Well here’s the list of things I need to do this weekend. If I am missing something, I am sure Nate will let me know. Finish the last coat of paint on kitchen trim Paint entryway trim between dining area and great room Finish painting front door Paint the great room purple Change out plugs [...]
Archive > December 2009
We went vintage with the purple
I can’t believe it is two weeks until Christmas. There is still so much to do in such a short amount of time. I just need to stay focused and get as much done this weekend as I can without panicking! Last night I stopped by my local home improvement superstore for 2 gallons of [...]
We froze
Sacramento had a record low temperature of the 27 degrees last night. I did as much prep as I could in our backyard for the overnight freeze. I strung mini-lights from the lemon tree and moved all our planted plants under the porch. Then, Nate, the kitties and I hunkered down in blankets and near [...]
Another to-do weekend
I so am tired but elated that we finished practically ever item on Nate’s weekend to-do list this last weekend. Nate kept me on task and probably for the first time ever I did not stray from my objectives. I finished painting trim and touch ups. I spray painted vents and our old mailbox a [...]
A very satisfying weekend
The Thanksgiving holiday weekend turned out to be a great time to work on the house. (I know, I know… that’s really not a big surprise to anyone.) I arrived home late afternoon on Wednesday to find the house almost completely green. I also found my uncle Terry sporting our chopped celery color all over [...]
Checkmark. Couch Purchased!
I can’t believe I bought a couch today on my lunch break. Nate and I went for a cushion test to the department showroom last week. We knew we wanted a sofa sectional, but quickly realized that a full sectional would not fit in the great room. We decided a sofa with a chaise that [...]
