Sunday, September 20, 2009

Tile Project

After five long weeks of laying tile, we're finally finished! It was definitely a tedious process and I can honestly say, "I hope we never have to do that again!" While our home improvement projects tend to be a lot of work, I have so much fun learning how to become a handyman with my husband.

We went to Lowe's and bought four different types of tile. We brought them home to set against the black kitchen cabinets and choose which one we liked best.

After deciding on Ibiza Bone, we decided to do a pattern using 18 x 18, 12 x 12 and 6 x 6 tiles.

Jason pulled up all the Pergo floor and started to lay the tile. If you've never laid tile before, let me tell you...it's definitely a slow process.

It helps to have few extra hands. Doug and Jason's dad helped get the pattern started.

Day one, and a third of the tile is down. Next up, grout.

Close up of the pattern

Since I wasn't too skilled on the wet saw, I volunteered to grout.

Grouting is a process too. You have to wipe one layer, wait for it to dry, wipe again, wait for it to dry, and continue this until the floor no longer has any residue on it.

Jason did a tremendous job (the dogs LOVE the tile floor).

The finished product!

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Another reason why...

...I love my husband.


When I get frustrated because the vacuum cleaner won't work, he has the patience to take it apart and lovingly explain that vacuuming up soda tops and large leaves will clog the hose.



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Sunday, September 6, 2009

Random Musings of August

I have every intention of keeping this blog current, so due to falling behind on that goal, here's a long recap post of what we've been up to this August!

Jason and I attended a tasting at Kouzzina by Cat Cora. I was invited with a few people from work, and able to have a first hand look at the menus, which I designed! I scanned actual fabric that's used in the restaurant and created a subtle pattern for the overall look. {note: the outfit was not planned to match the colors, just a happy accident!}

Jason, Kayla and I played in a co-ed soccer tournament at Disney's Wide World of Sports. Our team name was Das Boot and let me just say, it's been a LOOOOONG time since I had on a pair of soccer shoes. I think it's safe to say that we were more than a little sore after that weekend. Our team made it to the semi-finals though, and we took 3rd place!




Lisa and I met with a wedding planner in downtown Winter Park. Our newest couple Rose and Chris (a med student going through rotations and a recent law grad that just took the bar-busy couple!) are getting married next March. We're super excited to be working on their entire wedding collateral, including save-the-dates, invitation package, place cards and programs! On that same trip, Lisa introduced me to the White Wolf Cafe, a cute eatery near Antique Row in downtown Orlando. On our way back home, we stopped by our good friend Lee's flower shop, Lee Forrest Design, and he gave us a box of orchids that were left over from a wedding. I made a few quick centerpieces that gave our house a little extra color that week!






On a side note, I love when I find our dogs napping in random places around the house.





Lisa and I tagged along with our friend, Monica Holtsclaw , to the Sanford Farmer's Market. Monica has her own bookbinding company and is all sorts of talented! Check out her website and Etsy shop!


Lisa and I will also be training for the Walt Disney World Half-Marathon on January 10, 2009. We're both half-marathon rookies, so this is a big goal for us. Wish us luck!

Remember that leak we had a month ago? Well, one thing led to another and we decided to tile the kitchen, small living room, hallway and laundry room. I'm so lucky to have such a handy-man husband! All of our projects (with the exception of the new carpeting) have been DIY. Here's a teaser photo. Stay tuned for a full recap!


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