Home Improvement Glamour: Debunked
Posted on 08. Apr, 2008 by Laura-Jane - Whimfield in House
Oh sure, reading about our 63 acre Walden utopia leaves an impression of daffodils and the smell of fresh baked bread. Well, let me be frank, it aint as easy as all that.
Would you care to see our yard?
How about our welcoming front stoop?
What about the alluring Friday night outfit, swim goggles and all?
And what about the jaw-dropping cost of door-knobs, and the sudden “ahha” moment when we realize that logic does not necessarily dictate price at Home Hardware? (Um, this moment is not pictured.)
No, roses it’s not, but I guess it will be worth it–at least that’s what I keep telling myself.
Kelli
Apr 8th, 2008
Yeah, they don’t tell you about those parts on shows like Flip That House and certainly not on Martha Stewart! It’s often more like Dirty Jobs with Mike Rowe on Discovery! Don’t worry, though, one piece at a time, things will eventually become lovely.
Vicki
Apr 18th, 2008
OMG! You crack me up! I call this serious renovating. So this was last week & I can’t wait to see what you have been up to. So what will happen to the stove, fridge and sink? Or are you still busy concentrating on the upstairs walls?
brenna
Apr 25th, 2008
it’s nice you’ve maintained your humor though…
Sal
Oct 10th, 2009
To organize, a mess must be made first.