Sunday, September 28, 2008

Cabinets






Do you know how many drawer pulls exist that cry out for your attention? Fortunately, I have a dear and talented friend, Gladys Olson who is my interior designer. It has helped to ease the stress in the decision making process (it can be stressful because you want the end product to look like a million dollars while staying as close to the builder's allowances as possible). Denise at the cabinet center has been helpful, showing me samples (I am very visual and like to see cabinets, finishes, drawers, etc.,) she also lets me know what is and what isn't in the allowance. We are going to do a really special powder room with an interesting glass vessel sink with koi fish engraved on the outside-don't want to give away secrets now but I promise to show you pictures. Gladys and I made a quick trip to the paint store for samples which got me very excited imagining how it will all be coming together soon.




































John's Professional Advice


John Timmerman(in the green shirt at bottom of stairs) gave me some great advice from being in the contruction business for many years.....he said it really makes the workers feel appreciated if every once in a while you bring them some breakfast biscuits, snacks, a cold drink on a warm summer day..... I am telling you how right he is! The framers built a great set of temporary stairs that makes it so much easier getting into my new home. No more walking up a sandy, slippery, shakey ramp or stepping on overturned buckets:) Everyone walking into the house says how good the framing is. Thanks guys. I really do appreciate your hard work!

Tuesday, September 9, 2008

Plumbing

Time to pick out plumbing. Went to a very nice plumbing supply store. Do they have some beautiful new products! Great displays. Found the neatest free-standing soaking tub for the master bath. It is called "Picasso" and looks like a boat. Next week cabinets.