misplaced photos

A Sister, A 219 Year-Old House, and a Nephew...

2008-05-01T12:00:00.001-04:00

This is what happens when my nephew pulls back a piece of wallpaper...Mold is discovered on the drywall behind the wallpaper which leads to a discussion involving phrases like.. "it has to be repla..."..."while we're at it..."... "you know, we might as well..."It's decided the washer and dryer will be moved, re-plumbed, and re-vented.Might as well lay a new tile floor while we're at it. Sure,

Mocc-up: KQ

2008-03-15T14:31:00.002-04:00

Initial concept for a children's boutique in Avon, CT. The company specializes in high-end retailers and caters to the more affluent families.The idea was to keep within the color scheme of the logo and maintain integrity in page structure; limiting "click-through" to no more than 4 before landing on a product page.Concept #2. Refined the lines of the site; removing all extraneous elements and

Store Renovation

2008-02-01T10:03:00.000-05:00

Newest Project:Build-out for a 3,000 sq ft storefront.More details to come.Yes, there is also a website for the store in the works as well...Here's a wall.It's 12', 7" long and 43" tall (with the finish trim/cap), to match the height of the window sills.Yes, it's level.Yes it's plumb. That's "straight" for you non-carpenter types... ;)Scratch that. Here's two walls.They form the playroom for

Store Renovation II

2008-02-01T10:00:00.000-05:00

Here's the finished ceiling/store. Well, not "finished" in the sense that the doors are opened tomorrow, more, "finished" in the sense that I'm done with all of the projects I was hired to do. There is still a plethora of things left to be accomplished, but those will be handled primarily by other people. My tasks were:Replace ceiling.Replace all door locks.Build out new window sills (those

Mock-up: SOTG

2007-12-01T17:50:00.001-05:00

This was a site design for a parent-cooperative preschool located in Litchfield, CT. The idea behind the design was to keep it child-centric without it becoming childish. Also we wanted to keep the colors traditional while applying a more modern minimal design. A back-end administration section was built allowing members of the school's parent board to upload newsletters, calendars, etc.;

I Have to Build a Wall

2007-10-01T12:00:00.001-04:00

I have to build a wall.My roommate is at the movies watching Harry Potter. My 60+ year old neighbors (that would be two neighbors who are older than 60, not, more than 60 1 year-olds) are on their way to Paris (France, not Texas). My mother is at a Quilt Fair (it might be a festival, not sure). And my sister is on her way to a birthday party.And I have to build a wall.It's not even my

The Six Million Dollar Wall

2007-10-01T11:00:00.000-04:00

... ok, maybe not six million dollars, more like nine hundred.But my time is valuable. And I'm not cheap. (Well in this instance I am; it's for my sister. But that's besides point.)Still, it's a beautiful wall.Now if only the door would fit...

Wall-o Complete-o

2007-10-01T10:00:00.000-04:00

And here we are, complete with moisture barrier! I realized I never posted a pic of the final wall of the mudroom. Here it is, door installed, siding hung.And as an added treat, a new pool cover (that the bro in-law and I installed) to boot.Next project (in the Spring) french doors on the side wall (where the window is, right above the bench).

Godson

2007-06-21T20:00:00.000-04:00

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child_christmas

2007-06-21T19:28:00.000-04:00

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cousins

2007-06-21T16:35:00.000-04:00

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afternap 3

2007-06-21T16:32:00.002-04:00

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brothers

2007-06-21T16:31:00.000-04:00

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fascination l

2007-06-21T16:29:00.002-04:00

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goggle

2007-06-21T16:27:00.002-04:00

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Before and After: Entrance

2007-05-01T17:06:00.000-04:00

Entrance to the house prior to remodeling. The walls were painted pumpkin orange, the ceilings were mustard yellow, and the living room walls were moss green.The same entrance to the house after remodeling. We went with neutral colors to allow the [original] woodwork in the floors, banisters, and trim, to really stand out.

Before and After: Sitting Room

2007-05-01T17:02:00.002-04:00

The original sitting room off of the living room had the same pumpkin-orange walls as the entrance and the same yellow ceiling.To make this small(11'x11') space feel less cramped, we went with neutrals on the walls and furnishings.

Before and After: Living Room

2007-05-01T17:01:00.000-04:00

A continuation of the entrance, the living room had yellow ceilings and moss green walls. The original brick surrounding the fireplace was covered in faux-marble contact paper.We went with neutrals on the walls and accents to emphasize the woodwork on the mantle, banister, windows, and floors.

Before and After: Second Floor Hall

2007-05-01T17:00:00.000-04:00

Second Floor hallway. The walls were a continuation of the pumpkin orange from the living room below with mustard yellow ceilings.This is the hallway after the remodel. We [again] chose neutral colors as way to let the original (untouched) woodwork really stand out as well as allow the cramped (30inch) hallway feel much wider.

701 Renovation

2007-05-01T15:24:00.000-04:00

This was a renovation project in PA. I completely gutted a bathroom down to the studs (even floor joists) and rebuilt.

701 Renovation

2007-05-01T15:12:00.000-04:00

This was a renovation project in Pennsylvania. I took an existing closet (within a larger, walk in closet) and converted it into a coffee bar for the client. She was converting the (old) master bedroom into an office.

A Note to the (old) Plumber

2007-05-01T12:00:00.001-04:00

I'd like to meet you...I'd like to meet you and thank you for the random various cuts you made in the sub floor which required this hole to get bigger.I'd like to meet you and thank you for the work you did which prompted this repair.The same repair job that caused the leak (some would say small flood) when I slammed a nail into the copper pipe you laid directly under the floorboards.So yes, Mr.

And Then There Was...

2007-05-01T11:00:00.000-04:00

... a new bathroom.So here's the original bathroom in all it's glory. Yes, you're looking at faux black-marble-painted walls and a faux-black-marble-painted claw foot tub (who would do that to a claw foot tub?). The wallpaper below the wainscoting rail was a: textured, b: original, c: painted black. The floor? Black high gloss faux black marble peel-n-stick vinyl tile.Needless to say, this

While You Were Out: Part 1

2006-08-01T12:00:00.005-04:00

Ok, real quick update:Family is gone for the week.Renovating their Family Room / Kitchen while they're gone.This is the room:More later when I'm not exhausted. (Nor up to my ears in spackle)

While You Were Out: Wallpaper

2006-08-01T11:00:00.000-04:00

Day One: Wallpaper RemovalInstructions:Go out and get yourself a steamer.Mix 1 part water w/ 1 part vinegar.Wait for steamer to heat up.Apply steamer pad firmly to wall to soften the glue holding up the wallpaper. After a moment the wallpaper should peel right off.While waiting, you could, oh, I don't know...The wallpaper came off in no time at all![I think it was the beer.]Disclaimer: To any,

While You Were Out: Demo and Repair

2006-08-01T10:00:00.001-04:00

Day Two: Removing old wainscoting and repairing holes in the walls and cabinets.Um, do I look like I'm having fun here? @#$%*&) wainscoting.Notice the zillions of plaster holes in the walls? Yeah. a blast. I was so covered in plaster dust, I didn't even bother showering. I just jumped right in the pool.

While You Were Out: Prime and Paint

2006-08-01T09:00:00.002-04:00

Days Three and Four: Priming the walls, cabinets, and walls.Those cabinets required four coats of primer and two coats of paint.Yes, I hand painted the walls in the kitchen with a brush instead of rolling, and yes, those are my chicken legs you're lookin' at there.But the way.. ever paint when it was 100° out?Dripping, folks. Dripping.Me. Not the paint.

While You Were Out: Finishing Up

2006-08-01T08:00:00.001-04:00

Day Five: Finishing UpHere I'm installing the cabinet hardware and the child locks. Let me tell you, whoever invented those damn things needs their head examined. It took my almost 5 minutes per lock to install (that would be times 14 locks).The finished product! The hottest week of the summer (temps in the high 90's all week), a timeline of only a few days, and a budget of less than $500.

wet

2006-05-22T17:54:00.000-04:00

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wet ll

2006-05-21T17:54:00.000-04:00

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hip

2006-05-19T17:53:00.000-04:00

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Magnolia

2006-04-30T17:50:00.000-04:00

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rose.window

2006-04-21T16:21:00.000-04:00

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looking up while lying down

2006-04-21T16:20:00.000-04:00

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lll

2006-04-19T17:50:00.000-04:00

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beaucolic ll

2006-04-18T17:49:00.000-04:00

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2006-04-10T17:49:00.000-04:00

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beaucolic

2006-04-07T17:48:00.000-04:00

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Savannah Nights

2006-03-29T17:48:00.000-05:00

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Jepson Center

2006-03-28T17:48:00.000-05:00

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Column

2006-03-27T17:47:00.000-05:00

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Savannah.jpg

2006-03-27T01:02:00.000-05:00

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SAV Square

2006-03-25T17:47:00.000-05:00

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Hospitality on a Pedestal

2006-03-15T17:52:00.000-05:00

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Jepson Center ll

2006-03-11T17:52:00.000-05:00

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enter

2006-03-10T17:51:00.000-05:00

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hotel

2006-03-01T17:51:00.000-05:00

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DR 307

2006-02-28T10:26:00.000-05:00

The following images were taken during my time in MS while volunteering with the American Red Cross.I will not attempt to put into words what I saw and what I experienced while I was there because frankly, there aren't the right words, and even if there were, they would not be enough. All I can say is that this experience was truly the most life-changing experience of my life.

church

2006-02-25T23:43:00.001-05:00

church ll

2006-02-25T23:43:00.000-05:00

Gulf Set

2006-02-20T14:40:00.000-05:00

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Disaster Impression

2006-02-10T14:43:00.000-05:00

Bridge

2006-02-08T21:43:00.000-05:00

Gulf Sunset

2006-02-08T21:41:00.000-05:00

Bridge I

2006-02-08T21:38:00.000-05:00

washed

2006-02-08T21:36:00.000-05:00

Morning Glory

2006-02-06T00:35:00.000-05:00

Speed Limit

2006-02-01T08:34:00.001-05:00

Imperturbable

2006-02-01T08:34:00.000-05:00

beach geometry

2005-08-16T09:29:00.000-04:00

twilight flight

2005-08-15T09:28:00.000-04:00

faded fence

2005-08-13T17:45:00.001-04:00

gulls

2005-08-13T17:45:00.000-04:00

drift

2005-08-13T17:44:00.000-04:00

journey

2005-08-13T17:43:00.000-04:00

closer

2005-02-28T19:16:00.000-05:00

hidden

2005-02-27T19:16:00.000-05:00

Dame la mano

2005-02-27T18:52:00.000-05:00

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ite

2005-02-25T21:36:00.000-05:00

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stretch

2005-02-24T19:14:00.000-05:00

hands for my own

2005-02-23T19:14:00.000-05:00

deeper

2005-02-05T19:35:00.000-05:00

held

2005-02-04T19:34:00.000-05:00

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feet

2005-02-03T19:20:00.000-05:00

Ascension

2004-12-26T18:49:00.000-05:00

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Cherub Crying

2004-12-18T18:48:00.000-05:00

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2004-12-13T18:53:00.000-05:00

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Savannah Nat'l Wildlife Refuge

2004-12-12T18:46:00.000-05:00

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Fire in the trees

2004-12-12T18:45:00.000-05:00

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After the rain V

2004-12-10T18:41:00.000-05:00

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Bridge; Talmadge 1

2004-12-08T18:40:00.000-05:00

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Leaf

2004-12-05T18:35:00.000-05:00

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