Category Archives: remodeling

TWO ROOMS DOWN AND DONE

Posted on July 29, 2011 by snowbirdredux

Amazing what a little bit of “calling it as it is” will do for progress.  I’m happy to report that our bed is no longer on the floor and the “sitting room” is lovely and surrounded by favorite things. We … Continue reading →

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NOMENCLATURE

Posted on July 21, 2011 by snowbirdredux

Part I:  The Man of Many Names Ever since I started writing this blog I have referred to my husband as “Robert” even though I never call him that personally.  I would never say, for instance – “Robert. We’re going … Continue reading →

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SACRED SPACES

Posted on July 15, 2011 by snowbirdredux

My friend  Mara, a number of years ago, touted the importance of a designated spot for meditation and contemplation rather than just using my comfy chair after coffee and the morning newspaper.  She had a good point as usual.  So … Continue reading →

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FLORA AND AVIS

Posted on July 2, 2011 by snowbirdredux

Thanks to Barbara and Mary we know that this lovely old bush at Mt. Faith is a Mock Orange. And cousins Marlene and Maryanne identified the sand cherry. But now here’s my latest consternation and garden question. What a trouper.  … Continue reading →

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THE GRUMPY ROOM

Posted on June 24, 2011 by snowbirdredux

FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS – ESTABLISH ONE SMALL SPACE OF COMFORT AND SERENITY. A place where we can sink into our comfy chairs and read, a place of refuge from the chaos of remodeling hell so there is at least … Continue reading →

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