Category Archives: Studio

Studio Demolition Progress

Amy spent some quality time working on the studio this past weekend while I was pruning fruit trees. The dropped ceiling in the basement is missing, and a room that once had carpet now has none. And my special lady … Continue reading

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2013 Goals – Final Recap

At the start of 2013, we laid out a set of goals for our work on the house, farm, and studio.  These were meant to be things we’d accomplish within 2013.  As of mid-year, we were on track to hit … Continue reading

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Playing Marco Polo Solo

Yesterday morning I was running a little late. I did the morning chores (Josh was out of town) and did the most cursory check on the goats. I ran down the hill by the studio to where we have the … Continue reading

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2013 Goals Update

As of today 2013 is three-quarters done, making this a good time to check in on the various goals we set for the year.  The last time we did this was in late February! Without further ado, here’s the list … Continue reading

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Siesta Time

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How Do You Eat an Elephant?

2013 is 55 days old so far.   The year is 15% gone.   We set some ambitious goals for 2013, so I thought I’d briefly update on our progress so far. Just one of our goals for the year … Continue reading

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Grand Plans (2013 Goals)

We’re all off of work and school this week, and are enjoying a lot of generally quiet family time: playing together, working on some projects, exploring new gifts, etc.  We’ve also taken this opportunity to try to identify some of … Continue reading

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Studio Cleanup Continues

When we first saw the studio this half of the house quickly got the name “the bad half”. It had a sizable hole in the roof which had let in some animals that had made a major mess of the … Continue reading

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Hidden History

Literally from day 1, we’ve been learning about the history of this place and its past occupants.   The appliance repairman, various package delivery folks, neighbors, etc. – it seems like everyone we encounter has a story to add.  Some of … Continue reading

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