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Hi. I'm Sarah, and I’m a diehard Do-It-Yourself-er.
I am living in (and
remodeling) my home that I purchased from a little old lady at the end of 2009
in Atlanta, Georgia.
I began this blog just a few short months after moving into a
house that seemed to have endless inspiration for storytelling – ceilings that
had yellowed to the point of turning orange,
counters so dirty I had to use oven
cleaner, press-on fingernails found inthe fridge, and cats having an all-out war in my front yard at four in the
morning. Originally built in 1982, it's
been neglected for the last 20 years and needs some serious help, which means I
regularly have paint in my hair, bruises on my shins, and caulk under my fingernails.
Thanks to the suggestion and support of friends, I continued
posting along the way to keep everyone updated about my DIY
misadventures. My then-boyfriend Scott and I learned how to do saw underneath a stone fireplace, rip out carpet so old the padding turned to dust,
and ponder the absurdity of switches that did not turn on a single overhead light. Then, we broke up. He and
his adorable furball Colby moved out, and I began DIYing alone. Progress was slower, but I was learning
more. And loving it.
With each new project (and a healthy dose of snark), I’ve been
using this site to keep a running log of knowledge I've picked up in the hopes
that it will someday help someone else. Looking back on these milestones, no matter how frustrating they are at the time, teach me to be more grateful for what I get to do every day (like when I realized that the suspected water leak on my new bathroom floor was in fact just a guest missing the toilet - not a leaking wax ring, which would have meant pulling the toilet back out and fixing something rather than just mopping it up and plotting the death of said friend). Admittedly, I am also an idea
moocher, so I post sources of inspiration, create mood boards, and share new terminology that ultimately (I hope) will lead me to a beautiful house I can be
proud of. Maybe, they'll help you too!
One important thing to remember about this blog is that this is NOT the online journal of someone who thinks she's Mrs. Bob Vila. This isn't HGTV, projects aren't Before and Afters overnight, and there is still plenty of work to do when the sun goes down and rises again the next morning.
One important thing to remember about this blog is that this is NOT the online journal of someone who thinks she's Mrs. Bob Vila. This isn't HGTV, projects aren't Before and Afters overnight, and there is still plenty of work to do when the sun goes down and rises again the next morning.
With that said, here's what you'll get out of this site: brutal honesty about first-time home ownership from someone who is probably just like you – busy, feeling clueless, but determined. If I can do it - hell, anyone can.
This is Charlie Bug. And in this photo, she is sitting on my roof. She's an energetic rescue puppy that I'm
more convinced every day is a part kangaroo. She's loving and goofy,
but stubborn - just like the girl who took her home. She regularly makes
an appearance in my DIY projects, so expect to see a lot of her face if you
feel like stopping by!
Want to get to know me a little better? Check out a few of these posts to know what's kicking around in the ol' noggin.
I love to learn, and that includes learning about new cultures. I take every opportunity I can afford to go on new and exciting trips, take a million photographs, and post the albums here. Enjoy.
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| I'm Sarah. Can't cook. Don't have time to clean. I have a knack for getting paint all over ME instead of all over the wall. But I'm determined to turn a 1980s eyesore into a young, modern home. Join me for all of the fun and frustration... and bring your paint brush! |  |
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