Thursday, April 15, 2010

Pooches!

Who would have ever guessed that dogs could have different personalities? Not me. These two dogs are night and day different.
Caesar is our little princess. He won't sit or lay anywhere if it's not on a pillow. He cleans himself all the time, he does not like to get dirty.
He is the nervous eater, the worrier and and whiner. One of his favorite things to do is lay his head next to you and whimper. He needs attention all the time.
That's why Cleo has been a lifesaver. She has been Caesar's distraction. We honestly bought our dog a dog. And it's been heavenly ever since.
Cleo is calm, self entertaining and agile. While Caesar prefers to be lifted into the truck, Cleo jumps right in.
While Caesar is cozy on his pillow, Cleo is content to rough it in the dirt. Silly pooches.

Monday, April 12, 2010

Drew Can Do

Drew got some major work done on Saturday.
He trimmed out both windows. I started scraping off the windows to be repainted.
And it's crazy how much they changed the look of the house.
Then he moved onto the porch. The part I was most excited for.
The door is framed, now the actual door needs to be sanded and painted. I have the prettiest color in mind.
It is all coming together so nicely.
The posts were inspired by my friends basement trim. Shout out to Texas St! I am loving drastically it is updating the look of the house. Next on the list are the shingles for the portico. Stay tuned.

Out of My Sight.

This is what happens when you let twins out of your sight for literally no longer then 1 minute.
They work fast!

Friday, April 9, 2010

Arm Chair Makeover

Perhaps you remember this little guy, who we snagged from a lady as she was about to unload him into the landfill.
Well he was in perfect condition (yes objects in my life have genders.) but was very sun faded. And next to our other couch which wasn't sun faded, our yellow table, and our funky rug it was just a little too much color for me.
Well we bought leather dye a long time ago, I just never got around to it.
Well I was in the middle of scrubbing baseboards, and about to scratch my eyeballs out I hated it so bad. I decided, no time like the present to dye our chair. And because, like my sister says, I have the attention span of a Yorkie puppy, I couldn't be bothered with trying to find gloves. Big mistake... More on that later. So I applied the dye in fast circular motions and BAM it's like a new chair!
I love it... I'm just sitting here admiring it in our living room!! It was too easy! But with every project comes a battle scar.
Just hope I can find a way to get it off before Wednesday for Drew's sister's wedding. Yikes.
Maybe I'll just tell people it's frostbite. Look at Drew's toes, sneaking into my pictures!

Thursday, April 8, 2010

The Porch, by Drew Can Do

As Drew Can Do's (801.244.8790) first project Drew is giving the home we live in a facelift as part of his advertising, study and portfolio building. Today the sheeting was installed over the brick. (Forgive me if I don't say the correct terms) this is what will hold all the fancy trim/finish work which will make the house look oh so glamorous.
As you can see the iron post have been replaced by 4X4s. All ready to be wrapped.
And for your viewing pleasure, is Cleo winking. Here's looking at you kid!
Cleo's birthdays coming up in 2 weeks!! Get excited!

Drew Can Do

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Wednesday, April 7, 2010

Guess Where We Are!?!

Yep, our home away from home... Wanna know what we (again I mean Drew) are doing?
We are giving this sad little lady a face lift! And it's going to be amazing...
We got so excited that we have already ripped off the iron posts and the plastic shutters on the windows. Ps, I always thought those were wood, they are not. We decided that we are going to blog the whole process to keep out loyal followers up to date. Prepare to have your mind blown.
As I write right now we, Caesar, Cleo and I are sitting outside of Home Depot waiting for Drew to pick up some drill bits. I guess I have just gotten so used to our dogs that I am always surprised when people walk passed the car and say how big they are.
Everyone comments.
I know they are big, but how do they tell from so far away?
Tonight we picked up some wood, glue and brackets to get started on the framing.
Drew got right to work ripping off the exterior of the portico.
And installing the 4X4s.
Below is a mock up of how the porch will look. Very well sketched by Drew.
We will keep you updated on the progress! Hopefully the weather holds out like my iPhone weather app promises.