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Manic Monday
Greetings from the Arctic Tundra. It was 10 degrees outside this morning, not normal weather for the Chicago area in mid-November. Last post I jokingly suggested 60 degree weather last Wednesday, snow on Thursday. Let me go on the record … Continue reading
The Roof Is….Gone!!
Though we technically started the project on Friday, today was, without a doubt, a day of major action. It started with a beautiful sunrise and a quiet morning. Then, destruction and demolition, barking dogs and rattling light fixtures. A day … Continue reading
Phase II is Underway!
That’s right, we’ve started! It took a while, but we officially started on Friday, October 24th. Though we had lumber delivered two weeks prior, the trusses were delivered last week, then the glorious port-potty arrived on Thursday, and I knew … Continue reading
Posted in Exterior Remodel, Phase II: Going Up, The House
Tagged 1958, Adding a 2nd Floor, Adding a 2nd Story, architecture, Going Up, Home Again, Home Remodel
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Queen of the Quick Bread
As we’re getting ready for our first Phase II meeting with our architect tomorrow, not only does that mean design prep, but it means back to baking. Not that the baking ever stopped, it didn’t. But it did get me … Continue reading
Apple Mania and a Few House Notes
So, on the heels of the pear post and the New Year’s post comes the second apple post. I do actually have a few house updates to get out there as well, so this’ll be a nice mix of food … Continue reading
Chipmunks in Trees
Honestly, I didn’t know they climbed trees. Did you? Maybe I just never noticed. But this year, during the acorn fiesta at the Oak Tree and birding feeding station outside the kitchen window, there they were. Up the tree, on the … Continue reading
Recipes: Sharing the Love
Since several folks have asked about the zucchini bread and banana bread recipes, I thought I would share them with everyone. Hey, we can all use a little yumminess in our lives, right?!? The zucchini bread and banana bread recipes … Continue reading
Forget Jack. It’s Janet and the Beanstalks!
I just had the loveliest afternoon out in the garden, pruning and fussing, watering and harvesting. Those are words I honestly never thought would come out of my mouth. But this garden thing, well, I’m kinda enjoying it. (Yes, I … Continue reading
Another Day, Another Dumpster
It’s a good thing, too. We’ve got this micro-sized trash can, (it holds two bags of trash) but this ginormous recycling can (no complaints there). I really need to call Groot and get that sorted out soon. But project-wise, this … Continue reading
There’s No Place Like Home. Again.
The original intention was to write a post titled “The Final Countdown”, signaling 7 days until our move in date. It was going to be witty, filled with clever Arrested Development references (GOB!!) and complete with a link to Europe’s … Continue reading
Posted in Exterior Remodel, Interior Remodel, The House
Tagged 1958, architecture, Arrested Development, Feathered Oyster Quartzite, Freestanding Tubs, French Country Kitchen, Garage, Garage Addition, Gardening, Home Again, Home Remodel, Kitchen Remodel, La Cornue, Perrin & Rowe, River Jade Marble, Rohl Country Kitchen Faucets, Shaw Farm Sink
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Yes. You Can Go Home Again. 