The addition
“I want to make some space for you.” That’s what Chris says as he pulls random T-shirts from his closet and carries them into the hallway, where piles of clothes are lumped to give away to Goodwill....
View ArticleGetting ready to break ground
When the building department told us that we needed to erect “story poles” before getting our plans approved, I’d pictured a ceremony that went something like this: We’d raise some poles in our...
View ArticleAnxiety and the American Institute of Architects Home Tour
The other night, during a mild anxiety attack after our contractors left, I had a small argument with my husband. Then, I sat down to write a post about how scared I felt. Blogging tip: when you write...
View ArticleHe loves hardwood
It probably won’t surprise you that Thunderpants is the kind of man who loves hardwood floors. And me? I am drawn to the look and feel of bamboo. During our extensive after-hours talks, we’ve even...
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