Nothing Says Custom More Than Built-ins

Papa K loooooves the "custom" look. It's no wonder he was excited to draw up plans, design and build our beautiful bookshelves and fireplace in the living room. Can you believe the before and after?

The center section is popped out a bit and painted a different color than the sides. This gives the ceiling a dramatic depth and texture.

We don't have any way to vent a fireplace, so we decided to go with a ventless ethanol burning fireplace. The bonus...Pete is an ethanol trader!

The boys also had a great time picking out a new sound system, because "it was the perfect time to build it into the built-ins." Nice work, gentlemen!

 

 

Cozy Curtains

We've been living without curtains in the dining room for years. And only because we didn't know what to do - so many options. Long curtains, balances, patterned, plain... Finally decided to go with long, linen, solid colored Pottery Barn curtains. The curtains have turned a large open room into a cozy area ready for hosting dinner parties. A little extra fabric dragging on the floor adds to the cozy feel.

 

Love them!

 

 

The Newest Addition

Two years since my last post and only minor house decorating...until now. The newest big addition to our home is a puppy! Please meet Hank. He's a German Shepherd, Lab and Mastiff rescue from Tennessee. Named after Pete's Grandpa Hank.

It's amazing how fast you fall in love. And more importantly, just how much better he makes every room in our house look. He's our living décor...

 

Beautiful Bedding

Thanks to Mary Ann for the beautiful bedding for the office pull out. Our guests can cozy into the cute polka dots and stripes.

The Man Cave

I asked MaryAnn to find a place for Pete's bull head (Willie) and his stuffed fish. And guess what?? After a quick scan of the condo, she opened the door to the back stairwell and said ... "out here." Ha! So Pete now has a man cave! Complete with a dumbwaiter turned bar.

Cleaning Machine

MaryAnn whips us into shape. She cleaned every inch of the house! She also decorated every room. Yay!



Breaking in the Kitchen

Rob and Pete with their first stab at steaming fresh lobstahs.