So Close…
Brandon's punch list Although Tache called it in, we were not prepared for the county inspector to show up the morning of November 4 for a final inspection. Tache and Moxie had taken off to…
100 Days
What a difference 100 days can make! So much has happened! So many new developments! So much executive action, so to speak! The amount of change is being called "unprecedented!" Unfortunately THEY are not talking…
The Passage of Time
Kalaloch Beach Sunset on Thanksgiving Day As I get older, the start of each new year gives me a little jolt of disbelief as I try to comprehend the new number representing the annual passage…
It’s a Gas!
It’s been three months since my last post and we're now officially into autumn, so it seems like a good time to give an update as to what's been happening with the house: NOTHING!! We…
Front Side
Blue or Green?
Over the past year, Tache has repeatedly told me he doesn’t care what color we paint the house, but his actions would suggest he very much does care when he says ‘no’ to every color…
Beautiful!
Springtime at Magnolia
Lily Magnolia in Our Neighborhood Spring has sprung here in the PNW, but our building progress has remained in winter hibernation. I'm half kidding. There have been a few developments – and I thought I…
Birthday Wishes
For my birthday (a couple days ago), I thought I’d give everyone an update on the house. The past two months have been a tad slow around here because Tache took another job. Good news…
Floors and Cabinets and Showers, Oh My!
Besides doing loads and LOADS of laundry (and loving it!), there has been a lot of action here at 23 Magnolia since the start of 2023. Given the gloomy January weather, we are thrilled the…
Let There Be Light (and Laundry)
As you may recall from a previous post, we passed the electrical inspection with flying colors. Brandon was in and out in 30 minutes, giving us the stamp of approval. The odd thing about the…
Continuously Grateful
While I truly hope all of you were spending quality time with family and friends this Thanksgiving season, enjoying some well-needed relaxation, stuffing your bellies full of mashed potatoes and pumpkin pie, lounging around in…