Greetings! Thanks for stopping in today! So, I recently told you in this post, and this post, that I’ve taken on a project to remodel a home in Big Bear Lake, California. This project is a bit different than some of my previous projects because I would term it a “remodel” rather than a “restoration”. […]
Hello!! Today I thought I’d give you one last look at The House On Victoria Court, the exterior this time, and show you how I turned a ugly duckling into a swan. Let me start by showing you what the cottage looked like when we purchased it. I recognized the character this 1930’s “charmer” had, […]
Hi there! I’m delighted you’ve joined me here today to have a look at The House On Victoria Court Bathroom Renovation. Below is what the bathroom in my 1930’s Lake Arrowhead Cottage looked like when we purchased the property. It had one of those horrible fiberglass shower enclosures, dark knotty pine walls… and an old sink […]
Hi Guys! OK, today I’m dedicating another post to my latest fixer-upper. I’m sharing the House On Victoria Court Guest Room Renovation. Here’s what the bedroom looked like when we purchased the home. As you can see, the walls were constructed of knotty pine paneling. The window coverings were the dreaded tab-top, off-the-shelf type. The […]
Hello and welcome. Today I’m excited to reveal The House On Victoria Court Master Bedroom Renovation. A beautiful, serene, comfortable and inviting Master Bedroom is so important for success in selling a home. It’s for this reason I put a lot of effort into assuring that my Master Bedrooms are places potential buyers can see […]
Hi there! Thanks very much for joining me here. Today I’m delighted to share with you The House On Victoria Court Living Room Renovation. Step on inside the front door and take a look at the BEFORE. The walls were paneled in knotty pine, something you see a lot of in old Lake Arrowhead “Charmers”. […]
Greetings! Thanks very much for stopping in. Today I’m very excited to show you The House on Victoria Court Bunk Room. But first I want to apologize for the inactivity on this blog of late. The renovation of this home (a full time job), life, kids, wedding planning, travel, stuff, just somehow got in the […]
In my continuing series today I bring you the Mud Room reno update on The House On Cottage Grove. But first, if you missed them, take a look back at what we’ve accomplished at The House On Cottage Grove in: The Kitchen The Living Room The Dining Room The Main Floor Bathroom Taking A Look […]
After Orange County is a publication dedicated to living life in the slow lane. I escaped The OC for life at a higher elevation. Leaving suburbia behind, I now live in the beautiful mountain resort of Lake Arrowhead. Join me at 5,000 feet above and beyond as I cook, garden, renovate, entertain, travel and live life After Orange County.
