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.

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.

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.

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

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)

Celebrate a Fifth

Well, this past weekend (May 26th) was Corrina and I's 5th Wedding Anniversary. I must say it has been a great 5 years indeed. If you count up the time we've been dating + married, it will be 12 years in November. Wow. Most of Saturday was spent painting the baby/guest room. Corrina, being pregnant, avoided the fumes. She was a big help in taping and laying dropcloths. She also delivered snacks and refreshments. The room needs an additional coat or two, and should be finished this weekend. I'll post pics when that's done.

Before heading out to dinner, we exchanged gifts. In the past we haven't followed the "1st Anniversary is Paper" tradition. In the 5th year, you are to give a gift of wood (insert Nick joke here). Although we didn't talk about it beforehand we both incorporated that into our gifts. I gave Corrina a modernish, mosaic pendant that incorporated mahogany, mother-of-pearl, and stone (granite?). It looked pretty good on her! Coco gave me a sweet, Quiksilver button-down for work/nights. She also gave me this:

She went to a local shop and picked out the one she liked best. Not bad at all. I wanted a black board that corresponded with the PDUB deck that Duane designed. Perfect. As an aside, Powell and I had bought a Roskopp for Duane as part of his bachelor present. Knowing that this was Duane's favorite deck, his brother also gave him a version shortly thereafter. Regardless, it's a classic. Thanks Coco!

After the exchange, we had dinner at Magnolia Grill in Durham. The last time we were there was for a Valentine's dinner in 1999. It's consistently rated as a top restaurant in the state, but it's really not too pricey. We got shrimp appy's, steak and halibut, and a cake/ice cream desert. Delicious all around. It was a great day. With baby Page coming along, we'll have to see what we do for our 6th!

2 antennas started dating, and started planning their wedding. After the big day, one says to the other, "Well the ceremony was nice, but the reception was amazing!"


happy friday

Peeping Tom

Peephole pictures. Messing around late at night... not letting people in. Turned out to be quite the afterparty (in the hall). You can tell Paul was enjoying it.