Cabin in the woods
July 29, 2010 at 11:17 pm | Posted in architecture, magazine industry, renovation | Leave a commentTags: cabin, diy cabin, sunset magazine, woods
Daryle and I often fantasize about having a getaway somewhere off the beaten path. We love the wilderness and do like camping, but we also like modern conveniences. That’s why it would be so dreamy if we had a little spot to go to relax on the weekends. Someplace that is far enough away to feel like we’re out of town, but close enough to actually be able to get there on a Friday after work. I know it’s an American way of thinking, but I’d love to have a freezer chock-full of meats to be able to pack up in a cooler and hit the road to the cabin on a whim. Just you and me babe.
[Photos by Thomas J. Story, via my favorite magazine, Sunset from the article called "DIY Cabin in the Woods."]
Outdoor umbrella
April 20, 2010 at 8:09 pm | Posted in life, renovation | Leave a commentTags: barbeque, ikea, mosquito net, outdoor umbrella, summer
Oh man, I cannot wait for summer get-togethers in the backyard. I love day-time barbecues, drinking iced cold beer and watching the day slowly turn to night. I’ve really wanted an outdoor umbrella for the yard. In DC, summers can be terribly humid with tons of mosquitoes. This Ikea umbrella has a net attachment to keep the bugs out. There just may be a weekend trip to Ikea coming up!
Home Renovation: Granite Countertop
August 20, 2009 at 12:11 am | Posted in homeownership, renovation | 2 CommentsTags: concrete countertop, granite, remodel, renovate
Virginia Marble and Granite showroom.
Counters in the kitchen are an important component. Originally, Daryle and I were interested in either poured concrete, stainless steel or a granite/composite material. After researching a bit, I begrudgingly decided against concrete because it tends to show it’s age early since it is so porous and stains easily. Stainless steel wouldn’t work because it would scratch. We opted for the most popular of choices: granite—with the plan of choosing a truly unique slab.
This morning we visited Virgina Marble and Granite‘s warehouse in Chantilly, VA. They had tons of different choices of color. Some of the granite had wild patters—one of which was zebra-style black and white with splashes of rusty orange splattered across. (We didn’t go in that direction!)
We brought samples of the tile floor and cabinets to find the right match. Typhoon Bordeaux (below) was the lucky winner. It’s a dramatic piece. The base color is golden tan with darker lines and bubbles of brown. There are small dots of black and white also. My favorite part is the topographical-like line that cuts the slab in half.
Typhoon Bordeaux is the color we chose.
Close-up of Typhoon Bordeaux
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