Yearly Archives: 2009

10 years Today

Posted on June 18, 2009 by carrie

I know you’re not supposed to keep counting your dating anniversaries after you get married but I blatantly disregard that. 10 years ago today, we were sitting on his parents couch, watching the Woody Allen film Deconstructing Harry. (We thought … Continue reading →

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Trogdor, The Burninator

Posted on June 17, 2009 by carrie

This is Trogdor, The Burninator. He’s our garden apartment mascot (until we paint the floor). Don’t you see it?? TROGDOR!!!! TROGDOR!!!

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Houston, We have Blogroll!

Posted on June 16, 2009 by carrie

As per Dalton‘s request, there is now a list of my favorite blogs on the left navigation bar. If you pop out of your reader, you’ll see it below the calendar. This list is by no means comprehensive. I’m working … Continue reading →

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Pride Parade 2009

Posted on June 14, 2009 by carrie

I now bring you the first installation of a little category called “Locally Newark,” which features fun things happening around our pretty awesome city. Sunday, June 14th, we took a little break from massive renovations to support our neighbors and … Continue reading →

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Drywall the First

Posted on June 13, 2009 by carrie

Saturday was the first day we actually put up drywall, instead of ripping it down. And by “we”, I mean my dear husband, his father, & his cousin. I was off gallivanting with one of my bestest friends doing a … Continue reading →

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Friday Fun: We have paint!!

Posted on June 12, 2009 by carrie

Am I a bad blogger for taking the weekend off?? Probably. Well I’m back now with lots of fun updates!! I’m also back-dating these posts so they stay on the dates that we actually did the work. * * * … Continue reading →

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Wanted: Kitchen Sink

Posted on June 11, 2009 by carrie

I had no idea kitchen sinks cost so much. We’re trying to be as cost-conscious* as possible in renovating our garden apartment. The stove & fridge were purchased (separately) from Craigslist for $275 total. The cabinets were free and, while … Continue reading →

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Space vs. Historic Accuracy

Posted on June 10, 2009 by carrie

I’m taking a break from thinking about our garden apartment for a day because I’m currently preoccupied with our 1st (aka parlor) floor. While we were at the house ripping out drywall Monday evening, we met a couple of our … Continue reading →

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How to Remove Drywall

Posted on June 9, 2009 by carrie

Yesterday after work, the hubs & I ripped out all the drywall in the basement garden apartment kitchen. Why? 1. The gas line to the stove was not secured and flexing freely 2. Electric outlets could have been placed better … Continue reading →

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Want your grandma’s bathroom??

Posted on June 7, 2009 by carrie

Today we went out browsing for shower surrounds. Always wanting to patronized local, independent businesses, we stopped at 2. First we stopped at Lafayette Hardware (135 Lafayette St). They had a nice selection of paint but no surrounds. We tried … Continue reading →

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