Author Archives: mark-diane

There are so many good, good people in this world.  It has been our distinct pleasure to work with amazing poeple on the Island.  Hard-working kind souls.  We appreciate them more than they will ever know. And so, the re-painting … Continue reading →

There’s the correct color.  Road Kill Bunny.  This re-paint cannot happen soon enough. We just received notice “they” want to show the rental on Monday.  Twice.  Really?  I just packed or rather, repacked, 3 boxes and will do more in … Continue reading →

So, what’s all this?  I am certainly not the one to explain.  If you go back a couple of posts, you will see some explanations.  I can tell you that the “32” does not indicate the temperature, wind speed or … Continue reading →

The show is over.  The mud is congealing.  It was a wild, stormy, exciting weekend.  Fabulous people and awards! Now what? Back up the moving truck?  Ha!  Not so fast. The trim color was not correct.  Ugh.  However, the paint … Continue reading →

BEST KITCHEN!!!!!! What a terrific team we have!  They earned two awards and our unending  gratitude.  They received a Best Kitchen Award and it is a well-deserved pat on the back!  We have a BEAUTIFUL kitchen.  Let me just boast about those custom concrete counter tops one … Continue reading →

That’s the secret treasure spot in the side of the concrete counter top!   Thank you, Mike!  Tonight I gathered a few treasures that will rotate through this mini-gallery. Today, we made lunch for the crew.  It is such a tiny offering … Continue reading →

Rock ‘n roll.  The party has been at warp speed the last couple of weeks.  The house is a cacophany of workers.  You name it, they are doing it. Painting, welding, counters, carpentry, electric work, heating, cleaning, sweeping, appliances, towel racks, … Continue reading →

Crazy town!  The entire house was taped-up on the inside, awaiting the painting of the trim.  The painter said he’d gift-wrapped the house.  I responded that it only needed a bow. Too bad it isn’t that simple.  Today, we had … Continue reading →

Last week 750 square feet of 5/8 inch thick strand bamboo flooring was put down upstairs. Our master carpenter Mike and I installed it in 2 1/2 days, it looks really phenomenal and will hopefully stay that way after our … Continue reading →