Bungalow '23: An Arts & Crafts home improvement journal

Why I Am Getting Nothing Done

Tuesday, April 29th, 2008

Three weekends, three charitable galas. I've been well wined and dined in recent weeks, but it sure has been hard to fit in any significant time for house projects. As you can see from the photo taken before this last weekend's affair at the zoo, I didn't even manage ...

Get Your Flu Shot

Tuesday, November 13th, 2007

I lost a perfectly good weekend day to a flu-like bug. Instead of raking leaves and running wiring, I spent the day huddled under blankets and clutching a bucket. Do yourself and your house projects a favor and get your flu shot right away.

You Know You’re An Optimist

Monday, October 1st, 2007

... when it is October in Minnesota and you still have air conditioners in your windows. It'll be warm again soon, right?

Guesthouse And Nightlife

Tuesday, September 20th, 2005

This weekend our only house project was to be great hosts to some friends visiting from New York. These were our first houseguests to spend more than a night or two with us since we moved into this house. To celebrate their visit, we packed more activities and ...