It's funny how many "outdoor living" posts I can come up with...it's the part of the house I think I'm most excited about.  There is so much space and it has great bones, it will be a pleasure to see it transform into our little piece of heaven.   Our family spends a lot of ...

I have been anxious to write about all the new ideas and things we want to incorporate in the new casa.  I've had so much going on, I haven't been able to compose my thoughts and actually write anything until today.

I've collected some fabulous ideas for outdoor living areas.  I ho...

Although my children are aware that this purchase is still a "maybe" because it has to be approved by the seller's lender, they love to talk about the new casa and everything they want in it. 
We asked them what they would want in the new house if they could have anyth...

As I mentioned on my last post, I will be posting some beautiful photographs of outside kitchens and dining rooms.  I don't necessarily want the exact rooms pictured, but some of the features.  I will point out the elements I'd like to incorporate in the design.

I've tried to creat...

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I'm so excited!!!!
I received a call from the attorney today, he wanted us to sign an amendment the bank requested.  It was a document stating that we would close on or before July 30, 2011.  Basically, he feels they will approve the transaction because otherwise why would they ask us to ...

I posted photos of the Outdoor Living  area of the new casa in a previous entry.  I am very excited about our new backyard. I have many ideas of what I'd like to do there.  I have collected hundreds of photographs and television shows with features I'd like to include in the new...

Good news again!
The latest email we received states that the bank is ordering an appraisal to confirm the price on the (BPO) Broker Price Opinion that was done to determine the value of the home.  The appraisal is more accurate and detailed. 

The appraisal will be ordered tomorrow and...

Missing a/c unit on right side