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Wednesday, August 29, 2007

Open House

Thanks for all of your kind messages, for staying with me as I went underground for a spell. This is what I've been up to, day and night, day and night. With a few helping hands, another house becomes a home.....for someone else. It went on the market yesterday. I'm so exhausted I haven't had the energy to write. Even now, just too tired. But I have been with you all in the nights, reading your words, sending blessings.

I'll be back soon. Until then, come on in....

Front door - A Quan Yin welcome


Front Entry - A blessing across the threshold



Hallway to kitchen - Beautiful women grace the path


Kitchen - new hardware on cabinets, new black granite island


Family room - cozy

Dining room - view out window to right offers the sunset every night


Living room - the quiet, contemplative space


Study - perfect place for my writing desk.....and books



Basement- can you believe it? Another couch!



Wine Cellar - Yep, what can I say....two buck chuck!



Upstairs, River's room - she has a sweet view of the sunset. Every night we look out the window and say: good night sun, thanks for shining on us today.


Meditation room - Haven't used it.....as if.


Master bedroom - Phew, the bed fit


Master bath - total remodel


*found the ferns, candle holders (reflected in mirror), hurricane on vanity at Fred Meyer at 11pm the night before the agent showing....score! Big wood frame mirror above bath I found at Ross. Double score.


Thanks for coming over. It's my bedtime now. Must sleep before someone signs on the dotted line and I have to put all the boxes back together again to pack. Meanwhile, back to Home Depot to finish planning out the unfinished house we move into as soon as this one sells. Want to come over and see that one, too? Ok.

9 Comments:

Blogger hg said...

The new bathroom looks fantastic. It all does.

You rock, my friend! This calls for a trip to the wine bat very soon!

10:25 PM  
Blogger Jess said...

Gorgeous house, thanks for the tour. I think I'll be there in time for a real one though. And yep, I want to see the next one, too.

I ache for your weariness. Oh wait, that's my own weariness. Same summer, different exhaustion. Not really comparable experiences, but bone tired is bone tired. As soon as I recover from my own, I want to help though!

And if you don't have a wine cellar in the new house, does it mean we need to help you with that wine?

10:44 PM  
Blogger Carrie Wilson Link said...

The house has all your lovely touches everywhere, and I'm sure, your good "feel." It will sell quickly, and with any luck, you'll be packing and unpacking again in no time!

Breathe, breathe, breathe... repeat.

1:08 AM  
Blogger Jerri said...

You have the touch, Prem. Simply gorgeous. And exhausting, yes?

Looking at the pics, I see the physical work of getting this all together, but more than that, I see the time and the imagination and the sheer volume of energy that's gone into it.

Thanks for the tour. May the next sunset find you on one of those couches with a glass of wine in your hand.

6:04 AM  
Blogger Kim said...

This is absolutely gorgeous, and is testament to so much work and love and care and wonderful creativity and style. Someone is going to snap this right up, I'm sure.

But the work, love, care, creativity, style, and beautiful furnishings and artifacts collected from places and experiences around the world--they will go with you wherever you go, and will make every home you live as breathtakingly lovely as this one is.

And River will make every home just that...a real home. I am sending you love and blessings during this intense period of transition. And I can't wait for the next tour!

8:40 AM  
Blogger Amber said...

If I walked into your house, I would want to buy it! I really would. Because the feel of it would speak to me. The things you put into your home make me realize what my "style" kind of is. And yet, it is your very own style! Totally you. I just like it so much, and find it so...peace filled.

I bet you didn't feel like that when you were working your ass off on it! lol. So good job! It look beautiful. And you can bet I want to see how you put together the next one, too!

I really missed you!

:)

11:53 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

There you are, in every candlestick and figurine, every thoughtfully draped scarf and carefully chosen color. Beautiful, Prema. May the home sell quickly, may the work of this huge transition come to an end soon. xo t

1:29 PM  
Blogger Go Mama said...

Wow. Beautiful work, Prema. You really have a gift for this. Hmmm....new career path?

What would make the images even more amazing is to see some of the befores. Could you post a few of those too? (Once you get some rest!) Although it sucks being in the midst of them, it is so inspiring to witness a great transformation. It's life-affirming, you know? Gives us hope for change and betterment on every level.

You have done this as you weave your magic....

Best wishes for a life of abundance,
and Love.

10:30 AM  
Blogger kario said...

Love the house. Love that you found a slip of time to post again. Hope it sells quickly and you are soon decorating your own spaces for you to use.

Love.

4:46 PM  

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