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Idyll #419 - January Diversions - Again
Comments (102)Here I am all showered, dressed, and ready to brave the pre-dawn chill and head to work at my preferred time. I have a small job to finish up this morning and then heaven knows what awaits me. ;) I am definitely "into" the whole house purge, you guys. Instead of continuing the protective measure of averting my eyes from areas of accumulated clutter I've embraced the "refuse to live in fear" motto and I've methodically made a list and begun chipping away at it. The place looks great and I feel great about it. The reaction from the helpmeet is mixed, he likes the cleanliness but is nervous about my ruthless approach to the many tomes that haven't been cracked in over 10 yrs. and my unwillingness to give him any more time to go through them himself. Time's up, baby! When I return from work this afternoon I'll throw some more clothing destined for the thrift into the washing machine and begin systematically going through the Lab.. I have lots of old fabric, items of abandonned clothing (the bane of dry cleaners and alterationists), and old notions that are taking up too much space. I wish some of you crafty types lived down the road, I'd send it your way happily. ;) I want it all pared down for the move across the driveway to the Salon. Idyll Camp has definitely kindled a fire under my hindquarters, you guys. This is one reason I'm not feeling housebound or winter weary, on the contrary, I'm wondering if there will be enough time to get it done before Idyll Camp. :) Wow, Marian, that orchid is just lovely. I smile every time I think of you puttering around with your plants. I've been meaning to ask you how you carry your wood indoors. Do you use a log carrier or do you just carry an armload? I'm trying to come up with a containment system for the Salon that is attractive and efficient. Eyed the log holder on the clearance page of the Sturbridge Yankee site Cynthia mentioned but was too cheap to spring for it, lol. There HAS to be something here that could be suitably repurposed... Its good that the puzzle is out for Nolon to pick at when the mood strikes him. You know, I never had the presence of mind to provide a puzzle for Mum, something I regret now. Loved the shots of Doobie and Ted, Kathy. Anyone who says cats aren't friendly has never known one that is much loved and fussed over. Our's like to chaperone us when we're outdoors, too. And there was a lot of getting into the boxes and bags destined for the thrift this weekend, too. Lots of Kodak moments. Well, time to get rolling so I may return home and continue the progress. Wanna place any bets on how much of the culled stuff actually makes it to the kerb this morning? ;) Cozy up, guys....See MoreI'm Not Falling for it This Year
Comments (31)OMGosh, I love it when threads take twists and turns and go off on lives of their own, just like real conversations. I never could understand why people got offended by their threads being "hijacked". If we have a bitter cold winter, and I am concerned it's headed that way this year, then for sure I'm going to take down the wooden blinds for the season and replace them with window quilts. Our old house has small windows for its size, as in those days when it was built even having glass in your windows was a luxury. So, like you, I opted for valances only to let in the maximum light in daytime. The blinds are let down on my dusk ritual. I check stats, make on the appropriate lights, let the blinds down. We have very deep window wells, most of them about 18" some more, some less since all the windows were hand crafted and none of them the same size, lol. The wooden blinds, although not airtight, do create a dead space and provide important insulation. I do get very serious about the nickel/dime increases in everything coming at increasingly fast intervals. I have the material for the window quilts in my stash, and it needs to happen here. I review our income/outlays several times a year to see where we can save money through waste. It's an unneeded expenditure no matter what your income and I'd like to think I can retired someday. LOLOL....See MoreNew to Kitchens? Read Me First!
Comments (591)Depends on where you live. Usually thru Google searches. Bigger metropolitan areas have better choices. NKBA.org has listings of designers in your area. Big box stores may have designers, but usually just "decorators" with no certification behind their name. Be sure and read this link.... https://www.gardenweb.com/discussions/5500754/new-to-kitchens-read-me-first Also when doing research you need to peruse these... Kitchen websites that are helpful http://starcraftcustombuilders.com/kitchen.design.rules.htm#.Wq1aeWrwaM8 https://www.gardenweb.com/discussions/2767033/how-do-i-ask-for-layout-help-and-what-information-should-i-include https://www.gardenweb.com/discussions/3638270/faq-kitchen-work-zones-what-are-they https://www.gardenweb.com/discussions/3638304/faq-aisle-widths-walkways-seating-overhangs-work-landing-space-etc https://www.gardenweb.com/discussions/3638376/faq-how-do-i-plan-for-storage https://www.gardenweb.com/discussions/2699918/looking-for-layout-help-memorize-this-first [https://www.houzz.com/discussions/things-you-added-or-removed-that-you-love-regret-in-your-kitchen-renov-dsvw-vd~4273188[(https://www.houzz.com/discussions/things-you-added-or-removed-that-you-love-regret-in-your-kitchen-renov-dsvw-vd~4273188) [https://www.houzz.com/discussions/10-tests-for-you-and-your-contractors-first-meeting-dsvw-vd~5332686?n=90[(https://www.houzz.com/discussions/10-tests-for-you-and-your-contractors-first-meeting-dsvw-vd~5332686?n=90)...See Moreneed help with exterior plan
Comments (56)RES Are you unaware that being excessively stubborn, defensive and argumentative is preventing you from taking advantage of the extraordinary combined talent and knowledge of the members here. I, for one, want nothing more to do with this thread and have canceled further notifications. I know that looking at four corner houses raises your blood pressure so please feel free to not come back. BUT, thank you for some of the points you brought up about code. Virgil Carter Fine Art Looks like the roof pitches vary from 6/12 to 12/12. My latest illustration has an 8/12 pitch live_wire_oak All of those ^ houses have lengths and heights PROPORTIONATE to their widths. They are small, maybe 1100 sf cottages, with all rooms having exterior windows, and many of them. Proportion is a major design principle that is very helpful to understand. haha. You just said - "these are rectangular houses, and they are beautiful but but but.(insert closed minded excuses here) If your mind is so closed minded that you cant see anything but a mcmansion as looking good, no example I post will help, and there are many examples as already posted. thank you for your non input....See MoreLars
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