You would think that with renovation done and having moved into my new place would mean peace of mind. Quite the contrary. I am finding so many errors, and took the day off today to discuss details of errors with my contractor and run errands. I don’t know how to connect speakers into the wall [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Renovation’
A day off
Posted in movies, Musings, Renovation, shopping, tagged eclipse, furniture, furniture store, Renovation, twilight, twilight eclipse on July 19, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Apartment coming along
Posted in Renovation, tagged Renovation on July 2, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Its been 8 LONG months into renovation and my apartment is finally *almost* done. I will move in next week – yay!!! I have cleaners coming in at 9am tomorrow — AM is not going to be happy about waking up early on Saturday. Both are guy cleaners. I have never gotten my apartment cleaned [...]
Electrical plan
Posted in Renovation, tagged electrical, Renovation on December 26, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I had to make so many spot decisions on the electrical plan. Where should every single switch be located? Where should wall outlets be located? How many? One-way, 2-way, or 3-way switches? So complicated! The electrician, contractor, architect, AM and I went through every single location and made spot decisions on everything. It was all [...]
Bocci
Posted in Renovation, tagged bocci, light, lighting, Renovation on December 12, 2009 | 1 Comment »
I came across the Bocci light fixtures while surfing for lighting. Gorgeous, gorgeous fixtures designed by Omer Arbel. They look like candles floating in water. These pictures do not do it justice. They are pricey – each globe costs $200 with the pendant. They come in clusters of 5, 10, 14 or more. 14 is [...]
Plumbing fixtures
Posted in Renovation, tagged plumbing fixtures, Renovation on December 12, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I ordered plumbing fixtures (faucets, sinks, shower system, etc.) from many brands since I did not want to put all my eggs in one basket. Kohler, Grohe, Hansgrohe, Duravit, and Dornbracht. Kohler is heavy, sturdy, made of metal, and highly recommended by my contractor. But its too thick and traditional-looking for my taste. Dornbracht is [...]
Renovation week 8
Posted in Renovation, tagged Renovation on December 12, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I cannot believe that its already end of week 8 since my renovation officially started!! Week 8, and yet we haven’t even completed milestone # 1 which was supposed to be done in 1 month. Sigh! Christmas holidays, New year’s, bad weather, all excuses to not come to work for contractors. I was hoping to [...]
Home sweet home
Posted in Renovation, tagged Renovation on November 1, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
AM comes back from India tomorrow – I am so excited. Its been a long 2.5 weeks apart. Finally he will be back… yay. Every year he leaves and every year he says I won’t leave you by yourself for so long and every year he does it again. Haa. Its been a busy time [...]
Week 2
Posted in Renovation, tagged contractor, Renovation on October 21, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The demolition has been completed. Week 2 and everything has come to a standstill. I am waiting for the building architect and his engineer to let me know if we can move the duct which serves as a kitchen vent for the entire building. The Super is being annoying and saying no to everything. The [...]
Moving out FINALLY!!!
Posted in Renovation, tagged marble, Renovation on October 5, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
So after planning and writing about moving out and renovation starting, I am finally moving out today — yay!! Renovation starts Wed. I am excited yet nervous because renovation brings with it more nightmares. AM and I have been bickering so much with stress at work and at home with the renovation and disagreements on [...]
