Yesterday we met and heard the ideas of three landscapers. One was a landscape architect, one was a designer who owned the landscape company, and one was a designer who does interiors and exteriors. It was very interesting,as we have never done something on such a big scale before. The two designers saw visions of a desert scene with boulders, rocks, interesting plants and palms, and Howard's wish, a rugged cascading waterfall into the pool. The architect said the yard didn't go with the house. His vision included "hardscape," and included a seating area with a firepit so we could sit outside on winter nights and look at the stars, an outside kitchen, and stones, rocks and water "installation" that had a southwestern or Tuscan flair to coordinate with the house. Well, they will submit their proposals, and we will see. One good thing to come out of it is that I really liked the man who is also an interior designer. I think we can work together on the furnishings.
All in all, it will take time, because all this can be done in phases. We are indeed fortunate!!!!!
Saturday, May 28, 2011
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Workers In The House!
Well, it has been a while. I have been so busy for the last few weeks, but when I tried to reconstitute what I've been doing that kept me from blogging, I forgot. I guess that is "protection" from carrying exhausting memories along forever. OR, I am just old and forget a lot!
We have been planning for this Memorial Day Weekend to spend the better part of a week here at the new house in the desert having things repaired, installed, thought about, etc. Our big goal is making it "cozy," and making it feel like our own. So, we are planning some furniture changes. AH, I remember what I was doing that was so stressful. I was furniture shopping (looking). We decided to replace the glass dining table and the uncomfortable chairs that are with it with a whole new look. The issue is, what look do we want, and what look goes with the house and the existing furnishings. I must have seen 100 dining sets in person, and tons more online. The more I see, the more confused I get. I keep going back to the one we liked in the first place. It's a updated farm trestle table with a slightly distressed top. So we will see.
Today, they put in a new garbage disposer, lines for more recessed lighting, a doggy door, and a few other things. Then we have 3 different landscapers coming to give us ideas and perhaps do the work for a drought resistant, desert landscape in the back yard. There is a lot to be done, and it will take time, but we have begun! So, that's all for now.
We have been planning for this Memorial Day Weekend to spend the better part of a week here at the new house in the desert having things repaired, installed, thought about, etc. Our big goal is making it "cozy," and making it feel like our own. So, we are planning some furniture changes. AH, I remember what I was doing that was so stressful. I was furniture shopping (looking). We decided to replace the glass dining table and the uncomfortable chairs that are with it with a whole new look. The issue is, what look do we want, and what look goes with the house and the existing furnishings. I must have seen 100 dining sets in person, and tons more online. The more I see, the more confused I get. I keep going back to the one we liked in the first place. It's a updated farm trestle table with a slightly distressed top. So we will see.
Today, they put in a new garbage disposer, lines for more recessed lighting, a doggy door, and a few other things. Then we have 3 different landscapers coming to give us ideas and perhaps do the work for a drought resistant, desert landscape in the back yard. There is a lot to be done, and it will take time, but we have begun! So, that's all for now.
Thursday, May 12, 2011
WHAT A MESS!
I'm sitting here thinking about cleaning up my desk and shelves. I share a home office with my very orderly husband; I am anything but orderly. I really don't know how he tolerates me. In our vacation home he has commandeered the "office." It is HIS...no place for me. I guess I will be relegated to the kitchen desk, or maybe put a little one in the bedroom.
My desk here at home is so messy, and the shelves so disorganized that I am to embarrassed to take a picture to post in this blog. I have computer manuals that are so outdated they practically tell you how to use a "floppy disk." I have a variety of books, such as "Women and Money," and "Great Bordellos of the World." Now, I'm not thinking of going into the field of prostitution to make a little cash on the side. My friend and I did a presentation for our study group at UCLA on The History of Prostitution. We didn't call it that, though we should have. We called it Concubines, Courtesans, and Ladies of the Night. Cute? Well, we had men sign up for the class who thought it was going to be "racier" than it really was. They dropped out. But those who stayed had a terrific 14 weeks.
Well, back to the desk. I really don't know where or how to begin to organize it. I have to throw so many things out it isn't funny. I love paper....any kind. I seem to collect journals. I can't seem to get myself to write in one, at least regularly. But every time I see a new style, or size, or cover I buy it. So what do I do with them all? Most are blank. I guess I should give journal-ling a try! Can't throw out beautiful journals!
I think I'd better get back to the task!
My desk here at home is so messy, and the shelves so disorganized that I am to embarrassed to take a picture to post in this blog. I have computer manuals that are so outdated they practically tell you how to use a "floppy disk." I have a variety of books, such as "Women and Money," and "Great Bordellos of the World." Now, I'm not thinking of going into the field of prostitution to make a little cash on the side. My friend and I did a presentation for our study group at UCLA on The History of Prostitution. We didn't call it that, though we should have. We called it Concubines, Courtesans, and Ladies of the Night. Cute? Well, we had men sign up for the class who thought it was going to be "racier" than it really was. They dropped out. But those who stayed had a terrific 14 weeks.
Well, back to the desk. I really don't know where or how to begin to organize it. I have to throw so many things out it isn't funny. I love paper....any kind. I seem to collect journals. I can't seem to get myself to write in one, at least regularly. But every time I see a new style, or size, or cover I buy it. So what do I do with them all? Most are blank. I guess I should give journal-ling a try! Can't throw out beautiful journals!
I think I'd better get back to the task!
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