tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8159818817339386715.post7988435610895824488..comments2023-12-08T11:22:59.898-08:00Comments on house of habit: Oprah, Intuition, Hanging tight to Undying Dreams (or, "a detailed outline of home renovation / checklist")Mrs. Habithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10433750570342329609noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8159818817339386715.post-26880481077212015622017-10-24T18:58:51.281-07:002017-10-24T18:58:51.281-07:00Intuition is something that has guided people for ...Intuition is something that has guided people for a very long time. It is the old addage of 'going with your gut feeling'. The same thing can be said when it comes to buying a home. There is a certain look or feel to a home that could force a person to not buy a home. Then their intiution kicks in and they contemplate other things and then they make a decision to buy. It happens in all facets of life.<br /><br /><a href="http://mullerexteriors.blogspot.com/2017/09/schaumburg-il-roofing-5-great-reasons.html" rel="nofollow">Franklin Stewart @ Muller Exteriors</a>Franklin Stewarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05398131204095661999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8159818817339386715.post-56909949419907462482017-08-10T17:59:29.160-07:002017-08-10T17:59:29.160-07:00Well I think I worked it out when you posted somet...Well I think I worked it out when you posted something along the lines of Mike waking at 3am to secure a spot at your favourite beach on a holiday. The beach - like a bikini - is a state of mind, I guess you seemed as though you belonged there. <br />How do I get Ina to be my life coach? I'm taking a screen shot of her suggestions x Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09671722018759109401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8159818817339386715.post-48307420026544724002017-08-07T18:58:51.410-07:002017-08-07T18:58:51.410-07:00I am curious to see what kind of floor-to-ceiling ...I am curious to see what kind of floor-to-ceiling shelving you create... it is so traditional a concept that I almost strayed from mentioning for the very reason I was wondering how you would modernize it. But it was too life-savingly obvious to stray from.<br /><br />Something else I thought of! We've done a longer and thinner dining table. When I thought about it, on the regular the center of the table was so sparsely used during family dining, because we make our plates in the kitchen and found we could cut space there. I hunted forever and scored a vintage german Biergarten table. Essentially, it has these dimensions, and looks like this https://www.amazon.com/Giantex-Folding-Wooden-Picnic-Garden/dp/B01HRM0PQM/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1502154282&sr=8-3&keywords=folding+beer+table. The bottom had holes in the corners to bolt to the floor, the length is pretty ideal, but perhaps another board would make it better width-wise so your dinnerware is not bumping into the person opposite you. Generally we have small dishes. We've opted to use only one bench, put two chairs on the end and three between. The kids love the bench. This might even be something to utilize outside on that patio. ;) Inanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8159818817339386715.post-90807154926450927412017-08-07T07:33:29.044-07:002017-08-07T07:33:29.044-07:00I'll work on that, Sara. I'm trying to doc...I'll work on that, Sara. I'm trying to document each new stage of renovation and be better about the building details, design and dimension too. <br /><br />Also funny you mention Rosarito - Mike's been trying to convince me we need to go there to score all of those things. Especially the tile. So you may have helped convince me of it :DAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18104156934937018598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8159818817339386715.post-42615400517497748582017-08-07T07:31:27.967-07:002017-08-07T07:31:27.967-07:00Really? It was a long time common misconception - ...Really? It was a long time common misconception - people assumed we lived by the beach because we were there so often. I guess what photos didn't tell was the hour long commute to get there and back :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18104156934937018598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8159818817339386715.post-74332536936263740892017-08-07T07:30:23.075-07:002017-08-07T07:30:23.075-07:00I love all your suggestions - especially the fold ...I love all your suggestions - especially the fold away desk tops. I could use a few in a couple different spaces. And I agree with replacing removed storage. That's where we are trying to be creative and keep floorspace as open as possible, which is why so many built ins are planned. And there will be added storage in nearly everything we're building. Bench seating especially. I still need to eliminate lots of clothing and consider putting my "winter clothes" (If we have such a thing here in socal) away during summer months and vise versa to keep my hanging wardrobe light but I"m working on that. <br /><br />As for the floor to ceiling bookshelves - that's a MUST. I've actually been working to pin down a version for our front room for Mike to build. I feel like it's the heart of a home so it'll be a fun one to work on. Now if only I could decide on what exactly it should look like...?<br /><br />Anyway, thank you as always for the well considered tips. I always appreciate your point on view on these things. <br /><br />XoAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18104156934937018598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8159818817339386715.post-49254759798919663152017-08-07T07:24:10.808-07:002017-08-07T07:24:10.808-07:00Yes! They are everywhere, for dirt cheap. People a...Yes! They are everywhere, for dirt cheap. People are practically giving away spas (and pianos :D) all day long online.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18104156934937018598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8159818817339386715.post-82554329759649014942017-08-07T07:23:28.950-07:002017-08-07T07:23:28.950-07:00I love the weathered look of those silvery gray wo...I love the weathered look of those silvery gray wood shingles too. I just don't know about the overall cost and upkeep. And then it seems I'd have to lean much more towards a beach cottage decor instead of sleeker ranch style??<br /><br />Or maybe not?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18104156934937018598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8159818817339386715.post-86992872120108736122017-08-06T17:43:16.699-07:002017-08-06T17:43:16.699-07:00Yesss! I know your not usually and DIY/home decor ...Yesss! I know your not usually and DIY/home decor blogger, but it would be so great if you shared everything you could here, including a floor plan. Also FYI, I just got back from a quick weekend in Rosarito Baja and I was amazed at how many tile, wood, and outdoor furniture places there were for building supplies. You seem like the type who could come home with a van full of terracotta tiles and a hand carved front door. Plus the taco shops and surf spot at K-38 was awesome!Saranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8159818817339386715.post-12574001234789565722017-08-06T02:47:00.549-07:002017-08-06T02:47:00.549-07:00This is so exciting to me, I really nerd out over ...This is so exciting to me, I really nerd out over these types of processes. When I first started following you I thought you were a beach dwelling family, it's all come together! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09671722018759109401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8159818817339386715.post-14542462868462262302017-08-05T13:10:44.428-07:002017-08-05T13:10:44.428-07:00Ooooooooh this all looks so exciting! I'm so v...Ooooooooh this all looks so exciting! I'm so very happy for you and your family to have scored that location. I mean, by the beach, you can't beat that, but that you've had it in your heart for awhile is everything. It's good to see dreams come to fruition. Two tips I'd like to offer on space: 1) I've noticed on your list what looks like the removal of two closets. Deeply consider replacing the equivalence of that storage space elsewhere. Perhaps the coolest wall of a garage and seal it up nicely as if it were in the house. The one thing we thought we could deal with was lack of room by room storage. But let me tell you, I don't believe I'm a hoarder by any means, & I've been 'purging' for about six months, and I've still got plastic storage bins in the corner of my bedroom! (Granted, I am keeping some baby supply in case we go for a third). But all their craft stuff, my interest stuff, my husbands interest stuff, all that used to go into some type of space in the personal closets. When you don't have that it's been surprisingly difficult to keep things together or find a real place for it out of sight. 2) Floor to ceiling built-in bookcases. We have an inordinate amount of books for this day and age, but luckily records and record player fit there, thus eliminating that side piece it usually sat atop. Fold down desks could work for you... anything really that would normally require furniture that you no longer want to sacrifice your floor space for. We've had to be clear about the designation of space elsewhere. And really, it's worked for us for everyone to feel as though they've got a stake in the community space. Best of luck! You'll figure out what works for you. Can't wait to see it all unfold. xoxoInanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8159818817339386715.post-42077678293148105212017-08-05T09:27:08.694-07:002017-08-05T09:27:08.694-07:00I always look forward to seeing the house updates ...I always look forward to seeing the house updates on your Instagram story! I am sure it's going to be the most magical place. Now I'm off to scour the Internet for a wood planked hot tub. Not sure how practical it is for Arizona but a girl can dream! Gabrielahttp://www.shopcasabotanica.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8159818817339386715.post-49996921560979114502017-08-04T08:10:51.905-07:002017-08-04T08:10:51.905-07:00Wow, this seems like an amazing undertaking! I hav...Wow, this seems like an amazing undertaking! I have to say I agree with your partner on the exterior: some Western redcedar shakes that start out a lovely golden brown and then weather to that beautiful silvery grey is my FAVOURITE type of siding.Taniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06342378313618533946noreply@blogger.com