My Husband: My Client

So we are going to look at a house on Thursday. It's a 1600 sf shirtwaist with 2 full baths and 4 bedrooms. For me, it's like a design meeting with Michael as my client. I can walk through a house and picture it remodeled and awesome, but in order to really discuss it well, it must be drawn in 3D, right?

I sent him these rough drafts today. The idea is, it's 400 square feet less than we live in now, but if it's planned out well, with efficient square footage, it can work. I love, love, love the idea that this house could have glass along the entire back. So we could stand at our sink and look out into the back yard. I also love the sofa with chaise lounge off the kitchen...a great way to socialize around the kitchen. All 3 kids can have their own room on the 2nd floor and we can have the 3rd floor which has French doors to a balcony. 

Please ignore the vehicles...they may be out of scale. I was doing this very quickly! Also, I haven't been in the house...just took the few room measurements from the listing and total square footage and worked in the other spaces. If it's anything like I've interpreted it, it'll totally work!

I'm just hoping the foundation isn't caving in like the last house we saw. 

Kristyn

The Pursuit Of: Homes

For over six months we've been in the pursuit of...

This...

And for a little while this...

(Master Suite has amazing views of nearby park, and rooftop terraces would be so fun for parties!)

But Mostly This...

For which we designed this...

And thought of things like this...

None of that worked, (insert sadness...especially with the brick building) but then we considered this...

This one has a 3rd floor master suite that would be amazing. It's finished up to the drywall, and is ready for kitchens and baths...plus a double lot. But not best location.

And the search goes on. In the mean time we are LOVING our new air conditioning, and thankful for this wonderful home. Hopefully someone will aslo fall in love and purchase it soon! 

Love,

Kristyn

Sale Ends: FIXED LINK TO BID!

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Neutral Eames Bucket Chairs

1960's and 1970's Box Full of 45s (Records)

Set of 4 Fiberglass Brunswick Bowling Alley Chairs

3 Mid Century Chairs (unmarked Herman Miller style)

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Memorial Weekend: Cousins Galore

Lydia, Rowan, Tegegne, Orien, Ava, Olivia, Maddy, and Hensley 

Chasing kids calls for a break! (Me, Grandma, Mom, Tarah, Christina)

Grandpa Ben is a good playmate.

Hens spots Daddy from afar, yells to him with delight, and does the run and jump into his arms!

Christina, Lydia, Aunt Donna, and Noah by the Lake

Tarah and Andrea

Hal and Grandpa Orville

Fieldsy's Quilt Time with Daddy

...and with Gramma Debby

Aunt Deanna and Christina

Erica, Cela, Andrea, and I

Boys will be boys 

Grandma telling jokes!

Zane is quite the athlete!

And so is his sister Gracie.  

Hensley and Orien are a month and a half apart and quite good buddies! 

Everyone loves Grandma Ileen. She had the kids do a scavenger hunt, and really knows how to create good fun!

The Dunivent Family Reunion 2013 was quite a success. Antioch Park, Shelter II was a great spot for our afternoon and evening gathering. 

Highlights included: 
Michael and Bob's 2 hours of pitch and catch. 
Delicious food.
Tegegne's long game of soccer. He was the youngest player, but stuck with it for hours.
Grandma Ileen's scavenger hunt for the kids.
The kids loved watching the goslings on the lake. 
Hensley's bubbles with the little ones, swinging with Grandpa Ben, and eating all afternoon.
I enjoyed chatting with the gals, and eating all day. (Like mother, like daughter.)
Everyone was glad when Uncle Eric arrived later in the day from St. Louis. 

That gathering was on Saturday. Then yesterday we enjoyed our Supper Club, and walked with them to the Celebration at Liberty Memorial. Picnic with our friends, topped off with a fireworks show. Fieldsy, you didn't even cry at the loud cannons. And you laid on me and watched the fireworks (you're such a good baby). Tegegne sat on Shanna's lap during the show, and wrestled with Tyler and Alan, played games with Nate, learned to grass whistle with Devon, and sat with Larison and Daddy. Hensley had her very own sleep over at the Condo with Grandma and Grandpa. 

Long weekends are the best.

Large, Lovely Home: Historic Urban Neighborhood

New Reduced Price + New Central AC!!!

• NEW PRICE of $199,950, NEW 5TON EFFICIENT CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONING 
• 3250 Square Feet of Historical Charm with Modern Touches
• 4 Large Bedrooms, 3 Full Baths, Ample Living Space
• Nice Corner Lot on Wide Streets
• Solid Brick Home (3 Layers Thick!), Good Roof, Updated Windows 
• Fully remodeled Kitchen with Open Plan and Exposed Brick Walls
• New Back Deck, Back Fence with 2 Gates, Custom Fire Pit, and Sand Box
• Updated Lighting on Dimmers
• Large 2nd Floor Laundry Room with Deck Access
• Huge 3rd Floor Mother-In-Law Quarters with Full Bath, Full Kitchen, and Deck with Views (This space is a huge bonus!)
• Gorgeous woodwork throughout home with huge pocket doors
• 3 Beautiful Original Fireplaces
• Solid Stone Foundation, Large, Clean Basement (Never Damp!), New Water Softener,  New Radon Mitigation System Installed
• 300 AMP Electrical Service
• Large Efficient Furnace 10 Years Old, Recently Serviced and in Great Condition
• New 1st Floor Bathroom is a Must See
• Large Closets and Storage Space Throughout Home
• Playground right across the street
• Acres of Park, Trails, Frisbee Golf, and Rock Climbing 2 blocks North. (Cliff Drive)
• Amazing Local Bakery within walking distance. (Boulevard Bakery)
• Summer Farmers Market within walking distance. (New Roots for Refugees)
• Taco Trucks with the best food, Authentic Mexican Grocery Stores (Limes 5 cents, and Cilantro $1, and home made tortillas!!!)
• Bike Ride to River Market
• Quick Hwy Access to get Anywhere in the City
• And did I mention GREAT PRICE and oh yeah, BRAND NEW 5 TON AIR CONDITIONING!!!!!

This is what I call a lotta bang for your buck folks! No midtown home can compare for this price! Our neighborhood association is very active, a good group of folks. Our neighbors are nice, and our street is quiet. I'm here all day and keep my front and back door open over half of the time (on nice weather days)!  

So go ahead and send your Family Friends, Creative Colleagues, and Aunts from Atlanta on by...they won't wanna miss the opportunity to buy this home.

Why are we leaving this lovely home? We love design/build and are excited about a new project. We want to get closer to Michael and Tegegne's schools. 

Contact Eric B to schedule a showing. 816.529.7171

With Love and Anticipation,

Kristyn

Fields Benjamin: 8 Months

Clap, clap, clap, clap your hands! Hi Baby Fields. You are so cute. Dad noticed you've got my ears, Iman ears. Some say you look just like your dad, and more like Hensley as you grow. You are so much fun, easy going, and snuggly. You are kind of rough and tumble with Tegegne already. You love to stand, holding on tight. You sit very well and rock yourself to your tummy. Will be crawling very soon. You have waved a few times. Like to eat everything. Since you still have plenty of breast milk, I'll fill a bottle with almond milk if we are out and about. You have two bottom teeth, two top teeth, one of them is half way out and one all the way. A little snaggletooth.  Your baths are now with Hens and Tegegne. Your favorite toy is Moose, in the first and last picture. Daddy and Tegegne and you had some great boy time this weekend.

Love you, Bug.

Mama

Weekend: Wrap Up

Photos courtesy of Aunt Erica.