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Remodel Updates Part 2
I started writing my previous post last weekend and even more things have been updated since then, so here goes...Indoor FlooringI thought the floors looked great in the first place, but this has been...
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The deck...
Is completed! There were a few rain delays but it's finally done and it looks fabulous!Here is my husband drilling in the last screw:Yep, he built it all by himself! Bahahaha! Well ok, he screwed the...
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The countertops!
Yes, they were finally installed after a delay! Here is a look at the kitchen:Since this photo was taken, the rest of the appliances and fixtures have been installed, but the kitchen is such a mess, I...
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Take a deep breath...
Moving is stressful. Well duh. Moving is like a band aid - the longer you take to pull it off, the more painful it is. We took a year. We finally bit the bullet 2 weeks ago and moved to Napa full time....
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Grasscloth makes me swoon!
Lots more renovation going on as we are slugging through 'Phase 2'. But first, a diy project (did I mention I'm crafty?).Don't you just love scenes in Mad Men of Don's funky cool apartment? I'm always...
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Update on the exterior - the front
We are still listening to saws and hammers here at the Napa Project household. I have just come back from a photography workshop in New Mexico so I hope my photo taking is getting better!The front deck...
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We're done! (Phase 1, anyway)
Mailbox from http://www.boxdesignusa.comWelcome to the shiny new 657 Montecito! Phase 1 was completed 2 weeks ago and we've been spending some time vegging and enjoying hanging out at the house. I must...
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The Exterior Part Deux
I'm excited to show the rest of the cleaned up and planted property and exterior of the house, so here goes!The south side. Another area that was originally a complete mess. It was so messy, you...
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A Pretty Good Trade
The master bedroom is slowly coming together. A while ago you may remember I purchased this Kipp Stewart for Drexel credenza on Ebay. It is in almost perfect shape. It was supposed to be for the guest...
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I Went To A Garden Party...
Yesterday we attended the first (and hopefully not last) Farm to Table Supper event put on by the Napa Chefs Coop Garden at Copia. A large communal table was built in the gardens just for this special...
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Phase 2 Begins
Just when I thought it was over!! After hemming and hawing for a month, we decided to bite the bullet and get phase two done now. This will encompass completing the exterior work in front and back. 1....
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Going, Going, Gone!
It Begins....Going... Bringing up the walkway and jackhammering the rocks at side of houseGone!
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Concrete poured!
The next step in our courtyard redo was flattening out the dirt and putting up wood boards as a template for the concrete pads. This was done two weeks ago. Yep, I have some catching up to do!We also...
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Adrian Pearsall is in the house!
Well, not literally. He's dead, unfortunately. However, he created some pretty funky furniture when he was alive. I love that his children keep his legacy alive on his website,as well as the Craft...
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Finally...Tile Backsplash!
It has taken me months to pick out a backsplash. I looked all over the internet, then it got put on the back burner with our other projects going on. I could never find anything that looked right for...
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We're done!!
PHEW! More details to come (we're too busy enjoying it!) but here is an evening shot of the completed courtyard.
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The New Courtyard in Detail
The long weekend is over and I hope everyone had a great American Thanksgiving. I cooked a mean crown roast for Canadian Thanksgiving in October and for this past weekend, my husband barbequed a duck -...
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When you can't afford the real thing...
Aren't these cute? They are miniature mid century modern furniture pieces available hereConsidering what some of these actual furniture pieces are going for these days, they could make a cute addition...
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Oh, the weather outside was frightful!
Finally, the sun!We've had 3, count em, THREE major storms pass through N. California in the last week and a half and it has been blustery as all hell here up on the ridge. Despite that fact, there was...
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