Before Pics! I know, I know. What were we thinking?

These are some shots of the house shortly after we bought it. The colors were actually offensive. But Adam and I did see some potential. It was a decent price and located in a pretty good area downtown. It's not fancy, but if you use your imagination, you can picture a light, and cozy little cottage, over 110 years old that has seen the best and worst of Wilmington. That's why we were drawn to it...I think.




This was our first attempt to cover up the color overkill applied by former owners. There is still the cobalt blue fan and no cabinets to speak of, but very soon, that will all change!



Lucky for me, Adam used to do drywall. So, all those little drywall flaws will eventually disappear...like magic. Actually, I usually disappear for a couple hours while Adam fixes it. I don't get in his way, and he doesn't ask for my help. So, it works out for both of us. :)





"Offensive" is all I can say. But there's so much room for improvement! I mean, it can't possibly look any worse!

The sense of color and design is so...unique.

And that same color sense carries on throughout the entire house. Notice the cobalt blue star trek lighting, warm deli mustard walls, and funky bookshelves. Our job...to undo all of this nonsense.
Before

After (Still a definite work in progress)

Our little barn

We bought in March 2007

New cabinets equal floor repair

Ain't she purty!?

This is what we're dealing with folks, it's where the refrigerator, oven and old cabinets used to sit. The plan is to reinforce and install a new platform.

Raising Our Barn, Bit by Bit.

We have decided to keep a running record of our hundred year old house improvement. We'll start by showing you some clear before pictures so you can see the progress as we go. You may find yourself asking, "Why in the world would anyone buy this house in its current state?" But we do have a vision and can see the historic home we've always dreamt of beneath the disgusting layers of tacky 80's high gloss and sub standard drywall jobs. :)