I have known two people in my life that used the word “fantastic” really frequently and with a lot of enthusiasm and now, when I say, “fantastic”–it’s more like, “faaannnntassstic!!!!!!” in their voices which is funny to me, but now I think I might be that person to those who hear me.  Anyway, this post […]

Two years ago, today, we moved into this house–our very first after looking at over 90 homes and putting an offer on two others.  But when we walked into this one–our eyes were big. This was it.  Our hands were eager with paintbrushes…and cleaning supplies. The first year, from 2011 to 2012, was a major […]

In addition to painting our base cabinets this weekend, we also took 20 minutes to update the back of the peninsula.  (Note: The new countertops will have a waterfall edge so that is why the side of the peninsula is not painted.) A couple people noticed that the peninsula didn’t used to be planked like […]