When you need to get the paint up fast!

When you need to get the paint up fast!

by | May 28, 2012 | DIY, House & Home

Back before we bought the farm, we lived in a big house with a huge cellar which was begging to be turned into a movie room. But with white walls in there, it was a bit too bright for our plans. So after a bit of advice from a friend, we painted the room terracotta....
Ten ways new appliances will make you happier

Ten ways new appliances will make you happier

by | Sep 21, 2010 | Food

Since I’m so super excited about our washer and dryer, I thought I would suggest a few reasons why getting these new appliances will actually save you money in the long run. We had been using a 9-year-old Siemens washer/dryer combo machine before which was great...
Never knew I would be so excited

Never knew I would be so excited

by | Sep 20, 2010 | Food

A couple of weeks ago, the inevitable happened: our 9 year old washer/dryer combo machine spun for the last time. Over the last few years, the machine has been rather iffy. Last year when we turned into what looked like homeless people and pushed all our laundry into...
Brunch is back in 2010!

Brunch is back in 2010!

by | Jan 4, 2010 | Expat Life, Food

The last four days have been wonderful. Stefan didn’t have to work on December 31st or January 1st so we had a nice little 4 day weekend, with no long trips planned or visits from anyone scheduled. We got to sleep in until 9 or so and prepared big, yummy...