Friday, June 11, 2010

This is what you do with that big blank wall you walk by everyday.

I love the one big visual in the center and then the balancing act of objects either matching or non-matching by visual weight.   Wishing you all a lovely weekend.  Heidi


Wednesday, June 9, 2010

Kitchen Before and After 2

Here is another great Kitchen reno by The Lettered Cottage.  I love how they just used MDF and mouldings to add the height, took off the cabinet doors and added corbels underneath for a tremendous transformation.  I can also relate to this reno because they plan on new stainless appliances for the future so the grand finale is pending.  Still, looks like a million bucks.  Check out their site for loads more details and other rooms that have been re-done.  Love the black.  Enjoy, Heidi

The Lettered Cottage

                                                                    The Lettered Cottage

Tuesday, June 8, 2010

Perfect Pool

I have decided on this shape pool, in salt water and the same size of my BFF Janet's pool.  Deep end, yes, diving board, no (too much of a liability, says BFF). Hot tub, no, since I am deathly afraid of gas (to heat the water). 
 Any pointers from pool owners are welcome.
 You first have to dream it before you can do it.  Enjoy, Heidi
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Monday, June 7, 2010

Kitchen Before and After

Don't ya just love a good before and after?  Here is one I found of the kitchen belonging to Kristin of My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia.  Click on her blog name to go straight to her sight.  I love how easy she makes it look.  Enjoy, Heidi





                                                        My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia




Friday, June 4, 2010

No cat on a hot tin roof here.

I do believe that I have made a decision on roofing material.  EcoStar Roofing Tiles are made from 80% recycled rubber.  Not only will the roof be lighter but less breakage when installing, oh yeah, and it is made from recycled materials.  They also make cedar shake shingles out of the same material.  I love the contrast of the black roof with the light stone or cedar shingles. 
If you notice, I added a new label with this post: Operation Dream House. 
You first have to dream it before you can do it
Wishing you all a happy weekend.  Heidi






Sunday, May 30, 2010

Reviewed in the Oklahoma Gazette

We had a surprise visit from the food editor of the Oklahoma Gazette at our restaurant, Italian Jim's recently, which resulted in an impressive article that just came out in the May 26th, 2010 issue. Read pages 26 and 27. They talked about our food and our blown glass. Thanks Carol and Shannon for the favorable words and great photo!

Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Summer magic.

School is getting out and I don't know who is happier, the kids or the teachers.  Today I made a list with my little boy on "Things we will do this Summer".  It looked a little like this: Swim, go to movies, swim, camp out, swim, paint new art work, swim, build a camp fire, swim, make some slime, swim, ride bikes, swim.  Owning a swimming pool sure would help, but for now we will just have to rely on friends.  Wishing all of my friends in the Northern Hemisphere a wonderful Summertime.  Enjoy, Heidi



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