Focus....focus

All right, all focus now goes toward getting ready for the AIA home tour on 10/01. We need to finish up about a thousand little details and hang about a hundred pieces of art. And clean a bunch of stuff. And figure out how to make our dust bowl of a backyard look pleasing (or at least not abhorrent).

We did manage to attend two lovely BBQs last weekend. Relaxation? Really? I almost forgot how to relax.

Oh, and we just realized today that we haven't yet started on the Xmas CD. That gives us from 10/2 to around 11/22 to do the entire thing. Uh...that's a bit of a problem.

Focus, people!

AIA Portland home tour

Looks like we (and our lovely new house) are likely to be involved in the AIA Portland home tour this October. More on this soon. http://www.aiaportland.org/

I believe the date is Saturday Oct 1, but I'll confirm and share more as things firm up. Sure hope we're done by then...

On the plus side, I believe it's a part of A+D 11. If you know me, you know I like little formulas like this, so I figure that's a good omen.

Garthwick open house = smashing success!

Garthwick neighborhood, thank you for the wonderful welcome. Our open house was delightful. Many neighbors dropped by to see the space and meet our family. And the feedback was quite positive--many people seem to like the design and the space, and appreciate that we're making a positive change in the community.

Also, thanks to all of our friends who dropped by. I'm glad that y'all had a chance to see the house as well. Paul and Amy, it was great having you there. Many people were pleased to have a chance to meet the architect in person.

The event couldn't have gone better. I feel very happy. And very full of coffee.

Neighborhood open house today

We'll be at the house today 11-1 to host any curious neighbors who want to see the project. I hope we get decent show-up. I know there are curious neighbors out there...