After a brief blog hiatus (during which we left the country), we reflect on what the property has to offer already -- not just the process of overhauling the space.
Electric work is for electricians
Replacing a light switch? We're on it. Replacing a fuse box? Not so much.
Some more light gardening, plus bricks and quartz and a surprise satellite dish
Before and after: Taming the explosion of plants surrounding the summer kitchen. Bonus: A bunch of weird stuff was under those shrubs.
Out with the old (carpet) and in with the even older (floors)
Ripping out filthy old carpet is wonderfully cathartic, especially when you can throw it out the window.
Our dream colors
We recently mapped out all the colors we want to paint the house, complete with paint samples, for the house's 9 rooms. 🎨
The war on bugs
Despite what you might take from this post, we like insects and want them to thrive. We just want them to thrive a little farther away.
Light switches, doorknobs, doors, and a fox key: Getting happiness from the little stuff
This huge project is more than rotely checking off of an endless list of pragmatic to-do's. Get giddy about the little things!
Some light gardening
Before and after: Taming the explosion of plants surrounding the house.
The unexpected joy of having a hole in your ceiling
A post in which Sarah reflects on the uniquely wonderful experience of being free not to care whether someone has just punctured the house's ceiling by accident. ❤
Establishing a “base” within the house
"Our beautiful new house smelled kinda gross." Justin talks about his adventures in funky odors, mild electrocution and starting the tough task of reclaiming the house for ourselves.
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