Raising the Roof - Part 1: The Old "Roof" and the Demolition

This spring we finally got to tackle a project that has been on "the list" for a few years now. You know that unwritten list of things that have to get done, but lack of time and/or funding just keeps pushing it back.

Well, this project is not getting delayed any more. In fact, it is completed! But first, let's look at what it looked like before:

Friday Listening: 3

It is Friday again, and our Friday Listening series continues with King and Lionheart by Of Monsters and Men. 

Enjoy your weekend!

A Tropical Kahala Garden

Visited this lovely garden a few weeks ago. It was designed by the same company who did our pool and back yard, DeBiasi Pacific. The property is made private with the creative use of rock and plantings.

Friday Listening: 2

It is Friday again, or as we call it in Hawaii, Pau Hana Day. Friday is the day I spend getting our house ready for the weekend. While I work, I like to listen to Pandora. Here is what I am listening to today:

Regina Spektor: Better

Have a wonderful weekend everyone!

Renovating the Budapest Apartment: Winter Progress

 

As the weather turned colder, work in the apartment slowed. We had to wait for the walls to completely dry out. After the holidays, the wood floors were installed. I picked a light ash wood, to go with the overall bright and airy theme. We also started purchasing light fixtures. The one you see below is an antique found on the internet. It will hang in the dining area.

I was trying to decide between a more Gustavian crystal style chandelier, possibly whitewashed, and a modern wrought iron one, when I happened upon this beauty at an online auction place.  Even though I have not seen it in person yet, I think it will look great in the dining area.