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Preparing for Guests: Follow Up

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My work space (aka the living room) was cleared. Soooo, way back in January we received notice that the in-laws are coming to stay this summer. I did a series of posts on what had to get done in the house so that it would be acceptable to anyone with the senses of sight and… Continue reading Preparing for Guests: Follow Up

Preparing for Guests: The Kitchen

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Yes, we live like this. And we have for years. If you’re a germaphobe, please look away now. Our long term plan is to completely redo the kitchen. We’ll probably end up adding an extension as the layout here is difficult to get around. There are windows and doors in every wall. It would be… Continue reading Preparing for Guests: The Kitchen

Preparing for Guests, Dining Room

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We’re finally getting to the rooms that really need work (in the blogosphere only, not in real life). The only reason we have a dining room set in here is because we ran out and bought one the day before had our first guests. It was one of those purchases we paid too much for… Continue reading Preparing for Guests, Dining Room

Preparing for Guests: Living Room

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We’re starting on the easier projects first. Like the guest room, the living room is pretty much finished. The major concerns here are the couch and the light fixture, both Ebay finds. Both items bought about 3 years ago and my husband has never let me live down.

Preparing for Houseguests

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The in-laws are planning a visit over in June. Used to be just Mum and the 2 brothers. Now one of the brothers has an entire family, so we’ll have all of Dublin landing on our doorstep. Five months to plan for houseguests should be sufficient for anyone. But not us. No matter where we… Continue reading Preparing for Houseguests

Reclaimed Home: So,What’s the Plan,Man?

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Things have been sort of half-ass here for the last month or two due to family meshugas. No sooner did I get back from Florida than the Irish invaded my house. Don’t ask how that’s going. At least I have a few days to myself as they took a side trip to Niagara. It’s been… Continue reading Reclaimed Home: So,What’s the Plan,Man?

Weekender:Berkshire Rentals

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This post is my way of getting you to help me plan a weekend getaway to the Berkshires this summer. Now the in-laws (Remember them? Visiting in June?) want to take a trip and meet up with the Boston friends. So we’re talking about renting a house for about 10 people. Kids and dogs included.… Continue reading Weekender:Berkshire Rentals