Wednesday, July 26th, 2006

Anybody Got a Spare $2,000?

posted by Kristin | filed under Bathrooms, Travel, Sink, Wishing | 16 Comments

Lately, we’ve been questioning our decision to use the oak washstand as our bathroom vanity.

First, I had the question about the wood top vs. something more water-proof like marble. Then our friend and neighbor Miss Judy stopped by for a visit and raved about the beautiful old washstand and begged us not to cut a […]

Tuesday, July 25th, 2006

Slice and Dice

posted by Kristin | filed under Misfortune | 7 Comments

It’s official - I’m having surgery. But on my 10th straight day of feeling bad, I’m pretty darn excited about putting an end to it all … the pain that is. And my gall bladder.
I’ve never had surgery before - other than wisdom teeth - so I’m a little nervous. Fortunately, I’m not worried […]

Friday, July 21st, 2006

eBay: The Mayberry Version

posted by Kristin | filed under Finds, Auction, Lights | 2 Comments

Before all the medical drama of the weekend, I initiated my friend Kristen into the world of the Moundville antique auction.
I’ve mentioned this auction before, and my thoughts of it are usually accompanied by guilty stomach pains (rather than gall bladder) because I always manage to spend more money than I planned.
The Moundville auction is […]

Thursday, July 20th, 2006

Attack!

posted by Kristin | filed under Misfortune | 7 Comments

Just look what happens when I ask a question and then disappear for a week: a firestorm of debate over the merits of big-box vs. Rejuvenation light fixtures.
Meanwhile, you might be wondering where I disappeared to. For the past couple of months, I’ve been having periodic “attacks.” Severe abdominal pain, then vomiting, chills and sweating. […]

Wednesday, July 12th, 2006

No More New Shoes for a While

posted by Kristin | filed under Bathrooms, Lights | 16 Comments

I’m having a bit of a moral dilemma. I’ve taken care of the shopping for the plumbing, but now it’s time to consider lighting. But lighting from where?
What we want is pretty simple - an over-vanity fixture to fit the existing space … two or three down-facing shades hanging from a round bar, nothing boxy […]

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