These three chairs range in price from $159 to $459. Two are authentic and one is not. Can you tell which is which?
Showing posts with label house. Show all posts
Showing posts with label house. Show all posts
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Chairs
These three chairs range in price from $159 to $459. Two are authentic and one is not. Can you tell which is which?
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
An Exercise in Frustration
Househunting is pissing me the hell off. It's a major issue in my life right now and is causing a lot of negative and hurt feelings all around. Not fun.
Friday, March 7, 2008
More Fantasy Realty
This is something a little different. From EcoUrban homes, 3140 Pennsylvania Ave is a brand-new, energy efficient house.
From the web site:
"Get our $325,000 display home for a whole lot less and pay only $700 per year in utilities in this LEED Platinum home. Live Green. Live Urban. Live EcoUrban. With a new approach to healthy living these highly designed homes make their debut in St. Louis. Featuring 3 bedrooms / 2.5 baths in 1900 feet of open living space, 9' ceilings (both floors), partially finished 8' basement, amazing Italian kitchen with stainless steel countertops, Bamboo throughout both floors, Recyled-content tile in upstairs bathrooms, Built-in wardrobe & storage, Double-Pane Low-E Anderson windows, 2 x 6 exterior walls with R-20 Icynene foam insulation, 20-year white TPO cool rubber roof, 2 car garage, 50-year fiber-cement siding, Native Landscape Design, Brick, Built-in security system, 2nd floor washer/dryer, Stainless steel Energy Star appliances, 3' x 5' walk-in shower, Ultra-low V.O.C. paints, 100% efficient electric furnace, 16 SEER Heat Pump, Dual-Flush high-efficiency toilets & plumbing fixtures."
Totally sweet, guys.
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Fantasy Real Estate #4
4970 Loughborough Ave.
This place needs some serious updating. However, it looks like it has a new roof, some new plumbing, and a new furnace. Furthermore, it is not in the ghetto, it's inexpensive and taxes are low. Two fireplaces, 1958 square feet, two full bathrooms. So the inside is a bit Little House on the Prarie. So? So?
In other news, it snowed like the dickens here yesterday. It took me an hour and a half to get home - a drive that usually takes all of 15 minutes. We got about 10" at home. There are more flurries expected tonight. Bah!
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Fantasy Real Estate #3
How likely is it that I'll have the time, motivation and skill to rehab a house myself? That is pretty much my ultimate fantasy, but it might remain a fantasy for many, many years.
Thing is, I don't see the point of spending a lot for someone else's taste. Yes, there are plenty of beautiful houses out there, but everything I've seen would have to be changed to suit our taste, at least a little. It makes sense (in my mind) to buy something lower-priced and make the updates as we go (or, you know, pay someone to do it, but you know what I mean) to end up with a beautiful house that is perfect for us.
I know that idea goes against the "real estate as an investment" theory that many financial conservatives hold, but you know what? Fuck it. I want a house that is our space, just for us, that makes me happy to be in.
And now, what you've all been waiting for...fantasy realty volume 3!
7424 Carleton, 63130. Again with the no-fireplace, and it needs a lot of work, but this house could be a real gem. Also, it is priced reasonably enough that we could afford to fix it up pretty quickly. Hmph.
Thing is, I don't see the point of spending a lot for someone else's taste. Yes, there are plenty of beautiful houses out there, but everything I've seen would have to be changed to suit our taste, at least a little. It makes sense (in my mind) to buy something lower-priced and make the updates as we go (or, you know, pay someone to do it, but you know what I mean) to end up with a beautiful house that is perfect for us.
I know that idea goes against the "real estate as an investment" theory that many financial conservatives hold, but you know what? Fuck it. I want a house that is our space, just for us, that makes me happy to be in.
And now, what you've all been waiting for...fantasy realty volume 3!
7424 Carleton, 63130. Again with the no-fireplace, and it needs a lot of work, but this house could be a real gem. Also, it is priced reasonably enough that we could afford to fix it up pretty quickly. Hmph.
List Update #1
Ok, time for an update on the list. I've been getting good feedback from friends both inside and outside of the computer. I kind of love having the list and working towards accomplishing these goals. Now for the update:
-I emailed the instructor to inquire about #11, learn to SCUBA dive. I have the $$ set aside for Jeremy and I to take the beginning course starting in April with the [MyCompany] Scubaneers. I have the form. The only thing left is to write the check and send in the form. Hopefully, we will be certified divers by the time we get to #43.
-I inadvertently accomplished #17 over the weekend. Jeremy and I went out to eat with the Maunes to Red, where I have never been, and I ordered, well, whatever I wanted. Go me!
-I put kate in charge of getting tickets to #47 - seeing the BodyWorks exhibit. This coming weekend is the last weekend of the exhibit, and they are having like a 63 hour marathon or something. Hopefully we will get to go.
-I talked with my brother to get advice on home project #60. I need to look in the storage space and see if we have a miter box - to get #61 done this week. That's my goal for the rest of this week. We'll see.
-I emailed the instructor to inquire about #11, learn to SCUBA dive. I have the $$ set aside for Jeremy and I to take the beginning course starting in April with the [MyCompany] Scubaneers. I have the form. The only thing left is to write the check and send in the form. Hopefully, we will be certified divers by the time we get to #43.
-I inadvertently accomplished #17 over the weekend. Jeremy and I went out to eat with the Maunes to Red, where I have never been, and I ordered, well, whatever I wanted. Go me!
-I put kate in charge of getting tickets to #47 - seeing the BodyWorks exhibit. This coming weekend is the last weekend of the exhibit, and they are having like a 63 hour marathon or something. Hopefully we will get to go.
-I talked with my brother to get advice on home project #60. I need to look in the storage space and see if we have a miter box - to get #61 done this week. That's my goal for the rest of this week. We'll see.
Monday, February 25, 2008
More and more
Yay! I have positive proof that at least three of you are reading along with me! Your comments have motivated me to start blogging a little bit more frequently. I have some amazing photos of Franklin to share, but they are at home. We are still between internets at the apartment, but our DSL is supposed to be activated on Tuesday. In the meantime, more fantasy realty goodness.
I have been stalking this house for MONTHS, I tell you. It is in U. City, north of Olive. I have actually been inside this house - I went to an estate sale there over the summer. The inside of this place is totally grotty and would need a total rehab - but I can't get over the rad windows and roof line. The inside actually has a decent amount of space. Also awesome is the full, clean basement. Lots of these atomic ranch houses were built on slabs. Great for California living, but not so much an option here in tornado country.
I've probably spent far too many minutes thinking about this house, but my rehab would involve taking out the wall between the kitchen and the dining/living area and opening up the whole space. We would need to have a fireplace added; being able to light things on fire is very dear to my husband.
I am really hoping that when the time comes for us to buy, we can find something in U. City. We might end up with a smaller house than we would have if we looked farther out, but that area has so many advantages. And - hello - single stream recycling! Duh!
I have been stalking this house for MONTHS, I tell you. It is in U. City, north of Olive. I have actually been inside this house - I went to an estate sale there over the summer. The inside of this place is totally grotty and would need a total rehab - but I can't get over the rad windows and roof line. The inside actually has a decent amount of space. Also awesome is the full, clean basement. Lots of these atomic ranch houses were built on slabs. Great for California living, but not so much an option here in tornado country.
I've probably spent far too many minutes thinking about this house, but my rehab would involve taking out the wall between the kitchen and the dining/living area and opening up the whole space. We would need to have a fireplace added; being able to light things on fire is very dear to my husband.
I am really hoping that when the time comes for us to buy, we can find something in U. City. We might end up with a smaller house than we would have if we looked farther out, but that area has so many advantages. And - hello - single stream recycling! Duh!
Friday, February 22, 2008
Real Estate, Volume 1
So, certain people in my life are totally sick of listening to me moon about real estate. It's true, we're not looking to buy a house until at least late 2008, but I've been addicted to watching the listings since the first time we tried to buy a house, in 2006. So today, I bring you the first installment of fantasy real estate.
Sure, it's not in the greatest neighborhood. But seriously, this is my fantasy guys. Don't worry about crime.
This house has 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and freakin' 6 fireplaces! At 3096 sq. ft., I imagine the gas bill is astronomical in the winter.
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