Saturday, June 30, 2007

Some Window Treatment

The Page house has been a bit busy over the last couple of months. For some reason, even with a baby on the way, full-time jobs, night classes, doctor visits, visiting relatives, and what-not, we decided to bite off a bit more... home renovations. The house needed a little help when we moved-in, and fortunately, we expected that. So far that has included a full bathroom remodel (combined 2 and built a new one), overhaul of the electrical system, getting a new baby/guest room ready, and a bazillion tweaks and repairs (planing doors, garage door openers, ceiling fans, A/C, etc.). I think the bathroom remodel was the most drastic change for quality of life and aesthetics (Pics are planned for an upcoming post). Not far behind that has been the new windows. We just got these puppies in, and we're stoked on 'em. The old aluminum units were a safety hazard. We couldn't reliably open any, but 2. And if you did, good luck getting them to close again. Forget efficiency... our house had more drafts than John Grisham's office (sorry). They were dirty and cracked, and it was clearly time for them to go. So here is the before and after:









This was probably the most noticeable change with the windows. We expanded the third bedroom/record room window to a 6ft X 6ft joint. It looks back over the woods, and even in winter you can't see our neighbors because it's so thick. To incorporate a new bathroom, we had to make the room smaller, so this really helped to give the illusion of a larger space. Pics of the room from November of 2006 and now are below.

Sunday, June 17, 2007

Bringing Pregnant Back




I must say Coco is definitely working the prego status. This post is not Corrina approved, but I thought her fans needed a little taste of her child-bearing fineosity.

Thursday, June 14, 2007

Get Ready, Get Set -- Go Skateboarding Day - June 21



http://www.goskateboardingday.org
On June 21 skateboarders around the globe will celebrate the pure exhilaration, creativity, and spirit of one of the most influential activities in the world by blowing off all other obligations to go skateboarding!

Skateboarders everywhere will hold fundraisers, contests, protests, demo’s, they’ll skate across cities, gather in skateparks, stream into their local skate shop and some will even revel in the solitary act of skateboarding alone, all bringing together the skateboarding community in the grind heard around the world.

Hey You Guys! Only 6 days left to get some new grip on you board, tighten your trucks, add some new bling to your helmet, call in sick to work. You know you want to...but if you can't, at least enjoy this documentary:

Beautiful Losers



Beautiful Losers, brainchild of Aaron Rose and Christian Strike, brings together a loose-knit group of like-minded artists who drew (and continue to draw) inspiration from the fertile underground cultures of skateboarding, Hip Hop and Punk Rock.

Friday, June 8, 2007

3RD ANNUAL PDUB WAKE EVENT IS THIS WEEKEND IN LAKE HAVASU!
ALWAYS REMEMBER - SAFETY FIRST!
SHAKA!
MORE OF THIS! (that's me, most improved!)
LESS OF THIS!
MORE OF THIS!
LESS OF THIS...AND WE ALL KNOW WHAT HAPPENED AFTER THIS!
MAYBE MORE OF THIS! YUMMY
Have a great time this weekend

Saturday, June 2, 2007

LCW Special Edition




In the 1940s, Charles and Ray Eames began experimenting with wood-molding techniques that used thin sheets of wood veneer to construct a wide range of shapes. Those experiments have had a profound effect on the world of design, giving way to the Plywood Lounge Chair, LCW (1946). One of the most innovative and influential designs of the 20th century, the LCW is constructed of five-ply molded plywood, with a contoured seat and back.

The Eameses experimented with a number of exotic woods while creating their iconic plywood furniture. And now DWR and Herman Miller are honoring this tradition with a special edition LCW in santos palisander veneer. Sustainably harvested, santos palisander is a Brazilian rosewood with a distinct and highly varied grain pattern. During the first year of production the santos palisander LCW will come with a commemorative medallion on the bottom and a certificate of authenticity.

Only $1,078.20 (that's 10% off too)