Monthly Archives: June 2015

In Search of Illumination

Posted on June 26, 2015 by fitz

I have Pappy Van Winkle tastes but a Four Roses budget. Many of the light fixtures in my house – with the notable exceptions of two lovely contemporary chandeliers made by a local artist – were acquired on what must … Continue reading →

Posted in Renovation/Restoration | 21 Comments

I Need a Man, Or…

Posted on June 21, 2015 by fitz

My muscles and telekinesis skills are equally ineffective. I need to either get married or start building bookcases out of balsa. Or just borrow a husband…again.

Posted in Uncategorized | 17 Comments

Deliverance…Very Soon

Posted on June 16, 2015 by fitz

Today, I was greeted upon my arrival home from work with yet another pile of crap. But this pile is far more heartening than the piles of boxes inside. The HVAC work started today, and as soon as the central … Continue reading →

Posted in Renovation/Restoration | 23 Comments

Stacks & Stacks

Posted on June 13, 2015 by fitz

And there’s much more – but I can’t bear to look.

Posted in Uncategorized | 7 Comments

Closer to Fine

Posted on June 11, 2015 by fitz

New appliances is but part of the kitchen equation – but the rest is going to be a few months off (though I’ll be hooking up the ice maker sooner rather than later – what I wouldn’t give for some … Continue reading →

Posted in Kitchen, Renovation/Restoration | 13 Comments

It’s Only Money (But I’m About Out of It)

Posted on June 7, 2015 by fitz

Does “HolyshitwhathaveIdone?!” count as buyer’s remorse? I really don’t regret selling my old house and I know that this one is going to be fabulous…in 10 years. But right now all I can see is an empty bank account and … Continue reading →

Posted in Personal Favorites | 22 Comments

The ‘Missing’ Stair Case*

Posted on June 1, 2015 by fitz

After closing last Friday (a minor miracle given a lot of last-minute appraisal stuff), I’ve begun moving stuff into my new home, and thinking about the future. The future is going to be very expensive. A new furnace is at … Continue reading →

Posted in Renovation/Restoration | 13 Comments