This room has been mostly complete for a while now, as our guests can attest to, but I just hadn’t put it on site. I toss around ideas for those extra homey items to add but just haven’t found those “this is it” items. Although as I walk by this room daily, I’ve decided that I shouldn’t put off sharing. With its own bathroom, which needs a couple more renovations, it’s a space I hope others find welcoming.
I went ahead and did it. I bought that wood chipper. So. Many. Branches. Have. I. Cut. And the cuts keep coming as the trees keep growing. I can chip up to 3 inch diameter and lots of brush. I anticipate good usage – especially when cleaning up the back for our new fence. (Did I give something away just now?)
I’ve always been a car nut. And I’ve owned some interesting stuff. But not terribly long before Danelle and I started dating, I settled in to more reliable and comfortable automobiles. To be sure, they were never boring or run-of-the-mill, but one could not deny the reliability, efficiency and practicality.
Fast forward some years and the itch was back. Danelle’s Mini Cooper S was the fastest car we owned. I wanted impractical and ridiculous again. What I really needed was a daily that was a drivers car and practical and not old enough to buy cigarettes. I had pretty much made up my mind, but as is common for me, the whole process took almost two years. I talked her into it, then I found it. One flight to Cleveland later. Say hellur.
Yes, it goes like stink. And it’s an SUV. And a Porsche. #porschelifer
It took some time but our half bath is complete (mostly). We had replaced the light, curtain, mirror and faucet first. Then after much consideration, Ryan made a countertop from butcher block and found a copper sink, which he wanted something unique. I had the idea to hang wallpaper for a focal point! Yep, I didn’t think I’d be one to want to hang wallpaper but I found peel-and-stick and figured how hard can it be?! With some help from Ryan, we were able to get it stuck to the wall and trimmed. Overall, it came out really well. We do still want to repaint the vanity to fix some imperfections so that is to come yet.
It finally stopped raining and warmed up and it shows! I’m turning into a gardening nerd. Seriously though, it’s fun to watch the landscape develop given what we started with.
Although still a work in progress, I’ll share our guest bathroom pop of color: the vanity-painted in Olive Grove. The color pairs well with the brushed gold knobs, faucet/shower fixtures and new light. The huge mirror needed something (and we didn’t feel like replacing it) so Ryan made a frame for it to add some farmhouse/rustic feel. We’ll make changes to the shower door and flooring yet but figured I’d share what we’ve done so far.
I’m saying goodbye to my employer of the last (almost) six years. Actually, I’m firing Smith & Loveless Inc. I’ve unofficially and officially quit 5 times over the years (actually left for 5 weeks once) but I’m making good on this one! It’s been a wild, stressful, time-sucking, emotional/mental, morally and ethically challenging and great technical and leadership learning experience. It was the best and worst of times. I will miss the people and some of the work. I won’t miss the poor leadership, vision and lack of mission. My last day was December 17.
I have already started with Swagelok Kansas City and already been taken aback by the night and day difference in how this organization approaches leadership, it’s mission and what it values. More to come on this subject I’m sure!
Many months ago we started talking about changing the color of the kitchen island and decided on Vine Ripened Tomato by Magnolia Home. Ryan had a couple weeks off between jobs, so it was the perfect time to complete this project. It is definitely a change but adds some much needed color instead of grey. We had already changed the knobs, handles, and faucet to a more modern look.
I finally finished a two weeks’ long project to put our house numbers back up! For those that didn’t know we made a significant color change. Slate blue (ish) body with white trim, black fixtures (farmhouse black to be precise) and now…a touch of cedar for the number box.
On to the next.
