Category Archives: Cinderella Project

the birds

Posted on July 16, 2016 by Charmadawn

Our fireplaces are 113 years old. They are old and beautiful and kind of falling apart. We will be repairing them and one day they will be a show stopper. The chimneys were covered up on the top, to an … Continue reading →

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a view from the floor

Posted on July 15, 2016 by Charmadawn

For weeks now, my job has been floors. All the floors had to be fine sanded, swept, mopped, swept, stained x 2, polyurethaned, sanded and polyurethaned again x 3. It’s a huge job what hasn’t been. I only want to … Continue reading →

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As I peek through the window

Posted on July 13, 2016 by Charmadawn

It’s 8:30 pm on a Wednesday night. It’s already been a long day. Worked at my day job, came to the house for 2 hours to put a second coat of stain on the parlor floor, went back to church … Continue reading →

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The Eagle

Posted on July 8, 2016 by Charmadawn

Have you ever taken one of those personality tests? The last one I did at work was the D.I.S.C. test. Upon completion, it compares you to birds. I just so happen to be an eagle. Eagles like to get it done. … Continue reading →

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So Much Random

Posted on June 29, 2016 by Charmadawn

I truly enjoy writing this blog. The house has been the content of most posts. I do have some trepidation about when the major renovations are finished. What will I write about?  I do have 1,467,942 projects planned for decorating … Continue reading →

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Decisions Sumisions Contrisions

Posted on June 27, 2016 by Charmadawn

whatever you call it  I don’t want to do it ANY MORE. Insert picture of a small child throwing fit, turning red in the face, kicking and screaming. Yep that’s me except on the inside because I have to be … Continue reading →

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Floors and the Square

Posted on June 19, 2016 by Charmadawn

I have hesitated to post pictures of what I have been working on. Not that it’s bad or that I’m not proud of the results but because I really didn’t want to hear negative comments. I have been working in … Continue reading →

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As I lay here

Posted on June 5, 2016 by Charmadawn

hey middle of the nighters. Saturday night. Tossing and turning. Why is it always Saturday? I already get up way before the birds to get to church. Sunday’s are a huge day and tomorrow, I mean today is no exception. … Continue reading →

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Imperfection

Posted on May 29, 2016 by Charmadawn

I have feared imperfection. Feared not being good enough Fear of not being attractive, aging is hard. I know……..age gracefully. Whatever I don’t want to. My home hasn’t always been perfect but I wanted it to be. I have worked … Continue reading →

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The powder room that used to be a hallway

Posted on May 24, 2016 by Charmadawn

This room was a dining room I think. It was located in apartment 1. It had a table in the middle with a big pile of clothes and a cat on it. The doorway led to a hall and off … Continue reading →

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