Basement Blues (No More!)

Allen and Bethany’s basement redesign is complete! And really my favorite part about the whole experience is that it basically prompted a crash course in fast friendship. All that time emailing back and forth, being transparent with ideas, giving and receiving feedback and developing trust – as an introvert who takes a solid year to get to know anyone this was definitely a bonus. Wait, did I just describe transactional as my preferred method of friendship…

Client Project, Before & AftermpettipooleMarch 18, 2015basement, cobalt, interior, Cobalt BasementComment

The Console: Part 1 (The Bad News)

Some projects are effortless. A flurry of ideas swiftly edited into a tight vision, executed on budget, within a succinct time-table. Specifically, as this relates to DIY projects, for this to occur one must realistically acknowledge one's own DIY abilities and limitations. This is the moment where I must hang my head and admit I will most-likely forever fail in this regard.

Client Project, DIYmpettipooleJanuary 22, 2015Woodworking, basement, cobalt, interior, Cobalt BasementComment