Friday, August 29, 2008

Notes from the Homeowner!

It's mine...all mine! My parents met me at the house late yesterday afternoon, we opened a bottle of champagne and started moving stuff into kitchen cupboards.

I have discovered a few things that totally escaped me to this point - there are no RJ11 jacks just RJ45 so that was a surprise. There are no towel bars in the bathroom. There are no door stoppers anywhere which I discovered when I shoved open my bedroom door (little, tiny dent in the wallboard!) I also noticed that the paint job on the trim is pretty shabby so I see some painting in my very near future.

I have enticed my brother into coming over on Sunday to help me hang shelves in the sewing studio. I can do it by myself but it will go so much faster with help. I will also tap into his expertise on a couple of other projects. Thankfully, he is easily tempted with a case of Corona!

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9 comments:

  1. MichelleAugust 29, 2008 at 10:37 AM

    Congratulations! Have lots of happy times this weekend making your new place totally YOURS!
    Michelle

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  2. AmeliaAugust 29, 2008 at 1:34 PM

    Oh I know you are happy...maybe a bit disappointed with noticing a few minor problems...when your personal items are in and the decorating is finished it will look perfect...besides if there are some projects later on...you know that is just part of owning a home.

    Here's hoping for a successful move this weekend.

    amelia

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  3. The Calico QuilterAugust 29, 2008 at 1:45 PM

    Congratulations on your new house! Sorry about the little disappointments, but at least the major things like structure are inspected and you're confident they are OK. Re: phone jacks and towel bars and such: I bought a new house and it didn't have any of these things either. My husband spent a day wiring telephones, and I had to buy and install all the bathroom hardware, door stops and the like. There wasn't even a toilet paper holder or a soap dish at the sink. Everything's an add-on! Someone told me locally that the builders here don't normally install cabinet pulls - geez, that's cheap! The positive side: you can pick what you want. Best wishes and enjoy your new home.

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  4. IreneAugust 29, 2008 at 2:41 PM

    Should have read this before I left the comment on your other blog! I'm so happy for you - enjoy your new little nest!

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  5. IreneAugust 29, 2008 at 2:41 PM

    Should have read this before I left the comment on your other blog! I'm so happy for you - enjoy your new little nest!

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  6. BarbAugust 29, 2008 at 2:51 PM

    CONGRATULATIONS! Enjoy making it your own, and I can hardly wait to see what you do with your sewing studio :-D!!

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  7. JeanneAugust 30, 2008 at 7:28 AM

    Congratulations! Don't work too hard!
    Jeanne :)

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  8. ReginaAugust 30, 2008 at 11:54 AM

    Congratulations - good luck with the painting and tweaking and finishing. At least you are making it your own. Can't wait to see some more inside pictures!

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  9. TreasaAugust 30, 2008 at 6:52 PM

    Congratulations on your new home. Have fun decorating. Be sure to post pictures. We expect to see a lot of quilts in the decore.

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