 a.m. Sat night but we got all the tiles laid. Then the following day we finished the grout. It is so amazing to see it all done! I love the tiles and think we did a great job. We even build a few of the cabinets last night so we are getting close. The counter guys will come next Monday and design the template for the counters so we have a week to get things all placed. But now that the floor is done we can move in our stove and dishwasher and then set up everything else. It's coming alone quick nicely!!
My poor tired and dirty feet...
We are EXHAUSTED but got a lot accomplished this weekend. We primed the walls and laid the tile! The entire floor is DONE! We were up until 4 a.m. Sat night but we got all the tiles laid. Then the following day we finished the grout. It is so amazing to see it all done! I love the tiles and think we did a great job. We even build a few of the cabinets last night so we are getting close. The counter guys will come next Monday and design the template for the counters so we have a week to get things all placed. But now that the floor is done we can move in our stove and dishwasher and then set up everything else. It's coming alone quick nicely!!
My poor tired and dirty feet...
Friday, January 02, 2009
Remodel cont.
Things are moving along quite nicely!!
Day SEVEN:
Jer took on the gas pipe and it turned out so great! We got it moved, all new pipe and fittings and a fancy new shut off valve as well.
Day EIGHT:
More backerboard and wall patching. Nothing too exciting.
Day NINE:
We were hoping to get to the flooring today but that didnt work out quite as planned. We even had the wet saw rented and every thing for the tile.... oh well. But we did get the floor patched up and got the water for the fridge all set! I think it turned out so nicely!
But all the backerboard is down and the walls and ceiling are almost smooth. Our cabinets arent going to go all the way to the ceiling this time (cheaper and easier!) so we want to make sure everything is smooth. We thought about texturing everything but then that would be harder to clean, which is not good in the kitchen. Also, we are holding off on a backsplash and the walls were tiled before so we have been patching and sanding like crazy!
We also removed the pocket door in the 1/2 bath which we were pretty proud of! The door sticks when it closes all the way and has trapped several people inside! It will also a bit too long once the tile is in so we needed it out to replace it. Those doors are wonderful but pretty tricky and you are basically sunk if they break. Cutting out a wall of sheetrock to repair a track is one thing but cutting out a plaster wall... for get it! So luckily we just removed a few screws and the oor popped out. We'll probably end up replacing all of them now though =) Which means then we will probably replace the regular doors too. How come one project always leads to ten more?
We also have a very good helper around:
Abby just loves being right in the middle of it ALL THE TIME! She's just lucky she is so cute.
Day SEVEN:
Jer took on the gas pipe and it turned out so great! We got it moved, all new pipe and fittings and a fancy new shut off valve as well.
Day EIGHT:
More backerboard and wall patching. Nothing too exciting.
Day NINE:
We were hoping to get to the flooring today but that didnt work out quite as planned. We even had the wet saw rented and every thing for the tile.... oh well. But we did get the floor patched up and got the water for the fridge all set! I think it turned out so nicely!
But all the backerboard is down and the walls and ceiling are almost smooth. Our cabinets arent going to go all the way to the ceiling this time (cheaper and easier!) so we want to make sure everything is smooth. We thought about texturing everything but then that would be harder to clean, which is not good in the kitchen. Also, we are holding off on a backsplash and the walls were tiled before so we have been patching and sanding like crazy!
We also removed the pocket door in the 1/2 bath which we were pretty proud of! The door sticks when it closes all the way and has trapped several people inside! It will also a bit too long once the tile is in so we needed it out to replace it. Those doors are wonderful but pretty tricky and you are basically sunk if they break. Cutting out a wall of sheetrock to repair a track is one thing but cutting out a plaster wall... for get it! So luckily we just removed a few screws and the oor popped out. We'll probably end up replacing all of them now though =) Which means then we will probably replace the regular doors too. How come one project always leads to ten more?
We also have a very good helper around:
Abby just loves being right in the middle of it ALL THE TIME! She's just lucky she is so cute.
Thursday, January 01, 2009
Happy New Year!
I wish I could say we were spending the NY drinking Black & Tans out of our custom Squatters mug club mugs...
Aren't those awesome!! But no..... I have strep again for the 3rd time in 2 months and Abby is still sick so we spent the night in. We ordered pizza, I drank 1/2 a beer, which took about 5 hours to get down, and then I was asleep by 10. I did wake up at 12:30 though to give Jer a New Years kiss and then fell back asleep.
We are old....
Aren't those awesome!! But no..... I have strep again for the 3rd time in 2 months and Abby is still sick so we spent the night in. We ordered pizza, I drank 1/2 a beer, which took about 5 hours to get down, and then I was asleep by 10. I did wake up at 12:30 though to give Jer a New Years kiss and then fell back asleep.
We are old....
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