Tag Archives: Cinderellaproject

We purchased our bedroom furniture many years ago. It was a splurge It is really great quality and I knew when we bought it, it would be around for a LONG TIME. However………I got really tired of the dark stain. … Continue reading →

We have friends. Yes we have friends!! They run a ministry called Wear Gloves. Read more about it here http://weargloves.org. Their mission is to partner with people to help people. Empowering distressed people to serve in their communities and right where … Continue reading →

I have not worked on any construction sites. Who knew how important the clean up crew is? You can’t just be the talented person who knows how to build stuff or the designer who makes things beautiful. On the back … Continue reading →

The “Big House” has mostly the original windows. They are super gross but so cool at the same time. They are wood. They will all need to be removed and repaired, glass replaced where needed and keeping them has been … Continue reading →

When you buy an old house in an old neighborhood, there is something called a Preservation Board. You must get approval for any changes made to the exterior of your home. This includes an application, a fee (of course there … Continue reading →

We have moved demo upstairs. There are 2 apartments, which includes 2 kitchens, 2 bathrooms, 5 rooms and a hallway that need attention. On the first floor, we have been filling up the wheelbarrow with the plaster and lath and … Continue reading →

Last week when I showed you this  cart full of 2 x 4’s from Lowes I think I might have given the wrong impression. It’s still exciting, and yes we are still moving forward with the 800 square foot apartment. … Continue reading →

A friend came to the house on Sunday to measure for kitchen cabinets. He brought his sweet daughter. She wanted to see the chaos if you can believe it. I asked her if she wanted to be the first person … Continue reading →