Tropical Storm Cindy is coming up the coast, bringing rainy days that will create muddy paws, who are no problem here, since I used @cryptonfabric throughout this project. The dining chairs, the bench, the seats and pillows next to the fire, and even the chairs in the living room are covered in fabric that resists stains and are easy to clean. Having a home that looks good and can hold up to pets and family life is a winning combination
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Sometimes it can get overwhelming for a homeowner tackling a whole house renovation on their own and they just need a helping hand with some of the decisions. I am able to fill that role and provide guidance (and encouragement) as a consultant on the job, and stay out of the way for the messy parts. Sometimes that’s all a client wants. While I can’t guarantee the outcome would be as spectacular as it would if I had more control of the job, my consultations can definitely give enough information and sources (and bravery to try something new) to raise the bar several notches on a project. Of course others need more full service and attention to detail and I have done that, too. So what is happening here? A bazillion cabinets have arrived and pretty soon this will be a gorgeous kitchen/family room
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I need an escape! I have literally been buried under old documents all day, sifting and sorting and shredding and there seems to be no end in sight. I’m determined not to bring this mountain of paper to my new home, wherever that may be, but come on, man. Enough already. What are the rules about keeping paperwork these days? Can’t I just light it all on fire? Anyway, I am pretending to escape through this amazing canvas. If this was my house I’d be sprawled on that blue velvet sofa with my feet over the end, just staring at this. There is no paper in that land
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