comforts of home
Fill ‘er up!
With construction pretty much complete the time had come to make the house into a home. While there is a zen beauty to an empty room, and you can almost always benefit from de-cluttering like Marie Kondo preaches, it is also nice to have a real bed to sleep on and a proper table and … [more…]
Morning Mountain Madness
It has seemed like forever, but really the renovation has been pretty quick considering the amount of work that has been done. But finally I was able to stay in the house during my last visit. Sure, it was like camping out – indoors. I slept on a leaky inflatable bed The heat didn’t really … [more…]
While the cat is away…
The old saying is that “while the cat is away the mice will play.” From the beginning of this crazy idea of having a cabin in the mountains I have been worried how I would manage the place from 1700 miles away, never mind managing a substantial renovation project. Several knowledgeable friends whose judgment I … [more…]
The New Old
In life it is important to know when to stop. And when it comes to renovations on an old house it is important to save that old feeling while updating aspects that don’t function or aren’t appropriate. We have been working with the architect since January to design renovation to the cabin without ruining the … [more…]
Housing Is Available
Here at the cabin – housing is available – at least if you are a bird there is plenty to choose from. Humans will have to wait until the renovations are done. Then we will warmly welcome family and friends. Maybe next year. Never having met the previous owner I have to imagine what kind … [more…]
Fantasy Meets Reality
In my haste to close the deal there was no way for the Jersey Girl to visit the place until after the closing. Our beloved dog Petey was sick with cancer and she had to stay home with him in case he took a sudden turn for the worse. Buying the place unseen by her … [more…]
Just Another Perfect Day in Paradise
A good night’s rest and I awoke just before sunrise to be greeted by a spectacular view to the south. The previous evening’s snow showers had ended. The gloaming light erupted into the most beautiful sunrise I could have imagined. Maybe I was still asleep, and dreaming it. But no! But yes it was real! … [more…]