Treasure Hunt: China Find

I found the most amazing little Chinese side table. I met Seth for coffee in Solana Beach, and while he had to run off to work, i decided to hit up a little antique store.. Well it was not so little. It was a antique mall, and was full of amazing things. As I walked around, I found a lot of amazing decor, but everything was pretty expensive.. That is till I got to the very corner of the store. Under 3 tables.. (yes 3) there was this amazing little chinese side table. $35!! NO WAY! I had to get it, and right then I went to check out. The lady informed me that this table had paperwork on it. It was from china and made in 1876!! What a great find, and its so neat that although its traveled the world, and is so old, its still in perfect shape. Its the perfect addition to the house!

Contractors

I have been meeting with a lot of contractors for this renovation project. It sucks!! Alright so perhaps its because this is my first time doing renovation work, but i had no idea how hard it was going to be to pick a good contractor. I have met with 3 this week and it has done nothing but caused me to stress out. My neighbor said I look to nice, so they might take advantage of that... and its true.. These contractors have me all wrong.. Yes i might be nice, but i am too passionate about this renovation to let anyone walk all over me! :) If i keep saying it enough times, perhaps it will be true! haha

I decided to post some photos of my inspiration for the house.. enjoy :)

Yard

Living Room

Family Room

Office

Guest Bedroom

Master Bedroom

Kitchen Bathroom

Hall Bathroom

Master Bathroom

Treasure Hunter and DIY!

So since I am on a tight budget, everything I am doing to the house it DIY or found at estate and yard sales. I will be posting my progress and finds along the way..

Let the treasure hunting begin!!

Christmas 2011

Well its Christmas, and this is one unlike any other.

I have not wrote in a while because all other things, including the renovation of my place, has come to a complete stop. On September 20th my father was diagnosed with a rare cancer in his neck. He got it removed very quickly, but, has been going through chemo and radiation for the last few months. Most people start one treatment right after, but for some reason, he is having them both at the same time. It sucks!

These past few months have been the hardest in my life, and I am just a spectator. Although sometimes I feel I have a pretty good idea of what he is going through. I really have NO CLUE.

Watching my dad go through this treatment, is the hardest thing I have ever watched in my life. Everyday its a struggle to live, and I see that on his face and in his tears.

Today was extremely hard because its Christmas. Just two days before my dad was diagnosted with Cancer, my grandpa passed away. Its been very very hard, to say the least. My dad was very close with my grandpa, and near the end of his life, they got even closer. I cant imagine what it must be like to grieve over the passing of your father, while battling cancer.

You really have no idea whats important to you, till you are faced with the possibility of it all ending. 2011, has sucked, and I am so happy it is over. This new year is going to bring new light into the Conlin house, and I am happy its just a few days away.

Forward Home

I decided to make this blog showcasing the progression of a 1950's home renovation. Since I am on my last quarter of business school, full time job- less, and a designer, I of course jumped on this designer dream opportunity. I am looking forward to whatever this adventure has in store for me and will be posting photos and ideas along the way. I can use all the advice I can get so don't be afraid to leave comments throughout this process.

-Forward Home!