It might be the world’s largest work in progress…
So don’t hold your breath for too long.
(side note – if you missed part one go here.)
I realized on this second round of renovations that this project is rather spiritual.. and not just because of Miss Native American Dorian Grey either… The last time we paid it a visit was in January.. We decided on a whim to get started, drove really fast up to the Berkshires and attacked… And then left for just over 2 months — Thus giving the house a chance to get comfortable with itself before the next attack. I mean, it really isn’t unlike America’s Next Top Model when Tyra takes the almost-too-young beauty with long flowing blonde locks and chops and shaves her head into a mohawk… not holding back with the jet black hair dye. Only to have her confidence shattered until she realizes how much better she looks and blows the competition off the catwalk… so to speak. Because, yes. I am that deep.
AND – you heard it here first people. These things take time. Paying attention to detail, stripping, sanding, spackeling, sanding again, wallpapering, priming, and eventually painting. So – while we move on with the rest of our daily lives, we anticipate that several more reDefines are in store… and we just wonder what we’ll find….
And what of Miss Grey? Well – we’ve decided to pull out the tiny brushes for a little restoration party because even though we are just as scared of her as she is of us… she should stay. If not because of the fear in her eyes that we will paint over her… but just for safety’s sake… we don’t want any bad blood with a possible good ol’ fashioned haunting now do we? Hmmm?
Wow – what a cool history and project you guys have taken on! I love Miss Grey and glad you will keep her as the house “look out”. I do have to say that she is quite the bombshell for a squaw.
I am so jealous of this project! I can’t decide what I love more – those light switches, the ancient keys, the dutch door…SWOON!For the record? I vote butterscotch.
Butterscotch just sounds so warm and delicious!! Sinful! I like it.
her name is Butterscotch now? I love it! Miss Grey will just be too freaky for me to want to stay in that house after dark… kwim? But Butterscotch makes her sound like a guardian angel, well, or one of the Power Puff Girls. Can you imagine that my son is watching me reading blogs and typing out comments just so he can teach me a lesson for bugging him when he’s Facebooking? Sheesh. Mothers, we have no shame. He can watch all he wants. You guys want to say hi to him? LOL.Back to the house… YEAH for Butterscotch staying! And personally I love the door knocker the best. You do take gorgeous pictures. You and Brilliant Sulk and Elly. I am surrounded by talented and creative people. Good thing I “made” two people otherwise I have no business hanging out with your gals. xxoo
Well, after catching up on the reno, I love this house! That front porch! Awesome! And you certainly have your work cut out for ya! You do realize you’ll never be done! It’ll be a labor of love though! And as for Ms. Grey, you gotta keep that! I think it’s a good luck charm! Keep us posted!
Butterscotch? No no… her name remains Grey. Butterscotch is one of the colors being considered for the fireplace…
Hey, I am pretty sure I commeted on this yesterday. Boo! My comment was…Did I miss something here about Dorian being renamed Butterscotch and now it is all a mute point.
LOVE that red door!Wasn’t that the title of a porn movie? Wait, no that was Behind the Green Door.Sorry to bring your lovely blog post down into the gutter where I spend the majority of my time…
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