tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20387410Wed, 06 Jan 2010 05:13:15 +0000http://ernamarie.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Kristin)Blogger395125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20387410.post-4896878671475007157Tue, 15 Dec 2009 03:55:00 +00002010-01-05T22:39:01.465-06:00We purchased a Jack Lalanne Power Juicer in September and have been using it (almost) everyday since. Our favorite recipe is the Dr Oz green juice recipe. I posted it below. It looks pretty green, but is actually quite good. Sometimes we spike it with Jameson's or Stoli. (:Dr. Oz Green Drink Recipe - 2 apples, cored- 2 big handfuls of spinach- 1/2 cup of chopped parsley- 1 celery stick, chopped- http://ernamarie.blogspot.com/2009/12/doesnt-this-look-tasty.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kristin)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20387410.post-1806320975646569734Sat, 12 Dec 2009 17:20:00 +00002009-12-12T11:52:05.726-06:00I'm finally getting around to posting photos of our new bathroom in the basement. It originally looked like this, but because we had to tear it apart to replace the plumbing, we decided to make it smaller and the living space larger. Our second floor bathroom has been gutted and is in the process of being rehabbed. It's a hot mess right now!Click here to see the original bathroom.http://ernamarie.blogspot.com/2009/12/bathroom-updates.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kristin)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20387410.post-5939964862571996615Sat, 12 Dec 2009 15:54:00 +00002009-12-12T10:10:31.917-06:00My Facebook page has been reactivated. As much as I can't stand Facebook, it's really the easiest way to keep in touch with some family & friends, see their photo albums, etc. I don't plan on using it to post things or to pass the time. I already have my blog(s), Flickr, and etsy to do that. Plus any free time I have to play around on the computer seems to be spent on Perez Hilton or Gawker. :P http://ernamarie.blogspot.com/2009/12/facebook.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kristin)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20387410.post-3781956154977229135Sat, 12 Dec 2009 15:49:00 +00002009-12-12T10:55:46.471-06:00Scott took a couple more snapshots with his cell phone of these two. With the frigid cold weather, they have become cute little snuggle buddies. We've had Ivan for just about a month now, and we are so happy things have worked out. He's a really wonderful kitty cat.http://ernamarie.blogspot.com/2009/12/heidi-and-ivan.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kristin)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20387410.post-331221537964626776Tue, 01 Dec 2009 14:25:00 +00002009-12-01T08:45:17.631-06:00Hello! Wow, can't believe it's the holidays already. Unfortunately we won't be doing a lot of celebrating or decorations this year. Things are way to chaotic right now. Plus our Christmas budget went out the window due to renovation expenses and a huge increase in property taxes. Ouch! The joys of being a homeowner. We will be going on vacation in January(visiting family in Florida), so we do http://ernamarie.blogspot.com/2009/12/happy-december.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kristin)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20387410.post-3140154733994383203Tue, 01 Dec 2009 14:16:00 +00002009-12-01T08:23:23.641-06:00Well things have gotten better with Ivan. He stopped spraying Heidi and her things (yep, he's neutered). In fact, they have gotten quite cozy. We are really happy with the change of events because we really wanted him to stay. The photo below is from a cell phone and is a little blurry.http://ernamarie.blogspot.com/2009/12/ok-kitty-can-stay.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kristin)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20387410.post-3168322804887891132Sun, 22 Nov 2009 21:47:00 +00002009-12-01T08:46:37.142-06:00We need to find a home for Ivan. He's a really wonderful cat... extremely sweet, and cuddly... really loves people, likes to get baths, he goes in his litter box, not a picky eater, fun to play with... I can go on and on about all of his great qualities. Unfortunately for us, he probably would do best in a home where he is the only pet. He doesn't care for Heidi and is acting out. Let's just say http://ernamarie.blogspot.com/2009/11/more-photos-of-ivan-are-here.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kristin)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20387410.post-8103104072574393440Sun, 25 Oct 2009 23:47:00 +00002009-10-25T19:00:14.636-05:00Hello!Thanks for all of the nice messages regarding Meena. We are all very sad. We're just trying to keep busy with house projects and mindless entertainment.We put down new flooring in the kitchen. A very low budget solution to hide the previous flooring. The tile is vinyl peel & stick. BEFORE...AFTER...More kitchen photos HERE.I'll try and post more photos soon of other projects. Right now I http://ernamarie.blogspot.com/2009/10/kitchen-floor.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kristin)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20387410.post-874894342657672206Fri, 09 Oct 2009 22:38:00 +00002009-10-09T17:39:50.187-05:00http://ernamarie.blogspot.com/2009/10/rip-our-sweet-meena.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kristin)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20387410.post-7485645715203805622Fri, 25 Sep 2009 19:51:00 +00002009-09-25T14:59:35.331-05:00the house next door is in the process of being torn down. it's been a little nerve racking. check out how close it is to us... http://ernamarie.blogspot.com/2009/09/house-next-door-is-in-process-of-being.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kristin)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20387410.post-8264777317971504392Fri, 25 Sep 2009 13:02:00 +00002009-10-28T15:14:29.731-05:00Our little neice has arrived... her name is Lily Grace and she is cute as a button. Mommy & baby are doing fine. We're over the moon! http://ernamarie.blogspot.com/2009/09/its-girl.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kristin)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20387410.post-1126476119610120849Wed, 23 Sep 2009 16:44:00 +00002009-09-25T15:00:34.098-05:00I finally finished painting the kitchen cabinet interiors. It took 2 coats of primer and 2 coats of paint. They could probably use even a 3rd coat, but I'm sick to death of painting. You can see the before photos HERE. * 2 coats of primer...finished (with the cabinet painting)...As I'm typing, Scott's sister is having a baby. She was induced this morning. We are waiting anxiously to welcome our http://ernamarie.blogspot.com/2009/09/i-finally-finished-painting-kitchen.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kristin)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20387410.post-6621049338868136807Sat, 12 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +00002009-09-15T08:32:31.188-05:00trying to get the office organized...added bookshelves...hung some art pieces....organized craft supplies and set out some favorite pieces...coverd the old file cabinets with contact paper.also made a floor runner with some tile found in the basement. The chair rolls around easily from computer to desk. The tiles are heavy and seem to stay in place, so no glue needed.http://ernamarie.blogspot.com/2009/09/house-stuff-office-update.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kristin)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20387410.post-3408156390229563017Sat, 12 Sep 2009 16:04:00 +00002009-09-12T18:40:04.297-05:00I went on a little shopping spree. It was all stuff we really needed, but now Scott has put me on a little spending freeze. lol. He said that we have "enough stuff" for the house, which is so not the case.Ok, I bought these curtains for the dining room. They work really well with the paint colors. I'll take photos later.Stocked up on a few of these bookcases. I would have rather gotten something http://ernamarie.blogspot.com/2009/09/house-stuff.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kristin)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20387410.post-8982151827037461762Sat, 12 Sep 2009 15:13:00 +00002009-10-13T22:29:05.879-05:00I have to share a photo of this adorable little besu wallet my friend gave me. So cute! The Renegade Craft Fair is this weekend. http://ernamarie.blogspot.com/2009/09/crafty-stuff.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kristin)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20387410.post-5112545542868535132Sat, 05 Sep 2009 05:20:00 +00002009-09-08T21:44:57.932-05:00* one (of many) ice cream trucks that cruise the neighborhood. this one in particular plays "The Entertainer" over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over...* basement getting gutted. prepping for a "Man Cave". the original bathroom is gone. we are going to have a small bathroom with just a podium sink/toilet. this will give us more open space in the basement.* thehttp://ernamarie.blogspot.com/2009/09/foto-friday.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kristin)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20387410.post-1354748296447119409Mon, 31 Aug 2009 15:17:00 +00002009-08-31T20:26:31.217-05:00I swear this has been the summer of doctoring and freak accidents for me. This past weekend, I either sprained or tore a muscle in my calf. How? I simply took a backwards step off my step stool, heard a 'pop', calf gave out, and I was on the floor. Thankfully, treating injuries like this are my husband's specialty. So I'm forced to be on bedrest with ice packs. It's very hard to sit still. So I'mhttp://ernamarie.blogspot.com/2009/08/bathroom.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kristin)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20387410.post-3746646538998514624Mon, 31 Aug 2009 14:49:00 +00002009-08-31T10:14:13.124-05:00I have some photos to share from our annual 'girls only' family reunion last weekend in Minnesota. The theme for this year's reunion was "Mamma Mia"(the movie). The event included lots of visiting, photo sharing, jewelry making, a boat ride, 70s costume party, dancing(to the Mamma Mia soundtrack), lots of wonderful food, and a late night bonfire with s'mores. Lots of fun was had by all! I'm stillhttp://ernamarie.blogspot.com/2009/08/mamma-mia-all-girls-family-reunion.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kristin)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20387410.post-761968912241381392Fri, 28 Aug 2009 00:54:00 +00002009-08-31T21:32:24.607-05:00We found our new favorite neighborhood restaurant... Cemitas Puebla. It's delicious and super affordable! The inside is sorta kitschy. The walls are full of photos of the owner posing with celebrities, and the ceiling is covered in movie posters.* you can check it out on the Food Network with Guy Fieri... just for fun... this is the cutest thing ever!one more good thing, I LOVE, love, love Peapodhttp://ernamarie.blogspot.com/2009/08/its-good-thing.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kristin)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20387410.post-8924029754869202354Thu, 27 Aug 2009 15:14:00 +00002009-08-27T10:40:35.320-05:00some photos of the freshly painted living room and dining room...* grey walls with white trim.* walls are a flat china white, trim is a high gloss white. we are still debating the banister. * walls are sand, espresso accent, and white trim.** more house photos HERE.http://ernamarie.blogspot.com/2009/08/paint.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kristin)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20387410.post-755076981719816014Thu, 20 Aug 2009 19:31:00 +00002009-08-20T21:26:36.625-05:00right now i am...- counting down the hours to Project Runway. - preparing to leave town for a girls-only family reunion.- getting high off the paint fumes from the living room and dining room painting project. things are starting to look better (sorry, no photos yet), but i am having major paint color anxiety.- avoiding yard work/ pulling weeds. i got stung in the eye by a yellow jacket just overhttp://ernamarie.blogspot.com/2009/08/whats-up.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kristin)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20387410.post-5860838329689921242Fri, 14 Aug 2009 04:15:00 +00002009-08-13T23:18:33.840-05:00"Life is like IKEA furniture. Sometimes you have to take it apart so you can put it back together the right way" – Chris Blake* found via apartment therapy herehttp://ernamarie.blogspot.com/2009/08/so-true.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kristin)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20387410.post-3653869110099781697Sat, 08 Aug 2009 01:29:00 +00002009-09-13T17:36:23.572-05:00Hurray- we have a washer and dryer of our very own! Well, almost. The washer is here, sitting in the dining room. The dryer was damaged during shipment, so the store is replacing it next week. Now we have a few days to figure out how to get the appliances into the basement laundry area.Here is a photo of our set. So excited! No more searching for quarters.They will hopefully be up and running in http://ernamarie.blogspot.com/2009/08/dirty-laundry.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kristin)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20387410.post-7863784487505707347Wed, 05 Aug 2009 02:03:00 +00002009-08-04T21:46:06.760-05:00kitchen...office...the guest room is currently our walk-in closet, massage room, and sewing room...* Do you see the white crocheted afghan in the lower right hand corner? My Grandma made that for me. :) My Uncle & Aunt were in town on biz, and brought it with them. I need better photos.* You can see more house photos HERE.http://ernamarie.blogspot.com/2009/08/making-it-functional.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kristin)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20387410.post-9006549200662573042Wed, 05 Aug 2009 00:34:00 +00002009-08-04T20:30:29.344-05:00We survived the move. Thankfully we had Starving Artist Movers help us out. They were superfast and awesome!We're mostly unpacked. It's been a little bit like camping, but with a cabin. No gas the first week, which meant no cooking, and ice cold showers. We have a gagillion projects going on. Here are some snapshots from the new place.Scott's lawn project... * the lawn photos are from one week http://ernamarie.blogspot.com/2009/08/getting-settled-in.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kristin)