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Hello There!
I got a nudge from a friend, so I thought I'd say hello!!!! We've had a lot going on over here- I inherited the family antiques, so we've been working on refurbishing those as well as a couple I purchased at a great price ( Read more... ) -
The Dream Becoming a Reality!
It appears as though by the end of next week we will be the proud new owners of 2.9 acres in SE Michigan!!! We are just waiting for the sale of our motorcycle to go through to gather the rest of the downpayment and VIOLA! I just cannot wait ( Read more... ) -
House Stuff
Posted for my own info, but have a look if you'd like to! Nothing set in stone obviously, just considering options!
HOUSE: http://www.championhomes.net/findaHome/ModelDetail.aspx?mid=5095
LAND: house, farmLooking for a Historic Farmstead in MI
Most people are aware I'm looking for a small hobby farm roughly two to five acres in size within a 30 mile radius of Carleton (Brian's work...). I prefer homes built between 1880 and 1920. It's my dream to take a neglected historic farmstead and restore it to it's former self, including refurbished/reproduced appliances and decor of the era of it' ( Read more... )New Decor
I'm in a crafty mood and got some money for my birthday, so here are the fruits of my imagination! I decided to redo the theme in the kitchen and finally finish the paint job in there. Of course, I went with vegetables, herbs and flowers (what else? LOL) I also made a swag and a vase for the living room. I still have some sheers to resize to go ( Read more... )Movin' On Up...
Our new carpet is being installed on Thursday! WOOT! Now, having new carpet and all, and with the big 80's Party all planned, you know I had to make a few more improvements LOL Tonight we ordered some end tables and lamps, and I am going to take a look at Home Depot for a new ceiling fan to put in the living room, too! Here are pics of what I got ( Read more... )Landscaping...
We went over to Walmart today and put a nice grill, some landscaping lights and patio set on layaway. Gotta get ready for summer! We got a small square table with 4 folding chairs and umbrella for $88! It's the perfect size for our deck ( Read more... )I Just Couldn't Resist...
I started the border. It looks AWESOME! I also put my new curtains up on the wall I finished (the blinds, however, are too short, I needed 31" NOT 30 ( Read more... )Finishing up the Paint Job...
My mom is coming over tomorrow to help me do the border then I am done with this God forsaken project... Ahhh then comes the flooring project, then the side table painting project... Ahhhh...First Color Coat Complete
Well, after "watching" Braveheart and Man in the Iron Mask, I have completed the first layer of paint! One more to go and DONE! Then comes the border though... LOL I have class tomorrow night, so will probably finish the paint Wednesday (figure 2 walls on Tues and 2 walls on Weds). I am gonna see if my mom will come over and help me with the border ( Read more... )