Take a gander at this whole house renovation
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Comments (11)Thanks for all the comments and information! I've been overwhelmed with other business the last few days, but I got to look around for some information last night and found some very similar pieces through ARTFACT.com. Tomorrow I hope to get to the library. TrueGrits -- It's interesting that you say you have an almost identical secretary, as we spied one very similar at our neighbor's home down the street. It's very odd to come face to face with something so similar to something that you know (Or thought!) is in limited supply in this world. Although I guess this was a very popular style, given all the examples I've seen. Also, interestingly enough, last night on Ebay, I found an auction from January for the exact same book we have that dates to 1695. It sold for only $1500 or so. :( It's actually the one peice we've considered selling, but not at that kind of price! It's truly an amazing book by Otavio Scarlatini; here's just a portion of the description: "describing and depicting the human body in its details and in its entirety in every aspect conceivable, from the anatomical, rational, moral, mystical, political, legal, etc. point of view, and furtherrmore as used in emblems, morals, mystics, proverbs, language symbols, prognostications, pictures, statues, history, rites, reflections, customs, numismatics, dedications, signatures, literary allegories, epitaphs, fables, wonders, medicine, dreams, etc." Can you imagine? We got our copy from DH's brother who got it from his father who was a well-known editor in NYC in the 70's. He apparently got it from a writer friend in lieu of payment for something (?)...don't remember the details, but as I recall, there's a typed letter in the book. Or maybe that's to the writer from whomever he got it from? Dunno... Anyway, here's a link if anyone's interested: Susan Here is a link that might be useful: Homo et ejus partes figuratus & symbolicus, anatomicus.......See MoreSo, you want to renovate your bath? Take this quiz!
Comments (2)Ouch! Our bathroom renovation is scheduled for 4/22. My major kitchen overhaul went smoothly with only minor issues. I was hoping my bathroom ones (both master and hall bathrooms) would be a similar experience. I guess the only positive side is that I usually lose a few pounds during home projects :)...See Morewhole house renovation
Comments (28)What happens on the outside is to some degree dependent on how the inside is sorted out. The pictures don't make clear how the entrances and carport coordinate. It seems like there have been some odd functional changes to access of the house that have been made over the years, and that these changes were not well thought out. Now, they need to be revisited and fixed. Is that the case? If not, maybe more pictures could explain how access to the house is functioning properly. That there is a contractor involved implies that possibly fixes have been thought through and are underway. In that case, we need to see the plan in order to know what's coming ... how the layout works. There is not really any point to considering a proper planting scheme until all of the hardscape issues are resolved in a plan, though it is not necessary to wait for anything to be built. If you are looking for help with resolving/planning hardscape issues, then you'd need to supply a base plan (a "map" of the property showing major elements that are to remain: house footprint, drives, walks, exterior walls & curbs, posts, columns, tree trunks, etc. (No tree canopies, roof overhang, minor planting, shading or coloring in. The drawing needs to be simple, uncluttered and accurately scaled.)...See MoreHow long did your kitchen renovation take?
Comments (31)The contractors began demolishing the kitchen on Feb 12 this year and it isn't back to fully functional yet, but it's pretty to look at. We took it down to the studs, and replaced everything including a small stacked laundry area, exterior door, and window. (I had no idea what trouble replacing one window with two could cause.) About 10 days ago the plumbers were able to hook up the water and sewer lines to our new sink and faucet. The week before the electrician hooked up the lights and outlets, but we still don't have duct work for the range hood or dryer, thus no range or washer/dryer. My DH is the main cook at our house and he's been cooking on our camp stove and outdoor grill for 4 months. It was great in the winter and early spring because we live in Austin, but now it's hot and muggy and buggy and he is over it. My guess at a completion date, based on the problems we've had with the windows, is at least another 5 weeks....See MoreSombreuil
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