The Writer and Residence

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Dining room re-do: Progress update

Well folks, I thought the time was right for a little dining room update since exciting things have been happening on that front: I’ve got new dining room chairs! Hurray! Here they are in all ...

Aug, 21

Backyard Patio “After” Photos

It took me most of the weekend, but the effort was totally, completely worth it. It feels like summer here at the residence now, with the patio/”lanai” area set to rights! I have to say, ...

May, 22

Backyard “before” pics (and I really mean “before,” as in I have a lot of work to do…)

It’s suddenly super hot and humid, and the weather is weird! We have a severe thunderstorm watch on right now, so I rushed out to take these photos with bandito in tow before the rain ...

May, 12

Dining room painting: Progress photos

I bet you all were wondering why things had slowed “to a glacial pace” (to borrow a phrase from a friend) with the dining room project. Well, I think the rain has brought energy levels down ...

May, 05

From the ground up: Or, why my dining room looks like a basketball court

In trying to determine where to start with the redesign of the dining room, I called upon the sage advice of interior designer Elissa Cullman, who recommends setting the tone and design schema for a ...

Mar, 23

Dining room: “Before” photos

A little while back, I shared my ideas and inspiration for my spring dining room redo (which you can read about here). In honor of it being Monday, I thought I’d roll up my sleeves, ...

Mar, 07

Spring redo: The dining room project

After living a bit like a hermit these last few winter months, I’m beginning to feel that I’m ready to emerge as if from a chrysalis. A social butterfly in training, if you will. I’ve ...

Mar, 05

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