tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20348805139373729892024-03-14T00:08:38.433-06:00Our 1910 Colorado Bungalow:A Modern Makeover in the Mountainsemilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03156118923314004880noreply@blogger.comBlogger147125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2034880513937372989.post-83044579992880688252013-06-27T07:00:00.000-06:002013-06-27T08:49:18.599-06:00Zeb's Pet<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Update from the longest kitchen reno ever ;)<br />
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I have been hoarding this rug since last April when Haley came to visit. After we ripped out the carpet and cleaned up the hardwoods, we laid it out and realized that the original rug purchased was HUGE, it covered the entire floor and and extended up the walls on either end! J said it made his eyes unable to focus... After the kitchen was completed, we gathered up all of the returns and planned a trip to exchange the rug and return all the construction extras. By then something crazy happened, the rug was no longer listed on the IKEA website, then rumors that it had been "obsoleted". I even started to look for other similar style rugs...<br />
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The morning I loaded up, J convinced me to take the rug "just in case". Good idea, J!<br />
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When I walked into to the Centennial store, there was a miracle- not only was the display rug hanging up, but two, brand-new rugs were available, as well and in the right size! I returned the WAY-too-big rug and bought the smaller size. I was really happy because I love this rug, but Kitty loves it even more! He had a little freak out ;)<br />
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<b>But I like it the MOST! </b>(I know this off center, but the table is lined up with the kitchen opening.)</span><div>
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Almost exactly how I pictured the Dining Room when we moved in. <br />
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Too bad it had to be the construction zone for the past three years...<br />
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Every dinner is candlelight when you demo-ed out the the only light switch :)<br />
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Maybe we'll get some installed lights in here soon...(birthday surprise-J?)<br />
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J worked on installing and finishing the trim last week. He helped move the file cabinets back into the nook and then took Zeb for a long hike. I was determined to get everything put together and cleaned up, <b><u>all by myself</u></b>, before he came back. We have been discussing how to best use the "nook" space since we moved in. I was on team Office and he was on team Breakfast room. My argument was, in a small house we don't need two separate eating areas within 20 ft. of each other. What we really need is a designated office space. And I (usually) get my way ;)</div>
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Here are all the pieces of the puzzle: two metal file cabinets with a top drawer, a<a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/S49000697/"> VIKA LERBERG trestle leg and two LINNEMON table tops from IKEA.</a></div>
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I finally finished the paper pile I've been sorting out for 1.5 years. Paper purge 2013 is history!!</div>
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Visualizing and checking the fit- 102 year old houses with "handyman" additions are NOT close to being square.<br />
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I had to peel off the veneer on the short side seam and sand off about 1/4 of an inch. Nice tight seam now. Don't you love the "window treatments" ;)<br />
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Used a sticky rug pad for insulation/grip under the desk top.<br />
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All done with time to spare. Love this view! There is a lilac out the far right window :)<br />
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I think it's even better than I've been imagining it (for the past 3 years)!! I have a crush on my office nook :) Now I need to get a wireless keyboard/mouse and get rid of those wires...<br />
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- accessorize (plants, photos, office supply organization)!<br />
<br />emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03156118923314004880noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2034880513937372989.post-67476192892460850062013-03-29T07:00:00.000-06:002013-03-29T07:00:03.654-06:00Quick Kitchen Update<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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When I got home last night, J had surprised me by hanging up the shelf over the stove. Perfect! </div>
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We're going to add bead board throughout the entire area, painted the interior wall color and add it to the ceiling in a natural finish. Add a ton of hooks and storage.<br />
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Finally hang up our big CO map, J's 14er's poster and snowboards.<br />
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We also need to build in around the stairs to the basement so that any children that come to our house don't fall through the giant opening (right, Ellen?) ;) We need shoe storage too, so maybe something like this?<br />
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Although, I guess a child could climb to the top and jump off, but I think that seems like another problem entirely. We could add some barbwire at the top or an electric fence that would zap them back up like those factories in China (allegedly)? Mom's- what do you think ;)<br />
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Everything that needed to be hung on the walls upstairs is up!!</div>
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Added and rearranged a few things. Fixed the broken glass in the black and red print from Grandmother. Printed a few of J's crazy hiking photos and moved the Jermaine Rodger's/Deftones bunnies.<br />
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Great Lakes print and my Menominee/Lake Michigan lighthouse photo are a good match!<br />
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After a quick project to fix a decision that has been bugging me for years...<br />
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I can love this print of Howard Olson's again! Reminds me so much of WI fall/winter skies. <br />
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I also really like it with my new lamp and shade! Still sure the blue couch is still moving downstairs though...<br />
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I think the watercolors are my current favorite art in the whole house. Love opening the door to this view!<br />
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Love the cookbook shelf. Hate to have cluttered counters!<br />
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Close up- Thanks Haley! I got J the CO version to match the WI print.<br />
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The two below live in Turkey. They are not too expensive (under $100), but Turkey? To far. I need instant gratification. Although, the colors are nice compared to plain black and cream. And I love black and cream any other time...</div>
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Patch ceiling/walls<br />
Touch-up paint.<br />
Add can light above stove<br />
Install back splash(es).<br />
Replace light switches.<br />
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Do something with knives.<br />
Create better function for lower cabinet next to sink.<br />
Find a runner for in front of sink..<br />
Transition for tile to hardwood.<br />
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Tear out all old electrical boxes, wiring.<br />
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Replace ceiling with bead board (natural)<br />
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Paint back door.<br />
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Tear out carpet.<br />
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Do something about fan/light.<br />
Print family photos.<br />
Hang photos.<br />
Re-paint living room heating vent.<br />
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Over dye curtains.<br />
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Replace oldest gas insert in the history of time.<br />
Add hooks/shelving to entry.<br />
Build fauxdenza for entry.<br />
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Tile to the ceiling.<br />
Order glass for shower.<br />
Change cans to LED.<br />
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<br />emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03156118923314004880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2034880513937372989.post-28124507118713968432013-03-05T07:00:00.000-07:002013-03-11T13:10:53.995-06:00Stuff I Like(d)- February<b>Stuff I'm Listening To:</b><br />
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If we get some more snow and colder weather. <br />
Come on Winter, I haven't even used my new snowshoes yet!!<br />
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Backsplash behind stove<br />
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Gave it to everyone for Christmas but myself :)<br />
<b>(OOOH, Thanks Ellen, Joe & Grace for my early b-day present!!!)</b><br />
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(Noise cancelling headphones- I think I can count these as a "medical expense" ;))<br />
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Pulling out a million staples and tack strips!<br />
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<b>Win the LOTTERY ;)</b>emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03156118923314004880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2034880513937372989.post-63639650160474229382013-01-17T15:44:00.000-07:002013-02-26T15:55:13.445-07:00Stuff I Like- January<b>Stuff I'm listening to:</b><br />
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Lid and spoon rest<br />
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Discontinued Kobenstyle<br />
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Make food- Candy Bar Bites Avocado Chicken Salad Buffalo Cauliflower<br />
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<br />emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03156118923314004880noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2034880513937372989.post-79857326652155015902013-01-10T15:00:00.000-07:002013-01-10T15:00:00.834-07:00Finally, a Dining Room!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
J & I worked all last weekend getting the pile of tools, extra trim, bits and pieces that need to be returned to IKEA and basically everything that DOES NOT belong in a Dining room out of the room. We also moved the extra couch and (HUGE) coffee table out of the Living room, deep cleaned the kitchen and bathroom, purged and organized. I told J that all I wanted for Christmas was to have him hang all the big stuff on the walls. He did! It looks like we actually live here :) I was SO tired Sunday night!</div>
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So glad we opened up the doorway! </div>
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So glad my Grandmother had such good taste (table and chairs)!</div>
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Iowa sunrise</div>
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On the road</div>
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Look, no pantry when you walk in the front door, sneak peak of the floors and nice view to the kitchen.<br />
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Aah...so relaxing :)<br />
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Zeb and Kitty think they're going to survive the transition to "normal" (non-construction) life!<br />
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Evidence of the first meal. Yummy!</div>
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Look how much crap I can fit on my counter ;)</div>
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And what a huge mess I can make!</div>
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Delicious, homemade Mac & Cheese- first multi-step recipe attemped.</div>
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Just a cute photo of Zeb. He's been feeling neglected on the blog lately...</div>
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I'm a little behind on posting because we have been busy putting everything away and finishing up details. Working on a budget, detail post. Maybe I'll finish it up over the long weekend...or maybe I'll just relax!</div>
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I got the call last week that the counter material had arrived at Rocky Mtn Stone and they would be ready for installation Monday. Woo Hoo!! I have been thinking about this day for a year...literally. </div>
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Here's what the kitchen looked like before:</div>
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Yes, I am the person that is taking photos while the dudes are working. I managed to get one where they are not in the photo (privacy, right...).</div>
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Check out the awesome landscaping in our front yard. Maybe next year ;)</div>
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The installers only had one little problem when putting the counter in its final resting place. Because the templating is so exact and we live in a 100yr. old home, we had to temporarily remove the outlet on the far wall. They didn't have even a 1/4 inch of wiggle room. Once the electricity was cut and the outlet removed, it was no problem at all. Can I tell you how great it was to have a professional doing the work? AMAZING!! I felt a little guilty for not helping (even though I wouldn't have had anything to offer).<br />
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In a few minutes the kitchen was already looking like this:</div>
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I can't believe it! </div>
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Jon's in the process of installing all the pulls.</div>
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He has all the drawers finished and is still working on the doors.</div>
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I was so excited that I got my finger in the photo ;)</div>
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And, the microwave is finally up! </div>
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Can't believe it. </div>
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For some reason it makes the kitchen feel very finished (and fancy). <span style="text-align: center;">It's one of the only items we haven't had temporarily installed and been using during the remodel. </span></div>
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The final appliance that still needs to be installed is the dishwasher. Can't wait! The counters are scheduled to be installed Monday afternoon, then the final plumbing can be completed. Then the final electric. And finally, back splash. Hoping to be done by Christmas!</div>
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When we left off we were about here:</div>
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(Zeb had to be in the middle of all the action.)</div>
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Jon started putting together the drawers.</div>
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And the first doors went up!! (Ooh, aah...)</div>
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Cleats were installed to hold the (infamous) filler pieces.</div>
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Jon's Dad came for a visit last week (an all work visit!). We couldn't pry the level out of his hands, even when trying to tempt him with delicious Mexican food!</div>
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HE GOT SO MUCH DONE!</div>
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After a lot of planning and measuring, the first cabinet went in Tuesday morning. </div>
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Hanging the first cabinet on the window wall.</div>
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The upper cabinet layout on the "stove wall". </div>
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Second "sink wall" cabinet hung. We hung the upper cabinets on this side extra high in order to maximize the counter space. </div>
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This cabinet was raised to match the right side.</div>
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Nice and level!</div>
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Trim piece (color of the cabinets) next to the interior cabinet.</div>
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Window wall with base cabinets.</div>
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The cabinets arrived as scheduled on September 6th.</div>
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Here's what the dining room looked like when everything was off the truck.</div>
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Zeb helped them visualize the finished product.</div>
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When I got home later that evening, this is what I saw.</div>
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Half the cabinets were assembled and the rest were organized and ready to go.</div>
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Nice photo of pantry current location in the living room, unfinished cabinets and almost finished kitchen.</div>
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(don't worry about the carpet, it's going away as soon as the cabinets are in...)</div>
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A few days later, Jon finished building the rest. And then the dining room looked really crazy!</div>
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(drawers all stacked up and cabinet doors)</div>
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(all the cabinets in a row)</div>
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Then it was time for the cats to have fun.</div>
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Kitty is obviously dominant.</div>
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Here's the rendering from IKEA once it's all said and done.</div>
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Jon's dad is here and we're working away on the kitchen. </div>
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Waiting to get it a little more finished before posting more photos. Mom, you'll just have to wait!</div>
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I finally pulled the trigger and ordered the cabinets. They will be here Sept. 6th!! Made it just under the wire for the IKEA annual kitchen sale and saved over $1000! I also got the sink and faucet. So excited :) The cabinets are the same as the above photo but in the 39" length. Our counter will be white (have to install the cabinets before I can order it though...too bad, there is a great sale at HD right now). Mom, remember last year when you asked what I was most excited about for the kitchen and I said "having counters...". We just might have the kitchen project done by Thanksgiving (or at least New Years).</div>
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<span style="text-align: center;">On the wall with the window over the sink, we'll have double cabinets with glass doors on either side of the window. Also, white subway tile back splash.</span><br />
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<span style="text-align: center;"><br /></span>emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03156118923314004880noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2034880513937372989.post-68973550498806782362012-08-02T17:22:00.000-06:002012-08-02T17:24:16.080-06:00I hate cheap kitchen makeovers!When they start with something like this....<br />
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Ours hasn't been quick or cheap... maybe we'll wrap it up before 2013 ;)emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03156118923314004880noreply@blogger.com1