September 30, 2009
The house I bought had original 1941 single-pane windows. Casements that crank out. More than half didn't open and many panes of glass were cracked.
I knew my first major project was going to be replacing the windows ASAP. Last Friday the job was completed!
I replaced 22 windows, and now they all open (Finally windows open in my bendroom... YAY!)
See the total transformation here.
September 29, 2009
It's Fall... which means I am looking for some Dogfish Head Punkin Ale. I discovered it a few years ago (Pumpkin Beer?!?!?! Yes Please :)) But I am having some trouble locating it near my new home. I have been to 2 liquor stores near my home ... and both have other Dogfish Head brews ... but neither have Punkin Ale..... so I think I am going to have to head back to Anne Arundel County in order to get it :(
September 26, 2009
September 25, 2009
The new house had a wood burning fireplace (actually a requirement) :)
But then I had raccoons.... and did I really want to be messing with a fire?!??!?
My mother suggested Gas Logs as an option.... and its actually my housewarming/birthday/xmas present :D
installation was finally complete today!
September 24, 2009
September 22, 2009
September 21, 2009
My neice Regan loves animals. All animals And bugs, reptiles. (She probably would have been a big help during the bat situation). So last Friday my mother, neice and I set out for Woodley Park. (The fearlessness does not extend to the escalator.... I got to carry her all the way to the top of the Woodley Park metro exit).
September 19, 2009
To the new Pearl Jam album... Backspacer. Available Sunday :)
September 14, 2009
Everyone in nail polish circles (yes their are even whole blogs devoted to nail polish!!) has been talking about Matte polishes for fall. I have been interested to check them out... and last week I finally got some Essie Matte About you from Ulta.
Its awesome... perfect for fall , and practically doubeled my nail polish collection.
September 12, 2009
To all the Single Ladies that love their shoes :D
My most fave episode of Sex and the City....
September 11, 2009
September 10, 2009
How low will the Republican's sink?? Shouting "Liar" during a joint session of Congress ... and we are barely 9 months in to the Obama administration.
Regardless, President Obama rose above and delivered a succinct and moving speech, free of incorrect grammar, winks, and "thumbs up"...... Change Indeed!
September 9, 2009
Well Done. (and another piece of evidence that technology does indeed ROCK!)
September 7, 2009
September 5, 2009
To the Station Fire victims....Be safe!
September 4, 2009
Its been one story after another of Metro-related deaths or serious injury this summer. Starting with the June 22 accident that killed 9 thru yesterday's bus vs pedestrian accident. Not to mention bad PR moves including WMATA closing 3 stations on Yellow/Blue line over a holiday weekend for track work. (The one positive of the summer has been the implementation of NextBus).
What else could happen in the next 4 days?
We all know Metro has funding problems. They should create some shirts that state "I survived the Summer of '09" and sell them. (Tacky - Yes, but I am sure someone will.... WMATA should at least make some money off the venture).
Oh.... and Fire Catoe!
September 3, 2009
September 1, 2009
I am celebrating the cooler temps by breaking out these shoes for the first time ....
