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When I first saw this home, it was a 1980's suburban dream. Except it was 37 years later and now we all know the good and the bad that comes with living in the suburbs and frequently the word "dream" is excised from that slogan. (You can see more of this renovated, Littleton, Colorado… Continue reading Before and After: An 80’s Home Turns Rustic Refined in Littleton, Colorado
A few weeks ago I shared my romantic comedy storylines for the kitchen sink. I wish I had similar flights of fancy about the kitchen faucet, but I tend to look at faucets as highly utilitarian. Utilitarian, yet I do expect them to look like a supermodel. I think I want my kitchen faucet to be the… Continue reading My Search for a Kitchen Faucet: Yes, but is it a good conversationalist?
I am at the point in my kitchen remodel where I am questioning the entire Interior Design industry and the deceptions that are Pinterest and Instagram. Why do I feel the need to update my kitchen? It worked just fine before. Yes, it was dark and the cabinets were over 60 years old, but it… Continue reading Good Ol’ Days: Heat, A Snorkeling Mask and Plaster – This Old House Part 5
Denver's Shaver-Ramsey is the kind of place that makes you want to immediately ditch your cheap Wayfair rug (which I may or may not own) and splurge on the real deal. If you were decorating your place and had a certain amount of money to spend - get a rug from Shaver-Ramsey and a… Continue reading Gorgeous Area Rugs and A Handsome, Walnut and Brass Kitchen: Denver’s Shaver-Ramsey
This client lives in a 1939 bungalow in Denver's historic Park Hill neighborhood. She has lived in this house since she was 12 years old and adores the charm of the home and the character of it. The home also carries meaning for her. "My mom told me stories of Park Hill being one of… Continue reading Memories and Meaning: A Bathroom Renovation in Denver’s Park Hill Neighborhood
I love a high back, vintage-style farmhouse sink. If I could figure out a way to put one into my kitchen (that didn't involve moving the sink to another wall) I would install one before you could ask "How practical are they really?" There are a number of these vintage sinks for sale online. … Continue reading Kitchen Sinks and Romantic Comedies
Sylvia's secret room went viral in March and is technically not much of a secret anymore. While all of the "fame" hasn't brought any fortune, it's been enormous fun for us as a family. It all started with a cool article in Apartment Therapy. Next, a writer from the Today Show contacted me. … Continue reading The Secret Room Behind the Wardrobe: An Update
Do you really need ice? The first weekend we tore up the kitchen (read about that here) we moved the refrigerator across the room to let more light into the room. We never hooked the water line up and we were suddenly sans ice. I thought Dave was waiting on moving the water line, but I… Continue reading The Cult of the Porcelain Light Socket: This Old House Part 4
This is what I learned about making decisions for your own home: nothing. My last blog post on my kitchen was a little over two weeks ago and in that time decisions were made but indecision and anxiety have sidled into my life like long lost friends. I lost sleep the other night over faucets. … Continue reading Indecision and Anxiety: This Old House Part 3
Hi Everyone! I did a blog swap this week with Carla Knight Homes, a Denver based real estate company. My blog post, about what buyers are looking for in a home, is up on their site if you would like to read it. Here you go - I'll be back next week! Are you looking… Continue reading Design Tips to Increase the Value of Your Home
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